To celebrate the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Google has unveiled a special interactive doodle on its homepage, marking the opening day of one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in the world.
The doodle features a vibrant, celebratory design with bright colours, bold shapes, and an energetic 3D style, perfectly reflecting the excitement, speed, and intensity of T20 cricket. The animated artwork has instantly captured the attention of cricket fans globally, setting the mood for a month-long sporting spectacle.
The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off today, February 7, promising fierce competition among 20 participating nations. The tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and will be played across eight iconic venues in both countries.
Pakistan vs Netherlands opens the tournament
The opening match will be played today between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo, marking the start of 55 action-packed matches scheduled throughout the tournament. The grand finale is set for March 8, 2026, and will be held in either Ahmedabad, India, or Colombo, Sri Lanka, depending on logistical arrangements.
Tournament format and schedule
The ICC has divided the 20 teams into four groups, with the top teams progressing to the Super 8 stage, followed by the semi-finals on March 4 and 5. Under this format, each team will play at least four matches, ensuring fans get plenty of thrilling encounters.
Star-studded commentary panel
Adding to the excitement, the ICC has assembled a world-class commentary team, featuring renowned names such as Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, and former world champions Aaron Finch and Kumar Sangakkara, among others.
Where to watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 live
Cricket fans can catch all the live action through ICC’s official broadcasting partners, including:
Star Sports, JioHotstar, Sky Sports, SuperSport, Willow, Amazon Prime, Evision, MyCO, PTV Sports, ESPN, Sky.co.nz, TSM, Dialog, and ICC TV.
With thrilling matches, iconic venues, and global superstars in action, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to deliver a cricketing spectacle like never before.