The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026, featuring 20 teams across eight venues. Pakistan, placed in Group A, will face India, USA, Namibia, and Netherlands in the group stage.
🏏 Pakistan Team Squad (Projected)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce the final squad in early 2026. Based on current form, likely inclusions are:
- Babar Azam – Captain and top-order batter
- Mohammad Rizwan – Wicketkeeper-batter
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – Left-arm pace spearhead
- Shadab Khan – All-rounder and vice-captain
- Fakhar Zaman – Explosive opener
- Haris Rauf – Express pace bowler
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Middle-order hitter
- Naseem Shah – Young fast bowler
- Usama Mir / Abrar Ahmed – Spin options
📅 Pakistan Fixtures – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | Netherlands | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM SLST |
| Feb 10, 2026 | USA | SSC, Colombo | 7:00 PM SLST |
| Feb 15, 2026 | India | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM SLST |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Namibia | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM SLST |
| Feb 18, 2026 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM IST (other group fixture) |
Top two teams from Group A will progress to the Super Eight stage starting February 21, 2026.
🏟️ Tournament Venues
The ICC confirmed eight venues:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – Final venue
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – India’s opener
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – Spin-friendly pitch
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi – Batting paradise
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata – Historic ground
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – India vs Pakistan clash
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Pakistan’s group-stage base
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – Scenic Sri Lankan venue
🏁 Final Thoughts
Pakistan’s campaign begins with a crucial opener against the Netherlands and builds towards the high-voltage clash against India on February 15. With matches staged in Colombo, Pakistan will rely on their pace attack and batting depth to secure a spot in the Super Eights. Fans can expect thrilling cricket, unforgettable rivalries, and comprehensive coverage right here on PSLCIRCKET.COM.
Reference by:
https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-announced
