The ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, features three exciting group-stage matches on February 12.
The action starts in Pallekele as Sri Lanka feature in their second match, while India are also in action in Delhi in the evening match.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule for February 12
Match 16 (Group B): Sri Lanka vs Oman
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Match 17 (Group C): Nepal vs Italy
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Match 18 (Group A): India vs Namibia
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Oman (Match 16, Group B)
Sri Lanka, the co-hosts and strong favorites, take on Oman in Kandy. Without star legspinner Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury, the Lions will rely on their batting depth and home advantage. Oman look
to cause an upset with solid bowling and improved batting. Spin is expected to dominate on the Pallekele surface, where patience will be key for batters.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Played: 2
Sri Lanka wins: 2
Oman wins: 0
No results: 0
Nepal vs Italy (Match 17, Group C)
Nepal, riding high after a near-upset against England, face debutants Italy in Mumbai. Rohit Paudel's side brings aggressive batting and strong spin options, giving them a clear edge. Italy aim to recover from a heavy defeat to Scotland and show structure. A victory here could significantly boost Nepal's chances of reaching the Super Eight in a competitive group.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
No previous encounters
India vs Namibia (Match 18, Group A)
Defending champions India, fresh from a narrow win over USA, meet Namibia in Delhi. Suryakumar Yadav's team faces fitness concerns for key players like Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Washington Sundar. They seek a commanding performance with their explosive batting ahead of tougher clashes. Namibia hope to make a bold statement despite their underdog status. Sanju Samson is likely to feature for India.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Played: 1
India wins: 1
Namibia wins: 0
