The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has reached its high-octane knockout stage. After a month of fierce competition among 20 nations, the Super 8s have concluded, leaving only four titans standing in the quest for global glory.
As of March 2, 2026, the stage is set for two monumental Semi-Final clashes in the cricketing hubs of Kolkata and Mumbai, followed by a grand finale in Ahmedabad.
The Semi-Final Lineup
The qualification race came down to the wire on March 1. South Africa and India emerged as the leaders from Super 8 Group 1, while England and New Zealand secured their passage from Group 2.
Semi-Final 1: South Africa vs. New Zealand
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Tournament Form: South Africa enters the knockouts as the tournament’s “invincibles,” having maintained an unbeaten streak through both the group stage and the Super 8s. They face a clinical New Zealand side that edged out Pakistan on Net Run Rate (NRR) to claim their spot.
Semi-Final 2: India vs. England
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Tournament Form: In a repeat of the 2022 and 2024 knockout encounters, co-hosts and defending champions India will face a dominant England side. India secured their spot after a thrilling 5-wicket victory over the West Indies, powered by a masterclass 97 from Sanju Samson. England, meanwhile, topped Group 2 with a perfect record in the Super 8s.
The Grand Finale
The winners of the two semifinals will travel to the world’s largest cricket stadium to crown the new T20 champions.
- Match: T20 World Cup 2026 Final
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
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Tournament Venues & Format Overview
The 10th edition of the tournament featured 55 matches played across eight world-class venues (five in India, three in Sri Lanka).
| Stage | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 | March 4 | South Africa vs. New Zealand | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Semifinal 2 | March 5 | India vs. England | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Final | March 8 | TBC vs. TBC | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
