The Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be announced on Saturday (December 20). The squad will be named at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will attend the press conference after the selection. The team is set to be announced from 1:30 PM IST on Saturday.
India's journey in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and heartbreaks since the tournament's inception in 2007. As one of the most successful teams, they boast two titles - the inaugural win in 2007 under MS Dhoni and the 2024 victory led by Rohit Sharma, where they remained undefeated throughout. They've reached the semi-finals or better in five editions, with a runners-up finish
in 2014.
| Edition | Host(s) | India's Finish | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Africa | Champions | Defeated Pakistan in the final; MS Dhoni's iconic leadership debut. |
| 2009 | England | Super 8 | Early exit despite strong start. |
| 2010 | West Indies | Super 8 | Struggled against top teams. |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | Super 8 | Super 8 Exit |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Runners-up | Lost to Sri Lanka in the final. |
| 2016 | India | Semi-finals | Heartbreaking loss to West Indies in semis. |
| 2021 | UAE/Oman | Super 12 | Failed to advance from group stage. |
| 2022 | Australia | Semi-finals | Defeated by England in semis. |
| 2024 | West Indies/USA | Champions | Unbeaten campaign; beat South Africa in final. |
Overall, India have played 53 matches in the tournament, securing 35 wins for a win percentage of approximately 66%. Their batting has been a powerhouse, with records like the highest team total of 260/5 (against Sri Lanka in 2009) and individual brilliance from players like Kohli, who holds the record for most runs in T20 World Cups (1,141). On the bowling front, spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav have been pivotal, while pacers such as Jasprit Bumrah have dominated in recent years.
Group Draw and Fixtures: A Favorable Path?
India have been placed in Group A, alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, and Namibia - a relatively straightforward group that avoids early clashes with powerhouses like Australia or England. The highlight is undoubtedly the India-Pakistan encounter, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, expected to draw massive global viewership.
India's group stage fixtures are as follows:
- February 7: India vs USA at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- February 12: India vs Namibia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- February 15: India vs Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- February 18: India vs Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Advancing to the Super 8s seems likely, given India's superior ranking and home advantage. However, the tournament's knockout stages will test their mettle, with potential semi-final venues favoring India if they qualify - Mumbai or Kolkata, depending on matchups.
India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement LIVE Streaming
The India squad is set to be announced from 1:30 PM IST, and the pre-show will commence from 1 PM IST. The viewers can watch the telecast from Star Sports network in India. The live-streaming is available on Jio Hotstar app and website.
