T20 World Cup 2026 Group B: Full Schedule, Squads, and Venues
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is just around the corner, and all eyes are on Group B. Winadda Featuring former champions Australia and Sri Lanka alongside the ever-dangerous Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman, this group promises high-octane drama.
In a unique twist for the 2026 edition, Group B matches will be played exclusively in Sri Lanka, giving the co-hosts a significant home-ground advantage.
📅 Group B Match Schedule
Matches are set to take place between February 8 and February 20, 2026.
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Feb 8 |
Sri Lanka vs Ireland |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
7:00 PM |
|
Feb 9 |
Zimbabwe vs Oman |
SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo |
11:00 AM |
|
Feb 11 |
Australia vs Ireland |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
3:00 PM |
|
Feb 12 |
Sri Lanka vs Oman |
Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy |
11:00 AM |
|
Feb 13 |
Australia vs Zimbabwe |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
11:00 AM |
|
Feb 13 |
Ireland vs Oman |
SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo |
7:00 PM |
|
Feb 16 |
Sri Lanka vs Australia |
Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy |
7:00 PM |
|
Feb 17 |
Ireland vs Zimbabwe |
Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy |
3:00 PM |
|
Feb 19 |
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
3:00 PM |
|
Feb 20 |
Australia vs Oman |
Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy |
7:00 PM |
🏏 Team Squads (Confirmed)
🇦🇺 Australia
Captain: Mitchell Marsh Squad: Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
Note: Pat Cummins is a notable absentee due to injury.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Captain: Dasun Shanaka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.
🇮🇪 Ireland
Captain: Paul Stirling Squad: Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker (vc), Ben White, Craig Young.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Captain: Sikandar Raza Squad: Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor.
