ICC revises T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final schedule if Pakistan reaches knockout stage
- By Shahid Hashmi -
- Feb 24, 2026
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the schedule for the first semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
According to the updated arrangement, if Sri Lanka qualify for the semi-final of T20 World Cup, the first semi-final will be held in Colombo.
Similarly, if Pakistan reach the semi-final stage, their match will also be played in Colombo.
However, if neither Pakistan nor Sri Lanka qualify, the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled for 4 March will take place in Kolkata. The ICC further stated that in the event of a Pakistan–India clash in the semi-final, the match will be staged in Colombo.
Here’s where all the teams stand in the Super Eight stage of T20 World Cup so far.
Group 1
West Indies, 2 points, +5.350 NRR
South Africa, 2 points, +3.800 NRR
India, 0 points, -3.800 NRR
Zimbabwe, 0 points, -5.350 NRR
Group 2
England, 2 points, +2.550 NRR
Pakistan, 1 point
New Zealand, 1 point
Sri Lanka, 0 points, -2.550 NRR