ICC T20 World Cup Starting Next Month: Teams, Schedule, Venues

The ICC T20 World Cup is set to begin next month, and excitement is already building among cricket fans across the globe. Known for its fast-paced matches, dramatic finishes, and global rivalries, this tournament is one of the most anticipated events in international cricket.

Organized by the International Cricket Council, the T20 World Cup brings together the best cricketing nations to compete for the ultimate prize in the shortest and most entertaining format of the game.

Total Teams Participating

The ICC T20 World Cup features 20 international teams, making it a truly global competition. These teams qualify through a mix of automatic qualification and regional qualifiers held across continents.

Team Categories

• Top-ranked ICC teams (automatic qualifiers)
• Regional qualifier teams from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and East Asia-Pacific

This structure ensures a healthy balance between established cricketing giants and emerging nations, increasing competitiveness and unpredictability.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup is especially known for surprise performances by associate nations, which often become fan favorites.

Tournament Schedule Overview

The tournament will begin next month, running for several weeks and culminating in a high-stakes final. While exact match dates vary, the general structure of the schedule is as follows:

Match Phases

1. Group Stage – Teams are divided into groups and compete in round-robin matches
2. Super Stage / Super 8s – Top teams advance for higher-intensity clashes
3. Semi-Finals – The best four teams battle for a place in the final
4. Final – The two strongest teams face off for the championship

Matches are typically scheduled across day and night slots to accommodate global audiences.

Complete Schedule of T20 World Cup

DateMatchVenueTime (Local)

Feb 7

Pakistan vs Netherlands

Colombo

11:00 AM

Feb 7

West Indies vs Bangladesh

Kolkata

3:00 PM

Feb 7

India vs USA

Mumbai

7:00 PM

Feb 8

New Zealand vs Afghanistan

Chennai

3:00 PM

Feb 8

England vs Nepal

Mumbai

7:00 PM

Feb 8

Sri Lanka vs Ireland

Colombo

7:00 PM

Feb 9

Bangladesh vs Italy

Kolkata

11:00 AM

Feb 9

Zimbabwe vs Oman

Colombo

3:00 PM

Feb 9

South Africa vs Canada

Ahmedabad

7:00 PM

Feb 10

Netherlands vs Namibia

Ahmedabad

11:00 AM

Feb 10

New Zealand vs UAE

Chennai

3:00 PM

Feb 10

Pakistan vs UAE

Colombo

7:00 PM

Feb 11

South Africa vs Afghanistan

Ahmedabad

3:00 PM

Feb 11

Australia vs Ireland

Colombo

7:00 PM

Feb 11

England vs West Indies

Mumbai

7:00 PM

Feb 12

Sri Lanka vs Oman

Kandy

3:00 PM

Feb 12

Nepal vs Italy

Mumbai

7:00 PM

Feb 12

India vs Namibia

Delhi

7:00 PM

Feb 13

Australia vs Zimbabwe

Colombo

3:00 PM

Feb 13

Canada vs Namibia

Colombo

7:00 PM

Feb 13

USA vs Netherlands

Chennai

7:00 PM

Feb 14

Ireland vs Oman

Colombo

11:00 AM

Feb 14

England vs Bangladesh

Kolkata

3:00 PM

Feb 14

New Zealand vs South Africa

Ahmedabad

7:00 PM

Feb 15

West Indies vs Nepal

Mumbai

11:00 AM

Feb 15

USA vs Namibia

Chennai

3:00 PM

Feb 15

India vs Pakistan

Colombo

7:00 PM

Feb 16

Afghanistan vs UAE

Delhi

11:00 AM

Feb 16

England vs Italy

Kolkata

3:00 PM

Feb 16

Australia vs Sri Lanka

Kandy

7:00 PM

Feb 17

New Zealand vs Canada

Chennai

3:00 PM

Feb 17

Ireland vs Zimbabwe

Kandy

7:00 PM

Feb 18

Bangladesh vs Nepal

Mumbai

11:00 AM

Feb 18

South Africa vs UAE

Delhi

3:00 PM

Feb 18

Pakistan vs Namibia

Colombo

3:00 PM

Feb 18

India vs Netherlands

Ahmedabad

7:00 PM

Feb 19

Italy vs West Indies

Kolkata

3:00 PM

Feb 19

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe

Colombo

7:00 PM

Feb 20

Afghanistan vs Canada

Chennai

3:00 PM

Feb 20

Australia vs Oman

Kandy

7:00 PM

Venues and Host Locations

The ICC T20 World Cup will be played across multiple world-class venues, selected to ensure fairness, excitement, and strong fan engagement.

What Makes the Venues Special?

1. High-quality pitches suited for T20 cricket
2. Modern stadiums with large seating capacity
3. Strategic geographic spread for travel efficiency
4. Strong local cricket fan bases