Key Facts

• India and Pakistan will play a T20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15, 2026.
• The tournament will take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
• Matches will be held in five cities in India and three cities in Sri Lanka.
• Pakistan will play all its matches in Sri Lanka because of political tensions with India.
• The final will occur in Ahmedabad on March 8, but it may move to Colombo if Pakistan qualifies.
• The tournament features 20 teams divided into five groups of four.
• The top teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight phase.
• India starts its campaign against the United States in Mumbai on February 7.