US EditionICC Shortlists Seven Venues for T20 World Cup 2026, Ahmedabad Likely to Host Final
Five Indian cities and two Sri Lankan venues have been selected for the 2026 T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams in a group and knockout format, ICC said.
- On Nov 6, the ICC shortlisted five Indian cities—Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi—and two Sri Lankan venues, Colombo and Kandy, for the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to start February 7 and end March 8.
- Citing security concerns, the ICC said its top brass aims to host games in tier-1 and metro cities, excluding Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after a June stampede that killed eleven people.
- The tournament format states 20 teams will be split into four groups of five, with eight qualifiers divided into two groups of four and Italy making its first appearance alongside Canada, Netherlands, and Namibia.
- Next week, organisers will release the detailed match schedule, ticketing remains unannounced, and Pakistan will play all matches in Sri Lanka under a BCCI–PCB neutral-venue agreement.
- As defending champions, India enters the tournament after beating South Africa in 2024, with top seven automatic qualifiers and New Zealand, Pakistan, and Ireland securing spots via T20I rankings.
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T20 World Cup 2026 venues: The BCCI has selected five cities as venues for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The final will be held in Ahmedabad, with Bengaluru excluded due to security reasons. The tournament will be played between India and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will serve as a neutral venue for Pakistan. If Pakistan reaches the final, the title match will be played in Sri Lanka. India will enter as the defending champions.
ICC shortlists five venues to host T20 World Cup 2026, Bengaluru ruled out
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the venues for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India, with Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai hosting matches across the country. The tournament will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka, with Colombo and Kandy shortlisted as the two venues for the island nation. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026, and will culminate with the final in Ahmedabad on March 8. According …
T20 World Cup 2026: India & Sri Lanka Cities Announced, Bengaluru Out
The ICC has officially unveiled the host cities for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, confirming a joint hosting arrangement between India and Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to run from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Indian venues will include Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai, while Sri Lanka will host matches in Colombo and Kandy. A surprising exclusion from the host list is Bengaluru. The grand finale of the 2026 T20 World Cup …
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