Cricket fever is rising as the T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. All eyes are on Group A, where defending champions India face arch-rivals Pakistan, along with underdogs Namibia, USA, and Netherlands. This group promises high drama – from the intense India-Pakistan clash to potential upsets by Associate nations like the USA, who stunned everyone in 2024 by reaching the Super 8.
India enters as favorites after their 2024 triumph, but Pakistan’s recent boycott announcement for the February 15 game in Colombo adds massive tension. Pakistan will play other matches but skip India, risking ICC penalties. Meanwhile, Namibia qualified strongly, Netherlands brings experience, and USA aims to build on their debut success with aggressive play.
Let’s dive into the full Group A breakdown, including squads and schedules. These matches could define who advances to the Super 8.
T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Teams & Squads
- India: Led by Suryakumar Yadav, they’re stacked with stars. Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana.
- Pakistan: Captain Salman Ali Agha faces tough calls amid the boycott buzz. Squad: Salman Ali Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Sam Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
- USA: Monank Patel’s side mixes domestic talent with global pros for quick starts. Squad: Monank Patel (C), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
- Netherlands: Scott Edwards captains a balanced unit ready for surprises. Squad: Scott Edwards (C), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Jack Lyon-Cash, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Tim van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar.
- Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus leads an aggressive outfit fresh from qualifiers. Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Loren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Mayberg, Max Haingongo.
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Full Group A Schedule for T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | India vs USA | Mumbai |
| Feb 7 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Colombo (SSC) |
| Feb 10 | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi |
| Feb 10 | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo |
| Feb 12 | India vs Namibia | Delhi |
| Feb 13 | Netherlands vs USA | Chennai |
| Feb 15 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo |
| Feb 15 | Namibia vs USA | Chennai |
| Feb 18 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad |
| Feb 18 | Pakistan vs Namibia | Colombo (SSC) |
Group A looks explosive! India’s batting firepower meets Pakistan’s pace attack, while USA and Netherlands could pull off shocks. With the boycott cloud, the ICC’s next move is key.
Who tops Group A in T20 World Cup 2026 – India cruising or a surprise leader? Share your predictions below – the action starts soon!
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