The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held from 7 February to 8 March across India and Sri Lanka, and the final preparation schedule for all participating teams has now been locked in. With no window left for additional bilateral series, teams have outlined their final warm-up plans before the global tournament begins.
🏏 Pakistan’s Pre-World Cup Schedule
Pakistan will enter the tournament after playing six warm-up matches:
- Three matches in Sri Lanka during January 2026
- Three home matches against Australia just before the World Cup
🌍 How Other Teams Are Preparing
- No pre-tournament matches: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Zimbabwe will head straight into the World Cup without any official warm-ups.
- Limited series: India, South Africa, New Zealand, England, Australia, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies will play short bilateral series to fine-tune their squads.
The tight schedule underscores the importance of team readiness and strategic planning ahead of cricket’s premier T20 event.
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FAQs
Q1: When and where is the T20 World Cup 2026 being held?
A1: It will take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
Q2: How many warm-up matches will Pakistan play before the World Cup?
A2: Pakistan will play a total of six warm-up matches—three in Sri Lanka in January 2026 and three at home against Australia.
Q3: Which teams are not playing any matches before the tournament?
A3: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Zimbabwe will go into the World Cup without any official warm-up matches.
Q4: Will there be any bilateral series just before the World Cup?
A4: Apart from Pakistan’s series against Australia, other top teams like India, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies are scheduled to play limited series for final preparations.
