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{{Short description|Men's national cricket team}}
{{about|the men's team|the women's team|England women's cricket team}}
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| name = England
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| association = [[England and Wales Cricket Board]]
| test_captain = [[Ben Stokes]]
| od_captain = [[Harry Brook]]
| t20i_captain = Harry Brook
| coach = [[Brendon McCullum]]

| test_status_year = 1877

| icc_status = Full Membership
| icc_member_year = 1909
| icc_region = [[ICC Europe|Europe]]

| test_rank = 3rd
| odi_rank = 8th
| t20i_rank = 2nd
| test_rank_best = 1st <small>(1 June 1955)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/match_zone/test_ranking.php?year=1955|title=1955 Test Rankings|work=[[International Cricket Council|ICC]]|date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320090951/http://www.icc-cricket.com/match_zone/test_ranking.php?year=1955#JUNE|archive-date=20 March 2013}}</ref>
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| t20i_rank_best = 1st <small>(24 October 2011)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/match_zone/team_ranking.php|title=Reliance ICC Rankings – ICC Team Rankings, ICC Test Rankings, ICC ODI Rankings |publisher=Icc-cricket.yahoo.net|date=24 October 2011|access-date=2 March 2025|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923151159/http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/match_zone/team_ranking.php|archive-date=23 September 2011}}</ref>

| first_test = v. {{cr|AUS}} at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]], [[Melbourne]]; 15–19 March 1877
| most_recent_test = v. {{cr|AUS}} at [[Sydney Cricket Ground]], [[Sydney]]; 4–8 January 2026
| num_tests = 1,094
| num_tests_this_year = 1
| test_record = 404/334<br />(356 draws)
| test_record_this_year = 0/1<br />(0 draws)

| wtc_apps = 3
| wtc_first = [[2019–2021 World Test Championship|2021]]
| wtc_best = Fourth place ([[2019–2021 World Test Championship|2021]], [[2021-2023 ICC World Test Championship|2023]])

| first_odi = v. {{cr|AUS}} at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]], [[Melbourne]]; 5 January 1971
| most_recent_odi = v. {{cr|SL}} at [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]; 27 January 2026
| num_odis = 823
| num_odis_this_year = 3
| odi_record = 409/374<br />(9 ties, 31 no results)
| odi_record_this_year = 2/1<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wc_apps = 13
| wc_first = [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]
| wc_best = Champions ([[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]])

| first_t20i = v. {{cr|AUS}} at the [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Ageas Bowl]], [[Southampton]]; 13 June 2005
| most_recent_t20i = v. {{cr|IND}} at [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]; 5 March 2026
| num_t20is = 225
| num_t20is_this_year = 11
| t20i_record = 121/92<br />(2 ties, 10 no results)
| t20i_record_this_year = 9/2<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wt20_apps = 10
| wt20_first = [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]
| wt20_best = Champions ([[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]], [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]])

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The '''England men's cricket team''' represents [[cricket in England|England]] and [[cricket in Wales|Wales]] in [[international cricket]]. Since 1997, it has been governed by the [[England and Wales Cricket Board]] (ECB), having been previously governed by [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] (the MCC) since 1903.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/about-us/about-the-ecb |title=About the ECB |publisher=[[England and Wales Cricket Board]] |access-date=29 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525164144/https://www.ecb.co.uk/about-us/about-the-ecb |archive-date=25 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lords.org/history/mcc-history/|title=MCC History|publisher=[[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]]|access-date=7 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218202927/http://www.lords.org/history/mcc-history|archive-date=18 February 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> England and Wales, as founding nations, are a Full Member of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) with [[Test cricket|Test]], [[One Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) status. Until the 1990s, [[Cricket in Scotland|Scottish]] and [[Cricket in Ireland|Irish]] players also played for England as those countries were not yet ICC members in their own right.

England and [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] were the first teams to play a Test match (15–19 March 1877), and along with [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], these nations formed the Imperial Cricket Conference (the predecessor to today's International Cricket Council) on 15 June 1909. England and Australia also played the first ODI on 5 January 1971. England's first T20I was played on 13 June 2005, once more against Australia.

{{As of|2026|3|5}}, England have played 1,094 Test matches, winning 404 and losing 334 (with 356 draws).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|access-date=2025-07-08|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> In the Test series against Australia, England play for [[The Ashes]], one of the most famous trophies in all of sport, and they have won the urn on 32 occasions. England have also played 823 ODIs, winning 409.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |title=Records / One-Day Internationals / Result summary |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=17 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224020144/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |archive-date=24 February 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> They have appeared in the [[List of Cricket World Cup finals|final]] of the [[Cricket World Cup]] four times ([[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]], [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]), winning their first in [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]; they have also finished as runners-up in two [[ICC Champions Trophy|ICC Champions Trophies]] ([[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]] and [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]). England have played 225 T20Is, winning 122.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html |title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=16 February 2020 }}</ref> They won the [[ICC T20 World Cup]] in [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] and [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]], and were runners-up in [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]].

{{As of|202|}}, England are ranked third in Tests, eighth in ODIs and second in T20Is by the ICC.<ref name="ICC Rankings"/>

==History==
{{Main|History of the England cricket team to 1939|History of the England cricket team from 1945}}

[[File:All-England_Eleven.jpg|thumb|The All-England Eleven in 1846]]

The first recorded incidence of a team with a claim to represent England comes from 9 July 1739 when an "All-England" team, which consisted of 11 gentlemen from any part of England exclusive of [[Kent county cricket team (pre-1843)|Kent]], played against "the Unconquerable County" of Kent and lost by a margin of "very few notches".<ref>Waghorn, pp.22–23.</ref> Such matches were repeated on numerous occasions for the best part of a century.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gutenberg.org/files/50373/50373-h/50373-h.htm|title=TOSSING FOR INNINGS. CRICKET EDITED BY HORACE G. HUTCHINSON}}</ref>

In 1846 [[William Clarke (cricketer, born 1798)|William Clarke]] formed the [[William Clarke's All-England Eleven|All-England Eleven]]. This team eventually competed against a [[United All-England Eleven]] with annual matches occurring between 1847 and 1856.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/all-england-eleven-787|title=All England Eleven Cricket Team}}</ref> These matches were arguably the most important contest of the English season if judged by the quality of the players.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/sports/cricket-sport|title=cricket ''Britannica.com''}}</ref>

===Early tours===
[[File:England in North America 1859.jpg|left|thumb|The 1859 English team in North America]]

The first overseas tour occurred in September 1859 with [[English cricket team in North America in 1859|England touring North America]]. This team had six players from the All-England Eleven, six from the United All-England Eleven and was captained by [[George Parr (cricketer)|George Parr]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreamcricket.com/articles/history-of-american-cricket/150th-anniversary-of-the-first-english-cricket-tour-of-north-america/|title=150th anniversary of the first English cricket tour of North America|date=17 October 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2009/nov/11/cricket-tour-1859-north-america|title=One tour to start them all: how English cricketers blazed a trail 150 years ago|work=The Guardian |date=11 November 2009 |last1=Keating |first1=Frank }}</ref>

With the outbreak of the [[American Civil War]], attention turned elsewhere. [[English cricket team in Australia in 1861–62|English tourists visited Australia in 1861–62]] with this first tour organised as a commercial venture by Messrs Spiers and Pond, restaurateurs of [[Melbourne]]. Most matches played during tours prior to 1877 were "against odds", with the opposing team fielding more than 11 players to make for a more even contest.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com">{{cite web |date=19 September 2006 |title=England v Australia 1864 – 1888 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-australia-1861-1888-259952 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106154837/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausveng/content/story/259952.html |archive-date=6 January 2009 |access-date=5 February 2008 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> This first Australian tour was mostly against odds of at least 18/11.

[[File:English cricket team 1861.jpg|right|thumb|The first England team to tour southern Australia in 1861–62]]

The tour was so successful that Parr led a [[English cricket team in Australia in 1863–64|second tour in 1863–64]]. [[James Lillywhite]] led a subsequent England team which sailed on the P&O steamship ''Poonah'' on 21 September 1876. They played a combined Australian XI, for once on even terms of 11-a-side. The match, starting on 15 March 1877 at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] came to be regarded as the inaugural Test match. The combined Australian XI won this Test match by 45 runs with [[Charles Bannerman]] of Australia scoring the first Test century. At the time, the match was promoted as ''James Lillywhite's XI v Combined Victoria and New South Wales''.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com"/> The teams played a return match on the same ground at Easter, 1877, when Lillywhite's team avenged their loss with a victory by four wickets. The first Test match on English soil occurred in 1880 with England victorious; this was the first time England fielded a fully representative team with [[W. G. Grace]] included in the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154315.html|title=Australia in England 1880|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708035234/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154315.html|archive-date=8 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1880s===
[[File:DeathofEnglishCricket.jpg|250px|thumb|The death notice printed on ''The Sporting Times'' newspaper which first named [[the Ashes]]]]

England lost their first home series 1–0 in 1882, with ''[[The Sporting Times]]'' printing an obituary on English cricket:

{{blockquote|<div class{{=}}"center">In Affectionate Remembrance<br/>
OF<br/>
<big>''ENGLISH CRICKET'',</big><br/>
WHICH DIED AT THE OVAL<br/>
<small>ON</small><br/>
<big>29th AUGUST, 1882,</big><br/>
Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing<br/>friends and acquaintances.<br/>
<big>R. I. P.</big><br/>
''N.B.—The body will be cremated and the''<br/>''ashes taken to Australia.''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,23070-471469,00.html |title=The Ashes in The Times |work=The Times |date=6 November 2002 |access-date=5 February 2008 |location=London |first=Marcus |last=Williams |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210145936/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,23070-471469,00.html |archive-date=10 February 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref></div>}}

As a result of this loss, the tour of [[1982–83 Ashes series|1882–83]] was dubbed by England captain [[Ivo Bligh]] as "the quest to regain the ashes". England, with a mixture of amateurs and professionals, won the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketcrowd.com/displayvideo.html?ccvideo=2583&ccdesc=The+Ashes+story%3A+How+it+all+began|title=The Ashes Story: How it all began}}</ref><ref name="Wisden">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154318.html|title=England in Australia, 1882–83|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119192012/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154318.html|archive-date=19 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Bligh was presented with an urn that contained some ashes, which have variously been said to be of a [[bail (cricket)|bail]], [[cricket ball|ball]] or even a woman's veil, and so [[The Ashes]] was born. A fourth match was then played which Australia won by four wickets. However, the match was not considered part of the Ashes series.<ref name="Wisden"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62408.html|title=Australia v England|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107004403/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62408.html|archive-date=7 January 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> England dominated many of these early contests, with England winning the Ashes series 10 times between 1884 and 1898.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=2;spanmax1=31+Dec+1899;spanmax2=31+Dec+1898;spanmin1=1+Jan+1884;spanmin2=1+Jan+1884;spanval1=span;spanval2=span;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=series|title=Test matches|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=5 February 2008}}</ref> During this period England also played their first Test match against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in 1889 at [[Port Elizabeth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62426.html|title=South Africa v England|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710090015/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62426.html|archive-date=10 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1890s===
England won the 1890 Ashes series 2–0, with the third match of the series being the first Test match to be abandoned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1890-60274|title=The Ashes 1890}}</ref> England lost 2–1 in the 1891–92 series, although England regained the urn the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1891-92-60275|title=The Ashes 1891/92}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1893-60277|title=The Ashes 1893}}</ref> England again won the 1894–95 series, winning 3–2 under the leadership of [[Andrew Stoddart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stuart-wark-england-s-1894-scg-miracle-909033|title=England's 1894 SCG miracle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1894-95-60278|title=The Ashes 1894/95}}</ref> In 1895–96, England played South Africa, winning all Tests in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1895-96-61685|title=England tour of South Africa 1895/96}}</ref> The 1899 Ashes series was the first tour where the MCC and the counties appointed a selection committee. There were three active players: Grace, [[Lord Hawke]] and [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] captain [[Herbert Bainbridge]]. Prior to this, England teams for home Tests had been chosen by the club on whose ground the match was to be played. England lost the 1899 Ashes series 1–0, with Grace making his final Test appearance in the first match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1899-60283|title=The Ashes 1899}}</ref>

===1900s===
[[File:Australia vs England at Adelaide Oval in 1902.jpg|thumb|left|The Adelaide Oval, second day of the third test between Australia and England, 20 January 1902. Australia won by 4 wickets.]]
The start of the 20th century saw mixed results for England as they lost four of the eight Ashes series between 1900 and 1914.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=2;orderby=start;spanmax1=31+Dec+1914;spanmin1=1+Jan+1900;spanval1=span;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=series |title=Test matches |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 February 2008 }}</ref> During this period, England lost their first series against South Africa in the 1905–06 season 4–1 as their batting faltered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=3;orderby=start;spanmax1=24+Jan+1911;spanval1=span;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=series|title=Test matches|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=5 February 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1905-06-61692|title=England tour of South Africa}}</ref>

England lost their first series of the new century to Australia in 1901–02 Ashes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1901-02-60284|title=The Ashes 1901/02}}</ref> Australia also won the 1902 series, which was memorable for exciting cricket, including [[Gilbert Jessop]] scoring a Test century in just 70 minutes. England regained the Ashes in 1904 under the captaincy of [[Pelham Warner]]. [[R. E. Foster]] scored 287 on his debut and [[Wilfred Rhodes]] took 15 wickets in a match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1903-04-60287|title= The 1904 Ashes}}</ref> In 1905–06, England lost 4–1 against South Africa. England avenged the defeat in 1907, when they won the series 1–0 under the captaincy of Foster. However, they lost the 1909 Ashes series against Australia, using 25 players in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1909-60292|title=The Ashes 1909}}</ref> England also lost to South Africa, with [[Jack Hobbs]] scoring his first of 15 centuries on the tour.

===1910s===
England toured Australia in 1911–12 and beat their opponents 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1911-12-60295|title=The Ashes 1911/12}}</ref> The team included the likes of Rhodes, Hobbs, [[Frank Woolley]] and [[Sydney Barnes]]. England lost the first match of the series but bounced back and won the next four Tests. This proved to be the last Ashes series before the war.

The 1912 season saw England take part in a unique experiment. A nine-Test triangular tournament involving England, South Africa and Australia was set up. The series was hampered by a very wet summer and player disputes however and the tournament was considered a failure with the ''Daily Telegraph'' stating:<ref>{{cite web |date=27 September 2006 |title=England v Australia 1890 – 1914 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-australia-1890-1914-260677 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008035811/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausveng/content/story/260677.html |archive-date=8 October 2008 |access-date=5 February 2008 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

{{blockquote|Nine Tests provide a surfeit of cricket, and contests between Australia and South Africa are not a great attraction to the British public.}}

With Australia sending a weakened team and the South African bowlers being ineffective England dominated the tournament winning four of their six matches. The match between Australia and South Africa at [[Lord's]] was visited by [[George V|King George V]], the first time a reigning monarch had watched Test cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/237048.html|title=Australia v South Africa|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|date=14 February 2006|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709172943/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/237048.html|archive-date=9 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> England went on one more tour before the outbreak of the [[World War I|First World War]], beating South Africa 4–0, with Barnes taking 49 wickets in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1913-14-61684|title=England tour of South Africa 1913/14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rob-steen-on-sydney-barnes-697977|title=Fiery Syd}}</ref>

===1920s===
[[File:StateLibQld 1 233112 English cricket team at the test match held in Brisbane, 1928.jpg|right|thumb|English cricket team at the Test match at the [[Brisbane Exhibition Ground]] in 1928. England won by a record margin of 675 runs.]]

England's first match after the war was in the 1920–21 season against Australia. Still feeling the effects of the war England went down to a series of crushing defeats and suffered their first whitewash losing the series 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1920-21-60301|title=1920-21 Ashes}}</ref> Six Australians scored hundreds while Mailey spun out 36 English batsmen. Things were no better in the next few Ashes series losing the 1921 Ashes series 3–0 and the 1924–25 Ashes 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1921-60302|title=The Ashes 1921}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1924-25-60306|title=The Ashes 1924/25}}</ref> England's fortunes were to change in 1926 as they regained the Ashes and were a formidable team during this period dispatching Australia 4–1 in the 1928–29 Ashes tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1926-60307|title=The Ashes 1926}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1928-29-60310|title=The Ashes 1928-29}}</ref>

In the same year the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] became the fourth nation to be granted [[Test cricket#Test status|Test status]] and played their first game against England. England won each of these three Tests by an innings, and a view was expressed in the press that their elevation had proved a mistake although [[Learie Constantine]] did [[Double (cricket)|the double]] on the tour. In the 1929–30 season England went on two concurrent tours with one team going to New Zealand (who were granted Test status earlier that year) and the other to the West Indies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1930-when-england-played-two-tests-in-a-day-714423|title=Playing two Tests in a day}}</ref> Despite sending two separate teams England won against New Zealand 1–0 and drawn with the West Indies 1–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149452.html |title=Quick, quick Snow |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="CATI">{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/2/Marylebone_Cricket_Club_in_West_Indies_1929-30.html |publisher=CricketArchive |title=England in the West Indies 1929–30 |access-date=20 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://test-cricket-tours.co.uk/page_3116506.html| title = England to New Zealand 1929-30| publisher = Test Cricket Tours| access-date = 31 August 2017| archive-date = 27 August 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170827210919/http://test-cricket-tours.co.uk/page_3116506.html| url-status = dead}}</ref>

===1930s===
[[File:4th Test Woodfull.jpg|left|thumb|[[Bill Woodfull]] evades a [[Bodyline]] ball during the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1932–33|English cricket team tour in Australia in 1932–33]]. Note the number of leg-side fielders.]]

The 1930 Ashes series saw a young [[Don Bradman]] dominate the tour, scoring 974 runs in his seven Test innings. He scored 254 at Lord's, 334 at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] and 232 at [[The Oval]]. Australia regained the Ashes winning the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1930-60314|title=The Ashes 1930}}</ref> As a result of Bradman's prolific run-scoring the England captain [[Douglas Jardine]] chose to develop the already existing [[leg theory]] into fast leg theory, or [[bodyline]], as a tactic to stop Bradman. Fast leg theory involved bowling fast balls directly at the batsman's body. The batsman would need to defend himself, and if he touched the ball with the bat, he risked being caught by one of a large number of fielders placed on the leg side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/bodyline-cricket-series-1932-33#:~:text=Bodyline%20was%20an%20aggressive%20fast,way%20as%20fast%20as%20possible.|title=Bodyline cricket series, 1932-33|date=29 October 2015 }}</ref>

Using Jardine's fast leg theory, England won the next Ashes series 4–1, but complaints about the Bodyline tactic caused crowd disruption on the tour, and threats of diplomatic action from the [[Cricket Australia|Australian Cricket Board]], which during the tour sent the following cable to the MCC in London:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/02/07/1075854114533.html |title=It just wasn't cricket |work=[[Sydney Morning Herald|The Sun-Herald]] |access-date=4 December 2006 |date=8 February 2004}}</ref>

{{blockquote|Bodyline bowling assumed such proportions as to menace best interests of game, making protection of body by batsmen the main consideration. Causing intensely bitter feeling between players as well as injury. In our opinion is unsportsmanlike. Unless stopped at once likely to upset friendly relations existing between Australia and England.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-21013615|title=Bodyline: 80 years of cricket's greatest controversy|work=BBC News |date=14 January 2013 }}</ref>}}

Later, Jardine was removed from the captaincy and the [[Laws of Cricket]] changed so that no more than one fast ball aimed at the body was permitted per over, and having more than two fielders behind square leg was banned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/why-the-1932-33-bodyline-series-became-crickets-darkest-chapter/articleshow/113434312.cms#:~:text=Despite%20winning%20the%20series%204,infamous%20episodes%20in%20cricket%20history.|title=Why the 1932-33 'Bodyline' series became cricket's darkest chapter|work=The Times of India |date=17 September 2024 }}</ref>

England's following tour of India in the 1933–34 season was the first Test match to be staged in the subcontinent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/when-test-cricket-came-to-india-245528|title=When Test cricket came to India}}</ref> The series was also notable for [[Stan Nichols]] and [[Nobby Clark (cricketer)|Nobby Clark]] bowling so many bouncers that the Indian batsman wore [[Pith helmet|solar toupées]] instead of caps to protect themselves.<ref name=RG194>{{cite book |last=Guha |first=Ramachandra |author-link=Ramachandra Guha |title=A Corner of a Foreign Field – The Indian History of a British Sport |page=194 |year=2002 |publisher=Picador |location=London |isbn=0-330-49117-2}}</ref> Australia won the 1934 Ashes series 2–1 and kept the urn for the following 19 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1934-60325|title=The Ashes 1934}}</ref>

England drew the 1938 Ashes, meaning Australia retained the urn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1938-60332|title=The Ashes 1938}}</ref> England went into the final match of the series at The Oval 1–0 down, but won the final game by an innings and 579 runs. [[Len Hutton]] made the highest ever Test score by an Englishman, making 364 in England first innings to help them reach 903, their highest ever score against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-the-oval-grind-of-1938-901415|title=The Oval grind of 1938}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/nostalgia/when-len-hutton-eclipsed-don-bradman-with-record-knock-at-the-oval-3066570|title=When Len Hutton eclipsed Don Bradman with record knock at The Oval|date=14 December 2020 }}</ref>

The 1938–39 tour of South Africa saw another experiment with the deciding Test being a [[timeless Test]] that was played to a finish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1938-39-61688/south-africa-vs-england-5th-test-62657/full-scorecard|title=5th test durban, March 1939, England tour of South Africa}}</ref> England lead 1–0 going into the final timeless match at Durban. Despite the final Test being 'timeless', the game ended in a draw after 10 days as England had to catch the train to catch the boat home. A record 1,981 runs were scored, and the concept of timeless Tests was abandoned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/dec/22/the-spin-cricket-the-timeless-test-1939|title=The Test match that went on and on and on. Without a winner but with meaning|work=The Guardian |date=22 December 2015 |last1=Bull |first1=Andy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/calling-time-on-eternity-395117|title=Calling time on eternity}}</ref> England hosted the West Indies in 1939 before the [[World War II|Second World War]], although a team for an MCC tour of India was selected more in hope than expectation of the matches being played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1939-the-tour-that-never-was-537461|title=The tour that never was}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-west-indian-team-in-england-1939-155218|title=The West Indian team in England 1939}}</ref>

===1940s===
Test cricket resumed after the war in 1946, and England won their first match back against India. However, they struggled in the 1946–47 Ashes series, losing 3–0 in Australia under [[Wally Hammond]]'s captaincy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1946-47-60337|title=The Ashes 1946/47}}</ref> England beat South Africa 3–0 in 1947 with [[Denis Compton]] scoring 1,187 runs in the series.

The 1947–48 series against the West Indies was another disappointment for England, with the team losing 2–0 following injuries to several key players.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-west-indies-test-series-1947-48-60341|title=England tour of West Indies 1947-48}}</ref> England suffered further humiliation against Bradman's invincible team in the 1948 Ashes series. Hutton was controversially dropped for the third Test, and England were bowled out for just 52 at The Oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1948-61329/england-vs-australia-5th-test-62689/full-scorecard|title=5th test, The Oval 1948 Australia tour of England}}</ref> The series proved to be Bradman's final Ashes series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cricmash.com/flashes-to-remember/ashes-1948-the-dons-final-innings|title=Ashes 1948: The Don's final innings|date=14 August 2019 }}</ref>

In 1948–49, England beat South Africa 2–0 under the captaincy of George Mann. The series included a record breaking stand of 359 between Hutton and [[Cyril Washbrook]].<ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283611.html Test matches – Highest partnership for the first wicket]. Stats.cricinfo.com. Retrieved 2018-07-08.</ref><ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?class=1;id=1;type=team Test matches – Highest partnerships by wicket for England]. Stats.cricinfo.com. Retrieved 2018-07-08.</ref> The decade ended with England drawing the Test series against New Zealand, with every match ending in a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-1949-62068|title=New Zealand tour of England 1949}}</ref>

===1950s===

On 29 June 1950 England lost to the West Indies for the first time, with this being followed by a 3–1 series loss when they lost at ''The Oval'' on 16 August 1950.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-england-1950-61876|title=West Indies tour of England 1950}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ramadhin-and-valentine-little-friends-of-mine-140863|title=Ramadhin and Valentine - little friends of mine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/365667/those-two-little-tormentors-of-mine|title=Those two little tormentors of mine}}</ref>

[[File:JohnsontoHutton.JPG|thumb|left|[[Len Hutton]] batting during the 5th Test Match of the [[1950–51 Ashes series]] played at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]]. [[Ian Johnson (cricketer)|Ian Johnson]] is bowling]]
Their fortunes against Australia changed on the 1953 Ashes tour as they won the series 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1953-60359|title=The Ashes 1953}}</ref> England did not lose a series between their 1950–51 and 1958–59 tours of Australia and secured famous victory in [[English cricket team in Australia in 1954–55|1954–55]] under the captaincy of [[Len Hutton]], thanks to [[Frank Tyson]] whose 6/85 at Sydney and 7/27 at Melbourne are remembered as the fastest bowling ever seen in Australia. The 1956 series was remembered for the bowling of [[Jim Laker]] who took 46 wickets at an average of 9.62, including figures of 19/90 at [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Old Trafford]]. After drawing to South Africa, England defeated the West Indies and New Zealand comfortably.

The England team then left for Australia in the 1958–59 season with a team that had been hailed as the strongest ever to leave on an Ashes tour but lost the series 4–0 as [[Richie Benaud]]'s revitalised Australians were too strong, with England struggling with the bat throughout the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1958-59-60380|title=The Ashes 1958/59}}</ref>

On 24 August 1959, England inflicted its only 5–0 whitewash over [[India national cricket team|India]]. All out for 194 at The Oval, India lost the last test by an innings. England's batsman [[Ken Barrington]] and [[Colin Cowdrey]] both had an excellent series with the bat, with Barrington scoring 357 runs across the series and Cowdrey scoring 344.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstats.com.au/zArchive/1950s/1959EI/1959EIcov.pdf|title=India in England 1959. England won 5-0}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1959-62279/england-vs-india-5th-test-62864/full-scorecard|title=England vs India, 5th Test at London, Aug 20 1959 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

===1960s===
The early and middle 1960s were poor periods for English cricket. Despite England's strength on paper, Australia held the Ashes and the West Indies dominated England in the early part of the decade. May stood down as captain in 1961 following the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1961|1961 Ashes defeat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1961-60390|title=The Ashes 1961}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/657117/benaud-s-manchester-miracle|title=Benaud's Manchester miracle}}</ref>

[[Ted Dexter]] succeeded him as captain but England continued to suffer indifferent results. In 1961–62, they beat Pakistan, but also lost to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-pakistan-1961-62-61762|title=England tour of Pakistan 1961/62}}</ref> The following year saw England and Australia tie the 1962–63 Ashes series 1–1, meaning Australia retained the urn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1962-63-60396|title=The Ashes 1962/63}}</ref> Despite beating New Zealand 3–0, England went on to lose to the West Indies, and again failed in the 1964 Ashes, losing the home series 1–0, which marked the end of Dexter's captaincy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1964-60402|title=The 1964 Ashes}}</ref>

However, from 1968 to 1971 they played 27 consecutive Test matches without defeat, winning 9 and drawing 18 (including the abandoned Test at Melbourne in 1970–71). The sequence began when they drew with Australia at Lord's in the Second Test of the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1968|1968 Ashes series]] and ended in 1971 when [[Indian cricket team in England in 1971|India]] won the Third Test at The Oval by four wickets. They played 13 Tests with only one defeat immediately beforehand and so played a total of 40 consecutive Tests with only one defeat, dating from their innings victory over the West Indies at The Oval in 1966. During this period they beat New Zealand, India, the West Indies, and Pakistan, and under [[Ray Illingworth]]'s leadership, regained [[The Ashes]] from Australia in 1970–71.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1970-71-60433|title=1970/71 Ashes}}</ref>

===1970s===
[[File:Ian Botham batting vs NZ - February 1978.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ian Botham]] batting against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] during a test match in February 1978 at [[Basin Reserve]]]]
The 1970s, for the England team, can be largely split into three parts. Early in the decade, Illingworth's team dominated world cricket, winning the Ashes away in 1971<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/my-life-through-the-ashes-from-deadly-derek-through-warnie-to-stokes-boys-1381073|title=My life through the Ashes: from Deadly Derek to Warnie to Stokes' boys}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1970-71-60433|title=The Ashes 1970/71}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ray-illingworth-people-don-t-realise-how-hard-it-is-to-win-in-australia-492997|title='People don't realise how hard it is to win in Australia'}}</ref> and then retaining them at home in 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1972-60439|title=The Ashes 1972}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-the-fungus-that-floored-the-aussies-901241|title=The fungus that floored the Aussies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/871281/captain-hook|title=Captain Hook}}</ref> The same team beat Pakistan at home in 1971 and played by far the better cricket against India that season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-england-1971-61463|title=Pakistan tour of England 1971}}</ref> However, England were largely helped by the rain to sneak the Pakistan series 1–0 but the same rain saved India twice and one England collapse saw them lose to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1971-62286|title=India tour of England 1971}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sunil-gavaskar-on-his-57-at-old-trafford-in-1971-766991|title=Sunny's little gem}}</ref> This was, however, one of (if not the) strongest England team ever with the likes of Illingworth, [[Geoffrey Boycott]], [[John Edrich]], [[Basil D'Oliveira]], [[Dennis Amiss]], [[Alan Knott]], [[John Snow (cricketer)|John Snow]] and [[Derek Underwood]] at its core.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/first-love-112304|title=First love}}</ref>

The mid-1970s were more turbulent. Illingworth and several others had refused to tour India in 1972–73 which led to a clamour for Illingworth's job by the end of that summer – England had just been beaten 2–0 by a flamboyant West Indies team – with several England players well over 35. [[Mike Denness]] was the surprising choice but only lasted 18 months; his results against poor opposition were good, but England were badly exposed as ageing and lacking in good fast bowling against the 1974–75 Australians, losing that series 4–1 to lose the Ashes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1974-75-60453|title=The Ashes 1974/75}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1008601/call-in-colin|title=Call in Colin}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-when-jeff-thomson-and-dennis-lillee-blew-england-away-788525|title=Shell-shocked and bloodied}}</ref>

Denness was replaced in 1975 by [[Tony Greig]]. While he managed to avoid losing to Australia, his team were largely thrashed the following year by the young and very much upcoming West Indies for whom Greig's infamous "grovel" remark acted as motivation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/who-s-grovelling-now-134960|title=Who's grovelling now?}}</ref> Greig's finest hour as England's captain was the 1976–77 win over India in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/nov/11/england-india-1976-1977-tour|title=How England managed to emerge victorious on the 1976-77 tour to India|work=The Guardian |date=11 November 2012 |last1=Selvey |first1=Mike }}</ref> When Greig was discovered as being instrumental in World Series Cricket, he was sacked, and replaced by [[Mike Brearley]].

