Cricket fans are in for a treat today at the T20 World Cup 2026, with three high-stakes clashes set to shape the group standings and playoff race. The action kicks off in Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium at 11 AM IST, where Group D rivals Afghanistan and UAE lock horns in a do-or-die battle.
South Africa leads Group D with three straight wins, while New Zealand sits pretty with two victories. Afghanistan, however, has struggled, losing both their games. They fell short by five wickets against New Zealand and endured a dramatic super over loss to South Africa after two ties. UAE bounced back with a five-wicket win over Canada after a 10-wicket drubbing by New Zealand.
Next up, at 3 PM IST in Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, Group C sees England take on debutants Italy. England has two wins from three, having beaten Nepal and Scotland but losing by 30 runs to West Indies. Italy stunned with a 10-wicket rout of Nepal but crashed by 73 runs to Scotland earlier. West Indies has already qualified, while Nepal is eliminated.
The evening blockbuster at 7 PM IST unfolds at Sri Lanka’s Pallekele International Stadium, pitting hosts Sri Lanka against a faltering Australia. Sri Lanka tops their group with wins over Ireland and Oman. Australia, stunned by Zimbabwe in a major upset after thrashing Ireland by 67 runs, desperately needs a rebound to stay in contention.
These matches promise edge-of-the-seat drama, with points on the line that could redefine the tournament landscape. Fans worldwide are glued to their screens as superstars battle for supremacy.