T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7, with a total of 20 teams competing. India, the defending champions, will seek to retain their title after their narrow victory against South Africa in the 2024 final.
Group Breakdown
The teams are divided into four groups (A, B, C, and D), with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 8 stage.
| Group | Teams |
|---|
| Group A | India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan |
| Group B | Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman |
| Group C | England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal |
| Group D | South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE |
Team Squads
Here’s a closer look at some of the key squads:
India
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
USA
Captain: Monank Patel
Squad: Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
Pakistan
Captain: Salman Ali Agha
Squad: Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
Upcoming Matches
India A will play a warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup against the USA. This event will be key for teams to finalize their combinations and readiness for the main tournament.
Quote from the Coach
“We are excited for the T20 World Cup and confident in our squad's capabilities,” said India’s coach.
Conclusion
With the squad announcements complete and excitement building, the T20 World Cup 2026 promises to deliver thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for updates and performances!