Brearley's team showed again the hyperbole that is often spoken when one team dominates in cricket. While his team of 1977–80 contained some young players who went on to become England greats, most notably future captains [[Ian Botham]], [[David Gower]] and [[Graham Gooch]], their opponents were often very much weakened by the absence of their World Series players, especially in 1978, when England drew New Zealand 1–1 and Pakistan 2–0 before thrashing what was effectively Australia's 2nd XI 5–1 in 1978–79.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1978-79-60476|title=The Ashes 1978/79}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-england-1978-61457|title=Pakistan tour of England 1978}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-new-zealand-1977-78-61774|title=England tour of New Zealand 1977/78}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1978-botham-to-boycott-i-ve-run-you-out-you-604169|title='I've run you out, you ****'}}</ref>

===1980s===
[[File:Trent Bridge Test Match, 1981- Alderman to Gower (geograph 2489133).jpg|thumb|left|Terry Alderman bowling to David Gower during the 1981 Ashes test at Trent Bridge]]
The England team, with Brearley's exit in 1980, was never truly settled throughout the 1980s, which will probably be remembered as a low point for the team. While some of the great players like Botham, Gooch and Gower had fine careers, the team seldom succeeded in beating good opposition throughout the decade and did not score a home Test victory (except against minnows Sri Lanka) between September 1985 and July 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1985-1985/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1985 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1986-1986/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1986 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1987-1987/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1987 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1988-1988/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1988 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1989-1989/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1989 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1990-1990/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1990 in Tests - England}}</ref>

Botham took over the captaincy in 1980 and they put up a good fight against the West Indies, losing a five match Test series 1–0, although England were humbled in the return series. After scoring a pair in the first Test against Australia, Botham lost the captaincy due to his poor form, and was replaced by Brearley. Botham returned to form and played exceptionally in the remainder of the series, being named man of the match in the third, fourth and fifth Tests. The series became known as Botham's Ashes as England recorded a 3–1 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2011/jul/02/ian-botham-ashes-1981-mike-brearley|title='Ian Botham's Ashes': The myths, the legends and me|work=The Guardian |date=2 July 2011 |last1=Brearley |first1=Mike }}</ref>

[[Keith Fletcher]] took over as captain in 1981, but England lost his first series in charge against India. [[Bob Willis]] took over as captain in 1982 and enjoyed victories over India and Pakistan, but lost the Ashes after Australia clinched the series 2–1. England hosted the World Cup in 1983 and reached the semi-finals, but their Test form remained poor, as they suffered defeats against New Zealand, Pakistan and the West Indies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/prudential-world-cup-1983-60832/england-vs-india-1st-semi-final-65088/live-cricket-score|title=England vs India, 1st Semi-Final at Manchester, Jun 22 1983 - Match Result}}</ref>

Gower took over as skipper in 1984 and led the team to a 2–1 victory over India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/that-1980s-sports-blog/2016/nov/07/england-india-1984-disarray-triumph-cricket|title=England went to India in 1984 in disarray but came home with a famous victory|work=The Guardian |date=7 November 2016 |last1=Pye |first1=Steven }}</ref> They went on to win the 1985 Ashes 3–1, although after this came a poor run of form. Defeat to the West Indies dented the team's confidence,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/13/scariest-test-england-ever-played-terror-west-indies-cricket-1986-patrick-patterson|title=The scariest Test England ever played: terror at the hands of West Indies|work=The Guardian |date=13 August 2017 |last1=Smyth |first1=Rob }}</ref> and they went on to lose to India 2–0. In 1986, [[Micky Stewart]] was appointed the first full-time England coach. England beat New Zealand, but there was little hope of them retaining the Ashes in 1986–87. However, despite being described as a team that 'can't bat, can't bowl and can't field', they went on to win the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/nov/15/england-australia-ashes-1987-alive-testicular-cancer-anthony-mcgowan|title=Watching England beat Australia in the 1986-87 Ashes kept me alive|work=The Guardian |date=15 November 2021 |last1=McGowan |first1=Anthony }}</ref>

After losing consecutive series against Pakistan, England drew a three match Test series against New Zealand 0–0. They reached the final of the 1987 World Cup, but [[1987 Cricket World Cup final|lost by seven runs against Australia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/38710046|title=Australia receive medals for 1987 Cricket World Cup win over England|work=BBC Sport |date=22 January 2017 }}</ref> After losing 4–0 to the West Indies, England lost the Ashes to a resurgent Australia led by Allan Border.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1989-60559|title=The Ashes 1989}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rob-smyth-the-ghosts-of-the-1989-ashes-645253|title=The ghosts of '89}}</ref> With the likes of Gatting banned following a rebel tour to South Africa, a new look England team suffered defeat again against the West Indies, although this time by a margin of 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-wisden-trophy-1989-90-60565|title=The Wisden Trophy 1989/90}}</ref>

===1990s===
If the 1980s were a low point for English Test cricket, then the 1990s were only a slight improvement. The arrival of Gooch as captain in 1990 forced a move toward more professionalism and especially fitness though it took some time for old habits to die. Creditable performances against India and New Zealand in 1990 were followed by a hard-fought draw against the 1991 West Indies and a strong performance in the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]] in which the England team finished as [[1992 Cricket World Cup final|runners-up]] for the second consecutive World Cup, but landmark losses against Australia in 1990–91 and especially Pakistan in 1992 showed England up badly in terms of bowling. So bad was England's bowling in 1993 that [[Rod Marsh]] described England's pace attack at one point as "pie throwers".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/cricket/2002/oct/04news.htm|title=News Roll ''reddif.com''}}</ref> Having lost three of the first four Tests played in England in 1993, Gooch resigned to be replaced by [[Michael Atherton]].1992 also saw Scotland sever ties with the England and Wales team, and begin to compete as the [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland national team]].<ref name="ScoCA">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Countries/24.html Scotland] at CricketArchive</ref>

More selectorial problems abounded during Atherton's reign as new chairman of selectors and coach Ray Illingworth (then into his 60s) assumed almost sole responsibility for the team off the field. The youth policy which had seen England emerge from the West Indies tour of 1993–94 with some credit (though losing to a seasoned Windies team) was abandoned and players such as Gatting and Gooch were persisted with when well into their 30s and 40s. England continued to do well at home against weaker opponents such as India, New Zealand and a West Indies team beginning to fade but struggled badly against improving teams like Pakistan and South Africa. Atherton had offered his resignation after losing the 1997 Ashes series 3–2 having been 1–0 up after two matches – eventually to resign one series later in early 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1997-60645|title=The Ashes 1997}}</ref> England, looking for talent, went through a whole raft of new players during this period, such as [[Ronnie Irani]], [[Adam Hollioake]], [[Craig White]], [[Graeme Hick]] and [[Mark Ramprakash]]. [[Alec Stewart]] took the reins as captain in 1998, but another losing Ashes series and early World Cup exit cost him Test and ODI captaincy in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/11729495/englands-1999-cricket-world-cup-nightmare-20-years-on-from-last-time-england-hosted|title=England's 1999 Cricket World Cup nightmare: 20 years on from last time England hosted |work=Sky Sports }}</ref> This should not detract from the 1998 home Test series where England showed great fortitude to beat a powerful South African team 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/darren-gough-on-headingley-1998-572499|title=Rhino's breakthrough}}</ref>

Another reason for their poor performances were the demands of [[County Championship|County Cricket]] teams on their players, meaning that England could rarely field a full-strength team on their tours. This eventually led to the [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] taking over from the MCC as the governing body of England and the implementation of central contracts. By 1999, with coach David Lloyd resigning after the World Cup exit and new captain [[Nasser Hussain]] just appointed, England hit rock bottom (literally ranked as the lowest-rated Test nation) after losing 2–1 to New Zealand in shambolic fashion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-1999-62074|title=New Zealand tour of England 1999}}</ref> Hussain was booed on the Oval balcony as the crowd jeered "We've got the worst team in the world" to the tune of "[[He's Got the Whole World in His Hands]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-1999-62074|title=New Zealand tour of England 1999}}</ref>

===2000s===
[[File:Lords test match.jpg|thumb|left|England v New Zealand test match at [[Lord's]] in 2004]]
Central contracts were installed – reducing players workloads – and following the arrival of Zimbabwean coach [[Duncan Fletcher]], England thrashed the fallen West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2000|3–1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2000-61879|title=West Indies tour of England and Scotland 2000}}</ref> England's results in Asia improved that winter with series wins against both [[History of cricket in Pakistan from 2001#England 2000–01|Pakistan]] and [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2000–01|Sri Lanka]]. Hussain's team had a far harder edge to it, avoiding the anticipated "Greenwash" in the [[Australian cricket team in England in 2001|2001 Ashes series]] against the all-powerful Australian team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/australia-maintain-icc-test-championship-lead-with-ashes-victory-97250|title=Australia maintain ICC Test Championship lead with Ashes victory}}</ref> The nucleus the team was slowly coming together as players such as Hussain himself, [[Graham Thorpe]], [[Darren Gough]] and [[Ashley Giles]] began to be regularly selected. By 2003 though, having endured [[English cricket team in Australia in 2002–03|another Ashes drubbing]] as well as another first-round exit from the [[2003 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]], Hussain resigned as captain after one Test against [[South African cricket team in England in 2003|South Africa]].

[[Michael Vaughan]] took over, with players encouraged to express themselves. England won five consecutive Test series prior to facing Australia in the [[2005 Ashes series]], [[International cricket in 2005#ICC Championship tables in May 2005|taking the team to second place]] in the [[ICC Test Championship]] table. During this period England defeated the West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2004|home]] and [[English cricket team in West Indies in 2003–04|away]], [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2004|New Zealand]], and [[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2005|Bangladesh]] at home, and [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2004–05|South Africa]] in South Africa. In June 2005, England played its first ever [[Twenty20 International|T20 international match]], [[Australian cricket team in England in 2005#England v Australia (13 June)|defeating Australia by 100 runs]]. Later that year, England defeated Australia 2–1 in a thrilling series to regain the Ashes for the first time in 16 years, having lost them in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/06/2005-alternative-history-greatest-ashes|title=2005 and all that: an alternative history of the greatest Ashes|work=The Guardian |date=6 July 2015 |last1=Bull |first1=Andy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/oct/14/the-spin-england-cricket-kevin-pietersen|title=The 2005 Ashes was so special because everyone watched, and everyone could|work=The Guardian |date=14 October 2014 |last1=Bull |first1=Andy }}</ref> Following the 2005 Ashes win, the team suffered from a spate of serious injuries to key players such as Vaughan, Giles, [[Andrew Flintoff]] and [[Simon Jones (cricketer)|Simon Jones]]. As a result, the team underwent an enforced period of transition. A [[English cricket team in Pakistan in 2005–06|2–0 defeat in Pakistan]] was followed by two drawn away series with [[English cricket team in India in 2005–06|India]] and [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2006|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/daniel-brigham-when-ashes-winning-england-were-derailed-by-pakistan-929015|title=When Ashes-winning England were derailed by Pakistan}}</ref>

In the [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2006|home Test series victory against Pakistan]] in July and August 2006, several promising new players emerged.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-in-england-test-series-2006-224903|title=Pakistan in England Test Series 2006}}</ref> Most notable were the left-arm orthodox spin bowler [[Monty Panesar]], the first [[Sikh]] to play Test cricket for England, and left-handed opening batsman [[Alastair Cook]]. The [[2006–07 Ashes series]] was keenly anticipated and was expected to provide a level of competition comparable to the 2005 series. In the event, England, captained by Flintoff who was deputising for the injured Vaughan, lost all five Tests to concede the first Ashes whitewash in 86 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/jan/05/ashes2006.cricket2|title=Abject England roll over|work=The Guardian |date=5 January 2007 |last1=Selvey |first1=Mike }}</ref>

In the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]], England lost to most of the Test playing nations they faced, beating only the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], although they also avoided defeat by any of the non-Test playing nations. Even so, the unimpressive nature of most of their victories in the tournament, combined with heavy defeats by New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, left many commentators criticising the manner in which the England team approached the one-day game. Coach Duncan Fletcher resigned after eight years in the job as a result and was succeeded by former [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] coach [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/apr/19/england-cricket-team-cricket|title=Peter Moores unveiled as England cricket coach for second time|work=The Guardian |date=19 April 2014 }}</ref>
[[File:Flintoff bowling Siddle, 2009 Ashes 2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Andrew Flintoff]] bowling out [[Peter Siddle]]'s during the 2nd 2009 Ashes Test at Lord's]]
In 2007–08, England toured [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2007–08|Sri Lanka]] and [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2007–08|New Zealand]], losing the first series 1–0 and winning the second 2–1. These series were followed up at home in May 2008 with a [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2008|2–0 home series win against New Zealand]], with the results easing pressure on Moores – who was not at ease with his team, particularly star batsman [[Kevin Pietersen]]. Pietersen succeeded Vaughan as captain in June 2008, after England had been well beaten by [[South African cricket team in England in 2008|South Africa at home]]. The poor relationship between the two came to a head on the [[English cricket team in India in 2008–09|2008–09 tour to India]]. England lost the series 1–0 and both men resigned their positions, although Pietersen remained a member of the England team. Moores was replaced as coach by Zimbabwean [[Andy Flower]]. Against this background, England toured the [[English cricket team in West Indies in 2008–09|West Indies]] under the captaincy of [[Andrew Strauss]] and, in a disappointing performance, lost the Test series 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-west-indies-2008-09-352657|title=England tour of the West Indies 2008/09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/espncricinfo-awards-2009-test-bowling-winner-jerome-taylor-5-for-11-vs-england-448056|title=ESPNcricinfo Awards 2009 Test bowling winner: Jerome Taylor swings us back to the '80s}}</ref>

The [[2009 Ashes series]] featured the first Test match played in Wales, at [[Sophia Gardens (cricket ground)|Sophia Gardens]], Cardiff.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cardiff to host Ashes Test match |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/4921718.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=20 April 2006 |access-date=23 August 2009 }}</ref> England drew the match thanks to a last-wicket stand by bowlers [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] and Panesar.<ref name="T1_D5">{{cite news |first=Oliver |last=Brett |title=Defiant England cling on for draw |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8146497.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=12 July 2009 |access-date=23 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713012906/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8146497.stm |archive-date=13 July 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> A victory for each team followed before the series was decided at The Oval. Thanks to fine bowling by [[Stuart Broad]] and [[Graeme Swann]] and a debut century by [[Jonathan Trott]], England regained the Ashes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/aug/23/england-win-ashes-oval-test-australia|title=
Paradise regained as England capture the Ashes once more|work=The Guardian|date=23 August 2009|last1=Selvey|first1=Mike}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2009-345967/england-vs-australia-5th-test-345974/match-report|title=Flintoff's fling inspires England Ashes glory}}</ref>

===2010s===
After a drawn [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10|Test series in South Africa]], England won their first ever ICC event, the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010 World Twenty20]], with a seven-wicket win over Australia in Barbados.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/16/england-australia-world-twenty20-final|title=Craig Kieswetter helps England thrash Australia to win World Twenty20|newspaper=The Guardian |date=16 May 2010 |last1=Selvey |first1=Mike }}</ref> The following winter in the [[2010–11 Ashes series|2010–11 Ashes]], they beat Australia 3–1 to retain the urn and record their first series win in Australia for 24 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-australia-2010-11-428730/australia-vs-england-4th-test-428752/match-report|title=England retain the Ashes with innings win}}</ref> Furthermore, all three of their wins were by an innings – the first time a touring team had ever recorded three innings victories in a single Test series, [[Alastair Cook]] earning [[Compton–Miller Medal|Man of the Series]] with 766 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-ashes-winning-down-under-england-s-post-war-ashes-series-victories-in-australia-1292018|title=Winning Down Under: England's post-war Ashes series victories in Australia}}</ref>
[[File:Ashes 2010-11 Sydney Test final wicket.jpg|thumb|left|England players celebrate in the field as [[Chris Tremlett]] takes the winning wicket in the [[2010–11 Ashes series]] at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]].]]
England struggled to match their Test form in the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/9421100.stm|title=Cricket World Cup: Bangladesh rally on to shock England|date=11 March 2011 }}</ref> Despite beating South Africa and tying with eventual winners India, England suffered shock losses to Ireland and Bangladesh before losing in the quarter-finals to Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Lanka vs England, 4th quarter-final ICC World Cup 2011|url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/4th-quarter-final-sri-lanka-vs-england.html|date=26 March 2011|access-date=26 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818070122/http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/4th-quarter-final-sri-lanka-vs-england.html|archive-date=18 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> However the team's excellent form in the Test match arena continued and on 13 August 2011, they became the world's top-ranked Test team after [[Indian cricket team in England in 2011|comfortably whitewashing India 4–0]], their sixth consecutive series victory and eighth in the past nine series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/aug/22/england-india-seal-whitewash|title=England end India's resistance to seal win and whitewash|work=The Guardian |date=22 August 2011 |last1=Marks |first1=Vic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/14614779|title=England complete India series whitewash at The Oval|work=BBC Sport |date=22 August 2011 }}</ref> However, this status only lasted a year – having [[England cricket team against Pakistan in the UAE in 2011–12|lost 3–0 to Pakistan]] over the winter, England were [[South African cricket team in England in 2012|beaten 2–0 by South Africa]], who replaced them at the top of the rankings. It was their first home series loss since 2008, against the same opposition. This loss saw the resignation of Strauss as captain and his retirement from cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/aug/29/england-captain-andrew-strauss-retires|title=England captain Andrew Strauss retires from professional cricket|work=The Guardian |date=29 August 2012 |last1=Wilson |first1=Andy }}</ref>

Cook, who was already in charge of the ODI team, replaced Strauss and led England to a [[English cricket team in India in 2012–13|2–1 victory in India]] – their first in the country since 1984–85.<ref>{{cite news |first=Marc |last=Higginson |title=India v England: Jonathan Trott & Ian Bell lead England to series win |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/20752998 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=17 December 2012 |access-date=17 December 2012 }}</ref> In doing so, he became the first captain to score centuries in his first five Tests as captain and became England's leading century-maker with 23 centuries to his name. After finishing as runners-up in the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|ICC Champions Trophy]], England faced Australia in back-to-back Ashes series. A [[2013 Ashes series|3–0 home win]] secured England the urn for the fourth time in five series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-2013-566894|title=The Ashes 2013}}</ref> However, in [[2013–14 Ashes series|the return series]], they found themselves utterly demolished in a 5–0 defeat, their second Ashes whitewash in under a decade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/25610300|title=Ashes 2013-14: Australia crush England to seal 5-0 whitewash|work=BBC Sport |date=5 January 2014 }}</ref> Their misery was compounded by batsman Jonathan Trott leaving the tour early due to a stress-related illness and the mid-series retirement of spinner Graeme Swann. Following the tour, head coach Flower resigned his post while Pietersen was dropped indefinitely from the England team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/26040475 |title=Kevin Pietersen: Batsman's England career over |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 February 2014 |access-date=4 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606010906/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/26040475 |archive-date=6 June 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Flower was replaced by his predecessor, Moores, but he was sacked for a second time after a string of disappointing results including failing to advance from the group stage at the [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/moores-leaves-role-england-head-coach |title=Moores leaves role as England Head Coach |publisher=England and Wales Cricket Board |date=9 May 2015 |access-date=4 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105175138/http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/moores-leaves-role-england-head-coach |archive-date=5 November 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/31792930|title=Cricket World Cup 2015: England knocked out by Bangladesh|work=BBC Sport |date=9 March 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global/2015/mar/10/england-exit-cricket-world-cup|title=Early England exit from Cricket World Cup is new low|work=The Guardian |date=10 March 2015 |last1=Snowdon |first1=Graham }}</ref>

[[File:The England Cricket Team Ashes 2015.jpg|thumbnail|right|The England team celebrate victory over Australia in the [[2015 Ashes series]].]]Moores was replaced by Australian [[Trevor Bayliss]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/ecb-names-trevor-bayliss-englands-new-head-coach |title=Bayliss named England's new Head Coach |publisher=England and Wales Cricket Board |date=26 May 2015 |access-date=4 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129101453/http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/ecb-names-trevor-bayliss-englands-new-head-coach |archive-date=29 January 2016 }}</ref> who oversaw an upturn of form in the ODI team, including series victories against [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2015#ODI series|New Zealand]] and [[English cricket team against Pakistan in the UAE in 2015–16#ODI series|Pakistan]]. In the Test arena, England reclaimed the Ashes [[2015 Ashes series|3–2]] in the summer of 2015 before regaining the [[Basil D'Oliveira Trophy]] in the [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2015–16|2015–16 winter]]. However, the upturn in fortune of the ODI and T20I teams coincided with steadily declining form of the Test team, especially with the bat, despite the emergence of key players [[Joe Root]] and [[Ben Stokes]]. After recording their [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2016–17|first ever loss to Bangladesh]] in a Test, a [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|4–0 loss to India]] on the same tour resulted in the resignation of Cook as captain in early 2017, being replaced by Root, who was unable to reverse the decline in the fortunes of the team: in his first year as captain, the team suffered another away Ashes drubbing followed by a loss to New Zealand, embarrassingly dismissed for just 58 in the first test, although the team did recover [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|to beat India 4–1]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/846959 |title=England move up to fourth position after 4-1 series win |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 September 2018}}</ref>

[[File:2019 World Cup winning England Cricket team with PM Theresa May.jpg|thumb|left|The England team celebrating their [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] success at [[10 Downing Street]] with [[Theresa May]]]]
England entered the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] as favourites, having been ranked the number one ODI team by the ICC for over a year prior to the tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48125031|title=Why England are favourites for the Cricket World Cup – and who might stop them|date=28 May 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619203809/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48125031|archive-date=19 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> However, shock defeats to Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the [[2019 Cricket World Cup group stage|group stage]] left them on the brink of elimination and needing to win their final two games against India and New Zealand to guarantee progression to the semi-finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48765744|title=England lose against Australia in Cricket World Cup as old habits return at the worst of times|date=25 June 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626091817/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48765744|archive-date=26 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> This was achieved, putting their campaign back on track, and an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-final at Edgbaston meant England were in their first World Cup final since 1992.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48870770|title=England reach Cricket World Cup final with thrashing of Australia|date=11 July 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715043052/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48870770|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[2019 Cricket World Cup Final|final]] against New Zealand at Lord's has been described as one of the greatest and most dramatic matches in the history of cricket, with some calling it the "greatest ODI in history",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12249489|title=2019 Cricket World Cup final: England beat Black Caps in greatest ODI in history|last=Anderson|first=Niall|journal=The New Zealand Herald|date=14 July 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|issn=1170-0777|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715173614/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12249489|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> as both the match and subsequent [[Super Over]] were tied, after England went into the final over of their innings 14 runs behind New Zealand's total. England won by virtue of having scored more boundaries throughout the match, securing their maiden World Cup title in their fourth final appearance.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|title=England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic victory over New Zealand|date=14 July 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715181544/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/report/1144530/england-vs-new-zealand-final-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019|title=Epic final tied, Super Over tied, England win World Cup on boundary count|website=ESPNcricinfo|date=14 July 2019 |access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715190820/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/report/1144530/england-vs-new-zealand-final-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

That summer's [[2019 Ashes series|Ashes]] was the last series with Bayliss as coach and the series was full of moments including the emergence of [[Rory Burns]] and [[Jofra Archer]], but it was Stokes's virtuosic effort in the [[2019 Ashes series#Third Test|third Test at Headingley]] which entered cricketing folklore: with only one wicket remaining and 76 more runs still to win, Stokes hit an unbeaten 135 to keep the series alive.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smyth |first1=Rob |last2=Lemon |first2=Geoff |last3=Howcroft |first3=Jonathan |title=Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes steers England to one-wicket victory over Australia - as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/aug/25/ashes-2019-england-v-australia-third-test-day-four-live |website=The Guardian |date=25 August 2019 |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref> England eventually drew the series 2–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2019-australia-has-the-urn-but-no-series-win-so-where-does-the-result-stack-up/news-story/e7899239cbb32ab43ac84dd7056a0f7d |title=Ashes 2019: Australia has the urn but no series win — so where does the result stack up? |work=Fox Sports Australia |date=16 September 2019 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>

===2020s===
[[File:England 2022 T20 World Cup champions.jpg|thumb|right|England players celebrating their victory with the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] trophy]]
Under new coach [[Chris Silverwood]], England began the new decade well when they beat South Africa [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2019–20|3–1 away from home]] in early 2020, the first time that the England cricket team had won three Tests on a tour to South Africa [[English cricket team in South Africa in 1913–14|since 1913–14]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/51270668 |title=England in South Africa: Joe Root's team win series 3-1 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 January 2020}}</ref> The impact of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] was immediately felt when England were withdrawn from their tour of Sri Lanka whilst being on the field,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28896266/england-tour-sri-lanka-cancelled-amid-covid-19-spread |title=England tour of Sri Lanka cancelled amid COVID-19 spread |work=ESPN Cricinfo |date=13 March 2020 |access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> England were able to fulfil all of their fixture obligations during this time, but the summer of 2021 would be marred by COVID interruptions: England were forced to select a second-choice XI for the [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2021|ODI series against Pakistan]] due to a COVID-19 outbreak,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2184648 |title=Ben Stokes to captain England against Pakistan after seven members in bio-bubble test positive for COVID-19 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=6 July 2021}}</ref> and the deciding test of the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021|2021 Pataudi Trophy]] was postponed for 12 months due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/banner/england-india_fifth_test_old_trafford_cancelled_covid-19_fears_in_tourists_camp.html |title=England-India fifth Test at Old Trafford cancelled over Covid-19 fears in tourists' camp |work=The Cricketer |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref>

After being beaten in the semi finals of the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], the [[2021–22 Ashes series]] could not have started worse for England when [[Rory Burns]] was bowled by [[Mitchell Starc]] on the first ball of the series. Four heavy defeats led to Silverwood's resignation as coach and [[Ashley Giles]]'s resignation as director of cricket. England then [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2021–22|toured the West Indies]] and dropped several senior players, including Burns and [[Dawid Malan]] but also their leading fast bowlers, [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] and [[Stuart Broad]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60302401 |title=James Anderson & Stuart Broad left out of England squad for West Indies tour |work=BBC Sport |access-date=8 February 2022}}</ref> That decision backfired when England could not bowl out the West Indies in the first two tests and following a loss in the deciding test, Root resigned as captain after winning just one test in his last 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/joe-root-to-remain-england-test-captain-as-graham-thorpe-becomes-latest-ashes-casualty-1299860 |title=Joe Root to remain England Test captain as Graham Thorpe becomes latest Ashes casualty |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 February 2022}}</ref>

