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• What are the start and end dates for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?

  The T20 World Cup 2026 tournament officially kicks off on February 7, 2026, and the final will be played on March 8, 2026.

• Who are the host nations for this edition?

  The 2026 T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Matches will be held across five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka.

• How many teams are participating, and what is the format?

  A total of 20 teams are competing. They are divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, followed by the semi-finals and the grand final.

• Where will the 2026 T20 World Cup Final be held?

  The final is scheduled to take place on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (subject to final qualification scenarios).

• How can I stay updated with live scores?

  You can follow every ball, wicket, and boundary on Cricket Live Score page by Hindustan Times, which features real-time updates, win probabilities, and detailed player stats.

• Who will India face in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup?

  India is placed in Group A and will play four matches in the opening round. They begin their campaign against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai, followed by a match against Namibia on February 12 in Delhi. The highly anticipated clash against Pakistan will take place on February 15 in Colombo, and they will wrap up the group stage against the Netherlands on February 18 in Ahmedabad.

• Which international series will India play after the T20 World Cup?

  Following the World Cup and the IPL, India has a busy bilateral schedule. In June, they host Afghanistan for a one-off Test and three ODIs. In July, India travels to England for a high-profile white-ball tour consisting of five T20Is and three ODIs. August sees a two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, followed by a series in Bangladesh in September.

• What home series are scheduled for India in late 2026?

  India will host the West Indies in September for three ODIs and five T20Is. To close out the year, they will embark on a full tour of New Zealand in October and November (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) before returning home to host Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series in December.

• What are the biggest non-India series scheduled for 2026?

  Several major rivalries will be renewed this year. New Zealand tours England for a Test series in June, while Australia travels to Bangladesh that same month. In the latter half of the year, Australia will head to South Africa for a crucial three-match Test series, and England will tour Australia for a white-ball series starting in November.