The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in the tournament’s history. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, it will bring together 20 teams from across the globe, each chasing cricket’s shortest-format crown.
Defending champions India enter the event with strong home advantage and a deep, in-form squad. South Africa and Australia are seen as serious contenders, while England follow closely with a balanced mix of power hitters and quality bowlers.
Traditional powerhouses like Pakistan and West Indies remain in the hunt, alongside dark horses such as New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, all capable of producing upsets. Beyond the favourites, associate nations like USA, UAE and Scotland will aim to create headlines and shake up the competition.
Here’s a look at the favourites, dark horses and where you can bet for ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Who won T20 World Cup 2024?
India emerged triumphant in the 2024 T20 World Cup, claiming their second title in the tournament's history. Under captain Rohit Sharma's leadership, the Men in Blue delivered a spectacular campaign that ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
When is the T20 World Cup 2026?
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from February 1 to March 1, 2026. The tournament will span exactly one month with 55+ matches featuring 20 participating teams. The schedule is carefully designed to accommodate the expanded format while ensuring adequate rest periods between matches for the competing nations.
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Where is the next T20 World Cup 2026?
India and Sri Lanka will co-host the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, marking the second time in the tournament's history that two nations will jointly stage this prestigious event.
This collaboration brings together two cricket-loving nations with rich tournament hosting experience. India previously hosted the 2016 T20 World Cup, while Sri Lanka successfully organized the 2012 edition.
Who is hosting the T20 WC 2028?
Australia and New Zealand will jointly host the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, continuing the successful partnership model established by these trans-Tasman neighbors. This announcement represents a homecoming for both nations, as they previously collaborated to host the 2015 Cricket World Cup with tremendous success.
T20 World Cup 2026 winner odds and latest betting
The latest betting odds for T20 World Cup 2026, by Dafabet:
Team | Odds* |
India | 2.5 |
South Africa | 5.5 |
Australia | 5.5 |
England | 6.5 |
West Indies | 13 |
Pakistan | 13 |
New Zealand | 17 |
Sri Lanka | 26 |
Afghanistan | 34 |
Bangladesh | 126 |
Zimbabwe | 201 |
Ireland | 201 |
USA | 201 |
United Arab Emirates | 401 |
Scotland | 501 |
Netherlands | 751 |
Uganda | 1001 |
Oman | 1501 |
Papua New Guinea | 1501 |
Namibia | 1501 |
Nepal | 1501 |
* Odds correct at time of publish but subject to change