2022 saw a period of transition in both Test and white-ball teams; under a new management structure of [[Rob Key]] as director of cricket, England hired [[Ben Stokes]] as captain and [[Brendon McCullum]] as coach of the Test team and their attacking play became known as [[Bazball]], winning 11 of their first 13 tests, beating New Zealand, India, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ireland. The white-ball team hired [[Matthew Mott]] as coach and set the [[List of List A cricket records#Highest team scores|highest total]] in [[List A cricket]] when they scored 498–4 against The Netherlands in June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/61839784 |title=England break ODI record with total of 498-4 in Netherlands |work=BBC Sport |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/12635647/england-smash-world-record-498-4-against-netherlands-jos-buttler-one-of-three-players-to-hit-hundreds |title=England smash world-record 498-4 against Netherlands; Jos Buttler one of three players to hit hundreds |work=Sky Sports |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> [[Jos Buttler]] succeeded [[Eoin Morgan]] as white-ball captain and won the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], becoming the first team to hold both the 50-over and 20-over trophies concurrently.<ref>{{Cite web |title=England script history, become first team to hold both men's ODI and T20 World Cup titles |url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-script-history-become-first-team-to-hold-both-mens-odi-and-t20-world-cup-titles-533759 |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=WION |date=13 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The following year saw England draw the [[2023 Ashes series]] and crash out of the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]] in the group stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67319330#:~:text=England's%20World%20Cup%20defence%20is,hope%20of%20a%20freak%20turnaround.|title=Cricket World Cup 2023: England's defence ended by Australia defeat|work=BBC Sport |date=4 November 2023 }}</ref>

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! Last match won
| [[Indian cricket team in England in 2025#3rd Test|3rd Test]] v [[India national cricket team|India]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#3rd ODI|3rd ODI]] v [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#2nd T20I|2nd T20I]] v [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[2025-26 Ashes series|4th Test]] v [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] 2025
| [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2024–25#2nd ODI|2nd ODI]] v [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] 2024
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#2nd T20I|2nd T20I]] v [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] 2025
|-
! Last match lost
| [[Indian cricket team in England in 2025#5th Test|5th Test]] v [[India national cricket team|India]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#2nd ODI|2nd ODI]] v [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#1st T20I|1st T20I]] v [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[2025-26 Ashes series|3rd Test]] v [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] 2025
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#3rd ODI|3rd ODI]] v [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] 2025
| [[English cricket team in India in 2024–25#5th T20I|5th T20I]] v [[India national cricket team|India]] 2025
|-
! Last series won
| [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2024#Test series|Sri Lanka 2024]]
| [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2025#ODI series|West Indies 2025]]
| [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2025#T20I series|West Indies 2025]]
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2024–25#Test series|New Zealand 2024–25]]
| [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2022–23#ODI series|Bangladesh 2022–23]]
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#T20I series|New Zealand 2025–26]]
|-
! Last series lost
| [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2021#Test series|New Zealand 2021]]
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#ODI Series|South Africa 2025]]
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2022#T20I series|South Africa 2022]]
| [[English cricket team in Pakistan in 2024–25#Test series|Pakistan 2024–25]]
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#ODI series|New Zealand 2025–26]]
| [[English cricket team in India in 2024–25#T20I series|India 2024–25]]
|-
| {{n/a}}
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 4 August 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 7 September 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 14 September 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 29 December 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 4 December 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;filter=advanced;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 31 October 2025.</small>
|}

==Forthcoming fixtures==
As set out by the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]]'s Future Tours Programme, below is England's international fixture list until the Spring of 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://pulse-static-files.s3.amazonaws.com/ICC/document/2018/06/20/c100c4a8-78ff-48a3-a687-7f424d5450e6/ICC_Tours.pdf |title=2018 Men's Future Tour Programme |access-date=20 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327195950/https://pulse-static-files.s3.amazonaws.com/ICC/document/2018/06/20/c100c4a8-78ff-48a3-a687-7f424d5450e6/ICC_Tours.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Men's FTP 2023–2027 |url=https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf}}</ref>

'''Summer 2026'''
* June : [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2026]] for three Tests
* July : [[Indian cricket team in England in 2026]] for three ODIs and five T20Is
* August to September : [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2026]] for three Tests
* September : [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2026]] for three ODIs and three T20Is

==Governing body==
{{Main|England and Wales Cricket Board}}

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the governing body of English and Welsh cricket and the England cricket team. The Board has been operating since 1 January 1997 and represents England on the [[International Cricket Council]]. The ECB is also responsible for the generation of income from the sale of tickets, sponsorship and broadcasting rights, primarily in relation to the England team. The ECB's income in the 2006 calendar year was £77 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://static.ecb.co.uk/files/ecb-annual-report-accounts-2006-group-financial-statements-1846.pdf |title=ECB Annual Report and Accounts 2006 |publisher=[[England and Wales Cricket Board]] |access-date=7 October 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927221616/http://static.ecb.co.uk/files/ecb-annual-report-accounts-2006-group-financial-statements-1846.pdf |archive-date=27 September 2007 }}</ref>

Prior to 1997, the [[Test and County Cricket Board]] (TCCB) was the governing body for the English team. Apart from in Test matches, when touring abroad, the England team officially played as [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] up to and including the 1976–77 tour of Australia, reflecting the time when MCC had been responsible for selecting the touring party. The last time the England touring team wore the bacon-and-egg colours of the MCC was on the 1996–97 tour of New Zealand.

===Status of Wales===
{{See also|Cricket in Wales|Proposed Wales national cricket team}}
Historically, the England team represented the whole of [[Great Britain]] in international cricket, with Scottish or [[Cricket in Wales|Welsh national team]]s playing sporadically and players from both countries occasionally representing England. [[Cricket Scotland|Scotland]] became an independent member of the ICC in 1994, having severed links with the TCCB two years earlier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2005 |title=ICC Cricket World Cup countdown - Scotland |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-cricket-world-cup-countdown-scotland-219330 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cricket Scotland |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/europe/associate/69 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104225411/https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/europe/associate/69 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Lewis-2022">{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Thomas |date=2022-01-18 |title=Some fans think Wales should declare independence from England - at cricket |url=https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/fans-think-its-time-wales-22786253 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=North Wales Live |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Ruscoe-2004" />

Criticism has been made of the England and Wales Cricket Board using only the England name while utilising Welsh players<ref name="Ruscoe-2004">{{cite web |last1=Ruscoe |first1=Sybil |title=England's Welshmen call for name change |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2386685/Englands-Welshmen-call-for-name-change.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2386685/Englands-Welshmen-call-for-name-change.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |website=Daily Telegraph |date=13 September 2004}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="Lewis-2022" /> such as Simon and [[Geraint Jones]]. With Welsh players pursuing international careers exclusively with an England team, there have been a number of calls for [[Proposed Wales national cricket team|Wales to become an independent member of the ICC]], or for the ECB to provide more fixtures for a Welsh national team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035|title=Should Wales have its own international cricket team, ask Assembly Members|date=23 October 2013|website=Wales Online|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093255/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> However, both [[Cricket Wales]] and [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club]] have continually supported the ECB, with Glamorgan arguing for the financial benefits of the Welsh county within the English and Welsh structure, and Cricket Wales stating they are "committed to continuing to play a major role within the ECB"<ref>{{cite web|title=Clearing the Boundaries|url=http://www.cricketwales.org.uk/uploads/news/Clearing%20the%20Boundaries_FINAL_spreads.pdf|website=Cricket Wales|access-date=30 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103223746/http://www.cricketwales.org.uk/uploads/news/Clearing%20the%20Boundaries_FINAL_spreads.pdf|archive-date=3 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Glamorgan chief executive says Wales cricket team makes 'no sense' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44487411 |agency=BBC |date=14 June 2018 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131130523/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44487411 |archive-date=31 January 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Glamorgan oppose petition to form a Wales cricket team |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/16136233 |agency=BBC |date=12 December 2011 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114204611/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/16136233 |archive-date=14 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The absence of a Welsh cricket team has seen a number of debates within the [[National Assembly for Wales|Welsh Senedd]]. In 2013 a debate saw both [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] and [[Welsh Labour Party|Labour]] members lend their support to the establishment of an independent Welsh team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Establishment of a Welsh Cricket Team |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/wales-24613204 |newspaper=BBC Democracy Live |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114204700/http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/wales-24613204 |archive-date=14 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2015, a report produced by the [[National Assembly for Wales|Welsh National Assembly's]] petitions committee, reflected the passionate debate around the issue. [[Bethan Sayed|Bethan Jenkins]], [[Plaid Cymru]]'s spokesperson on heritage, culture, sport and broadcasting, and a member of the petitions committee, argued that Wales should have its own international team and withdraw from the ECB. Jenkins noted that Ireland (with a population of 6.4 million) was an ICC member with 6,000 club players whereas Wales (with 3 million) had 7,500. Jenkins said: "Cricket Wales and Glamorgan CCC say the idea of a Welsh national cricket team is 'an emotive subject', of course having a national team is emotive, you only have to look at the stands during any national game to see that. To suggest this as anything other than natural is a bit of a misleading argument."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ams-query-possibility-welsh-national-5698082|title=A Welsh national cricket team? AMs will have their say on the possibility this autumn|last=Shipton|first=Martin|website=walesonline|access-date=21 March 2016|date=12 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208071637/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ams-query-possibility-welsh-national-5698082|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fresh-debate-whether-its-time-8837007|title=Welsh national cricket team should be set up says Rhun ap Iorwerth|last=Wyn-Williams|first=Gareth|website=northwales|access-date=21 March 2016|date=14 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208141322/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fresh-debate-whether-its-time-8837007|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jonathanedwards.org.uk/towards-a-national-future-for-welsh-cricket|title=Jonathan EdwardsTowards a National Future for Welsh Cricket|access-date=21 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045747/http://www.jonathanedwards.org.uk/towards-a-national-future-for-welsh-cricket|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035 |title=Should Wales have its own international cricket team, ask Assembly Members |last=Shipton |first=Martin |website=Wales Online |access-date=21 March 2016 |date=23 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093255/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/news/britain/21656717-campaign-national-cricket-team-bat-and-daffodil|title=The bat and the daffodil|newspaper=The Economist|issn=0013-0613|access-date=21 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/call-wales-cricket-team-2151211|title=Call for Wales to have its own cricket team|last=Williamson|first=David|website=Wales Online|access-date=21 March 2016|date=7 September 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203838/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/call-wales-cricket-team-2151211|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017, the [[First Minister of Wales]], [[Carwyn Jones]] called for the reintroduction of the Welsh one-day team stating: "[It] is odd that we see Ireland and Scotland playing in international tournaments and not Wales."<ref>{{cite news |title=Wales cricket team should play one-day games, Carwyn Jones says |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-40497534 |agency=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 July 2017 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129024732/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-40497534 |archive-date=29 January 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Williamson |first1=David |title=Carwyn Jones says Wales should have a one-day international Welsh cricket team |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/carwyn-jones-says-wales-should-13283819 |publisher=Wales Online |date=5 July 2017 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106171557/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/carwyn-jones-says-wales-should-13283819 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==International grounds==
{{Main|List of international men's cricket grounds in England and Wales}}

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{{location map~|England|label=<small>[[Trent Bridge]]</small>|position=right|lat=52.936954|long=-1.132108}}
}}

''Listed chronologically in order of first match and include neutral fixtures such as World Cup and Champions Trophy games''
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Venue !! City !! County team !! Capacity !! Years used !! Test !! ODI !! T20I
|-
!colspan="8"| Current venues
|-
| [[The Oval]] || London || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || 26,000 || 1880– || 108 || 77 || 17
|-
| [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Old Trafford]] || Manchester || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] || 26,000 || 1884– || 86 || 55 || 13
|-
| [[Lord's]] || London || [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] || 28,000 || 1884– || 149 || 71 || 10
|-
| [[Trent Bridge]] || Nottingham || [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] || 17,500 || 1899– || 67 || 51 || 14
|-
| [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] || Leeds || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] || 17,500 || 1899– || 82 || 48 || 1
|-
| [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]] || Birmingham || [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] || 25,000 || 1902– || 57 || 65 || 8
|-
| [[Riverside Ground]] || Chester-le-Street || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] || 19,000 || 1999– || 6 || 22 || 5
|-
| [[Sophia Gardens (cricket ground)|Sophia Gardens]] || Cardiff || [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] || 15,500 || 1999– || 3 || 31 || 11
|-
| [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]] || Southampton || [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || 25,000 || 2003– || 7 || 33 || 13
|-
| [[County Ground, Taunton|County Ground]] || Taunton || [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] || 12,500 || 1983–2019 || – || 6 || 1
|-
| [[Bristol County Ground|County Ground]] || Bristol || [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]] || 17,500 || 1983– || – || 21 || 7
|-
!colspan="8"| Former venues
|-
| [[Bramall Lane]] || Sheffield || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] || 32,000 || 1902 || 1 || – || —
|-
| [[St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground|St. Helen's]] || Swansea || [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] || 4,500 || 1973–1983 || – || 2 || —
|-
| [[North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough|North Marine Road Ground]] || Scarborough || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] || 11,500 || 1976–1978 || – || 2 || —
|-
| [[Grace Road]] || Leicester || [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] || 12,000 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[New Road, Worcester|New Road]] || Worcester || [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] || 5,500 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[County Ground, Southampton|County Ground]] || Southampton || [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || 7,000 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[County Cricket Ground, Derby|County Ground]] || Derby || [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] || 9,500 || 1983–1999 || – || 2 || —
|-
| [[Nevill Ground]] || Tunbridge Wells || [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] || 6,000 || 1983 || – || 1 || —
|-
| [[County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford|County Ground]] || Chelmsford || [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] || 6,500 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[St Lawrence Ground]] || Canterbury || [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] || 15,000 || 1999–2005 || – || 4 || —
|-
| [[County Cricket Ground, Northampton|County Ground]] || Northampton || [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]] || 6,500 || 1999|| – || 2 || —
|-
|colspan="8"| As of 31 September 2025<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Grounds/GroundList.asp|title=List of cricket grounds in England and Wales|access-date=9 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175225/http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Grounds/GroundList.asp|archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==Current squad==
This lists all the active players who are contracted to or have played for England in the past year (since 5 March 2025) and the forms in which they have played, and any players (in italics) outside this criterion who have been selected in the team's most recent Test, ODI or T20I squad.

The ECB offers a number of contracts in October each year to England players which covers both red-ball and white-ball players, considers the likelihood of players featuring in England teams across formats over the next period while recognising performances in the preceding year.<ref name="23cc">{{Cite web |title=ECB announces updated England Men's Central Contract list for 2025–26|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4395907/ecb-announces-updated-england-mens-central-contract-list-for-202526 |access-date=4 November 2025 |website=ECB}}</ref> Multi-year contracts have been awarded since 2023.

In addition, [[Chris Woakes]] has appeared in Tests during this period but has since retired from international cricket, and [[Jamie Overton]] has appeared in Tests but is taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket.

'''Key'''
*S/N = Shirt number
*Con = Contract type (Central / Development)<ref name=23cc />

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Domestic team
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Con
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Captaincy
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Last Test
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Last T20I
|-
!colspan="12"| Batters
|-
| [[Tom Banton]] || {{age|1998|11|11}} || Right-handed || – || [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] || align="center"| – || ODI, T20I || align="center"| 98 || || – || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Harry Brook]] || {{age|1999|2|22}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 88 || ODI, T20I (C), Test (VC) || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Jordan Cox (cricketer)|Jordan Cox]] || {{age|2000|10|21}} || Right-handed || – || [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] || align="center"| – || Test, ODI, T20I || align="center"| 93 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Zak Crawley]] || {{age|1998|2|3}} || Right-handed || – || [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] ||align="center"| – || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 6 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || –
|-
| [[Aneurin Donald]] || {{age|1996|12|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] ||align="center"| – || T20I ||align="center"| 36 || || – || – || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Ben Duckett]] || {{age|1994|10|17}} || Left-handed || – || [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 17 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Emilio Gay]] || {{age|2000|4|14}} || Left-handed || – || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] || align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 52 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| [[Dan Lawrence]] || {{age|1997-07-12}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 28 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| [[Ollie Pope]] || {{age|1998|1|2}} || Right-handed || – || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 80 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2025 || – || –
|-
| [[Joe Root]] || {{age|1990|12|30}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 66 || Test (C) || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2019
|-
!colspan="12"| All-rounders
|-
| [[Rehan Ahmed]] || {{age|2004|8|13}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] ||align="center"| – || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 53 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2024 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Jacob Bethell]] || {{age|2003|10|23}} || Left-handed || [[Left arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 82 || || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| ''[[James Coles]]'' || {{age|2004|4|2}} || Right-handed || [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Left-arm orthodox]] || [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] ||align="center"| – || ''ODI'', ''T20I'' || align="center"| 84 || || – || – || –
|-
| [[Sam Curran]] || {{age|1998|6|3}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I || align="center"| 58 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2021 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Liam Dawson]] || {{age|1990|3|1}} || Right-handed || [[Left arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || align="center"| – || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 83 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Will Jacks]] || {{age|1998|11|21}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 85 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Jamie Overton]] || {{age|1994|4|10}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || align="center"| – || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 75 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
!colspan="12"| Wicket-keeper-batters
|-
| [[Jos Buttler]] || {{age|1990|9|8}} || Right-handed || – || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 63 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2022 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[James Rew]] || {{age|2004|1|11}} || Left-handed || – || [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] || align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 89 || || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| [[Phil Salt (cricketer)|Phil Salt]] || {{age|1996|8|28}} || Right-handed || – || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] || align="center"| – || T20I ||align="center"| 61 || || – || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Jamie Smith (cricketer)|Jamie Smith]] || {{age|2000|7|12}} || Right-handed || – || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 39 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Jofra Archer]] || {{age|1995|4|1}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]|| [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 22 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Gus Atkinson]] || {{age|1998|1|19}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, ''T20I'' ||align="center"| 37 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Sonny Baker]] || {{age|2003|3|13}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] ||[[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || align="center"| – || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 60 || || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Brydon Carse]] || {{age|1995|7|31}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 92 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025
|-
| ''[[Sam Cook (cricketer, born 1997)|Sam Cook]]'' || {{age|1997|8|4}} || Right-handed || [[Fast bowling|Right-arm fast-medium]] ||[[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] || align="center"| – || ''Test'' ||align="center"| 86 || || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || – || –
|-
| ''[[Henry Crocombe]]'' || {{age|2001|9|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] ||align="center"| – || ''ODI'' ||align="center"| 54 || || – || – || –
|-
| [[Matthew Fisher (English cricketer)|Matthew Fisher]] || {{age|1997|11|9}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 74 || || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| [[Saqib Mahmood]] || {{age|1997|2|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] ||align="center"| – || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 25 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2022 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Matthew Potts]] || {{age|1998|10|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] ||align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 35 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025
|-
| [[Ollie Robinson (cricketer, born 1993)|Ollie Robinson]] || {{age|1993|12|1}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] || align=center| – || Test || align=center| 1 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| [[Josh Tongue]] || {{age|1997|11|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 56 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Luke Wood (cricketer)|Luke Wood]] || {{age|1995|8|2}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] ||align="center"| – || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 57 || || – || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
!colspan="12"| Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Shoaib Bashir]] || {{age|2003|10|13}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] || align="center"| – || Test || align="center"| 67 || || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| ''[[Mason Crane]]'' || {{age|1997|2|18}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] ||align="center"| – || ''ODI'' ||align="center"| 4 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2018 || – || {{cricon|SA}} 2017
|-
| [[Adil Rashid]] || {{age|1988|2|17}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 95 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2019 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#012169; color:white; text-align:center; | Position
! style="background:#012169; color:white; text-align:center; | Name
|-
| Head coach
| [[Brendon McCullum]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-named-as-england-s-new-test-coach-1314672?platform=amp|title=Brendon McCullum named as England's new Test coach|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=12 May 2022|archive-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512131434/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-named-as-england-s-new-test-coach-1314672?platform=amp|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Assistant coach
| [[Paul Collingwood]]<ref name="BBC interim">{{cite web |title=Collingwood named interim England coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60288338 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022}}</ref>
|-
| Batting coach
| [[Marcus Trescothick]]
|-
| Spin bowling coach
| [[Jeetan Patel]]
|-
| Fast-bowling coach
| [[Troy Cooley]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shemilt |first=Stephan |date=2026-01-21 |title=Troy Cooley: England hire 2005 Ashes-winning pace-bowling coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0q45xe7ev8o |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|}

==Team colours==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; margin-left:1em; float:right"
|-
!Period
!Kit manufacturer
!Shirt sponsor
|-
|1994–1996
|
|rowspan=2|[[Tetley's Brewery|Tetley Bitter]]
|-
|1996–1998
|rowspan=2|[[ASICS]]
|-
|1998–2000
|rowspan=3|[[Vodafone]]
|-
|2000–2008
|[[Admiral (sportswear)|Admiral]]
|-
|2008–2010
|rowspan="3"|[[Adidas]]
|-
|2010–2014
|[[Brit Insurance]]
|-
|2014–2017
|[[Waitrose]]
|-
|2017–2021
|rowspan=2|[[New Balance]]
|[[NatWest]]
|-
|2021–2022
|rowspan=2|[[Cinch (company)|Cinch]]
|-
|2022–2025
|Rowspan=2|[[Castore (brand)|Castore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/2248054|title=Castore confirmed as Official kit supplier to England Cricket |date=13 September 2021 |access-date=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2025–present
|[[Toyota]]
|-
|}

When playing Test cricket, England's [[Cricket clothing and equipment|cricket whites]] feature the three lions badge on the left of the shirt and the name of the sponsor Toyota on the centre. English and Welsh fielders may wear a navy blue cap or white sun hat with the ECB logo in the middle. Helmets are also coloured navy blue. Before 1997 the uniform sported the TCCB lion and stumps logo on the uniforms, while the helmets, jumpers and hats had the three lions emblem.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/qa-the-sinister-aspect-of-golf-1590548.html |title=QA: The sinister aspect of golf |work=The Independent |access-date=30 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214072002/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/qa-the-sinister-aspect-of-golf-1590548.html |archive-date=14 December 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Before 1996, the caps used in test touring squads featured a crest depicting [[Saint George and the dragon|St. George and a dragon]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-06 |title=Lions in sheep's clothing |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/1135753.html |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref> In April 2017, the ECB brought back the traditional cable-knit sweater for test matches.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 April 2017|title=All hail the return of cricket's traditional cable-knit sweater|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/04/04/hail-return-crickets-traditional-cable-knit-sweater/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/04/04/hail-return-crickets-traditional-cable-knit-sweater/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=17 August 2021|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In One Day Internationals the kit is a blue shirt with navy trousers, whilst the Twenty20 kit is a flame-red shirt and navy trousers. Over the years, England's ODI kit has cycled between various shades of blue (such as a pale blue used until the mid-1990s, when it was replaced in favour of a bright blue)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85251/classic-world-cup-kits-1996.html |title=Classic World Cup Kits 1996 |access-date=5 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703222200/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85251/classic-world-cup-kits-1996.html |archive-date=3 July 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85289/classic-world-cup-kits-1999.html |title=Classic World Cup Kits 1999 |access-date=5 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619193705/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85289/classic-world-cup-kits-1999.html |archive-date=19 June 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> with the occasional all-red kit.<ref>{{cite news|title=England's ODI kits down the years|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/05/03/englands-odi-kits-years-ranked-rated/|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=5 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121216/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/05/03/englands-odi-kits-years-ranked-rated/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

In [[limited overs cricket]], England's shirts feature the Toyota logo across the centre, except in [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] limited-overs tournaments when a modified kit design is used with 'ENGLAND' printed across the front and the sponsor's logo on the sleeve.

==Fan following==
{{Main|Barmy Army}}

[[Image:Barmy Army at the SCG.JPG|left|180px|thumb|The Barmy Army chanting at the Sydney Cricket Ground]]
The Barmy Army is a travel agency that provides tickets and arranges touring parties for some of its members to follow the [[English cricket team]] in the UK and overseas. The Barmy Army was at first an informal group but was later turned into a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i.imgci.com/db/NATIONAL/ENG/CLUBS/barmy-army/history.html|title=History of the Barmy Army}}</ref>

The name is also applied to followers of the team who join in with match day activities in the crowd, but do not necessarily travel as part of an organised tour. [[Collins dictionary]] defines the word barmy as "slightly crazy or very foolish".

The group, then less organised, was given its name by the Australian media during the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1994-95|1994–95]] [[Test cricket|Test]] series in [[Australia]], reportedly for the fans' hopeless audacity in travelling all the way to Australia in the near-certain knowledge that their team would lose, and the fact that they kept on chanting encouragement to the England team even when England were losing quite badly.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2006/dec/01/ashes2006.cricket7 |title=Crass and corporate - why the Barmy Army are no laughing matter |date=2006-11-30 |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/dominic-lawson/dominic-lawson-fight-back-against-the-barmy-army-427134.html |title=Dominic Lawson: Fight back against the Barmy Army |date=2006-12-05 |work=[[The Independent]]}}</ref> It was co-founded by [[Paul Burnham]].<ref name=tm>{{cite web|url=http://www.trademarkify.com.au/trademark/1114806?i=BARMY_ARMY-BACSC_Ltd_and_Peacock_David_John#.UT3AC9pFDIU |title=BARMY ARMY by BACSC Ltd and Peacock, David John - Australian Trademark No.1114806 |publisher=Trade Marks Australia |access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>

==Tournament history==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+'''Key'''
|style="background:gold" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Champions'''
|-
|style="background:silver" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Runners-up'''
|-
|style="background:#cc9966" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Third place'''
|-
|style="background:lemonchiffon" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Fourth place'''
|}

{{legend2||''Indicates tournaments played within England''|border=2px solid red}}

===World Test Championship===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
| colspan="19" | [[World Test Championship|ICC World Test Championship record]]
|-
! width="150" rowspan="3" | Year
! colspan="10" | League stage
! width="150" ! rowspan="3" | Final host
! width="150" rowspan="3" | Final
! width="100" rowspan="3" | Final position
|-
! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Pos|Position}} !! colspan="5" | Matches !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Ded|Deductions}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|PC|Points Contested}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Pts|Points}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|PCT|Fraction of Points Won out of Points Contested}}
|-
! width="20" | {{abbr|P|Played}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|W|Won}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|L|Lost}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|D|Drawn}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|T|Tied}}
|- style="background:LemonChiffon"
| [[2019-21 ICC World Test Championship|2019–21]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2021-2023-1268315/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2021–2023 Table|access-date=11 June 2023|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> || 4/9 || 21 || 11 || 7 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 720 || 442 || '''61.4''' || style="border:2px solid red"|[[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]], England || DNQ || League Stage
|- style="background:LemonChiffon"
| [[2021–23 ICC World Test Championship|2021–23]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2021-2023-1195334/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2019–2021 Table|access-date=29 August 2021|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> || 4/9 || 22 || 10 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 12 || 264 || 124 || '''47'''|| style="border:2px solid red" |[[The Oval]], England || DNQ || League Stage
|-
| [[2023–2025 World Test Championship|2023–25]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2023-2025-1345943/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2023–2025 Points Table|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=16 July 2025}}</ref> || 5/9 || 22 || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0 || 22 || 264 || 114 || '''43.2'''|| style="border:2px solid red" |[[Lord's]], England || DNQ || League Stage
|-
| [[2025–2027 World Test Championship|2025–27]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2025-2027-1472510/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 Points Table|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=12 November 2025}}</ref> || ''7/9'' || 10 || 3 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 120 || 38 || '''31.67'''|| style="border:2px solid red" |[[Lord's]], England || ''TBD'' || ''In progress''

|}

===Cricket World Cup===
{{main|England at the Cricket World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|- style="background:#cc9966"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]||Semi-final||3/8||4||3||1||0||0||75.00
|- style="background:silver"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]||Runners-up||2/8||5||4||1||0||0||80.00
|- style="background:#cc9966"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]||Semi-final||3/8||7||5||2||0||0||71.43
|- style="background:silver"
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]||rowspan=2|Runners-up||2/8||8||5||3||0||0||62.50
|- style="background:silver"
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]||2/9||10||6||3||0||1||66.67
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]||Quarter-final||rowspan=2|8/12||6||2||4||0||0||33.33
|-
|style="border:2px solid red"| {{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|IRL}} {{flagicon|NED}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]||Group stage||5||3||2||0||0||60.00
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|KEN}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]]||Group stage||8/14||6||3||3||0||0||50.00
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]||Super 8||5/16||9||5||4||0||0||55.55
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]||Quarter-final||7/14||7||3||3||1||0||50.00
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]||Group stage||10/14||6||2||4||0||0||33.33
|- style="background:gold"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]||'''Champions'''||1/10||11||8||3||0||0||68.18
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]||Group stage||7/10||9||3||6||0||0||33.33
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} [[2027 Cricket World Cup|2027]] || colspan="9" rowspan="2"| ''TBD''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2031 Cricket World Cup|2031]]
|-
!Total||1 title||13/13||93||52||39||1||1||56.45
|}

:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

===T20 World Cup===
{{main|England at the T20 World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]||rowspan=2|Super 8||7/12||5||1||4||0||0||20.00
|-
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]]||6/12||5||2||3||0||0||40.00
|- style="background:Gold"
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]]||'''Champions'''||1/12||7||5||1||0||1||83.33
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]]||Super 8||6/12||5||2||3||0||0||40.00
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]]||Super 10||7/16||4||1||3||0||0||25.00
|- style="background:silver"
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]]||Runners-up||2/16||6||4||2||0||0||66.67
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{flagicon|Oman}} [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]]||Semi-final||4/16||6||4||2||0||0||66.67
|- style="background:Gold"
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]||'''Champions'''||1/16 ||7||5||1||0||1||83.33
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|WIN}} {{flagicon|USA}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]]||Semi-final||4/20||8||4||3||0||1||57.14
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026]]||Semi-final||4/20||8||6||2||0||0||75.00
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2028]] || colspan="9"|
''TBD''
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|IRE}} [[2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2030]]|| colspan='9'| ''Qualified as co-hosts''
|-
! |Total||2 titles||10/10||61||34||24||0||3||59.38
|}

:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

===Champions Trophy===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy|1998]]||rowspan=2|Quarter-final||5/9||1||0||1||0||0||0.00
|-
|{{flagicon|KEN}} [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy|2000]]||7/11||1||0||1||0||0||0.00
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy|2002]]||Pool stage||6/12||2||1||1||0||0||50.00
|- style="background:silver"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]]||Runners-up||2/12||4||3||1||0||0||75.00
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]]||Pool stage||7/10||3||1||2||0||0||33.33
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]||Semi-final||4/8||4||2||2||0||0||50.00
|- style="background:silver"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]||Runners-up||2/8||5||3||2||0||0||60.00
|- style="background:#cc9966"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]||Semi-final||3/8||4||3||1||0||0||75.00
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|UAE}} [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy|2025]]||Pool Stage||8/8||3||0||3||0||0||0.00
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2029 ICC Champions Trophy|2029]]||colspan="8"|''TBD''
|-
!Total||0 titles||9/9||27||13||14||0||0||48.15
|}
:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

===Other tournaments===
====Summer Olympics====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Cricket at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|- style="background:Gold"
|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Cricket at the 1900 Summer Olympics|1900]]||'''Champions'''||1/2||1||1||0||0||0||100.00
|-
! |Total||1 title||1/1||1||1||0||0||0||100.00
|}
: ''*The Summer Olympics Gold medal was won by the Devon and Somerset Wanderers representing Great Britain.''
:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

==Honours==
===ICC===
'''Titles'''
*'''[[ICC Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]'''
**'''Champions (1):''' [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]
**'''Runners-up (3):''' [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]], [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
*'''[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]]'''
**'''Champions (2):''' [[2010 World Twenty20|2010]], [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]
**'''Runners-up (1):''' [[2016 T20 World Cup|2016]]
*'''[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]]'''
**'''Runners-up (2):''' [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]], [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]

==Records==
{{main|England cricket team record by opponent}}

===Test matches===
{{Main|List of England Test cricket records}}

====Test record versus other nations====
{{#section-h:List of England Test cricket records|Team wins, losses and draws}}

====Test team records====
*Highest team total: '''903–7 dec.''' v. [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at [[The Oval]] in 1938<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-highest-innings-totals/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Highest totals by England in Tests}}</ref>
*Lowest team total: '''45''' v. Australia at [[Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney]] in 1886/87<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-lowest-innings-totals/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Lowest totals by England in Tests}}</ref>
*England are the only team in the history of Test cricket to have secured 100 victories by an innings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=2015-08-11 |title=Analysis of England's 100 Test wins by an innings |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/analysis-of-englands-100-test-wins-by-an-innings-316339 |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Cricket Country |language=en-US}}</ref>

====Test individual records====
*Most matches: '''188 Tests''' – [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/england/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=1;id=1;type=team |title=Most Test matches playing for England |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222090717/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/england/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=1%3Bid%3D1%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=22 December 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Longest-serving captain: '''64 Tests''' – [[Joe Root]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-as-captain/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most matches as captain for England in Tests}}</ref>

====Test batting records====
[[File:Joe root.jpg|thumb|right|Joe Root, England's all-time leading run scorer in both Tests and ODIs]]
*Most runs: '''13,943''' – Joe Root<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;team=1;template=results;type=batting|title=Most Runs for England|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222090016/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1%3Bteam%3D1%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting|archive-date=22 December 2011|url-status=live}} Retrieved on 9 December 2024.</ref>
*Best average: '''60.73''' – [[Herbert Sutcliffe]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?class=1;id=1;type=team|title=Highest Batting Averages|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date= 9 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116193617/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?class=1;id=1;type=team|archive-date=16 November 2017|url-status=live}} Retrieved on 11 October 2024.</ref>
*Highest individual score: '''364''' – [[Len Hutton]] v. Australia at [[The Oval]] in 1938<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-innings/england-1/test-matches-1|title=High scores for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Record partnership: '''454''' – Joe Root and [[Harry Brook]] v. [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] at [[Multan Cricket Stadium|Multan]] in 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fow-highest-partnerships-by-wicket/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Highest partnerships for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most centuries: '''41''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-hundreds-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most hundreds for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most double centuries: '''7''' – [[Wally Hammond]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-double-hundreds-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most double hundreds in a career for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most ducks: '''39''' – [[Stuart Broad]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/england/engine/records/batting/most_ducks_career.html?class=1;id=1;type=team |title=Most ducks for England |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref>

====Test bowling records====
[[File:JIMMY ANDERSON.jpg|thumb|upright|James Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket taker in both Tests and ODIs]]
*Most wickets: '''704''' – James Anderson<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-most-wickets-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most wickets for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best average: '''10.75''' – [[George Lohmann]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best averages for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best innings bowling: '''10/53''' – [[Jim Laker]] v. Australia at Old Trafford in 1956<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-innings/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best bowling figures in an innings for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best match bowling: '''19/90''' – Jim Laker v. Australia at Old Trafford in 1956<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-match/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best bowling figures in a match for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best [[strike rate]]: '''34.1''' – George Lohmann<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-strike-rate/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best strike rates for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best economy rate: '''1.31''' – [[William Attewell]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-economy-rate/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best economy rates for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Five England bowlers have taken four wickets in an over, three of these at Headingley. They were [[Maurice Allom]] v. New Zealand at Christchurch in 1929–30, [[Kenneth Cranston]] v. South Africa at Headingley in 1947, [[Fred Titmus]] v. New Zealand at Headingley in 1965, [[Chris Old]] v. Pakistan at Edgbaston in 1978 and [[Andy Caddick]] v. West Indies at Headingley in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/aug/18/when-andy-caddick-took-four-test-wickets-for-england-in-a-single-over-the-spin-cricket|title=When Andy Caddick took four Test wickets for England in a single over|work=The Guardian |date=18 August 2020 |last1=Burnton |first1=Simon }}</ref>

====Test fielding records====
*Most catches by an outfielder: '''216''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fielding-most-catches-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most catches for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most dismissals as wicketkeeper: '''269''' – [[Alan Knott]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most dismissals for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in an innings: '''7''' – [[Bob Taylor (cricketer)|Bob Taylor]] v. [[India national cricket team|India]] at [[Wankhede Stadium|Bombay]] in 1979/80<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-innings/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most dismissals in an innings for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in a match: '''11''' – [[Jack Russell (cricketer and artist)|Jack Russell]] v. [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] at [[Wanderers Stadium|Johannesburg]] in 1995/96<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-match/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most dismissals in a match for England in Tests}}</ref>

===One Day Internationals===
{{Main|List of England One Day International cricket records}}

====ODI record versus other nations====
{{#section-h:List of England One Day International cricket records|Team wins, losses, draws and ties}}

====ODI team records====
*Highest team total: '''498/4''' (50 overs) v. [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] at [[VRA Cricket Ground]] in 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/17/jos-buttler-unleashes-mayhem-against-dutch-as-england-smash-odi-record|title=Jos Buttler unleashes mayhem against Dutch as England smash ODI record|work=The Guardian |date=17 June 2022 |last1=Aldred |first1=Tanya }}</ref>
*Lowest team total: '''86''' (32.4 overs) v. [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at Old Trafford in 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/natwest-series-2001-61088/england-vs-australia-5th-match-66278/full-scorecard|title=5th match ENG v AUS, Manchester, June 14, 2001}}</ref>

====ODI individual records====
*Most matches: '''225''' – [[Eoin Morgan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most matches for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Longest-serving captain: '''126 matches''' – Eoin Morgan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?class=2;id=1;type=team|title=Records / England / One-Day Internationals / Most matches as captain|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref>

====ODI batting records====
[[File:Eoin Morgan 1.jpg|thumb|right|Eoin Morgan, England's most-capped player in ODIs]]
*Most runs: '''7,577''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most runs for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best average: '''55.76''' – [[Dawid Malan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-batting-average/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest averages for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''115.2''' – [[Jos Buttler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-strike-rate/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest strike rates for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Highest individual score: '''182''' – [[Ben Stokes]] v. New Zealand at [[The Oval]], [[London]] in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-innings/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=High scores for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Record partnership: '''256*''' – [[Alex Hales]] and Jason Roy v. [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]] in 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fow-highest-partnerships-by-wicket/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest partnerships for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most centuries: '''20''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-hundreds-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most hundreds for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most ducks: '''15''' – Eoin Morgan & Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-ducks-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most ducks for England in ODIs}}</ref>

====ODI bowling records====
*Most wickets: '''269''' – [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-most-wickets-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most wickets for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best average: '''23.61''' – [[Andrew Flintoff]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best averages for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best bowling: '''6/31''' – [[Paul Collingwood]] v. [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] at Trent Bridge in 2005<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-match/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best bowling figures in a match for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''30.6''' – [[Liam Plunkett]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-strike-rate/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best strike rates for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best economy rate: '''3.28''' – [[Bob Willis]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-economy-rate/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best economy rates for England in ODIs}}</ref>

====ODI fielding records====
*Most catches by an outfielder: '''108''' – Paul Collingwood<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fielding-most-catches-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most catches for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most dismissals as wicketkeeper: '''271''' – Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most dismissals for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in a match: '''6''' – Alec Stewart v. [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] at Old Trafford in 2000; [[Matt Prior]] v. [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] at Trent Bridge in 2008; Jos Buttler v. South Africa at The Oval in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-match/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most dismissals in a match for England in ODIs}}</ref>

===T20 Internationals===
{{Main|List of England Twenty20 International cricket records}}

====T20I record versus other nations====
{{#section-h:List of England Twenty20 International cricket records|Team results by opposition}}

====T20I team records====
*Highest team total: '''267/3''' v. [[West Indies national cricket team|West Indies]] at [[Brian Lara Cricket Academy]] in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-highest-innings-totals/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest totals by England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Lowest team total: '''80''' v. [[India national cricket team|India]] at [[R. Premadasa Stadium|Colombo (RPS)]] in 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-lowest-innings-totals/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Lowest totals by England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I individual records====
*Most matches: '''153''' – [[Jos Buttler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most matches for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Longest-serving captain: '''72 matches''' – [[Eoin Morgan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-as-captain/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most matches as captain for England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I batting records==== 
[[File:Jos Buttler 2017.jpg|thumb|right|Jos Buttler, England's all-time leading run scorer in T20Is]]
*Most runs: '''4,012''' – Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most runs for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best average: '''37.9''' – [[Kevin Pietersen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-batting-average/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest averages for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''166.3''' – [[Phil Salt]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-strike-rate/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest strike rates for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Highest individual score: '''141*''' – Phil Salt v. [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] at [[Brian Lara Cricket Academy|Tarouba]] in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-innings/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=High scores for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Record partnership: '''182''' – [[Dawid Malan]] and Eoin Morgan v. [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[McLean Park]] in 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fow-highest-partnerships-for-any-wicket/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest partnerships for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most centuries: '''4''' – Phil Salt<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-hundreds-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most hundreds for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most ducks: '''9''' – [[Luke Wright]], [[Moeen Ali]] and Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-ducks-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most ducks for England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I bowling records====
*Most wickets: '''159''' – [[Adil Rashid]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-most-wickets-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most wickets for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best average: '''16.8''' – [[Graeme Swann]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best averages for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best bowling: '''5/10''' – [[Sam Curran]] v. [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] at [[Perth Stadium|Perth]] in 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-innings/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best bowling figures in an innings for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''14.4''' – [[Mark Wood (cricketer)|Mark Wood]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-strike-rate/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best strike rates for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best economy rate: '''6.4''' – Graeme Swann<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-economy-rate/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best economy rates for England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I fielding records====
*Most catches by an outfielder: '''48''' – [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fielding-most-catches-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most catches for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most dismissals as wicket-keeper: '''95''' – Jos Buttler {{efn|Some sources list Butler with 96 dismissals as keeper}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most dismissals for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in an innings: '''4''' – [[Matt Prior]] v. South Africa at [[Newlands Cricket Ground|Cape Town]] in 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-innings/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most dismissals in an innings for England in T20Is}}</ref>

===Most England appearances===
{{Main|List of England Test cricketers|List of England ODI cricketers|List of England Twenty20 International cricketers}}

These lists show the five players (or those tied for fifth) with the most appearances for England in each form of the game. The lists are correct up to match starting on 24 February 2026.

* '''†''' = players who are available for selection and have represented England in the format during the past 12 months.

{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
{| class="wikitable" style="width:275px; margin:1em auto 1em auto"
|-
!colspan="2"| Most Test caps<ref>{{Cite web |title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats: Most Test matches |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-career/england-1/test-matches-1 |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
|-
| '''188''' || [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]
|-
| '''167''' || [[Stuart Broad]]
|-
| '''163''' || [[Joe Root]] †
|-
| '''161''' || [[Alastair Cook]]
|-
| '''133''' || [[Alec Stewart]]
|}
|style="vertical-align:top"|
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!colspan="2"| Most ODI caps<ref>{{Cite web |title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats: Most One-Day International matches |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=2;id=1;type=team |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
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| '''225''' || [[Eoin Morgan]]
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| '''199''' || [[Jos Buttler]] †
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| '''194''' || [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]
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| '''189''' || [[Joe Root]] †
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| '''153''' || [[Jos Buttler]] †
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| '''143''' || [[Adil Rashid]] †
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| '''115''' || [[Eoin Morgan]]
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| '''95''' || [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]]
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| '''92''' || [[Moeen Ali]]
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==Eligibility of players==
The England cricket team represents England and Wales. However, under [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] regulations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icc-live.s3.amazonaws.com/cms/media/about_docs/523af0cd4a1db-Player%20Eligibility%20Rules%20-%20effective%2018%20September%202013.pdf|title=The International Cricket Council Player Eligibility Regulations|date=18 September 2013|access-date=22 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721114235/http://icc-live.s3.amazonaws.com/cms/media/about_docs/523af0cd4a1db-Player%20Eligibility%20Rules%20-%20effective%2018%20September%202013.pdf|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> players can qualify to play for a country by nationality, place of birth or residence, so (as with any national sports team) some people are eligible to play for more than one team. [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] regulations<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pulse-static-files.s3.amazonaws.com/ecb/document/2018/03/18/3c8ad1be-06f8-468a-86a3-96e20f2fe00b/FCC_KSL_RegistrationRegs_2018.pdf |title=Regulations Governing the Qualification and Registration of Cricketers |publisher=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=25 August 2021 }}</ref> state that to play for England, a player must be a [[British citizenship|British citizen]], and have either been born in England or Wales, or have lived in England or Wales for three years. This has led to players who also held other nationalities becoming eligible to play for England. The qualification period for those born outside England and Wales has varied in the past, but in November 2018 the ECB announced that the period would be reduced to three years in all circumstances, in line with ICC regulations.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jofra Archer could play for England at World Cup after ECB amend eligibility rules |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jofra-archer-could-play-for-england-at-world-cup-after-ecb-amend-eligibility-rules-1167447 |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129160629/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25407156/jofra-archer-play-england-world-cup-ecb-amend-eligibility-rules |archive-date=29 November 2018}}</ref>

Of the current squad (see above), [[Brydon Carse]] was born in South Africa so had to fulfil residency requirements.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 April 2018 |title=The who's who of South Africa's Kolpak brigade |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129936/the-south-africa-kolpak-brigade |website=ESPNcricinfo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706164321/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129936/the-south-africa-kolpak-brigade|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition, [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]] and [[Ben Stokes]] have British citizenship, having lived in England since their youth. [[Jofra Archer]], though born in Barbados to a Barbadian mother, qualifies through his English father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/29/jofra-archer-available-england-ecb-eligbility-rules-cricket|title=England accused of poaching after rule change boosts Jofra Archer prospects|work=The Guardian |date=29 November 2018 |last1=Martin |first1=Ali |last2=Martin |first2=Exclusive by Ali }}</ref> [[Jacob Bethell]] was also born in Barbados and moved to England as a teenager to attend [[Rugby School]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Dobell |first=George |date=6 January 2021 |title=Warwickshire teenager signs first professional contract as Caribbean talent drain continues |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warwickshire-teenager-signs-first-professional-contract-as-caribbean-talent-drain-continues-1246694 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 June 2025}}</ref>

ICC regulations also allow cricketers who represent [[List of International Cricket Council members#Top Associate/Affiliate Members|associate]] (i.e. non-Test-playing) nations to switch to a Test-playing nation, provided nationality requirements are fulfilled. In recent years, this has seen Irish internationals [[Ed Joyce]], [[Boyd Rankin]] and [[Eoin Morgan]] switch to represent England (before Ireland were promoted to full member status in 2018), whilst [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]] previously played for Scotland – though Joyce, Rankin and Hamilton were later able to re-qualify for and represent the countries of their birth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398710.html |title=Ireland frustration at Morgan call |author=Will Luke |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=7 April 2009 |access-date=9 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410065920/http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398710.html |archive-date=10 April 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 9 April 2009.</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/460770.html|title=Ed Joyce hopes for early Ireland switch|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|author=Staff|date=24 May 2010|access-date=9 November 2010}}</ref>

== See also ==
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* [[List of England cricket captains]]
* [[List of England cricket team coaches]]
* [[List of England Test cricketers]]
* [[List of England ODI cricketers]]
* [[List of England Twenty20 International cricketers]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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=== Bibliography ===
* {{cite book |last=Waghorn|first=H. T.|author-link=H. T. Waghorn |title=Cricket Scores, Notes, etc. (1730–1773) |year=1899 |publisher=Blackwood}}

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| test_captain = [[Ben Stokes]]
| od_captain = [[Harry Brook]]
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| coach = [[Brendon McCullum]]

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| icc_status = Full Membership
| icc_member_year = 1909
| icc_region = [[ICC Europe|Europe]]

| test_rank = 3rd
| odi_rank = 8th
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| most_recent_test = v. {{cr|AUS}} at [[Sydney Cricket Ground]], [[Sydney]]; 4–8 January 2026
| num_tests = 1,094
| num_tests_this_year = 1
| test_record = 404/334<br />(356 draws)
| test_record_this_year = 0/1<br />(0 draws)

| wtc_apps = 3
| wtc_first = [[2019–2021 World Test Championship|2021]]
| wtc_best = Fourth place ([[2019–2021 World Test Championship|2021]], [[2021-2023 ICC World Test Championship|2023]])

| first_odi = v. {{cr|AUS}} at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]], [[Melbourne]]; 5 January 1971
| most_recent_odi = v. {{cr|SL}} at [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]; 27 January 2026
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| num_odis_this_year = 3
| odi_record = 409/374<br />(9 ties, 31 no results)
| odi_record_this_year = 2/1<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

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| wc_first = [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]
| wc_best = Champions ([[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]])

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| most_recent_t20i = v. {{cr|IND}} at [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]; 5 March 2026
| num_t20is = 225
| num_t20is_this_year = 11
| t20i_record = 121/92<br />(2 ties, 10 no results)
| t20i_record_this_year = 9/2<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wt20_apps = 10
| wt20_first = [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]
| wt20_best = Champions ([[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]], [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]])

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The '''England men's cricket team''' represents [[cricket in England|England]] and [[cricket in Wales|Wales]] in [[international cricket]]. Since 1997, it has been governed by the [[England and Wales Cricket Board]] (ECB), having been previously governed by [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] (the MCC) since 1903.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/about-us/about-the-ecb |title=About the ECB |publisher=[[England and Wales Cricket Board]] |access-date=29 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525164144/https://www.ecb.co.uk/about-us/about-the-ecb |archive-date=25 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lords.org/history/mcc-history/|title=MCC History|publisher=[[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]]|access-date=7 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218202927/http://www.lords.org/history/mcc-history|archive-date=18 February 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> England and Wales, as founding nations, are a Full Member of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) with [[Test cricket|Test]], [[One Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) status. Until the 1990s, [[Cricket in Scotland|Scottish]] and [[Cricket in Ireland|Irish]] players also played for England as those countries were not yet ICC members in their own right.

England and [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] were the first teams to play a Test match (15–19 March 1877), and along with [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], these nations formed the Imperial Cricket Conference (the predecessor to today's International Cricket Council) on 15 June 1909. England and Australia also played the first ODI on 5 January 1971. England's first T20I was played on 13 June 2005, once more against Australia.

{{As of|2026|3|5}}, England have played 1,094 Test matches, winning 404 and losing 334 (with 356 draws).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|access-date=2025-07-08|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> In the Test series against Australia, England play for [[The Ashes]], one of the most famous trophies in all of sport, and they have won the urn on 32 occasions. England have also played 823 ODIs, winning 409.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |title=Records / One-Day Internationals / Result summary |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=17 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224020144/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |archive-date=24 February 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> They have appeared in the [[List of Cricket World Cup finals|final]] of the [[Cricket World Cup]] four times ([[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]], [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]), winning their first in [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]; they have also finished as runners-up in two [[ICC Champions Trophy|ICC Champions Trophies]] ([[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]] and [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]). England have played 225 T20Is, winning 122.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html |title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=16 February 2020 }}</ref> They won the [[ICC T20 World Cup]] in [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] and [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]], and were runners-up in [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]].

{{As of|202|}}, England are ranked third in Tests, eighth in ODIs and second in T20Is by the ICC.<ref name="ICC Rankings"/>

==History==
{{Main|History of the England cricket team to 1939|History of the England cricket team from 1945}}

[[File:All-England_Eleven.jpg|thumb|The All-England Eleven in 1846]]

The first recorded incidence of a team with a claim to represent England comes from 9 July 1739 when an "All-England" team, which consisted of 11 gentlemen from any part of England exclusive of [[Kent county cricket team (pre-1843)|Kent]], played against "the Unconquerable County" of Kent and lost by a margin of "very few notches".<ref>Waghorn, pp.22–23.</ref> Such matches were repeated on numerous occasions for the best part of a century.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gutenberg.org/files/50373/50373-h/50373-h.htm|title=TOSSING FOR INNINGS. CRICKET EDITED BY HORACE G. HUTCHINSON}}</ref>

In 1846 [[William Clarke (cricketer, born 1798)|William Clarke]] formed the [[William Clarke's All-England Eleven|All-England Eleven]]. This team eventually competed against a [[United All-England Eleven]] with annual matches occurring between 1847 and 1856.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/all-england-eleven-787|title=All England Eleven Cricket Team}}</ref> These matches were arguably the most important contest of the English season if judged by the quality of the players.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/sports/cricket-sport|title=cricket ''Britannica.com''}}</ref>

===Early tours===
[[File:England in North America 1859.jpg|left|thumb|The 1859 English team in North America]]

The first overseas tour occurred in September 1859 with [[English cricket team in North America in 1859|England touring North America]]. This team had six players from the All-England Eleven, six from the United All-England Eleven and was captained by [[George Parr (cricketer)|George Parr]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreamcricket.com/articles/history-of-american-cricket/150th-anniversary-of-the-first-english-cricket-tour-of-north-america/|title=150th anniversary of the first English cricket tour of North America|date=17 October 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2009/nov/11/cricket-tour-1859-north-america|title=One tour to start them all: how English cricketers blazed a trail 150 years ago|work=The Guardian |date=11 November 2009 |last1=Keating |first1=Frank }}</ref>

With the outbreak of the [[American Civil War]], attention turned elsewhere. [[English cricket team in Australia in 1861–62|English tourists visited Australia in 1861–62]] with this first tour organised as a commercial venture by Messrs Spiers and Pond, restaurateurs of [[Melbourne]]. Most matches played during tours prior to 1877 were "against odds", with the opposing team fielding more than 11 players to make for a more even contest.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com">{{cite web |date=19 September 2006 |title=England v Australia 1864 – 1888 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-australia-1861-1888-259952 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106154837/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausveng/content/story/259952.html |archive-date=6 January 2009 |access-date=5 February 2008 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> This first Australian tour was mostly against odds of at least 18/11.

[[File:English cricket team 1861.jpg|right|thumb|The first England team to tour southern Australia in 1861–62]]

The tour was so successful that Parr led a [[English cricket team in Australia in 1863–64|second tour in 1863–64]]. [[James Lillywhite]] led a subsequent England team which sailed on the P&O steamship ''Poonah'' on 21 September 1876. They played a combined Australian XI, for once on even terms of 11-a-side. The match, starting on 15 March 1877 at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] came to be regarded as the inaugural Test match. The combined Australian XI won this Test match by 45 runs with [[Charles Bannerman]] of Australia scoring the first Test century. At the time, the match was promoted as ''James Lillywhite's XI v Combined Victoria and New South Wales''.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com"/> The teams played a return match on the same ground at Easter, 1877, when Lillywhite's team avenged their loss with a victory by four wickets. The first Test match on English soil occurred in 1880 with England victorious; this was the first time England fielded a fully representative team with [[W. G. Grace]] included in the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154315.html|title=Australia in England 1880|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708035234/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154315.html|archive-date=8 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1880s===
[[File:DeathofEnglishCricket.jpg|250px|thumb|The death notice printed on ''The Sporting Times'' newspaper which first named [[the Ashes]]]]

England lost their first home series 1–0 in 1882, with ''[[The Sporting Times]]'' printing an obituary on English cricket:

{{blockquote|<div class{{=}}"center">In Affectionate Remembrance<br/>
OF<br/>
<big>''ENGLISH CRICKET'',</big><br/>
WHICH DIED AT THE OVAL<br/>
<small>ON</small><br/>
<big>29th AUGUST, 1882,</big><br/>
Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing<br/>friends and acquaintances.<br/>
<big>R. I. P.</big><br/>
''N.B.—The body will be cremated and the''<br/>''ashes taken to Australia.''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,23070-471469,00.html |title=The Ashes in The Times |work=The Times |date=6 November 2002 |access-date=5 February 2008 |location=London |first=Marcus |last=Williams |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210145936/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,23070-471469,00.html |archive-date=10 February 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref></div>}}

As a result of this loss, the tour of [[1982–83 Ashes series|1882–83]] was dubbed by England captain [[Ivo Bligh]] as "the quest to regain the ashes". England, with a mixture of amateurs and professionals, won the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketcrowd.com/displayvideo.html?ccvideo=2583&ccdesc=The+Ashes+story%3A+How+it+all+began|title=The Ashes Story: How it all began}}</ref><ref name="Wisden">{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154318.html|title=England in Australia, 1882–83|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119192012/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154318.html|archive-date=19 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Bligh was presented with an urn that contained some ashes, which have variously been said to be of a [[bail (cricket)|bail]], [[cricket ball|ball]] or even a woman's veil, and so [[The Ashes]] was born. A fourth match was then played which Australia won by four wickets. However, the match was not considered part of the Ashes series.<ref name="Wisden"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62408.html|title=Australia v England|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107004403/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62408.html|archive-date=7 January 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> England dominated many of these early contests, with England winning the Ashes series 10 times between 1884 and 1898.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=2;spanmax1=31+Dec+1899;spanmax2=31+Dec+1898;spanmin1=1+Jan+1884;spanmin2=1+Jan+1884;spanval1=span;spanval2=span;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=series|title=Test matches|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=5 February 2008}}</ref> During this period England also played their first Test match against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in 1889 at [[Port Elizabeth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62426.html|title=South Africa v England|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710090015/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/engine/match/62426.html|archive-date=10 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

===1890s===
England won the 1890 Ashes series 2–0, with the third match of the series being the first Test match to be abandoned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1890-60274|title=The Ashes 1890}}</ref> England lost 2–1 in the 1891–92 series, although England regained the urn the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1891-92-60275|title=The Ashes 1891/92}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1893-60277|title=The Ashes 1893}}</ref> England again won the 1894–95 series, winning 3–2 under the leadership of [[Andrew Stoddart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stuart-wark-england-s-1894-scg-miracle-909033|title=England's 1894 SCG miracle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1894-95-60278|title=The Ashes 1894/95}}</ref> In 1895–96, England played South Africa, winning all Tests in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1895-96-61685|title=England tour of South Africa 1895/96}}</ref> The 1899 Ashes series was the first tour where the MCC and the counties appointed a selection committee. There were three active players: Grace, [[Lord Hawke]] and [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] captain [[Herbert Bainbridge]]. Prior to this, England teams for home Tests had been chosen by the club on whose ground the match was to be played. England lost the 1899 Ashes series 1–0, with Grace making his final Test appearance in the first match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1899-60283|title=The Ashes 1899}}</ref>

===1900s===
[[File:Australia vs England at Adelaide Oval in 1902.jpg|thumb|left|The Adelaide Oval, second day of the third test between Australia and England, 20 January 1902. Australia won by 4 wickets.]]
The start of the 20th century saw mixed results for England as they lost four of the eight Ashes series between 1900 and 1914.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=2;orderby=start;spanmax1=31+Dec+1914;spanmin1=1+Jan+1900;spanval1=span;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=series |title=Test matches |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 February 2008 }}</ref> During this period, England lost their first series against South Africa in the 1905–06 season 4–1 as their batting faltered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=3;orderby=start;spanmax1=24+Jan+1911;spanval1=span;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=series|title=Test matches|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=5 February 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1905-06-61692|title=England tour of South Africa}}</ref>

England lost their first series of the new century to Australia in 1901–02 Ashes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1901-02-60284|title=The Ashes 1901/02}}</ref> Australia also won the 1902 series, which was memorable for exciting cricket, including [[Gilbert Jessop]] scoring a Test century in just 70 minutes. England regained the Ashes in 1904 under the captaincy of [[Pelham Warner]]. [[R. E. Foster]] scored 287 on his debut and [[Wilfred Rhodes]] took 15 wickets in a match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1903-04-60287|title= The 1904 Ashes}}</ref> In 1905–06, England lost 4–1 against South Africa. England avenged the defeat in 1907, when they won the series 1–0 under the captaincy of Foster. However, they lost the 1909 Ashes series against Australia, using 25 players in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1909-60292|title=The Ashes 1909}}</ref> England also lost to South Africa, with [[Jack Hobbs]] scoring his first of 15 centuries on the tour.

