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T20 World Cup 2026: India, Pakistan Clash Amidst Political Hurdles
7 Feb
Summary
- India and Sri Lanka will co-host the T20 World Cup 2026 from February 7 to March 8.
- A potential boycott by Pakistan against India on February 15 raises significant concerns.
- The tournament features 20 teams divided into groups, with top teams advancing to Super 8.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to commence on February 7 and conclude on March 8, with India and Sri Lanka serving as co-hosts. This tenth edition of the tournament will feature 20 participating teams, mirroring the format of the previous event. India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group, raising immediate interest among fans.
However, the prospect of this encounter is uncertain, as the Pakistan government has declared a boycott of the February 15 match against the defending champions, India. Fans are hopeful for a change of stance from Pakistan.
The 20 teams are organized into four groups of five, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. Subsequently, these eight teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each progressing to the semi-finals. India and Pakistan are positioned such that they cannot meet in the Super 8, with any potential clash limited to the semi-finals or the final.
