ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 India aur Sri Lanka mein hone wala hai, jiska tentative window 7 February se 8 March 2026 tak consider kiya gaya hai, aur total 20 teams hissa लेंगी with 55 matches ka format 2024 jaisa hi rahega. India defending champions ke तौर par ayegi, aur tournament Super Eight ke through knockouts tak progress karega.
Tournament Details
- Dates: 7 February to 8 March 2026.
- Hosts: India & Sri Lanka (joint hosting).
- Total Teams: 20 teams.
- Total Matches: Around 55.
Tournament Format
Is baar format thoda exciting hai:
- 20 teams ko 4 groups me divide kiya gaya hai (5-5 teams per group).
- Har group se top 2 teams jayengi Super 8 round me.
- Uske baad honge Semi-Finals aur fir Grand Final!
Ye format fans ke liye perfect hai kyunki har match me twist aur fight dekhne ko milegi.
Qualified Teams (Ab Tak)
Already qualified teams mein shamil hain:
🇮🇳 India (Host)
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (Host)
🇦🇺 Australia
🏴 England
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇮🇹 Italy (First Time Qualifier—Historic Moment!)
🇨🇦 Canada, Ireland, the West Indies, and some associate nations bhi qualify kar chuke hain.
Tournament format
- 20-team structure: 4 groups of 5, top 2 Super Eights mein, phir 2 groups of 4, top 2 semi-finals, phir final; total 55 matches.
- Format continuity: The 2024 edition ka hi structure follow hoga for consistency and competitive balance.
Qualified teams so far
- Confirmed list mein major full members plus debut stories; ICC updates ke mutabik 20-team lineup 2026 ke liye finalize ho rahi hai.
- Remaining slots regional qualifiers se fill honge, with Africa aur Asia/EAP pathways active.
Venues and final
- A minimum of five venues in India and two venues in Sri Lanka were planned; the final one is Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on the knockout matrix.
- India–Pakistan fixtures ke geopolitical context ko venue planning mein factor kiya ja raha hai.
Storylines to watch
- India as holders: 2024 Barbados final ke baad title defense subcontinent conditions mein interesting hogi.
- Emerging teams: The ICC’s new 20-team pathway gives associate nations a strong presence, and the possibility of depth and upsets is high.