===1910s===
England toured Australia in 1911–12 and beat their opponents 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1911-12-60295|title=The Ashes 1911/12}}</ref> The team included the likes of Rhodes, Hobbs, [[Frank Woolley]] and [[Sydney Barnes]]. England lost the first match of the series but bounced back and won the next four Tests. This proved to be the last Ashes series before the war.

The 1912 season saw England take part in a unique experiment. A nine-Test triangular tournament involving England, South Africa and Australia was set up. The series was hampered by a very wet summer and player disputes however and the tournament was considered a failure with the ''Daily Telegraph'' stating:<ref>{{cite web |date=27 September 2006 |title=England v Australia 1890 – 1914 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-v-australia-1890-1914-260677 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008035811/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ausveng/content/story/260677.html |archive-date=8 October 2008 |access-date=5 February 2008 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

{{blockquote|Nine Tests provide a surfeit of cricket, and contests between Australia and South Africa are not a great attraction to the British public.}}

With Australia sending a weakened team and the South African bowlers being ineffective England dominated the tournament winning four of their six matches. The match between Australia and South Africa at [[Lord's]] was visited by [[George V|King George V]], the first time a reigning monarch had watched Test cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/237048.html|title=Australia v South Africa|publisher=[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack|Wisden]]|access-date=5 February 2008|date=14 February 2006|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709172943/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/237048.html|archive-date=9 July 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> England went on one more tour before the outbreak of the [[World War I|First World War]], beating South Africa 4–0, with Barnes taking 49 wickets in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1913-14-61684|title=England tour of South Africa 1913/14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rob-steen-on-sydney-barnes-697977|title=Fiery Syd}}</ref>

===1920s===
[[File:StateLibQld 1 233112 English cricket team at the test match held in Brisbane, 1928.jpg|right|thumb|English cricket team at the Test match at the [[Brisbane Exhibition Ground]] in 1928. England won by a record margin of 675 runs.]]

England's first match after the war was in the 1920–21 season against Australia. Still feeling the effects of the war England went down to a series of crushing defeats and suffered their first whitewash losing the series 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1920-21-60301|title=1920-21 Ashes}}</ref> Six Australians scored hundreds while Mailey spun out 36 English batsmen. Things were no better in the next few Ashes series losing the 1921 Ashes series 3–0 and the 1924–25 Ashes 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1921-60302|title=The Ashes 1921}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1924-25-60306|title=The Ashes 1924/25}}</ref> England's fortunes were to change in 1926 as they regained the Ashes and were a formidable team during this period dispatching Australia 4–1 in the 1928–29 Ashes tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1926-60307|title=The Ashes 1926}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1928-29-60310|title=The Ashes 1928-29}}</ref>

In the same year the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] became the fourth nation to be granted [[Test cricket#Test status|Test status]] and played their first game against England. England won each of these three Tests by an innings, and a view was expressed in the press that their elevation had proved a mistake although [[Learie Constantine]] did [[Double (cricket)|the double]] on the tour. In the 1929–30 season England went on two concurrent tours with one team going to New Zealand (who were granted Test status earlier that year) and the other to the West Indies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1930-when-england-played-two-tests-in-a-day-714423|title=Playing two Tests in a day}}</ref> Despite sending two separate teams England won against New Zealand 1–0 and drawn with the West Indies 1–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149452.html |title=Quick, quick Snow |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="CATI">{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/2/Marylebone_Cricket_Club_in_West_Indies_1929-30.html |publisher=CricketArchive |title=England in the West Indies 1929–30 |access-date=20 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://test-cricket-tours.co.uk/page_3116506.html| title = England to New Zealand 1929-30| publisher = Test Cricket Tours| access-date = 31 August 2017| archive-date = 27 August 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170827210919/http://test-cricket-tours.co.uk/page_3116506.html| url-status = dead}}</ref>

===1930s===
[[File:4th Test Woodfull.jpg|left|thumb|[[Bill Woodfull]] evades a [[Bodyline]] ball during the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1932–33|English cricket team tour in Australia in 1932–33]]. Note the number of leg-side fielders.]]

The 1930 Ashes series saw a young [[Don Bradman]] dominate the tour, scoring 974 runs in his seven Test innings. He scored 254 at Lord's, 334 at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] and 232 at [[The Oval]]. Australia regained the Ashes winning the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1930-60314|title=The Ashes 1930}}</ref> As a result of Bradman's prolific run-scoring the England captain [[Douglas Jardine]] chose to develop the already existing [[leg theory]] into fast leg theory, or [[bodyline]], as a tactic to stop Bradman. Fast leg theory involved bowling fast balls directly at the batsman's body. The batsman would need to defend himself, and if he touched the ball with the bat, he risked being caught by one of a large number of fielders placed on the leg side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/bodyline-cricket-series-1932-33#:~:text=Bodyline%20was%20an%20aggressive%20fast,way%20as%20fast%20as%20possible.|title=Bodyline cricket series, 1932-33|date=29 October 2015 }}</ref>

Using Jardine's fast leg theory, England won the next Ashes series 4–1, but complaints about the Bodyline tactic caused crowd disruption on the tour, and threats of diplomatic action from the [[Cricket Australia|Australian Cricket Board]], which during the tour sent the following cable to the MCC in London:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/02/07/1075854114533.html |title=It just wasn't cricket |work=[[Sydney Morning Herald|The Sun-Herald]] |access-date=4 December 2006 |date=8 February 2004}}</ref>

{{blockquote|Bodyline bowling assumed such proportions as to menace best interests of game, making protection of body by batsmen the main consideration. Causing intensely bitter feeling between players as well as injury. In our opinion is unsportsmanlike. Unless stopped at once likely to upset friendly relations existing between Australia and England.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-21013615|title=Bodyline: 80 years of cricket's greatest controversy|work=BBC News |date=14 January 2013 }}</ref>}}

Later, Jardine was removed from the captaincy and the [[Laws of Cricket]] changed so that no more than one fast ball aimed at the body was permitted per over, and having more than two fielders behind square leg was banned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/why-the-1932-33-bodyline-series-became-crickets-darkest-chapter/articleshow/113434312.cms#:~:text=Despite%20winning%20the%20series%204,infamous%20episodes%20in%20cricket%20history.|title=Why the 1932-33 'Bodyline' series became cricket's darkest chapter|work=The Times of India |date=17 September 2024 }}</ref>

England's following tour of India in the 1933–34 season was the first Test match to be staged in the subcontinent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/when-test-cricket-came-to-india-245528|title=When Test cricket came to India}}</ref> The series was also notable for [[Stan Nichols]] and [[Nobby Clark (cricketer)|Nobby Clark]] bowling so many bouncers that the Indian batsman wore [[Pith helmet|solar toupées]] instead of caps to protect themselves.<ref name=RG194>{{cite book |last=Guha |first=Ramachandra |author-link=Ramachandra Guha |title=A Corner of a Foreign Field – The Indian History of a British Sport |page=194 |year=2002 |publisher=Picador |location=London |isbn=0-330-49117-2}}</ref> Australia won the 1934 Ashes series 2–1 and kept the urn for the following 19 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1934-60325|title=The Ashes 1934}}</ref>

England drew the 1938 Ashes, meaning Australia retained the urn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1938-60332|title=The Ashes 1938}}</ref> England went into the final match of the series at The Oval 1–0 down, but won the final game by an innings and 579 runs. [[Len Hutton]] made the highest ever Test score by an Englishman, making 364 in England first innings to help them reach 903, their highest ever score against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-the-oval-grind-of-1938-901415|title=The Oval grind of 1938}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/nostalgia/when-len-hutton-eclipsed-don-bradman-with-record-knock-at-the-oval-3066570|title=When Len Hutton eclipsed Don Bradman with record knock at The Oval|date=14 December 2020 }}</ref>

The 1938–39 tour of South Africa saw another experiment with the deciding Test being a [[timeless Test]] that was played to a finish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-south-africa-1938-39-61688/south-africa-vs-england-5th-test-62657/full-scorecard|title=5th test durban, March 1939, England tour of South Africa}}</ref> England lead 1–0 going into the final timeless match at Durban. Despite the final Test being 'timeless', the game ended in a draw after 10 days as England had to catch the train to catch the boat home. A record 1,981 runs were scored, and the concept of timeless Tests was abandoned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/dec/22/the-spin-cricket-the-timeless-test-1939|title=The Test match that went on and on and on. Without a winner but with meaning|work=The Guardian |date=22 December 2015 |last1=Bull |first1=Andy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/calling-time-on-eternity-395117|title=Calling time on eternity}}</ref> England hosted the West Indies in 1939 before the [[World War II|Second World War]], although a team for an MCC tour of India was selected more in hope than expectation of the matches being played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1939-the-tour-that-never-was-537461|title=The tour that never was}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-west-indian-team-in-england-1939-155218|title=The West Indian team in England 1939}}</ref>

===1940s===
Test cricket resumed after the war in 1946, and England won their first match back against India. However, they struggled in the 1946–47 Ashes series, losing 3–0 in Australia under [[Wally Hammond]]'s captaincy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1946-47-60337|title=The Ashes 1946/47}}</ref> England beat South Africa 3–0 in 1947 with [[Denis Compton]] scoring 1,187 runs in the series.

The 1947–48 series against the West Indies was another disappointment for England, with the team losing 2–0 following injuries to several key players.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-west-indies-test-series-1947-48-60341|title=England tour of West Indies 1947-48}}</ref> England suffered further humiliation against Bradman's invincible team in the 1948 Ashes series. Hutton was controversially dropped for the third Test, and England were bowled out for just 52 at The Oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1948-61329/england-vs-australia-5th-test-62689/full-scorecard|title=5th test, The Oval 1948 Australia tour of England}}</ref> The series proved to be Bradman's final Ashes series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cricmash.com/flashes-to-remember/ashes-1948-the-dons-final-innings|title=Ashes 1948: The Don's final innings|date=14 August 2019 }}</ref>

In 1948–49, England beat South Africa 2–0 under the captaincy of George Mann. The series included a record breaking stand of 359 between Hutton and [[Cyril Washbrook]].<ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283611.html Test matches – Highest partnership for the first wicket]. Stats.cricinfo.com. Retrieved 2018-07-08.</ref><ref>[http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?class=1;id=1;type=team Test matches – Highest partnerships by wicket for England]. Stats.cricinfo.com. Retrieved 2018-07-08.</ref> The decade ended with England drawing the Test series against New Zealand, with every match ending in a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-1949-62068|title=New Zealand tour of England 1949}}</ref>

===1950s===

On 29 June 1950 England lost to the West Indies for the first time, with this being followed by a 3–1 series loss when they lost at ''The Oval'' on 16 August 1950.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-england-1950-61876|title=West Indies tour of England 1950}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ramadhin-and-valentine-little-friends-of-mine-140863|title=Ramadhin and Valentine - little friends of mine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/365667/those-two-little-tormentors-of-mine|title=Those two little tormentors of mine}}</ref>

[[File:JohnsontoHutton.JPG|thumb|left|[[Len Hutton]] batting during the 5th Test Match of the [[1950–51 Ashes series]] played at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]]. [[Ian Johnson (cricketer)|Ian Johnson]] is bowling]]
Their fortunes against Australia changed on the 1953 Ashes tour as they won the series 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1953-60359|title=The Ashes 1953}}</ref> England did not lose a series between their 1950–51 and 1958–59 tours of Australia and secured famous victory in [[English cricket team in Australia in 1954–55|1954–55]] under the captaincy of [[Len Hutton]], thanks to [[Frank Tyson]] whose 6/85 at Sydney and 7/27 at Melbourne are remembered as the fastest bowling ever seen in Australia. The 1956 series was remembered for the bowling of [[Jim Laker]] who took 46 wickets at an average of 9.62, including figures of 19/90 at [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Old Trafford]]. After drawing to South Africa, England defeated the West Indies and New Zealand comfortably.

The England team then left for Australia in the 1958–59 season with a team that had been hailed as the strongest ever to leave on an Ashes tour but lost the series 4–0 as [[Richie Benaud]]'s revitalised Australians were too strong, with England struggling with the bat throughout the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1958-59-60380|title=The Ashes 1958/59}}</ref>

On 24 August 1959, England inflicted its only 5–0 whitewash over [[India national cricket team|India]]. All out for 194 at The Oval, India lost the last test by an innings. England's batsman [[Ken Barrington]] and [[Colin Cowdrey]] both had an excellent series with the bat, with Barrington scoring 357 runs across the series and Cowdrey scoring 344.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstats.com.au/zArchive/1950s/1959EI/1959EIcov.pdf|title=India in England 1959. England won 5-0}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1959-62279/england-vs-india-5th-test-62864/full-scorecard|title=England vs India, 5th Test at London, Aug 20 1959 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

===1960s===
The early and middle 1960s were poor periods for English cricket. Despite England's strength on paper, Australia held the Ashes and the West Indies dominated England in the early part of the decade. May stood down as captain in 1961 following the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1961|1961 Ashes defeat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1961-60390|title=The Ashes 1961}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/657117/benaud-s-manchester-miracle|title=Benaud's Manchester miracle}}</ref>

[[Ted Dexter]] succeeded him as captain but England continued to suffer indifferent results. In 1961–62, they beat Pakistan, but also lost to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-pakistan-1961-62-61762|title=England tour of Pakistan 1961/62}}</ref> The following year saw England and Australia tie the 1962–63 Ashes series 1–1, meaning Australia retained the urn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1962-63-60396|title=The Ashes 1962/63}}</ref> Despite beating New Zealand 3–0, England went on to lose to the West Indies, and again failed in the 1964 Ashes, losing the home series 1–0, which marked the end of Dexter's captaincy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1964-60402|title=The 1964 Ashes}}</ref>

However, from 1968 to 1971 they played 27 consecutive Test matches without defeat, winning 9 and drawing 18 (including the abandoned Test at Melbourne in 1970–71). The sequence began when they drew with Australia at Lord's in the Second Test of the [[Australian cricket team in England in 1968|1968 Ashes series]] and ended in 1971 when [[Indian cricket team in England in 1971|India]] won the Third Test at The Oval by four wickets. They played 13 Tests with only one defeat immediately beforehand and so played a total of 40 consecutive Tests with only one defeat, dating from their innings victory over the West Indies at The Oval in 1966. During this period they beat New Zealand, India, the West Indies, and Pakistan, and under [[Ray Illingworth]]'s leadership, regained [[The Ashes]] from Australia in 1970–71.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1970-71-60433|title=1970/71 Ashes}}</ref>

===1970s===
[[File:Ian Botham batting vs NZ - February 1978.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ian Botham]] batting against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] during a test match in February 1978 at [[Basin Reserve]]]]
The 1970s, for the England team, can be largely split into three parts. Early in the decade, Illingworth's team dominated world cricket, winning the Ashes away in 1971<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/my-life-through-the-ashes-from-deadly-derek-through-warnie-to-stokes-boys-1381073|title=My life through the Ashes: from Deadly Derek to Warnie to Stokes' boys}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1970-71-60433|title=The Ashes 1970/71}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ray-illingworth-people-don-t-realise-how-hard-it-is-to-win-in-australia-492997|title='People don't realise how hard it is to win in Australia'}}</ref> and then retaining them at home in 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1972-60439|title=The Ashes 1972}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-the-fungus-that-floored-the-aussies-901241|title=The fungus that floored the Aussies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/871281/captain-hook|title=Captain Hook}}</ref> The same team beat Pakistan at home in 1971 and played by far the better cricket against India that season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-england-1971-61463|title=Pakistan tour of England 1971}}</ref> However, England were largely helped by the rain to sneak the Pakistan series 1–0 but the same rain saved India twice and one England collapse saw them lose to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1971-62286|title=India tour of England 1971}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sunil-gavaskar-on-his-57-at-old-trafford-in-1971-766991|title=Sunny's little gem}}</ref> This was, however, one of (if not the) strongest England team ever with the likes of Illingworth, [[Geoffrey Boycott]], [[John Edrich]], [[Basil D'Oliveira]], [[Dennis Amiss]], [[Alan Knott]], [[John Snow (cricketer)|John Snow]] and [[Derek Underwood]] at its core.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/first-love-112304|title=First love}}</ref>

The mid-1970s were more turbulent. Illingworth and several others had refused to tour India in 1972–73 which led to a clamour for Illingworth's job by the end of that summer – England had just been beaten 2–0 by a flamboyant West Indies team – with several England players well over 35. [[Mike Denness]] was the surprising choice but only lasted 18 months; his results against poor opposition were good, but England were badly exposed as ageing and lacking in good fast bowling against the 1974–75 Australians, losing that series 4–1 to lose the Ashes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1974-75-60453|title=The Ashes 1974/75}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1008601/call-in-colin|title=Call in Colin}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-when-jeff-thomson-and-dennis-lillee-blew-england-away-788525|title=Shell-shocked and bloodied}}</ref>

Denness was replaced in 1975 by [[Tony Greig]]. While he managed to avoid losing to Australia, his team were largely thrashed the following year by the young and very much upcoming West Indies for whom Greig's infamous "grovel" remark acted as motivation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/who-s-grovelling-now-134960|title=Who's grovelling now?}}</ref> Greig's finest hour as England's captain was the 1976–77 win over India in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/nov/11/england-india-1976-1977-tour|title=How England managed to emerge victorious on the 1976-77 tour to India|work=The Guardian |date=11 November 2012 |last1=Selvey |first1=Mike }}</ref> When Greig was discovered as being instrumental in World Series Cricket, he was sacked, and replaced by [[Mike Brearley]].

Brearley's team showed again the hyperbole that is often spoken when one team dominates in cricket. While his team of 1977–80 contained some young players who went on to become England greats, most notably future captains [[Ian Botham]], [[David Gower]] and [[Graham Gooch]], their opponents were often very much weakened by the absence of their World Series players, especially in 1978, when England drew New Zealand 1–1 and Pakistan 2–0 before thrashing what was effectively Australia's 2nd XI 5–1 in 1978–79.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1978-79-60476|title=The Ashes 1978/79}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-england-1978-61457|title=Pakistan tour of England 1978}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-new-zealand-1977-78-61774|title=England tour of New Zealand 1977/78}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1978-botham-to-boycott-i-ve-run-you-out-you-604169|title='I've run you out, you ****'}}</ref>

===1980s===
[[File:Trent Bridge Test Match, 1981- Alderman to Gower (geograph 2489133).jpg|thumb|left|Terry Alderman bowling to David Gower during the 1981 Ashes test at Trent Bridge]]
The England team, with Brearley's exit in 1980, was never truly settled throughout the 1980s, which will probably be remembered as a low point for the team. While some of the great players like Botham, Gooch and Gower had fine careers, the team seldom succeeded in beating good opposition throughout the decade and did not score a home Test victory (except against minnows Sri Lanka) between September 1985 and July 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1985-1985/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1985 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1986-1986/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1986 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1987-1987/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1987 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1988-1988/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1988 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1989-1989/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1989 in Tests - England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/year/team-match-results/1990-1990/test-matches-1?team=1|title=Match results in 1990 in Tests - England}}</ref>

Botham took over the captaincy in 1980 and they put up a good fight against the West Indies, losing a five match Test series 1–0, although England were humbled in the return series. After scoring a pair in the first Test against Australia, Botham lost the captaincy due to his poor form, and was replaced by Brearley. Botham returned to form and played exceptionally in the remainder of the series, being named man of the match in the third, fourth and fifth Tests. The series became known as Botham's Ashes as England recorded a 3–1 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2011/jul/02/ian-botham-ashes-1981-mike-brearley|title='Ian Botham's Ashes': The myths, the legends and me|work=The Guardian |date=2 July 2011 |last1=Brearley |first1=Mike }}</ref>

[[Keith Fletcher]] took over as captain in 1981, but England lost his first series in charge against India. [[Bob Willis]] took over as captain in 1982 and enjoyed victories over India and Pakistan, but lost the Ashes after Australia clinched the series 2–1. England hosted the World Cup in 1983 and reached the semi-finals, but their Test form remained poor, as they suffered defeats against New Zealand, Pakistan and the West Indies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/prudential-world-cup-1983-60832/england-vs-india-1st-semi-final-65088/live-cricket-score|title=England vs India, 1st Semi-Final at Manchester, Jun 22 1983 - Match Result}}</ref>

Gower took over as skipper in 1984 and led the team to a 2–1 victory over India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/that-1980s-sports-blog/2016/nov/07/england-india-1984-disarray-triumph-cricket|title=England went to India in 1984 in disarray but came home with a famous victory|work=The Guardian |date=7 November 2016 |last1=Pye |first1=Steven }}</ref> They went on to win the 1985 Ashes 3–1, although after this came a poor run of form. Defeat to the West Indies dented the team's confidence,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/13/scariest-test-england-ever-played-terror-west-indies-cricket-1986-patrick-patterson|title=The scariest Test England ever played: terror at the hands of West Indies|work=The Guardian |date=13 August 2017 |last1=Smyth |first1=Rob }}</ref> and they went on to lose to India 2–0. In 1986, [[Micky Stewart]] was appointed the first full-time England coach. England beat New Zealand, but there was little hope of them retaining the Ashes in 1986–87. However, despite being described as a team that 'can't bat, can't bowl and can't field', they went on to win the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/nov/15/england-australia-ashes-1987-alive-testicular-cancer-anthony-mcgowan|title=Watching England beat Australia in the 1986-87 Ashes kept me alive|work=The Guardian |date=15 November 2021 |last1=McGowan |first1=Anthony }}</ref>

After losing consecutive series against Pakistan, England drew a three match Test series against New Zealand 0–0. They reached the final of the 1987 World Cup, but [[1987 Cricket World Cup final|lost by seven runs against Australia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/38710046|title=Australia receive medals for 1987 Cricket World Cup win over England|work=BBC Sport |date=22 January 2017 }}</ref> After losing 4–0 to the West Indies, England lost the Ashes to a resurgent Australia led by Allan Border.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1989-60559|title=The Ashes 1989}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rob-smyth-the-ghosts-of-the-1989-ashes-645253|title=The ghosts of '89}}</ref> With the likes of Gatting banned following a rebel tour to South Africa, a new look England team suffered defeat again against the West Indies, although this time by a margin of 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-wisden-trophy-1989-90-60565|title=The Wisden Trophy 1989/90}}</ref>

===1990s===
If the 1980s were a low point for English Test cricket, then the 1990s were only a slight improvement. The arrival of Gooch as captain in 1990 forced a move toward more professionalism and especially fitness though it took some time for old habits to die. Creditable performances against India and New Zealand in 1990 were followed by a hard-fought draw against the 1991 West Indies and a strong performance in the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]] in which the England team finished as [[1992 Cricket World Cup final|runners-up]] for the second consecutive World Cup, but landmark losses against Australia in 1990–91 and especially Pakistan in 1992 showed England up badly in terms of bowling. So bad was England's bowling in 1993 that [[Rod Marsh]] described England's pace attack at one point as "pie throwers".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/cricket/2002/oct/04news.htm|title=News Roll ''reddif.com''}}</ref> Having lost three of the first four Tests played in England in 1993, Gooch resigned to be replaced by [[Michael Atherton]].1992 also saw Scotland sever ties with the England and Wales team, and begin to compete as the [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland national team]].<ref name="ScoCA">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Countries/24.html Scotland] at CricketArchive</ref>

More selectorial problems abounded during Atherton's reign as new chairman of selectors and coach Ray Illingworth (then into his 60s) assumed almost sole responsibility for the team off the field. The youth policy which had seen England emerge from the West Indies tour of 1993–94 with some credit (though losing to a seasoned Windies team) was abandoned and players such as Gatting and Gooch were persisted with when well into their 30s and 40s. England continued to do well at home against weaker opponents such as India, New Zealand and a West Indies team beginning to fade but struggled badly against improving teams like Pakistan and South Africa. Atherton had offered his resignation after losing the 1997 Ashes series 3–2 having been 1–0 up after two matches – eventually to resign one series later in early 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-1997-60645|title=The Ashes 1997}}</ref> England, looking for talent, went through a whole raft of new players during this period, such as [[Ronnie Irani]], [[Adam Hollioake]], [[Craig White]], [[Graeme Hick]] and [[Mark Ramprakash]]. [[Alec Stewart]] took the reins as captain in 1998, but another losing Ashes series and early World Cup exit cost him Test and ODI captaincy in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/11729495/englands-1999-cricket-world-cup-nightmare-20-years-on-from-last-time-england-hosted|title=England's 1999 Cricket World Cup nightmare: 20 years on from last time England hosted |work=Sky Sports }}</ref> This should not detract from the 1998 home Test series where England showed great fortitude to beat a powerful South African team 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/darren-gough-on-headingley-1998-572499|title=Rhino's breakthrough}}</ref>

Another reason for their poor performances were the demands of [[County Championship|County Cricket]] teams on their players, meaning that England could rarely field a full-strength team on their tours. This eventually led to the [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] taking over from the MCC as the governing body of England and the implementation of central contracts. By 1999, with coach David Lloyd resigning after the World Cup exit and new captain [[Nasser Hussain]] just appointed, England hit rock bottom (literally ranked as the lowest-rated Test nation) after losing 2–1 to New Zealand in shambolic fashion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-1999-62074|title=New Zealand tour of England 1999}}</ref> Hussain was booed on the Oval balcony as the crowd jeered "We've got the worst team in the world" to the tune of "[[He's Got the Whole World in His Hands]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-1999-62074|title=New Zealand tour of England 1999}}</ref>

===2000s===
[[File:Lords test match.jpg|thumb|left|England v New Zealand test match at [[Lord's]] in 2004]]
Central contracts were installed – reducing players workloads – and following the arrival of Zimbabwean coach [[Duncan Fletcher]], England thrashed the fallen West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2000|3–1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2000-61879|title=West Indies tour of England and Scotland 2000}}</ref> England's results in Asia improved that winter with series wins against both [[History of cricket in Pakistan from 2001#England 2000–01|Pakistan]] and [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2000–01|Sri Lanka]]. Hussain's team had a far harder edge to it, avoiding the anticipated "Greenwash" in the [[Australian cricket team in England in 2001|2001 Ashes series]] against the all-powerful Australian team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/australia-maintain-icc-test-championship-lead-with-ashes-victory-97250|title=Australia maintain ICC Test Championship lead with Ashes victory}}</ref> The nucleus the team was slowly coming together as players such as Hussain himself, [[Graham Thorpe]], [[Darren Gough]] and [[Ashley Giles]] began to be regularly selected. By 2003 though, having endured [[English cricket team in Australia in 2002–03|another Ashes drubbing]] as well as another first-round exit from the [[2003 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]], Hussain resigned as captain after one Test against [[South African cricket team in England in 2003|South Africa]].

