India will co-host the ICC T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka, marking a return after ten years. The tournament’s schedule has been released, featuring five Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chennai, while Sri Lanka will include Colombo and Kandy as venues. Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, a historic Cricket ground, will be a focal point for the games.
Previously known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, this iconic venue is one of the oldest in India, hosting various cricket matches across formats. With a capacity of around 55,000, it has seen eight T20 internationals featuring India, where the national team has been highly successful.
The stadium is also home to the IPL team, Delhi Capitals. The pitch tends to favor teams batting second, especially during night matches due to dew conditions. During the T20 World Cup, six matches will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, promising thrilling matchups in India’s capital.
ICC T20 World Cup Matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Netherlands vs. Namibia – 10th Feb 2026
The first match at Arun Jaitley Stadium will feature the Netherlands against Namibia on February 10, 2026. Both teams are non-full members but are part of the enlarged tournament format, which includes 20 teams, 10 of which are non-full members.
In their T20 International history, the Netherlands and Namibia have played each other five times, with the Netherlands winning three matches and Namibia one. One game was canceled due to rain. Their most recent encounter in 2024 saw the Netherlands win by 59 runs.
India vs. Namibia – 12th Feb 2026
The second match will showcase India, the reigning champions, against Namibia on February 12. India is a top-tier team in world cricket, while Namibia is establishing itself as a competitive side.
India and Namibia have met once in T20 format, during the 2021 T20 World Cup group stage in Dubai, where India won comfortably by nine wickets.
Canada vs. UAE – 13th Feb 2026
On February 13, Canada will compete against the United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams qualified for the tournament and are eager to showcase their skills. The match is expected to be competitive.
In T20 matches, Canada and UAE have faced each other seven times, with the UAE winning all encounters. The last match was in 2019, where the UAE won by 14 runs.
Afghanistan vs. UAE – 16th Feb 2026
The fourth match on February 16 will see Afghanistan face the UAE. Afghanistan reached the semifinals in the previous T20 World Cup, highlighting their growth in the sport.
Afghanistan has won 12 of their 15 T20 International matches against the UAE, with their last meeting resulting in a narrow four-run victory for Afghanistan in September 2025.
South Africa vs. UAE – 18th Feb 2026
On February 18, South Africa will play against the UAE in the fifth match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, marking the final group stage match at this venue. This will be their first T20 International encounter.
South Africa is a seasoned team and is expected to perform well, although the T20 format often produces surprising results.
Super 8 Match – 1st March 2026
The last match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will be a Super 8 game on March 1, 2026. The teams for this match will be determined based on the top two teams from each group qualifying for this stage.