The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group stage is in full swing, with three key group matches scheduled for today, 12 February 2026.
Today’s Group Fixtures (12 Feb 2026)
- Sri Lanka vs Oman – Group B, in Kandy/Pallekele, Sri Lanka, morning local start.
- Nepal vs Italy – Group A match at Wankhede/Mumbai, afternoon start (listed as Match 17 on the official ICC schedule).
- India vs Namibia – Group A match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, in the evening slot, and billed as the marquee game of the day.
Why These Matches Matter
- Sri Lanka can strengthen their position and net run rate in Group B against an Oman side that has struggled so far.
- Nepal are chasing their first win after an impressive but losing effort against England, while Italy showed promise against Scotland, making this a crucial mid-table battle in Group A.
- India, after a scratchy opening win against USA, are under pressure to secure a convincing victory over Namibia to boost confidence and improve net run rate in a tight Group A.
Tournament Context
- The 2026 T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, with 20 teams split into four groups of five in the group stage.
- Group matches are spread across major venues such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad in India and Colombo and Kandy in Sri Lanka.
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