[[Michael Vaughan]] took over, with players encouraged to express themselves. England won five consecutive Test series prior to facing Australia in the [[2005 Ashes series]], [[International cricket in 2005#ICC Championship tables in May 2005|taking the team to second place]] in the [[ICC Test Championship]] table. During this period England defeated the West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2004|home]] and [[English cricket team in West Indies in 2003–04|away]], [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2004|New Zealand]], and [[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2005|Bangladesh]] at home, and [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2004–05|South Africa]] in South Africa. In June 2005, England played its first ever [[Twenty20 International|T20 international match]], [[Australian cricket team in England in 2005#England v Australia (13 June)|defeating Australia by 100 runs]]. Later that year, England defeated Australia 2–1 in a thrilling series to regain the Ashes for the first time in 16 years, having lost them in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/06/2005-alternative-history-greatest-ashes|title=2005 and all that: an alternative history of the greatest Ashes|work=The Guardian |date=6 July 2015 |last1=Bull |first1=Andy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/oct/14/the-spin-england-cricket-kevin-pietersen|title=The 2005 Ashes was so special because everyone watched, and everyone could|work=The Guardian |date=14 October 2014 |last1=Bull |first1=Andy }}</ref> Following the 2005 Ashes win, the team suffered from a spate of serious injuries to key players such as Vaughan, Giles, [[Andrew Flintoff]] and [[Simon Jones (cricketer)|Simon Jones]]. As a result, the team underwent an enforced period of transition. A [[English cricket team in Pakistan in 2005–06|2–0 defeat in Pakistan]] was followed by two drawn away series with [[English cricket team in India in 2005–06|India]] and [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2006|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/daniel-brigham-when-ashes-winning-england-were-derailed-by-pakistan-929015|title=When Ashes-winning England were derailed by Pakistan}}</ref>

In the [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2006|home Test series victory against Pakistan]] in July and August 2006, several promising new players emerged.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-in-england-test-series-2006-224903|title=Pakistan in England Test Series 2006}}</ref> Most notable were the left-arm orthodox spin bowler [[Monty Panesar]], the first [[Sikh]] to play Test cricket for England, and left-handed opening batsman [[Alastair Cook]]. The [[2006–07 Ashes series]] was keenly anticipated and was expected to provide a level of competition comparable to the 2005 series. In the event, England, captained by Flintoff who was deputising for the injured Vaughan, lost all five Tests to concede the first Ashes whitewash in 86 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/jan/05/ashes2006.cricket2|title=Abject England roll over|work=The Guardian |date=5 January 2007 |last1=Selvey |first1=Mike }}</ref>

In the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]], England lost to most of the Test playing nations they faced, beating only the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], although they also avoided defeat by any of the non-Test playing nations. Even so, the unimpressive nature of most of their victories in the tournament, combined with heavy defeats by New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, left many commentators criticising the manner in which the England team approached the one-day game. Coach Duncan Fletcher resigned after eight years in the job as a result and was succeeded by former [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] coach [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/apr/19/england-cricket-team-cricket|title=Peter Moores unveiled as England cricket coach for second time|work=The Guardian |date=19 April 2014 }}</ref>
[[File:Flintoff bowling Siddle, 2009 Ashes 2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Andrew Flintoff]] bowling out [[Peter Siddle]]'s during the 2nd 2009 Ashes Test at Lord's]]
In 2007–08, England toured [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2007–08|Sri Lanka]] and [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2007–08|New Zealand]], losing the first series 1–0 and winning the second 2–1. These series were followed up at home in May 2008 with a [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2008|2–0 home series win against New Zealand]], with the results easing pressure on Moores – who was not at ease with his team, particularly star batsman [[Kevin Pietersen]]. Pietersen succeeded Vaughan as captain in June 2008, after England had been well beaten by [[South African cricket team in England in 2008|South Africa at home]]. The poor relationship between the two came to a head on the [[English cricket team in India in 2008–09|2008–09 tour to India]]. England lost the series 1–0 and both men resigned their positions, although Pietersen remained a member of the England team. Moores was replaced as coach by Zimbabwean [[Andy Flower]]. Against this background, England toured the [[English cricket team in West Indies in 2008–09|West Indies]] under the captaincy of [[Andrew Strauss]] and, in a disappointing performance, lost the Test series 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-west-indies-2008-09-352657|title=England tour of the West Indies 2008/09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/espncricinfo-awards-2009-test-bowling-winner-jerome-taylor-5-for-11-vs-england-448056|title=ESPNcricinfo Awards 2009 Test bowling winner: Jerome Taylor swings us back to the '80s}}</ref>

The [[2009 Ashes series]] featured the first Test match played in Wales, at [[Sophia Gardens (cricket ground)|Sophia Gardens]], Cardiff.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cardiff to host Ashes Test match |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/4921718.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=20 April 2006 |access-date=23 August 2009 }}</ref> England drew the match thanks to a last-wicket stand by bowlers [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] and Panesar.<ref name="T1_D5">{{cite news |first=Oliver |last=Brett |title=Defiant England cling on for draw |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8146497.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=12 July 2009 |access-date=23 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713012906/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8146497.stm |archive-date=13 July 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> A victory for each team followed before the series was decided at The Oval. Thanks to fine bowling by [[Stuart Broad]] and [[Graeme Swann]] and a debut century by [[Jonathan Trott]], England regained the Ashes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/aug/23/england-win-ashes-oval-test-australia|title=
Paradise regained as England capture the Ashes once more|work=The Guardian|date=23 August 2009|last1=Selvey|first1=Mike}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2009-345967/england-vs-australia-5th-test-345974/match-report|title=Flintoff's fling inspires England Ashes glory}}</ref>

===2010s===
After a drawn [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10|Test series in South Africa]], England won their first ever ICC event, the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010 World Twenty20]], with a seven-wicket win over Australia in Barbados.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/16/england-australia-world-twenty20-final|title=Craig Kieswetter helps England thrash Australia to win World Twenty20|newspaper=The Guardian |date=16 May 2010 |last1=Selvey |first1=Mike }}</ref> The following winter in the [[2010–11 Ashes series|2010–11 Ashes]], they beat Australia 3–1 to retain the urn and record their first series win in Australia for 24 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-australia-2010-11-428730/australia-vs-england-4th-test-428752/match-report|title=England retain the Ashes with innings win}}</ref> Furthermore, all three of their wins were by an innings – the first time a touring team had ever recorded three innings victories in a single Test series, [[Alastair Cook]] earning [[Compton–Miller Medal|Man of the Series]] with 766 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-ashes-winning-down-under-england-s-post-war-ashes-series-victories-in-australia-1292018|title=Winning Down Under: England's post-war Ashes series victories in Australia}}</ref>
[[File:Ashes 2010-11 Sydney Test final wicket.jpg|thumb|left|England players celebrate in the field as [[Chris Tremlett]] takes the winning wicket in the [[2010–11 Ashes series]] at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground|SCG]].]]
England struggled to match their Test form in the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/9421100.stm|title=Cricket World Cup: Bangladesh rally on to shock England|date=11 March 2011 }}</ref> Despite beating South Africa and tying with eventual winners India, England suffered shock losses to Ireland and Bangladesh before losing in the quarter-finals to Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Lanka vs England, 4th quarter-final ICC World Cup 2011|url=http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/4th-quarter-final-sri-lanka-vs-england.html|date=26 March 2011|access-date=26 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818070122/http://iccworld-cup2011.blogspot.com/2011/03/4th-quarter-final-sri-lanka-vs-england.html|archive-date=18 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> However the team's excellent form in the Test match arena continued and on 13 August 2011, they became the world's top-ranked Test team after [[Indian cricket team in England in 2011|comfortably whitewashing India 4–0]], their sixth consecutive series victory and eighth in the past nine series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/aug/22/england-india-seal-whitewash|title=England end India's resistance to seal win and whitewash|work=The Guardian |date=22 August 2011 |last1=Marks |first1=Vic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/14614779|title=England complete India series whitewash at The Oval|work=BBC Sport |date=22 August 2011 }}</ref> However, this status only lasted a year – having [[England cricket team against Pakistan in the UAE in 2011–12|lost 3–0 to Pakistan]] over the winter, England were [[South African cricket team in England in 2012|beaten 2–0 by South Africa]], who replaced them at the top of the rankings. It was their first home series loss since 2008, against the same opposition. This loss saw the resignation of Strauss as captain and his retirement from cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/aug/29/england-captain-andrew-strauss-retires|title=England captain Andrew Strauss retires from professional cricket|work=The Guardian |date=29 August 2012 |last1=Wilson |first1=Andy }}</ref>

Cook, who was already in charge of the ODI team, replaced Strauss and led England to a [[English cricket team in India in 2012–13|2–1 victory in India]] – their first in the country since 1984–85.<ref>{{cite news |first=Marc |last=Higginson |title=India v England: Jonathan Trott & Ian Bell lead England to series win |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/20752998 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=17 December 2012 |access-date=17 December 2012 }}</ref> In doing so, he became the first captain to score centuries in his first five Tests as captain and became England's leading century-maker with 23 centuries to his name. After finishing as runners-up in the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|ICC Champions Trophy]], England faced Australia in back-to-back Ashes series. A [[2013 Ashes series|3–0 home win]] secured England the urn for the fourth time in five series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-2013-566894|title=The Ashes 2013}}</ref> However, in [[2013–14 Ashes series|the return series]], they found themselves utterly demolished in a 5–0 defeat, their second Ashes whitewash in under a decade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/25610300|title=Ashes 2013-14: Australia crush England to seal 5-0 whitewash|work=BBC Sport |date=5 January 2014 }}</ref> Their misery was compounded by batsman Jonathan Trott leaving the tour early due to a stress-related illness and the mid-series retirement of spinner Graeme Swann. Following the tour, head coach Flower resigned his post while Pietersen was dropped indefinitely from the England team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/26040475 |title=Kevin Pietersen: Batsman's England career over |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 February 2014 |access-date=4 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606010906/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/26040475 |archive-date=6 June 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Flower was replaced by his predecessor, Moores, but he was sacked for a second time after a string of disappointing results including failing to advance from the group stage at the [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/moores-leaves-role-england-head-coach |title=Moores leaves role as England Head Coach |publisher=England and Wales Cricket Board |date=9 May 2015 |access-date=4 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105175138/http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/moores-leaves-role-england-head-coach |archive-date=5 November 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/31792930|title=Cricket World Cup 2015: England knocked out by Bangladesh|work=BBC Sport |date=9 March 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global/2015/mar/10/england-exit-cricket-world-cup|title=Early England exit from Cricket World Cup is new low|work=The Guardian |date=10 March 2015 |last1=Snowdon |first1=Graham }}</ref>

[[File:The England Cricket Team Ashes 2015.jpg|thumbnail|right|The England team celebrate victory over Australia in the [[2015 Ashes series]].]]Moores was replaced by Australian [[Trevor Bayliss]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/ecb-names-trevor-bayliss-englands-new-head-coach |title=Bayliss named England's new Head Coach |publisher=England and Wales Cricket Board |date=26 May 2015 |access-date=4 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129101453/http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/articles/ecb-names-trevor-bayliss-englands-new-head-coach |archive-date=29 January 2016 }}</ref> who oversaw an upturn of form in the ODI team, including series victories against [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2015#ODI series|New Zealand]] and [[English cricket team against Pakistan in the UAE in 2015–16#ODI series|Pakistan]]. In the Test arena, England reclaimed the Ashes [[2015 Ashes series|3–2]] in the summer of 2015 before regaining the [[Basil D'Oliveira Trophy]] in the [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2015–16|2015–16 winter]]. However, the upturn in fortune of the ODI and T20I teams coincided with steadily declining form of the Test team, especially with the bat, despite the emergence of key players [[Joe Root]] and [[Ben Stokes]]. After recording their [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2016–17|first ever loss to Bangladesh]] in a Test, a [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|4–0 loss to India]] on the same tour resulted in the resignation of Cook as captain in early 2017, being replaced by Root, who was unable to reverse the decline in the fortunes of the team: in his first year as captain, the team suffered another away Ashes drubbing followed by a loss to New Zealand, embarrassingly dismissed for just 58 in the first test, although the team did recover [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|to beat India 4–1]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/846959 |title=England move up to fourth position after 4-1 series win |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 September 2018}}</ref>

[[File:2019 World Cup winning England Cricket team with PM Theresa May.jpg|thumb|left|The England team celebrating their [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] success at [[10 Downing Street]] with [[Theresa May]]]]
England entered the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] as favourites, having been ranked the number one ODI team by the ICC for over a year prior to the tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48125031|title=Why England are favourites for the Cricket World Cup – and who might stop them|date=28 May 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619203809/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48125031|archive-date=19 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> However, shock defeats to Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the [[2019 Cricket World Cup group stage|group stage]] left them on the brink of elimination and needing to win their final two games against India and New Zealand to guarantee progression to the semi-finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48765744|title=England lose against Australia in Cricket World Cup as old habits return at the worst of times|date=25 June 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626091817/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48765744|archive-date=26 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> This was achieved, putting their campaign back on track, and an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-final at Edgbaston meant England were in their first World Cup final since 1992.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48870770|title=England reach Cricket World Cup final with thrashing of Australia|date=11 July 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715043052/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48870770|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[2019 Cricket World Cup Final|final]] against New Zealand at Lord's has been described as one of the greatest and most dramatic matches in the history of cricket, with some calling it the "greatest ODI in history",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12249489|title=2019 Cricket World Cup final: England beat Black Caps in greatest ODI in history|last=Anderson|first=Niall|journal=The New Zealand Herald|date=14 July 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|issn=1170-0777|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715173614/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12249489|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> as both the match and subsequent [[Super Over]] were tied, after England went into the final over of their innings 14 runs behind New Zealand's total. England won by virtue of having scored more boundaries throughout the match, securing their maiden World Cup title in their fourth final appearance.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|title=England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic victory over New Zealand|date=14 July 2019|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715181544/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48983890|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/report/1144530/england-vs-new-zealand-final-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019|title=Epic final tied, Super Over tied, England win World Cup on boundary count|website=ESPNcricinfo|date=14 July 2019 |access-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715190820/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/report/1144530/england-vs-new-zealand-final-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019|archive-date=15 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

That summer's [[2019 Ashes series|Ashes]] was the last series with Bayliss as coach and the series was full of moments including the emergence of [[Rory Burns]] and [[Jofra Archer]], but it was Stokes's virtuosic effort in the [[2019 Ashes series#Third Test|third Test at Headingley]] which entered cricketing folklore: with only one wicket remaining and 76 more runs still to win, Stokes hit an unbeaten 135 to keep the series alive.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smyth |first1=Rob |last2=Lemon |first2=Geoff |last3=Howcroft |first3=Jonathan |title=Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes steers England to one-wicket victory over Australia - as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/aug/25/ashes-2019-england-v-australia-third-test-day-four-live |website=The Guardian |date=25 August 2019 |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref> England eventually drew the series 2–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2019-australia-has-the-urn-but-no-series-win-so-where-does-the-result-stack-up/news-story/e7899239cbb32ab43ac84dd7056a0f7d |title=Ashes 2019: Australia has the urn but no series win — so where does the result stack up? |work=Fox Sports Australia |date=16 September 2019 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>

===2020s===
[[File:England 2022 T20 World Cup champions.jpg|thumb|right|England players celebrating their victory with the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] trophy]]
Under new coach [[Chris Silverwood]], England began the new decade well when they beat South Africa [[English cricket team in South Africa in 2019–20|3–1 away from home]] in early 2020, the first time that the England cricket team had won three Tests on a tour to South Africa [[English cricket team in South Africa in 1913–14|since 1913–14]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/51270668 |title=England in South Africa: Joe Root's team win series 3-1 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 January 2020}}</ref> The impact of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] was immediately felt when England were withdrawn from their tour of Sri Lanka whilst being on the field,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28896266/england-tour-sri-lanka-cancelled-amid-covid-19-spread |title=England tour of Sri Lanka cancelled amid COVID-19 spread |work=ESPN Cricinfo |date=13 March 2020 |access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> England were able to fulfil all of their fixture obligations during this time, but the summer of 2021 would be marred by COVID interruptions: England were forced to select a second-choice XI for the [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2021|ODI series against Pakistan]] due to a COVID-19 outbreak,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2184648 |title=Ben Stokes to captain England against Pakistan after seven members in bio-bubble test positive for COVID-19 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=6 July 2021}}</ref> and the deciding test of the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021|2021 Pataudi Trophy]] was postponed for 12 months due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/banner/england-india_fifth_test_old_trafford_cancelled_covid-19_fears_in_tourists_camp.html |title=England-India fifth Test at Old Trafford cancelled over Covid-19 fears in tourists' camp |work=The Cricketer |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref>

After being beaten in the semi finals of the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], the [[2021–22 Ashes series]] could not have started worse for England when [[Rory Burns]] was bowled by [[Mitchell Starc]] on the first ball of the series. Four heavy defeats led to Silverwood's resignation as coach and [[Ashley Giles]]'s resignation as director of cricket. England then [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2021–22|toured the West Indies]] and dropped several senior players, including Burns and [[Dawid Malan]] but also their leading fast bowlers, [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]] and [[Stuart Broad]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60302401 |title=James Anderson & Stuart Broad left out of England squad for West Indies tour |work=BBC Sport |access-date=8 February 2022}}</ref> That decision backfired when England could not bowl out the West Indies in the first two tests and following a loss in the deciding test, Root resigned as captain after winning just one test in his last 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/joe-root-to-remain-england-test-captain-as-graham-thorpe-becomes-latest-ashes-casualty-1299860 |title=Joe Root to remain England Test captain as Graham Thorpe becomes latest Ashes casualty |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 February 2022}}</ref>

2022 saw a period of transition in both Test and white-ball teams; under a new management structure of [[Rob Key]] as director of cricket, England hired [[Ben Stokes]] as captain and [[Brendon McCullum]] as coach of the Test team and their attacking play became known as [[Bazball]], winning 11 of their first 13 tests, beating New Zealand, India, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ireland. The white-ball team hired [[Matthew Mott]] as coach and set the [[List of List A cricket records#Highest team scores|highest total]] in [[List A cricket]] when they scored 498–4 against The Netherlands in June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/61839784 |title=England break ODI record with total of 498-4 in Netherlands |work=BBC Sport |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/12635647/england-smash-world-record-498-4-against-netherlands-jos-buttler-one-of-three-players-to-hit-hundreds |title=England smash world-record 498-4 against Netherlands; Jos Buttler one of three players to hit hundreds |work=Sky Sports |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> [[Jos Buttler]] succeeded [[Eoin Morgan]] as white-ball captain and won the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], becoming the first team to hold both the 50-over and 20-over trophies concurrently.<ref>{{Cite web |title=England script history, become first team to hold both men's ODI and T20 World Cup titles |url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-script-history-become-first-team-to-hold-both-mens-odi-and-t20-world-cup-titles-533759 |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=WION |date=13 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The following year saw England draw the [[2023 Ashes series]] and crash out of the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]] in the group stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67319330#:~:text=England's%20World%20Cup%20defence%20is,hope%20of%20a%20freak%20turnaround.|title=Cricket World Cup 2023: England's defence ended by Australia defeat|work=BBC Sport |date=4 November 2023 }}</ref>

===Recent results===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
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! rowspan=2|
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center"| '''Home''' ||colspan="3" style="text-align:center"| '''Away'''
|-
! [[Test cricket|Test]] 
! [[One Day International]] 
! [[Twenty20 International]]
! [[Test cricket|Test]] 
! [[One Day International]] 
! [[Twenty20 International]]
|-
! Last match won
| [[Indian cricket team in England in 2025#3rd Test|3rd Test]] v [[India national cricket team|India]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#3rd ODI|3rd ODI]] v [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#2nd T20I|2nd T20I]] v [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[2025-26 Ashes series|4th Test]] v [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] 2025
| [[English cricket team in the West Indies in 2024–25#2nd ODI|2nd ODI]] v [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] 2024
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#2nd T20I|2nd T20I]] v [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] 2025
|-
! Last match lost
| [[Indian cricket team in England in 2025#5th Test|5th Test]] v [[India national cricket team|India]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#2nd ODI|2nd ODI]] v [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#1st T20I|1st T20I]] v [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] 2025
| [[2025-26 Ashes series|3rd Test]] v [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] 2025
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#3rd ODI|3rd ODI]] v [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] 2025
| [[English cricket team in India in 2024–25#5th T20I|5th T20I]] v [[India national cricket team|India]] 2025
|-
! Last series won
| [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2024#Test series|Sri Lanka 2024]]
| [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2025#ODI series|West Indies 2025]]
| [[West Indian cricket team in England in 2025#T20I series|West Indies 2025]]
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2024–25#Test series|New Zealand 2024–25]]
| [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2022–23#ODI series|Bangladesh 2022–23]]
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#T20I series|New Zealand 2025–26]]
|-
! Last series lost
| [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2021#Test series|New Zealand 2021]]
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2025#ODI Series|South Africa 2025]]
| [[South African cricket team in England in 2022#T20I series|South Africa 2022]]
| [[English cricket team in Pakistan in 2024–25#Test series|Pakistan 2024–25]]
| [[English cricket team in New Zealand in 2025–26#ODI series|New Zealand 2025–26]]
| [[English cricket team in India in 2024–25#T20I series|India 2024–25]]
|-
| {{n/a}}
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 4 August 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 7 September 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 14 September 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 29 December 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 4 December 2025.</small>
|<small>''Source: [http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;filter=advanced;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;orderby=start;orderbyad=reverse;size=10;team=1;template=results;type=team;view=results ESPNcricinfo.com]''. Last updated: 31 October 2025.</small>
|}

==Forthcoming fixtures==
As set out by the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]]'s Future Tours Programme, below is England's international fixture list until the Spring of 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://pulse-static-files.s3.amazonaws.com/ICC/document/2018/06/20/c100c4a8-78ff-48a3-a687-7f424d5450e6/ICC_Tours.pdf |title=2018 Men's Future Tour Programme |access-date=20 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327195950/https://pulse-static-files.s3.amazonaws.com/ICC/document/2018/06/20/c100c4a8-78ff-48a3-a687-7f424d5450e6/ICC_Tours.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Men's FTP 2023–2027 |url=https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf}}</ref>

'''Summer 2026'''
* June : [[New Zealand cricket team in England in 2026]] for three Tests
* July : [[Indian cricket team in England in 2026]] for three ODIs and five T20Is
* August to September : [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2026]] for three Tests
* September : [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2026]] for three ODIs and three T20Is

==Governing body==
{{Main|England and Wales Cricket Board}}

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the governing body of English and Welsh cricket and the England cricket team. The Board has been operating since 1 January 1997 and represents England on the [[International Cricket Council]]. The ECB is also responsible for the generation of income from the sale of tickets, sponsorship and broadcasting rights, primarily in relation to the England team. The ECB's income in the 2006 calendar year was £77 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://static.ecb.co.uk/files/ecb-annual-report-accounts-2006-group-financial-statements-1846.pdf |title=ECB Annual Report and Accounts 2006 |publisher=[[England and Wales Cricket Board]] |access-date=7 October 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927221616/http://static.ecb.co.uk/files/ecb-annual-report-accounts-2006-group-financial-statements-1846.pdf |archive-date=27 September 2007 }}</ref>

Prior to 1997, the [[Test and County Cricket Board]] (TCCB) was the governing body for the English team. Apart from in Test matches, when touring abroad, the England team officially played as [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] up to and including the 1976–77 tour of Australia, reflecting the time when MCC had been responsible for selecting the touring party. The last time the England touring team wore the bacon-and-egg colours of the MCC was on the 1996–97 tour of New Zealand.

===Status of Wales===
{{See also|Cricket in Wales|Proposed Wales national cricket team}}
Historically, the England team represented the whole of [[Great Britain]] in international cricket, with Scottish or [[Cricket in Wales|Welsh national team]]s playing sporadically and players from both countries occasionally representing England. [[Cricket Scotland|Scotland]] became an independent member of the ICC in 1994, having severed links with the TCCB two years earlier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2005 |title=ICC Cricket World Cup countdown - Scotland |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-cricket-world-cup-countdown-scotland-219330 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cricket Scotland |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/europe/associate/69 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104225411/https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/europe/associate/69 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Lewis-2022">{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Thomas |date=2022-01-18 |title=Some fans think Wales should declare independence from England - at cricket |url=https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/fans-think-its-time-wales-22786253 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=North Wales Live |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Ruscoe-2004" />

Criticism has been made of the England and Wales Cricket Board using only the England name while utilising Welsh players<ref name="Ruscoe-2004">{{cite web |last1=Ruscoe |first1=Sybil |title=England's Welshmen call for name change |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2386685/Englands-Welshmen-call-for-name-change.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2386685/Englands-Welshmen-call-for-name-change.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |website=Daily Telegraph |date=13 September 2004}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="Lewis-2022" /> such as Simon and [[Geraint Jones]]. With Welsh players pursuing international careers exclusively with an England team, there have been a number of calls for [[Proposed Wales national cricket team|Wales to become an independent member of the ICC]], or for the ECB to provide more fixtures for a Welsh national team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035|title=Should Wales have its own international cricket team, ask Assembly Members|date=23 October 2013|website=Wales Online|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093255/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> However, both [[Cricket Wales]] and [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club]] have continually supported the ECB, with Glamorgan arguing for the financial benefits of the Welsh county within the English and Welsh structure, and Cricket Wales stating they are "committed to continuing to play a major role within the ECB"<ref>{{cite web|title=Clearing the Boundaries|url=http://www.cricketwales.org.uk/uploads/news/Clearing%20the%20Boundaries_FINAL_spreads.pdf|website=Cricket Wales|access-date=30 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103223746/http://www.cricketwales.org.uk/uploads/news/Clearing%20the%20Boundaries_FINAL_spreads.pdf|archive-date=3 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Glamorgan chief executive says Wales cricket team makes 'no sense' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44487411 |agency=BBC |date=14 June 2018 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131130523/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44487411 |archive-date=31 January 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Glamorgan oppose petition to form a Wales cricket team |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/16136233 |agency=BBC |date=12 December 2011 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114204611/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/16136233 |archive-date=14 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The absence of a Welsh cricket team has seen a number of debates within the [[National Assembly for Wales|Welsh Senedd]]. In 2013 a debate saw both [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] and [[Welsh Labour Party|Labour]] members lend their support to the establishment of an independent Welsh team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Establishment of a Welsh Cricket Team |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/wales-24613204 |newspaper=BBC Democracy Live |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114204700/http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/wales-24613204 |archive-date=14 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2015, a report produced by the [[National Assembly for Wales|Welsh National Assembly's]] petitions committee, reflected the passionate debate around the issue. [[Bethan Sayed|Bethan Jenkins]], [[Plaid Cymru]]'s spokesperson on heritage, culture, sport and broadcasting, and a member of the petitions committee, argued that Wales should have its own international team and withdraw from the ECB. Jenkins noted that Ireland (with a population of 6.4 million) was an ICC member with 6,000 club players whereas Wales (with 3 million) had 7,500. Jenkins said: "Cricket Wales and Glamorgan CCC say the idea of a Welsh national cricket team is 'an emotive subject', of course having a national team is emotive, you only have to look at the stands during any national game to see that. To suggest this as anything other than natural is a bit of a misleading argument."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ams-query-possibility-welsh-national-5698082|title=A Welsh national cricket team? AMs will have their say on the possibility this autumn|last=Shipton|first=Martin|website=walesonline|access-date=21 March 2016|date=12 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208071637/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ams-query-possibility-welsh-national-5698082|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fresh-debate-whether-its-time-8837007|title=Welsh national cricket team should be set up says Rhun ap Iorwerth|last=Wyn-Williams|first=Gareth|website=northwales|access-date=21 March 2016|date=14 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208141322/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fresh-debate-whether-its-time-8837007|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jonathanedwards.org.uk/towards-a-national-future-for-welsh-cricket|title=Jonathan EdwardsTowards a National Future for Welsh Cricket|access-date=21 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045747/http://www.jonathanedwards.org.uk/towards-a-national-future-for-welsh-cricket|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035 |title=Should Wales have its own international cricket team, ask Assembly Members |last=Shipton |first=Martin |website=Wales Online |access-date=21 March 2016 |date=23 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093255/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/should-wales-international-cricket-team-6233035 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/news/britain/21656717-campaign-national-cricket-team-bat-and-daffodil|title=The bat and the daffodil|newspaper=The Economist|issn=0013-0613|access-date=21 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/call-wales-cricket-team-2151211|title=Call for Wales to have its own cricket team|last=Williamson|first=David|website=Wales Online|access-date=21 March 2016|date=7 September 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203838/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/call-wales-cricket-team-2151211|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017, the [[First Minister of Wales]], [[Carwyn Jones]] called for the reintroduction of the Welsh one-day team stating: "[It] is odd that we see Ireland and Scotland playing in international tournaments and not Wales."<ref>{{cite news |title=Wales cricket team should play one-day games, Carwyn Jones says |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-40497534 |agency=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 July 2017 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129024732/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-40497534 |archive-date=29 January 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Williamson |first1=David |title=Carwyn Jones says Wales should have a one-day international Welsh cricket team |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/carwyn-jones-says-wales-should-13283819 |publisher=Wales Online |date=5 July 2017 |access-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106171557/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/carwyn-jones-says-wales-should-13283819 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==International grounds==
{{Main|List of international men's cricket grounds in England and Wales}}

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''Listed chronologically in order of first match and include neutral fixtures such as World Cup and Champions Trophy games''
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Venue !! City !! County team !! Capacity !! Years used !! Test !! ODI !! T20I
|-
!colspan="8"| Current venues
|-
| [[The Oval]] || London || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || 26,000 || 1880– || 108 || 77 || 17
|-
| [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Old Trafford]] || Manchester || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] || 26,000 || 1884– || 86 || 55 || 13
|-
| [[Lord's]] || London || [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] || 28,000 || 1884– || 149 || 71 || 10
|-
| [[Trent Bridge]] || Nottingham || [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] || 17,500 || 1899– || 67 || 51 || 14
|-
| [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] || Leeds || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] || 17,500 || 1899– || 82 || 48 || 1
|-
| [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]] || Birmingham || [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] || 25,000 || 1902– || 57 || 65 || 8
|-
| [[Riverside Ground]] || Chester-le-Street || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] || 19,000 || 1999– || 6 || 22 || 5
|-
| [[Sophia Gardens (cricket ground)|Sophia Gardens]] || Cardiff || [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] || 15,500 || 1999– || 3 || 31 || 11
|-
| [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]] || Southampton || [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || 25,000 || 2003– || 7 || 33 || 13
|-
| [[County Ground, Taunton|County Ground]] || Taunton || [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] || 12,500 || 1983–2019 || – || 6 || 1
|-
| [[Bristol County Ground|County Ground]] || Bristol || [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]] || 17,500 || 1983– || – || 21 || 7
|-
!colspan="8"| Former venues
|-
| [[Bramall Lane]] || Sheffield || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] || 32,000 || 1902 || 1 || – || —
|-
| [[St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground|St. Helen's]] || Swansea || [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] || 4,500 || 1973–1983 || – || 2 || —
|-
| [[North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough|North Marine Road Ground]] || Scarborough || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] || 11,500 || 1976–1978 || – || 2 || —
|-
| [[Grace Road]] || Leicester || [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] || 12,000 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[New Road, Worcester|New Road]] || Worcester || [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] || 5,500 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[County Ground, Southampton|County Ground]] || Southampton || [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || 7,000 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[County Cricket Ground, Derby|County Ground]] || Derby || [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] || 9,500 || 1983–1999 || – || 2 || —
|-
| [[Nevill Ground]] || Tunbridge Wells || [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] || 6,000 || 1983 || – || 1 || —
|-
| [[County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford|County Ground]] || Chelmsford || [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] || 6,500 || 1983–1999 || – || 3 || —
|-
| [[St Lawrence Ground]] || Canterbury || [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] || 15,000 || 1999–2005 || – || 4 || —
|-
| [[County Cricket Ground, Northampton|County Ground]] || Northampton || [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]] || 6,500 || 1999|| – || 2 || —
|-
|colspan="8"| As of 31 September 2025<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Grounds/GroundList.asp|title=List of cricket grounds in England and Wales|access-date=9 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175225/http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Grounds/GroundList.asp|archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==Current squad==
This lists all the active players who are contracted to or have played for England in the past year (since 5 March 2025) and the forms in which they have played, and any players (in italics) outside this criterion who have been selected in the team's most recent Test, ODI or T20I squad.

