Published: 6 February 2026ICCGeneral
2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Opens in India and Sri Lanka; India Face USA at Wankhede
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, opened on February 7, 2026. The tournament featured 20 teams competing across venues in both nations from February 7 to March 8. The opening match was played between Netherlands and Pakistan at SSC Cricket Ground. India, the defending champions, opened their campaign with a marquee night fixture against the United States at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium.
India went on to win their third T20 World Cup title and second consecutive, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final — becoming the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cups and the first to win the title at home. The Indian host venues were Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
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How many teams participated in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe 2026 ICC T20 World Cup featured 20 teams competing across venues in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. India won their third title by defeating New Zealand in the final.
Frequently asked questions
When and where did the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup open?
The **2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup** opened on **February 7, 2026**, co-hosted by **India and Sri Lanka**. The opening match was between **Netherlands and Pakistan** at the SSC Cricket Ground. The tournament ran from February 7 to **March 8, 2026**, featuring **20 teams** across 55 matches.
Who won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
**India** won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, defeating **New Zealand by 96 runs** in the final. This was India's **third T20 World Cup title** and their **second consecutive** — making them the **first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups** and the first to win the title on home soil.
Which stadium in India hosted India's opening match in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
India played their opening match against the **United States (USA)** at the iconic **Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai**. The match was a marquee night fixture as India were the defending champions entering the tournament.
Which Indian cities hosted matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Key Indian venues included **Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)**, **Eden Gardens (Kolkata)**, **Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)**, **M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru)**, and **SMS Stadium, Jaipur** (which hosted group-stage matches).
What record did India set by winning the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup?
India became the **first team to win consecutive T20 World Cups** (2024 and 2026) and the **first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil**. It was India's **third T20 World Cup title overall**, after wins in 2007 and 2024.
