Pakistan is all set to kick off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, against the Netherlands on February 7.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 am PST.
Pakistan will then face USA on February 10 before taking on arch-rivals India on February 15. They will conclude their group-stage campaign against Namibia on February 18.
The event will run from February 7 to March 8, featuring 20 teams from across the globe, divided into four groups of five.
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Pakistan has been placed in a competitive Group A alongside India, USA, Netherlands, and Namibia, setting the stage for some high-stakes encounters.
The team’s fixtures promise early excitement, with the highlight being the marquee clash against arch-rivals India in Colombo.
All of Pakistan’s group-stage matches are scheduled in Colombo, with the Super Four matches in Colombo and Kandy.
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The semi-final will be held in Colombo, and the final will also be moved to Colombo if Pakistan qualifies.
Pakistan’s Group Stage Fixtures:
| Dates | Matches | Venues |
| 7-Feb | Pakistan vs Netherlands | SSC, Colombo |
| 10-Feb | Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo |
| 15-Feb | Pakistan vs India | R. Premadasa, Colombo |
| 18-Feb | Pakistan vs Namibia | SSC, Colombo |
The tournament will follow a similar format to the 2024 edition, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Eight stage.
From there, teams will compete in two further groups of four, leading to semi-finals and the final.
If Pakistan qualifies for the Super Eight stage, matches will be played in Sri Lanka.
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If the team reaches the semi-finals, their match will be scheduled in Colombo, while the final is set for Ahmedabad, though it will be shifted to Colombo if Pakistan qualifies.