The ECB offers a number of contracts in October each year to England players which covers both red-ball and white-ball players, considers the likelihood of players featuring in England teams across formats over the next period while recognising performances in the preceding year.<ref name="23cc">{{Cite web |title=ECB announces updated England Men's Central Contract list for 2025–26|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4395907/ecb-announces-updated-england-mens-central-contract-list-for-202526 |access-date=4 November 2025 |website=ECB}}</ref> Multi-year contracts have been awarded since 2023.

In addition, [[Chris Woakes]] has appeared in Tests during this period but has since retired from international cricket, and [[Jamie Overton]] has appeared in Tests but is taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket.

'''Key'''
*S/N = Shirt number
*Con = Contract type (Central / Development)<ref name=23cc />

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Domestic team
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Con
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Captaincy
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Last Test
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#012169; color:white; | Last T20I
|-
!colspan="12"| Batters
|-
| [[Tom Banton]] || {{age|1998|11|11}} || Right-handed || – || [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] || align="center"| – || T20I || align="center"| 98 || || – || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Harry Brook]] || {{age|1999|2|22}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 88 || ODI, T20I (C), Test (VC) || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Jordan Cox (cricketer)|Jordan Cox]] || {{age|2000|10|21}} || Right-handed || – || [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] || align="center"| – || T20I || align="center"| 93 || || – || {{cricon|WIN}} 2024 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025
|-
| [[Zak Crawley]] || {{age|1998|2|3}} || Right-handed || – || [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 6 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || –
|-
| [[Ben Duckett]] || {{age|1994|10|17}} || Left-handed || – || [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 17 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026
|-
| [[Ollie Pope]] || {{age|1998|1|2}} || Right-handed || – || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| C || Test ||align="center"| 80 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2025 || – || –
|-
| [[Joe Root]] || {{age|1990|12|30}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 66 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2019
|-
!colspan="12"| All-rounders
|-
| [[Rehan Ahmed]] || {{age|2004|8|13}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 53 || || {{cricon|PAK}} 2024 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026
|-
| [[Jacob Bethell]] || {{age|2003|10|23}} || Left-handed || [[Left arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 82 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Sam Curran]] || {{age|1998|6|3}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I || align="center"| 58 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2021 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Liam Dawson]] || {{age|1990|3|1}} || Right-handed || [[Left arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 83 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Will Jacks]] || {{age|1998|11|21}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 85 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Jamie Overton]] || {{age|1994|4|10}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 75 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Ben Stokes]] || {{age|1991|6|4}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] ||align="center"| C || Test ||align="center"| 55 || Test (C) || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2023 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2022
|-
!colspan="12"| Wicket-keeper-batters
|-
| [[Jos Buttler]] || {{age|1990|9|8}} || Right-handed || – || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 63 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2022 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Phil Salt (cricketer)|Phil Salt]] || {{age|1996|8|28}} || Right-handed || – || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] || align="center"| C || T20I ||align="center"| 61 || || – || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Jamie Smith (cricketer)|Jamie Smith]] || {{age|2000|7|12}} || Right-handed || – || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] || align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 39 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Jofra Archer]] || {{age|1995|4|1}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]|| [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 22 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|-
| [[Gus Atkinson]] || {{age|1998|1|19}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| C || Test ||align="center"| 37 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Sonny Baker]] || {{age|2003|3|13}} || Right-handed || [[Fast bowling|Right-arm fast]] ||[[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]] || align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 60 || || – || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|IRE}} 2025
|-
| [[Brydon Carse]] || {{age|1995|7|31}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 92 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025
|-
| [[Sam Cook (cricketer, born 1997)|Sam Cook]] || {{age|1997|8|4}} || Right-handed || [[Fast bowling|Right-arm fast-medium]] ||[[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] || align="center"| – || Test ||align="center"| 86 || || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || – || –
|-
| ''[[Matthew Fisher (English cricketer)|Matthew Fisher]]'' || {{age|1997|11|9}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] ||align="center"| – || ''Test'' ||align="center"| 74 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2022 || – || –
|-
| [[Saqib Mahmood]] || {{age|1997|2|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI ||align="center"| 25 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2022 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Matthew Potts]] || {{age|1998|10|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 35 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025
|-
| [[Josh Tongue]] || {{age|1997|11|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] ||align="center"| C || Test, ''T20I'' ||align="center"| 56 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026 || – || –
|-
| [[Luke Wood (cricketer)|Luke Wood]] || {{age|1995|8|2}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 57 || || – || {{cricon|NZ}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Mark Wood (cricketer)|Mark Wood]] || {{age|1990|1|11}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] ||align="center"| C || Test ||align="center"| 33 || || {{cricon|AUS}} 2025 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Shoaib Bashir]] || {{age|2003|10|13}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] || align="center"| C || Test || align="center"| 67 || || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || – || –
|-
| [[Adil Rashid]] || {{age|1988|2|17}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]] || [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] ||align="center"| C || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 95 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2019 || {{cricon|SL}} 2026 || {{cricon|IND}} 2026
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#012169; color:white; text-align:center; | Position
! style="background:#012169; color:white; text-align:center; | Name
|-
| Head coach
| [[Brendon McCullum]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-named-as-england-s-new-test-coach-1314672?platform=amp|title=Brendon McCullum named as England's new Test coach|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=12 May 2022|archive-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512131434/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-named-as-england-s-new-test-coach-1314672?platform=amp|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Assistant coach
| [[Paul Collingwood]]<ref name="BBC interim">{{cite web |title=Collingwood named interim England coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60288338 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022}}</ref>
|-
| Batting coach
| [[Marcus Trescothick]]
|-
| Spin bowling coach
| [[Jeetan Patel]]
|-
| Fast-bowling coach
| [[Troy Cooley]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shemilt |first=Stephan |date=2026-01-21 |title=Troy Cooley: England hire 2005 Ashes-winning pace-bowling coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0q45xe7ev8o |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|}

==Team colours==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; margin-left:1em; float:right"
|-
!Period
!Kit manufacturer
!Shirt sponsor
|-
|1994–1996
|
|rowspan=2|[[Tetley's Brewery|Tetley Bitter]]
|-
|1996–1998
|rowspan=2|[[ASICS]]
|-
|1998–2000
|rowspan=3|[[Vodafone]]
|-
|2000–2008
|[[Admiral (sportswear)|Admiral]]
|-
|2008–2010
|rowspan="3"|[[Adidas]]
|-
|2010–2014
|[[Brit Insurance]]
|-
|2014–2017
|[[Waitrose]]
|-
|2017–2021
|rowspan=2|[[New Balance]]
|[[NatWest]]
|-
|2021–2022
|rowspan=2|[[Cinch (company)|Cinch]]
|-
|2022–2025
|Rowspan=2|[[Castore (brand)|Castore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/2248054|title=Castore confirmed as Official kit supplier to England Cricket |date=13 September 2021 |access-date=11 March 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2025–present
|[[Toyota]]
|-
|}

When playing Test cricket, England's [[Cricket clothing and equipment|cricket whites]] feature the three lions badge on the left of the shirt and the name of the sponsor Toyota on the centre. English and Welsh fielders may wear a navy blue cap or white sun hat with the ECB logo in the middle. Helmets are also coloured navy blue. Before 1997 the uniform sported the TCCB lion and stumps logo on the uniforms, while the helmets, jumpers and hats had the three lions emblem.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/qa-the-sinister-aspect-of-golf-1590548.html |title=QA: The sinister aspect of golf |work=The Independent |access-date=30 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214072002/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/qa-the-sinister-aspect-of-golf-1590548.html |archive-date=14 December 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Before 1996, the caps used in test touring squads featured a crest depicting [[Saint George and the dragon|St. George and a dragon]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-06 |title=Lions in sheep's clothing |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/1135753.html |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref> In April 2017, the ECB brought back the traditional cable-knit sweater for test matches.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 April 2017|title=All hail the return of cricket's traditional cable-knit sweater|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/04/04/hail-return-crickets-traditional-cable-knit-sweater/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/04/04/hail-return-crickets-traditional-cable-knit-sweater/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=17 August 2021|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In One Day Internationals the kit is a blue shirt with navy trousers, whilst the Twenty20 kit is a flame-red shirt and navy trousers. Over the years, England's ODI kit has cycled between various shades of blue (such as a pale blue used until the mid-1990s, when it was replaced in favour of a bright blue)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85251/classic-world-cup-kits-1996.html |title=Classic World Cup Kits 1996 |access-date=5 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703222200/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85251/classic-world-cup-kits-1996.html |archive-date=3 July 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85289/classic-world-cup-kits-1999.html |title=Classic World Cup Kits 1999 |access-date=5 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619193705/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85289/classic-world-cup-kits-1999.html |archive-date=19 June 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> with the occasional all-red kit.<ref>{{cite news|title=England's ODI kits down the years|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/05/03/englands-odi-kits-years-ranked-rated/|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=5 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121216/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/05/03/englands-odi-kits-years-ranked-rated/|archive-date=7 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

In [[limited overs cricket]], England's shirts feature the Toyota logo across the centre, except in [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] limited-overs tournaments when a modified kit design is used with 'ENGLAND' printed across the front and the sponsor's logo on the sleeve.

==Fan following==
{{Main|Barmy Army}}

[[Image:Barmy Army at the SCG.JPG|left|180px|thumb|The Barmy Army chanting at the Sydney Cricket Ground]]
The Barmy Army is a travel agency that provides tickets and arranges touring parties for some of its members to follow the [[English cricket team]] in the UK and overseas. The Barmy Army was at first an informal group but was later turned into a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i.imgci.com/db/NATIONAL/ENG/CLUBS/barmy-army/history.html|title=History of the Barmy Army}}</ref>

The name is also applied to followers of the team who join in with match day activities in the crowd, but do not necessarily travel as part of an organised tour. [[Collins dictionary]] defines the word barmy as "slightly crazy or very foolish".

The group, then less organised, was given its name by the Australian media during the [[English cricket team in Australia in 1994-95|1994–95]] [[Test cricket|Test]] series in [[Australia]], reportedly for the fans' hopeless audacity in travelling all the way to Australia in the near-certain knowledge that their team would lose, and the fact that they kept on chanting encouragement to the England team even when England were losing quite badly.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2006/dec/01/ashes2006.cricket7 |title=Crass and corporate - why the Barmy Army are no laughing matter |date=2006-11-30 |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/dominic-lawson/dominic-lawson-fight-back-against-the-barmy-army-427134.html |title=Dominic Lawson: Fight back against the Barmy Army |date=2006-12-05 |work=[[The Independent]]}}</ref> It was co-founded by [[Paul Burnham]].<ref name=tm>{{cite web|url=http://www.trademarkify.com.au/trademark/1114806?i=BARMY_ARMY-BACSC_Ltd_and_Peacock_David_John#.UT3AC9pFDIU |title=BARMY ARMY by BACSC Ltd and Peacock, David John - Australian Trademark No.1114806 |publisher=Trade Marks Australia |access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>

==Tournament history==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+'''Key'''
|style="background:gold" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Champions'''
|-
|style="background:silver" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Runners-up'''
|-
|style="background:#cc9966" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Third place'''
|-
|style="background:lemonchiffon" width="20"|
|align="left"| '''Fourth place'''
|}

{{legend2||''Indicates tournaments played within England''|border=2px solid red}}

===World Test Championship===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
| colspan="19" | [[World Test Championship|ICC World Test Championship record]]
|-
! width="150" rowspan="3" | Year
! colspan="10" | League stage
! width="150" ! rowspan="3" | Final host
! width="150" rowspan="3" | Final
! width="100" rowspan="3" | Final position
|-
! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Pos|Position}} !! colspan="5" | Matches !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Ded|Deductions}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|PC|Points Contested}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Pts|Points}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|PCT|Fraction of Points Won out of Points Contested}}
|-
! width="20" | {{abbr|P|Played}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|W|Won}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|L|Lost}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|D|Drawn}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|T|Tied}}
|- style="background:LemonChiffon"
| [[2019-21 ICC World Test Championship|2019–21]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2021-2023-1268315/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2021–2023 Table|access-date=11 June 2023|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> || 4/9 || 21 || 11 || 7 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 720 || 442 || '''61.4''' || style="border:2px solid red"|[[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]], England || DNQ || League Stage
|- style="background:LemonChiffon"
| [[2021–23 ICC World Test Championship|2021–23]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2021-2023-1195334/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2019–2021 Table|access-date=29 August 2021|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> || 4/9 || 22 || 10 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 12 || 264 || 124 || '''47'''|| style="border:2px solid red" |[[The Oval]], England || DNQ || League Stage
|-
| [[2023–2025 World Test Championship|2023–25]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2023-2025-1345943/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2023–2025 Points Table|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=16 July 2025}}</ref> || 5/9 || 22 || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0 || 22 || 264 || 114 || '''43.2'''|| style="border:2px solid red" |[[Lord's]], England || DNQ || League Stage
|-
| [[2025–2027 World Test Championship|2025–27]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2025-2027-1472510/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 Points Table|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=12 November 2025}}</ref> || ''7/9'' || 10 || 3 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 120 || 38 || '''31.67'''|| style="border:2px solid red" |[[Lord's]], England || ''TBD'' || ''In progress''

|}

===Cricket World Cup===
{{main|England at the Cricket World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|- style="background:#cc9966"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]||Semi-final||3/8||4||3||1||0||0||75.00
|- style="background:silver"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]||Runners-up||2/8||5||4||1||0||0||80.00
|- style="background:#cc9966"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]||Semi-final||3/8||7||5||2||0||0||71.43
|- style="background:silver"
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]||rowspan=2|Runners-up||2/8||8||5||3||0||0||62.50
|- style="background:silver"
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]||2/9||10||6||3||0||1||66.67
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]||Quarter-final||rowspan=2|8/12||6||2||4||0||0||33.33
|-
|style="border:2px solid red"| {{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|IRL}} {{flagicon|NED}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]||Group stage||5||3||2||0||0||60.00
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|KEN}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]]||Group stage||8/14||6||3||3||0||0||50.00
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]||Super 8||5/16||9||5||4||0||0||55.55
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]||Quarter-final||7/14||7||3||3||1||0||50.00
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]||Group stage||10/14||6||2||4||0||0||33.33
|- style="background:gold"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]||'''Champions'''||1/10||11||8||3||0||0||68.18
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]||Group stage||7/10||9||3||6||0||0||33.33
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} [[2027 Cricket World Cup|2027]] || colspan="9" rowspan="2"| ''TBD''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2031 Cricket World Cup|2031]]
|-
!Total||1 title||13/13||93||52||39||1||1||56.45
|}

:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

===T20 World Cup===
{{main|England at the T20 World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]||rowspan=2|Super 8||7/12||5||1||4||0||0||20.00
|-
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]]||6/12||5||2||3||0||0||40.00
|- style="background:Gold"
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]]||'''Champions'''||1/12||7||5||1||0||1||83.33
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]]||Super 8||6/12||5||2||3||0||0||40.00
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]]||Super 10||7/16||4||1||3||0||0||25.00
|- style="background:silver"
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]]||Runners-up||2/16||6||4||2||0||0||66.67
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{flagicon|Oman}} [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]]||Semi-final||4/16||6||4||2||0||0||66.67
|- style="background:Gold"
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]||'''Champions'''||1/16 ||7||5||1||0||1||83.33
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|WIN}} {{flagicon|USA}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]]||Semi-final||4/20||8||4||3||0||1||57.14
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026]]||Semi-final||4/20||8||6||2||0||0||75.00
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2028]] || colspan="9"|
''TBD''
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|IRE}} [[2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2030]]|| colspan='9'| ''Qualified as co-hosts''
|-
! |Total||2 titles||10/10||61||34||24||0||3||59.38
|}

:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

===Champions Trophy===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy|1998]]||rowspan=2|Quarter-final||5/9||1||0||1||0||0||0.00
|-
|{{flagicon|KEN}} [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy|2000]]||7/11||1||0||1||0||0||0.00
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy|2002]]||Pool stage||6/12||2||1||1||0||0||50.00
|- style="background:silver"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]]||Runners-up||2/12||4||3||1||0||0||75.00
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]]||Pool stage||7/10||3||1||2||0||0||33.33
|- style="background:#cc9966
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]]||Semi-final||4/8||4||2||2||0||0||50.00
|- style="background:silver"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]||Runners-up||2/8||5||3||2||0||0||60.00
|- style="background:#cc9966"
|style="border:2px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]||Semi-final||3/8||4||3||1||0||0||75.00
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|UAE}} [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy|2025]]||Pool Stage||8/8||3||0||3||0||0||0.00
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2029 ICC Champions Trophy|2029]]||colspan="8"|''TBD''
|-
!Total||0 titles||9/9||27||13||14||0||0||48.15
|}
:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

===Other tournaments===
====Summer Olympics====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Cricket at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] record
|-
! width=200 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|GP|Games played}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|W|Matches won}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|L|Matches lost}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|T|Matches tied}}
! width=50 |{{Tooltip|NR|No result}}
! width=50 |Win %
|- style="background:Gold"
|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Cricket at the 1900 Summer Olympics|1900]]||'''Champions'''||1/2||1||1||0||0||0||100.00
|-
! |Total||1 title||1/1||1||1||0||0||0||100.00
|}
: ''*The Summer Olympics Gold medal was won by the Devon and Somerset Wanderers representing Great Britain.''
:''*The win percentage excludes no results and counts ties as half a win.''

==Honours==
===ICC===
'''Titles'''
*'''[[ICC Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]'''
**'''Champions (1):''' [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]
**'''Runners-up (3):''' [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]], [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
*'''[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]]'''
**'''Champions (2):''' [[2010 World Twenty20|2010]], [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]
**'''Runners-up (1):''' [[2016 T20 World Cup|2016]]
*'''[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]]'''
**'''Runners-up (2):''' [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]], [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]]

==Records==
{{main|England cricket team record by opponent}}

===Test matches===
{{Main|List of England Test cricket records}}

====Test record versus other nations====
{{#section-h:List of England Test cricket records|Team wins, losses and draws}}

====Test team records====
*Highest team total: '''903–7 dec.''' v. [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at [[The Oval]] in 1938<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-highest-innings-totals/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Highest totals by England in Tests}}</ref>
*Lowest team total: '''45''' v. Australia at [[Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney]] in 1886/87<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-lowest-innings-totals/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Lowest totals by England in Tests}}</ref>
*England are the only team in the history of Test cricket to have secured 100 victories by an innings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=2015-08-11 |title=Analysis of England's 100 Test wins by an innings |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/analysis-of-englands-100-test-wins-by-an-innings-316339 |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Cricket Country |language=en-US}}</ref>

====Test individual records====
*Most matches: '''188 Tests''' – [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/england/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=1;id=1;type=team |title=Most Test matches playing for England |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222090717/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/england/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=1%3Bid%3D1%3Btype%3Dteam |archive-date=22 December 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Longest-serving captain: '''64 Tests''' – [[Joe Root]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-as-captain/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most matches as captain for England in Tests}}</ref>

====Test batting records====
[[File:Joe root.jpg|thumb|right|Joe Root, England's all-time leading run scorer in both Tests and ODIs]]
*Most runs: '''13,943''' – Joe Root<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;team=1;template=results;type=batting|title=Most Runs for England|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222090016/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1%3Bteam%3D1%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting|archive-date=22 December 2011|url-status=live}} Retrieved on 9 December 2024.</ref>
*Best average: '''60.73''' – [[Herbert Sutcliffe]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?class=1;id=1;type=team|title=Highest Batting Averages|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date= 9 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116193617/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_batting_average.html?class=1;id=1;type=team|archive-date=16 November 2017|url-status=live}} Retrieved on 11 October 2024.</ref>
*Highest individual score: '''364''' – [[Len Hutton]] v. Australia at [[The Oval]] in 1938<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-innings/england-1/test-matches-1|title=High scores for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Record partnership: '''454''' – Joe Root and [[Harry Brook]] v. [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] at [[Multan Cricket Stadium|Multan]] in 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fow-highest-partnerships-by-wicket/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Highest partnerships for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most centuries: '''41''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-hundreds-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most hundreds for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most double centuries: '''7''' – [[Wally Hammond]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-double-hundreds-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most double hundreds in a career for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most ducks: '''39''' – [[Stuart Broad]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/england/engine/records/batting/most_ducks_career.html?class=1;id=1;type=team |title=Most ducks for England |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref>

====Test bowling records====
[[File:JIMMY ANDERSON.jpg|thumb|upright|James Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket taker in both Tests and ODIs]]
*Most wickets: '''704''' – James Anderson<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-most-wickets-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most wickets for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best average: '''10.75''' – [[George Lohmann]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best averages for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best innings bowling: '''10/53''' – [[Jim Laker]] v. Australia at Old Trafford in 1956<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-innings/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best bowling figures in an innings for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best match bowling: '''19/90''' – Jim Laker v. Australia at Old Trafford in 1956<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-match/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best bowling figures in a match for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best [[strike rate]]: '''34.1''' – George Lohmann<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-strike-rate/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best strike rates for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Best economy rate: '''1.31''' – [[William Attewell]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-economy-rate/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Best economy rates for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Five England bowlers have taken four wickets in an over, three of these at Headingley. They were [[Maurice Allom]] v. New Zealand at Christchurch in 1929–30, [[Kenneth Cranston]] v. South Africa at Headingley in 1947, [[Fred Titmus]] v. New Zealand at Headingley in 1965, [[Chris Old]] v. Pakistan at Edgbaston in 1978 and [[Andy Caddick]] v. West Indies at Headingley in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/aug/18/when-andy-caddick-took-four-test-wickets-for-england-in-a-single-over-the-spin-cricket|title=When Andy Caddick took four Test wickets for England in a single over|work=The Guardian |date=18 August 2020 |last1=Burnton |first1=Simon }}</ref>

====Test fielding records====
*Most catches by an outfielder: '''216''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fielding-most-catches-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most catches for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most dismissals as wicketkeeper: '''269''' – [[Alan Knott]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-career/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most dismissals for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in an innings: '''7''' – [[Bob Taylor (cricketer)|Bob Taylor]] v. [[India national cricket team|India]] at [[Wankhede Stadium|Bombay]] in 1979/80<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-innings/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most dismissals in an innings for England in Tests}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in a match: '''11''' – [[Jack Russell (cricketer and artist)|Jack Russell]] v. [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] at [[Wanderers Stadium|Johannesburg]] in 1995/96<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-match/england-1/test-matches-1|title=Most dismissals in a match for England in Tests}}</ref>

===One Day Internationals===
{{Main|List of England One Day International cricket records}}

====ODI record versus other nations====
{{#section-h:List of England One Day International cricket records|Team wins, losses, draws and ties}}

====ODI team records====
*Highest team total: '''498/4''' (50 overs) v. [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] at [[VRA Cricket Ground]] in 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/17/jos-buttler-unleashes-mayhem-against-dutch-as-england-smash-odi-record|title=Jos Buttler unleashes mayhem against Dutch as England smash ODI record|work=The Guardian |date=17 June 2022 |last1=Aldred |first1=Tanya }}</ref>
*Lowest team total: '''86''' (32.4 overs) v. [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at Old Trafford in 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/natwest-series-2001-61088/england-vs-australia-5th-match-66278/full-scorecard|title=5th match ENG v AUS, Manchester, June 14, 2001}}</ref>

====ODI individual records====
*Most matches: '''225''' – [[Eoin Morgan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most matches for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Longest-serving captain: '''126 matches''' – Eoin Morgan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?class=2;id=1;type=team|title=Records / England / One-Day Internationals / Most matches as captain|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref>

====ODI batting records====
[[File:Eoin Morgan 1.jpg|thumb|right|Eoin Morgan, England's most-capped player in ODIs]]
*Most runs: '''7,577''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most runs for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best average: '''55.76''' – [[Dawid Malan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-batting-average/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest averages for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''115.2''' – [[Jos Buttler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-strike-rate/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest strike rates for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Highest individual score: '''182''' – [[Ben Stokes]] v. New Zealand at [[The Oval]], [[London]] in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-innings/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=High scores for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Record partnership: '''256*''' – [[Alex Hales]] and Jason Roy v. [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] at [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]] in 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fow-highest-partnerships-by-wicket/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Highest partnerships for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most centuries: '''20''' – Joe Root<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-hundreds-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most hundreds for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most ducks: '''15''' – Eoin Morgan & Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-ducks-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most ducks for England in ODIs}}</ref>

====ODI bowling records====
*Most wickets: '''269''' – [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-most-wickets-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most wickets for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best average: '''23.61''' – [[Andrew Flintoff]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best averages for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best bowling: '''6/31''' – [[Paul Collingwood]] v. [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] at Trent Bridge in 2005<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-match/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best bowling figures in a match for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''30.6''' – [[Liam Plunkett]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-strike-rate/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best strike rates for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Best economy rate: '''3.28''' – [[Bob Willis]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-economy-rate/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Best economy rates for England in ODIs}}</ref>

====ODI fielding records====
*Most catches by an outfielder: '''108''' – Paul Collingwood<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fielding-most-catches-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most catches for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most dismissals as wicketkeeper: '''271''' – Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-career/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most dismissals for England in ODIs}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in a match: '''6''' – Alec Stewart v. [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] at Old Trafford in 2000; [[Matt Prior]] v. [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] at Trent Bridge in 2008; Jos Buttler v. South Africa at The Oval in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-match/england-1/one-day-internationals-2|title=Most dismissals in a match for England in ODIs}}</ref>

===T20 Internationals===
{{Main|List of England Twenty20 International cricket records}}

====T20I record versus other nations====
{{#section-h:List of England Twenty20 International cricket records|Team results by opposition}}

====T20I team records====
*Highest team total: '''267/3''' v. [[West Indies national cricket team|West Indies]] at [[Brian Lara Cricket Academy]] in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-highest-innings-totals/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest totals by England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Lowest team total: '''80''' v. [[India national cricket team|India]] at [[R. Premadasa Stadium|Colombo (RPS)]] in 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/team-lowest-innings-totals/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Lowest totals by England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I individual records====
*Most matches: '''153''' – [[Jos Buttler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most matches for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Longest-serving captain: '''72 matches''' – [[Eoin Morgan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-as-captain/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most matches as captain for England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I batting records==== 
[[File:Jos Buttler 2017.jpg|thumb|right|Jos Buttler, England's all-time leading run scorer in T20Is]]
*Most runs: '''4,012''' – Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most runs for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best average: '''37.9''' – [[Kevin Pietersen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-batting-average/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest averages for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''166.3''' – [[Phil Salt]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-highest-career-strike-rate/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest strike rates for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Highest individual score: '''141*''' – Phil Salt v. [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] at [[Brian Lara Cricket Academy|Tarouba]] in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-innings/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=High scores for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Record partnership: '''182''' – [[Dawid Malan]] and Eoin Morgan v. [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[McLean Park]] in 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fow-highest-partnerships-for-any-wicket/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Highest partnerships for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most centuries: '''4''' – Phil Salt<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-hundreds-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most hundreds for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most ducks: '''9''' – [[Luke Wright]], [[Moeen Ali]] and Jos Buttler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-ducks-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most ducks for England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I bowling records====
*Most wickets: '''159''' – [[Adil Rashid]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-most-wickets-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most wickets for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best average: '''16.8''' – [[Graeme Swann]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best averages for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best bowling: '''5/10''' – [[Sam Curran]] v. [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] at [[Perth Stadium|Perth]] in 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-innings/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best bowling figures in an innings for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best strike rate: '''14.4''' – [[Mark Wood (cricketer)|Mark Wood]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-strike-rate/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best strike rates for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Best economy rate: '''6.4''' – Graeme Swann<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-economy-rate/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Best economy rates for England in T20Is}}</ref>

====T20I fielding records====
*Most catches by an outfielder: '''48''' – [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/fielding-most-catches-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most catches for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most dismissals as wicket-keeper: '''95''' – Jos Buttler {{efn|Some sources list Butler with 96 dismissals as keeper}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-career/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most dismissals for England in T20Is}}</ref>
*Most dismissals in an innings: '''4''' – [[Matt Prior]] v. South Africa at [[Newlands Cricket Ground|Cape Town]] in 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/keeping-most-dismissals-innings/england-1/twenty20-internationals-3|title=Most dismissals in an innings for England in T20Is}}</ref>

===Most England appearances===
{{Main|List of England Test cricketers|List of England ODI cricketers|List of England Twenty20 International cricketers}}

These lists show the five players (or those tied for fifth) with the most appearances for England in each form of the game. The lists are correct up to match starting on 24 February 2026.

