India Grouped With Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026
India–Pakistan Placed in Same Group for T20 World Cup 2026
Fresh reports indicate that India and Pakistan will once again be placed in the same group for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. As per emerging details, India will kick off their tournament campaign against the United States before facing Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands in their remaining group-stage fixtures. So let’s know about India Grouped With Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026.
India’s Fixtures: USA First, Pakistan Clash on February 15
According to a report by Cricbuzz, arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been drawn together along with the Netherlands, Namibia, and the USA. The highly anticipated India–Pakistan showdown is expected to take place on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The tournament features 20 teams, divided into four groups of five. While India and Pakistan share a group, Australia find themselves alongside Sri Lanka, Oman, Zimbabwe, and Ireland.
Group Breakdown Across Major Teams
Other major groupings reported include:
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England’s group: West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Italy—the surprise package from recent years.
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South Africa’s group: New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the UAE, setting up several competitive contests.
T20 World Cup 2026 Format Explained
The tournament format will follow a two-stage progression:
- Top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eight stage.
- In the Super Eight, each team will play three matches, with the top four advancing to the semifinals.
Venues for T20 World Cup 2026
India will host matches across five major cities:
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is reportedly leading the race to host the final, while semifinals are likely to be played in Mumbai and Kolkata.
Pakistan Will Play All Matches in Sri Lanka
A key highlight of the report is that Pakistan will play all their matches in Sri Lanka due to ongoing cricketing agreements and logistical decisions. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is also expected to host one of the semifinals and could host the final if Pakistan qualify.
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