The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a global cricketing spectacle, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. England, two-time T20 champions, are placed in Group C and will play all their group-stage matches in India. With a dynamic squad and high-profile fixtures, England aims to reclaim the title.
🏏 England Team Squad – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Projected)
The final squad will be announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in early 2026. Based on recent performances, here’s a likely lineup:
- Jos Buttler (Captain) – Explosive opener and tactical leader
- Phil Salt – Aggressive top-order batter
- Harry Brook – Middle-order powerhouse
- Ben Stokes – All-rounder and big-match performer
- Sam Curran – Left-arm all-rounder and death-over specialist
- Jofra Archer – Pace spearhead (fitness permitting)
- Adil Rashid – Lead spinner
- Moeen Ali – Spin all-rounder
- Reece Topley – Left-arm pace option
- Liam Livingstone – Power hitter and part-time spinner
- Jonny Bairstow – Wicketkeeper-batter
Final squad to be confirmed by ECB in January 2026.
📅 England Fixtures – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:00 PM IST |
| Feb 11, 2026 | West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM IST |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM IST |
Top two teams from Group C will advance to the Super Eight stage starting February 21, 2026.
🏟️ ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The tournament will be played across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – Final venue
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – England’s opening matches
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata – England’s final two group matches
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – Spin-friendly pitch
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi – Batting paradise
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Sri Lanka’s capital venue
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Historic ground
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – Scenic Sri Lanka venue
🏁 Final Thoughts
England’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins with a promising fixture against Nepal and builds toward key clashes with West Indies and Bangladesh. With matches staged in Mumbai and Kolkata, England’s squad will be tested across varied conditions. Stay tuned to PSLCIRCKET.COM for live scores, match previews, and exclusive visuals.
