India entered the T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions and co-hosts. They started their campaign against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Following the 2024 victory, the team underwent a major transformation under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from the format, and Rahul Dravid has also resigned as coach.
With Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy leading the ICC rankings as batter and bowler, respectively, India has won 33 of 41 T20 Internationals since their victory in 2024. The team’s confidence is high as they aim for a third World Cup title and a second consecutive win.
Ahmedabad will host the final, while Kolkata and Mumbai are set for the semifinals, with Colombo serving as an alternative venue. Rohit Sharma has been named the ICC Brand Ambassador for this edition of the T20 World Cup.
India Schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026
India kicked off the T20 World Cup 2026 on a high note, defeating the USA by 29 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy. Their next match will be against Namibia on February 12 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The much-anticipated clash with Pakistan will be on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The group stage will conclude with a match against the Netherlands on February 18 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
As defending champions, India is aiming to make history by winning the T20 World Cup on home soil and becoming the first team to lift the men’s trophy three times.
Their journey in this tournament began with a triumph in 2007 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, defeating Pakistan in the final. After a long gap, they captured their second title in 2024 under Rohit Sharma, edging past South Africa in a thrilling finish.
| Team vs Team | Result | Venue | Date |
| India vs USA | India won by 29 runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | February 7 |
| India vs Namibia | Yet to be played | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | February 12 |
| India vs Pakistan | Yet to be played | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | February 15 |
| India vs Netherlands | Yet to be played | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | February 18 |
How to watch India’s T20 World Cup matches live?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be shown live in India on Star Sports channels. Fans can also watch the games online through the JioHotstar app or website, which will stream all matches live.
FAQs
Q. Who is India’s captain for the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. Suryakumar Yadav is leading the Indian team.
Q. Who did India play in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. India played against the USA at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Q. Which city will host the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A. Ahmedabad will host the T20 World Cup 2026 final.
Q. Which cities are set for the semifinals?
A. Kolkata and Mumbai are scheduled for the semifinals, with Colombo as an alternative venue.
Q. Who is the ICC Brand Ambassador for India in this edition?
A. Rohit Sharma has been named the ICC Brand Ambassador.
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