Jammu, Nov. 25 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the complete schedule for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India will begin their title defence against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai, while the tournament will start earlier the same day with a clash between Pakistan and Netherlands in Colombo.

A total of 20 teams have been divided into four groups, with the top two from each group progressing to the Super Eight stage, followed by the semifinals and final. The final of the tournament will be played on March 8, either in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on Pakistan's progress in the competition.

Flexible Venues for Knockouts

As per an agreem...