Top 10 Facts About Cricket & the ICC

1. Cricket has over 2.5 billion fans worldwide, making it one of the most-followed sports.
2. The International Cricket Council (ICC) governs global cricket and organizes major tournaments.
3. T20 is the shortest international format, with matches lasting about three hours.
4. The format was created to make cricket faster and more entertaining for modern audiences.
5. The 2026 tournament is the 10th edition, reflecting T20’s rapid global growth.
6. India is the biggest cricket market, driving huge viewership numbers.
7. ICC tournaments attract hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.
8. Cricket blends strategy and athleticism, from batting tactics to field positioning.
9. Multi-country hosting helps expand the sport’s global reach.
10. Winning the T20 World Cup is considered one of cricket’s top achievements.

General Information

• Name: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
• Tournament Type: Men's T20 International cricket world championship
• Edition: 10th edition of the tournament

Dates and Venue

• Period: February 7 – March 8, 2026
• Host Countries: India and Sri Lanka (Joint Hosts)

Participants and Matches

• Number of Teams: 20 national teams
• Number of Matches: 55 games
• Duration: 29 days of competition

Tournament Format

• Group Stage: 4 groups of 5 teams each
• Super 8 Stage: Follows the group stage
• Knockouts: Semi-finals
• Grand Finale: Final match for the championship title

Host Cities and Stadiums

India

• New Delhi
• Kolkata
• Mumbai
• Chennai
• Ahmedabad

Sri Lanka

• Colombo (Two stadiums)
• Kandy

Defending Champion and Ambassador

• Defending Champion: India (Winners of the 2024 T20 World Cup)
• Tournament Ambassador: Rohit Sharma