* '''†''' = players who are available for selection and have represented England in the format during the past 12 months.

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!colspan="2"| Most Test caps<ref>{{Cite web |title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats: Most Test matches |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/individual-most-matches-career/england-1/test-matches-1 |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
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| '''188''' || [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]
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| '''167''' || [[Stuart Broad]]
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| '''163''' || [[Joe Root]] †
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| '''161''' || [[Alastair Cook]]
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| '''133''' || [[Alec Stewart]]
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!colspan="2"| Most ODI caps<ref>{{Cite web |title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats: Most One-Day International matches |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=2;id=1;type=team |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
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| '''225''' || [[Eoin Morgan]]
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| '''199''' || [[Jos Buttler]] †
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| '''197''' || [[Paul Collingwood]]
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| '''194''' || [[James Anderson (cricketer)|James Anderson]]
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| '''189''' || [[Joe Root]] †
|}
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!colspan="2"| Most T20I caps<ref>{{Cite web |title=England Cricket Team Records & Stats: Most Twenty20 International matches |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_career.html?class=3;id=1;type=team |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
|-
| '''153''' || [[Jos Buttler]] †
|-
| '''143''' || [[Adil Rashid]] †
|-
| '''115''' || [[Eoin Morgan]]
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| '''95''' || [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]]
|-
| '''92''' || [[Moeen Ali]]
|}
|}

==Eligibility of players==
The England cricket team represents England and Wales. However, under [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] regulations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icc-live.s3.amazonaws.com/cms/media/about_docs/523af0cd4a1db-Player%20Eligibility%20Rules%20-%20effective%2018%20September%202013.pdf|title=The International Cricket Council Player Eligibility Regulations|date=18 September 2013|access-date=22 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721114235/http://icc-live.s3.amazonaws.com/cms/media/about_docs/523af0cd4a1db-Player%20Eligibility%20Rules%20-%20effective%2018%20September%202013.pdf|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> players can qualify to play for a country by nationality, place of birth or residence, so (as with any national sports team) some people are eligible to play for more than one team. [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] regulations<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pulse-static-files.s3.amazonaws.com/ecb/document/2018/03/18/3c8ad1be-06f8-468a-86a3-96e20f2fe00b/FCC_KSL_RegistrationRegs_2018.pdf |title=Regulations Governing the Qualification and Registration of Cricketers |publisher=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=25 August 2021 }}</ref> state that to play for England, a player must be a [[British citizenship|British citizen]], and have either been born in England or Wales, or have lived in England or Wales for three years. This has led to players who also held other nationalities becoming eligible to play for England. The qualification period for those born outside England and Wales has varied in the past, but in November 2018 the ECB announced that the period would be reduced to three years in all circumstances, in line with ICC regulations.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jofra Archer could play for England at World Cup after ECB amend eligibility rules |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jofra-archer-could-play-for-england-at-world-cup-after-ecb-amend-eligibility-rules-1167447 |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129160629/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25407156/jofra-archer-play-england-world-cup-ecb-amend-eligibility-rules |archive-date=29 November 2018}}</ref>

Of the current squad (see above), [[Brydon Carse]] was born in South Africa so had to fulfil residency requirements.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 April 2018 |title=The who's who of South Africa's Kolpak brigade |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129936/the-south-africa-kolpak-brigade |website=ESPNcricinfo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706164321/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129936/the-south-africa-kolpak-brigade|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition, [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]] and [[Ben Stokes]] have British citizenship, having lived in England since their youth. [[Jofra Archer]], though born in Barbados to a Barbadian mother, qualifies through his English father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/29/jofra-archer-available-england-ecb-eligbility-rules-cricket|title=England accused of poaching after rule change boosts Jofra Archer prospects|work=The Guardian |date=29 November 2018 |last1=Martin |first1=Ali |last2=Martin |first2=Exclusive by Ali }}</ref> [[Jacob Bethell]] was also born in Barbados and moved to England as a teenager to attend [[Rugby School]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Dobell |first=George |date=6 January 2021 |title=Warwickshire teenager signs first professional contract as Caribbean talent drain continues |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warwickshire-teenager-signs-first-professional-contract-as-caribbean-talent-drain-continues-1246694 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 June 2025}}</ref>

ICC regulations also allow cricketers who represent [[List of International Cricket Council members#Top Associate/Affiliate Members|associate]] (i.e. non-Test-playing) nations to switch to a Test-playing nation, provided nationality requirements are fulfilled. In recent years, this has seen Irish internationals [[Ed Joyce]], [[Boyd Rankin]] and [[Eoin Morgan]] switch to represent England (before Ireland were promoted to full member status in 2018), whilst [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]] previously played for Scotland – though Joyce, Rankin and Hamilton were later able to re-qualify for and represent the countries of their birth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398710.html |title=Ireland frustration at Morgan call |author=Will Luke |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=7 April 2009 |access-date=9 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410065920/http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/current/story/398710.html |archive-date=10 April 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved on 9 April 2009.</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/460770.html|title=Ed Joyce hopes for early Ireland switch|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|author=Staff|date=24 May 2010|access-date=9 November 2010}}</ref>

== See also ==
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* [[List of England cricket captains]]
* [[List of England cricket team coaches]]
* [[List of England Test cricketers]]
* [[List of England ODI cricketers]]
* [[List of England Twenty20 International cricketers]]

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== References ==
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=== Bibliography ===
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{{short description|Irish international cricket team}}
{{about|the men's team|the women's team|Ireland women's cricket team}}
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| name = Ireland
| image = Ireland cricket logo.svg
| image_size = 180px
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| association = [[Cricket Ireland]]
| test_captain = [[Andrew Balbirnie]]
| od_captain = [[Paul Stirling]]
| t20i_captain = Vacant
| coach = [[Heinrich Malan]]
| test_status_year = 2017

| icc_status = Associate Member
| icc_member_year = 1993
| icc_status2 = Full Member
| icc_member_year2 = 2017
| icc_region = [[ICC Europe|Europe]]
| test_rank = 10th
| odi_rank = 12th
| t20i_rank = 11th
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The '''Ireland men's cricket team''' represents [[All-Ireland]] in international cricket. The Irish Cricket Union, operating under the brand [[Cricket Ireland]], is the sport's governing body in Ireland, and they organise the international team. The team have a number of home grounds, including [[Malahide Cricket Club|Malahide]] in County Dublin, [[Stormont (cricket ground)|Stormont, Belfast]], [[Bready Cricket Club Ground|Bready]] in the north-west and [[Clontarf Cricket Club|Clontarf]] in Dublin city. A further ground is planned for the [[National Sports Campus]] in Abbotstown, Dublin for 2030.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Irish cricket to get permanent stadium on Sport Ireland campus at Abbotstown |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2022/11/17/irish-cricket-to-get-permanent-stadium-on-sport-ireland-campus-at-abbotstown/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |newspaper=The Irish Times |language=en}}</ref> Due to the short season allowed by the Irish climate, and lack of large scale facilities, Ireland also occasionally play 'home matches' in venues in England and further abroad.

Ireland's men participate in all three major forms of the international game, [[Test cricket|Test]], [[One-Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) matches. They are the 11th [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full Members|Full Member]] of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC), and the second Full Member from Europe, having been awarded [[Test cricket#Test status|Test status]], along with [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], on 22 June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2017/0622/884643-irelands-await-test-status-verdict-after-10-year-quest/|title=Ireland awarded Test status after 10-year quest|date=22 June 2017|website=Rte.ie|access-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613161145/https://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2017/0622/884643-irelands-await-test-status-verdict-after-10-year-quest/|archive-date=13 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1105347.html|title=Afghanistan, Ireland get Test status|work=Cricinfo|access-date=2017-06-22|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701215358/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1105347.html|archive-date=1 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/06/22/ireland-afghanistan-eligible-play-test-cricket-becoming-11th/|title=Ireland and Afghanistan granted Test status after becoming 11th and 12th full ICC members|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2017-06-23|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615053816/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/06/22/ireland-afghanistan-eligible-play-test-cricket-becoming-11th/|archive-date=15 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/40364481|title=Ireland & Afghanistan awarded Test status by International Cricket Council|date=2017-06-22|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-06-23|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616185931/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/40364481|archive-date=16 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Ireland and Afghanistan are the most recently appointed Test-playing nations.

Modern Cricket was introduced to Ireland in the 19th century, though cricket may have partly evolved from earlier Gaelic games invented in Ireland.<ref name="irishtimes.com">{{cite web |title=New documentary offers fascinating insight into Irish cricket history |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/new-documentary-offers-fascinating-insight-into-irish-cricket-history-1.1427250 |website=Irish Times |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref><ref name="OffThe Ball">{{cite web |last1=Rouse |first1=Paul |title=Paul Rouse's incredible history of cricket in Ireland |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JdnyIvm6xk |website=YouTube |date=23 July 2019 |publisher=OffThe Ball |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref><ref name="BRIEF HISTORY OF IRISH CRICKET">{{cite web |title=BRIEF HISTORY OF IRISH CRICKET |url=https://cricketireland.ie/about-us/history-and-awards/brief-history-of-irish-cricket/ |access-date=28 April 2023 |website=Cricket Ireland}}</ref><ref name="Cricket on solid local footing">{{cite news |last1=Fitzgerald |first1=Al |title=Cricket on solid local footing |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/sport/othersports/cricket-on-solid-local-footing/39288386.html |access-date=28 April 2023 |publisher=Irish Independent}}</ref> The first match played by an Ireland team was in 1855. Ireland toured Canada and the United States in the late 19th century, and occasionally hosted matches against touring sides. Ireland's most significant early international rivalry, with the [[Scotland national cricket team]], was established when the teams first played each other in 1888.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 September 2014 |title=Ireland and Scotland lock horns with one eye on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/ireland-and-scotland-lock-horns-with-one-eye-on-the-icc-cricket-world-cup-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218215124/http://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/ireland-and-scotland-lock-horns-with-one-eye-on-the-icc-cricket-world-cup-2 |archive-date=18 February 2015 |access-date=13 December 2023 |publisher=Cricket Ireland}}</ref> Ireland's maiden [[first-class cricket|first-class]] match was played in 1902.

Ireland were elected to Associate membership of the ICC in 1993, but played their first full ODI in 2006 against [[England cricket team|England]] in the build-up to the [[2007 ICC Cricket World Cup]], their first successful qualification. At that tournament, a series of eye-catching results against Full Members, including a draw against Zimbabwe, and wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh confirmed Ireland's ODI status after the competition. Since then, they have gone on to play 197 ODIs, resulting in 78 victories, 101 defeats, 15 [[Result (cricket)#No result|no results]], and 3 [[tie (draw)|ties]].<ref name="odiresults">{{Citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/records/283878.html |title=Records / One-Day Internationals / Team records / Results summary |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=2 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604003609/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/records/283878.html |archive-date=4 June 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Contracts for players were introduced in 2009, marking the transition to becoming a professional team.

Further success in the shortest format meant the Ireland team also qualified for the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022,<ref>{{cite web |title=Ireland, UAE qualify for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/40156280/ireland-uae-qualify-for-t20-world-cup |website=Business Recorder |date=22 February 2022 |access-date=22 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=22 February 2022 |title=Qualifier A: UAE, Ireland qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/qualifier-a-uae-ireland-qualify-for-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2022 |access-date=13 October 2024 |website=ICC Cricket}}</ref> and 2024{{efn|The 2020 T20 World Cup was due to be held in Australia, but due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], it was delayed to 2021 and held in India. Australia held the 2022 T20 World Cup.}} [[ICC World Twenty20|World Twenty20]] competitions, and have qualified for the future [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026 T20 World Cup]] by [[Cricket World Rankings|ICC men's T20 world rankings]].

Before attaining Test status, Ireland also played first-class international cricket in the [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]], which they have won four times between 2005 and 2013. Due to their successes in the first-class [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] competition, and further high-profile wins at the World Cups of [[2011 ICC Cricket World Cup|2011]] (against England) and [[2015 ICC Cricket World Cup|2015]] (against West Indies and Zimbabwe), they were labelled the "leading Associate"<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/374302.html |title=Zimbabwe should avoid another banana skin |author=Martin Williamson |publisher=Cricinfo |date=17 October 2008 |access-date=13 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081018222107/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/374302.html |archive-date=18 October 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> and stated their intention to become a full member by 2020. This intention was realised in June 2017, when the ICC unanimously decided to award Ireland and Afghanistan Full Member status, which allows them to participate in Test matches.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/06/22/ireland-afghanistan-eligible-play-test-cricket-becoming-11th/|title=Ireland and Afghanistan awarded test cricket status|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=22 June 2017|publisher=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=22 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615053816/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/06/22/ireland-afghanistan-eligible-play-test-cricket-becoming-11th/|archive-date=15 June 2018|url-status=live|last1=Hoult|first1=Nick}}</ref> Ireland's first test was a home fixture at The Village, Malahide between 11–15 May 2018 against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], and they have played tests somewhat sporadically since. Their first test victory was against fellow new boys [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] in Sharjah on 12 March 2024.

Ireland remain the only test playing nation, where the [[Ireland women's cricket team|women's team]] have played a test match before the men's team.<ref>[[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] are a test nation in the women's game, but not yet in the men's. In the event Netherlands achieve [[Full Member (cricket)|full member]] status, they would, upon the men's team's first test, join Ireland in this category.</ref> Ireland was a women's test nation seventeen years before the men, playing their only test also against Pakistan.

==History==
===Early history===
[[File:All-Ireland United Cricket team at Phoenix Park, Dublin, ca. 1858.jpg|thumb|left|All-Ireland United Cricket team at Phoenix Park, Dublin, ca. 1858]]
The first mention of modern cricket in Ireland was in 1731 when the Military of Ireland and the Gentlemen of Ireland took each other on in the [[Phoenix Park]], where the game still thrives in one of the world's oldest established cricket clubs. However, the origins of Cricket may, in fact, have come from Ireland, via the ancient Gaelic game of 'Katty', a precursor to the modern game of [[Rounders]] in Ireland. Katty was exported around the world by Irishmen serving in the British Army and the game was adopted as both a training and recreational activity by British Army soldiers. The evolution of Katty in the empire is reflected in the use of anglicised Gaelic terms such as crioc, crios, bail, googly, still used in cricket as we know it today.<ref name="irishtimes.com"/><ref name="OffThe Ball"/><ref name="BRIEF HISTORY OF IRISH CRICKET"/><ref name="Cricket on solid local footing"/>

Modern Cricket was introduced to Ireland by the English in the towns of [[Kilkenny]] and [[Ballinasloe]] in the early 19th century. In the 1830s, the game began to spread; many of the clubs which were founded in the following 30 years are still in existence today.<ref name="cricinfo history">{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/ICC_MEMBERS/IRELAND/HISTORY.html |title=A brief history of cricket: Cricket in Ireland |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=2 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013215613/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/ICC_MEMBERS/IRELAND/HISTORY.html |archive-date=13 October 2007 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref> The first Irish national team played in 1855 against The Gentlemen of England in Dublin. In the 1850s, the Englishman [[Charles Lawrence (cricketer)|Charles Lawrence]] was responsible for developing the game in Ireland through his coaching.<ref name="cricinfo history"/> In the 1850s and 1860s, Ireland was visited for the first time by touring professional teams. Ireland's first match against [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] (the M.C.C.) was in 1858.<ref name="cricinfo history"/><ref name="OffThe Ball" />

Cricket had flourished throughout the Ireland until the early 1880s. However, the Irish [[Land War]], the [[Gaelic Revival]] cultural movement and its offshoot the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]], founded in 1884, began to challenge the popularity of cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/at-a-glance-irelands-rich-cricket-history|title=At a glance: Ireland's rich cricket history|date=8 May 2018 }}</ref> There were widespread calls to establish a national cricketing union in Ireland the 1870s to oversee the sport but landlords who owned the estates on which cricket was predominantly played declined to do so, many believing the game would distract their tenant farmers from working and thus impact the estates' income at a time when the [[Land War|land war]] was already depleting landlords wealth. One of those to call for a formal body to organise cricket was [[Michael Cusack (Gaelic Athletic Association)|Michael Cusack]], later the founder of the GAA. Cusack, was a keen cricketer, later tried to organise cricket under the umbrella of the newly formed Gaelic Athletic Association. His motion, however, lost out narrowly. Consequently, in 1902 cricket fell under the GAA's newly introduced Law 27 banning its members from playing "foreign", in practice, British, games. Until the ban was lifted in 1970, anyone playing foreign games, such as cricket or [[association football]], was banned from the membership of the GAA, the organisation responsible for games such as [[hurling]], [[Gaelic football]], [[rounders]], and [[Gaelic handball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/cricket-in-ireland-424554|title=Cricket in Ireland}}</ref>

Thereafter Cricket in Ireland declined in popularity, especially in the era after the [[Land War|land war]] as the sport became associated with being a "garrison game" of the British Army. Participation became increasingly restricted to Catholic and Protestant public schools, the Anglo-Irish population, and unionists. Irish teams toured Canada and the US in 1879, 1888, 1892, and 1909. On top of this, Ireland defeated a touring South African side in 1904.<ref name="cricinfo history"/> Their first match with [[First-class cricket|first-class]] status was played on 19 May 1902 against a London County side including [[W.G. Grace]]. The Irish, captained by [[Sir Tim O'Brien, 3rd Baronet|Sir Tim O'Brien]], won convincingly by [[The result in cricket|238 runs]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/5/5899.html |title=f5558: London County v Ireland: Ireland in England 1902 |publisher=CricketArchive.com |access-date=5 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020182648/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/5/5899.html |archive-date=20 October 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 5 November 2008.</ref> An Irish Cricket union was eventually set up in 1923 but some clubs refused to recognise its legitimacy. It was only in 2001 that Cricket Ireland became the official oversight body for cricket in Ireland recognised by all cricket clubs on the island.<ref name="irishtimes.com"/><ref name="OffThe Ball"/><ref name="BRIEF HISTORY OF IRISH CRICKET"/><ref name="Cricket on solid local footing"/>

===Before 1993===
After the 1902 tour of England, where four matches yielded one win, two draws and one loss, Ireland did not play first-class cricket again for five years.<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Seasons/ENG/1902_ENG_Ireland_in_England_1902.html |title=Ireland in England 1902 |publisher=CricketArchive.com |access-date=9 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925095910/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Seasons/ENG/1902_ENG_Ireland_in_England_1902.html |archive-date=25 September 2015 |url-status=dead }} Retrieved 11 November 2008.</ref> Although the team had lost to the South Africans in 1894 – Ireland's first match against a Test-playing nation – Ireland defeated South Africa in 1904; it was the team's first victory against a Test side.<ref name="Irish timeline">{{citation |title=A Timeline of Irish Cricket |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/GENERAL/TIMELINES/ireland.shtml |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503181000/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/GENERAL/TIMELINES/ireland.shtml |archive-date=3 May 2008 |url-status=dead |publisher=CricketEurope4.net}} Retrieved 11 November 2008.</ref> In 1909, the first annual first-class match between Ireland and [[Scotland cricket team|Scotland]] was held, and an annual match against the [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] was arranged from 1924 onwards.<ref name="cricinfo history"/>

The Irish played yearly first-class matches with the Scots, only interrupted by world wars, until 1999, but all their other cricket depended upon touring international sides finding it convenient to include a visit to Ireland in their schedules. However, Ireland sometimes surprised [[Test cricket|Test]] nations on these occasions, beating the [[West Indian cricket team|West Indies]] by 60 runs in a three-day match in [[Dublin]] in 1928, for example; it was Ireland's first match against the West Indies.<ref name="Irish timeline"/> In 1969, in a match played at [[Sion Mills]] in [[County Tyrone]], the team defeated a West Indian side including [[Clive Lloyd]] and [[Clyde Walcott]] by nine wickets, after bowling them out for 25.<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/30/30223.html |title=misc3695 Ireland v West Indians: West Indies in British Isles 1969 |publisher=CricketArchive.com |access-date=9 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106231942/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/30/30223.html |archive-date=6 January 2018 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 16 November 2008.</ref> This was the last time Ireland defeated a touring side until 2003, when they beat [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]] by ten wickets.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/129584.html |title=Ireland overwhelm Zimbabwe in ten-wicket win |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 June 2003 |access-date=28 May 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709212733/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/129584.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Scots and the Irish were mostly competing with [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]] for the title as the best non-Test nation at the time – indeed, Ireland drew with Sri Lanka in a rain-hit first-class match in 1979, Ireland scoring a total of 341 for 7 in two innings, while Sri Lanka made 288 for 6 in one innings. Ireland, along with Scotland and the Netherlands, has at times played in competitions for [[List of English First Class Cricket Counties|English county cricket sides]], including the [[Benson & Hedges Cup]] and the [[Friends Provident Trophy]] (previously the [[C&G Trophy]]). Since there is no nationality restriction in county cricket, non-Irish people were allowed to compete for Ireland in these matches. For example, [[Hansie Cronje]] of South Africa played for Ireland in 1997,<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/2/2009/2009.html |title=Hanse Cronje |publisher=CricketArchive.com |access-date=9 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116222823/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/2/2009/2009.html |archive-date=16 November 2011 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> as did New Zealander [[Jesse Ryder]] in 2007.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/296125.html |title=Ryder no-show for Ireland |date=28 May 2007 |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710110501/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/296125.html |archive-date=10 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref>

===Associate Member (1993–2007)===
Ireland joined the ICC as an [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate Members|Associate Member]] in 1993, a year before Scotland.<ref>{{Cite web |work=ICC |title=About ICC Cricket |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/the-icc/history-of-icc/1989-present |access-date=2024-10-13 |language=en}}</ref> This meant Ireland could play in the [[ICC Trophy]] for the first time in 1994, and they finished seventh in the tournament.<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/Tables/ABN-AMRO_ICC_Trophy_1993-94.html |title=ABN-AMRO ICC Trophy 1993/94 points table |publisher=CricketArchive.com |access-date=9 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304233549/http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/Tables/ABN-AMRO_ICC_Trophy_1993-94.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 12 November 2008.</ref> Three years later they progressed to the semi-finals of the competition but lost the third place play-off with Scotland, thus missing a place at the [[1999 cricket World Cup]]. Ireland finished eighth in the 2001 tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 ICC Trophy |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/CRICKETEUROPE/TOURNAMENTS/2001/ICCTROPHY/results.shtml |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref> After this, [[Adrian Birrell]] was hired as coach.<ref name="BRIEF HISTORY OF IRISH CRICKET" />

[[Image:Ireland compete against Essex at Castle Avenue, Dublin, 13 May 2007, Friends Provident Trophy - 100 1795 (2).jpg|upright|thumbnail|right|Ireland playing against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] in the [[Friends Provident Trophy]] at [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground|Clontarf]] in 2007.]]
With the introduction of the [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] in 2004,<ref>{{Cite web |title=New first-class tournament for ICC Associates kicks off tomorrow |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/new-first-class-tournament-for-icc-associates-kicks-off-tomorrow-140323 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> Ireland had a chance to play first-class on a regular basis. After failing to progress beyond the group stages in the 2004 [[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|competition]],<ref>{{citation |url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ICC-CONT_POINTS.html |title=Intercontinental Cup 2004 points table |publisher=Cricinfo |year=2004 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040810095054/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ICC-CONT_POINTS.html |archive-date=10 August 2004 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 11 November 2008.</ref> Ireland won their first Cup title in [[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|October 2005]] with a six-wicket win over Kenya.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icccont/content/story/223519.html |title=Ireland secure Intercontinental glory |publisher=Cricinfo |date=29 October 2005 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051102055327/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icccont/content/story/223519.html |archive-date=2 November 2005 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 11 November 2008.</ref> The [[2005 ICC Trophy]], which was hosted in Ireland – the group stages in [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland, the final stages in [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland]] – saw the Irish make the final, which they lost to Scotland.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icct/content/story/213443.html |title=Elementary for Watson as Scotland secure Trophy |first=Edward |last=Craig |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 July 2005 |access-date=3 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708214422/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icct/content/story/213443.html |archive-date=8 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref> Though Ireland were runners-up, they had secured their place at the 2007 World Cup as well as an extra $500,000 over the next four years from the ICC to encourage development of Irish cricket.<ref name="Edward Craig">{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icct/content/story/213344.html |title=Scotland begin as slight favourites |author=Edward Craig |publisher=Cricinfo |date=12 July 2005 |access-date=3 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710002815/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icct/content/story/213344.html |archive-date=10 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref> They also gained official ODI status.<ref name="Edward Craig"/>

Ireland's inaugural ODI was played in front of a full house of 7,500 spectators at [[Stormont (cricket ground)|Stormont]], [[Belfast]], on 13 June 2006 against England. It was the first time Ireland had played the full England side. Though Ireland lost by 38 runs, they were praised by [[Andrew Strauss]], England's stand-in captain.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/249849.html |title=Ireland announce squad for England match |publisher=Cricinfo |date=7 June 2006 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707081908/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/249849.html |archive-date=7 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/250291.html |title=England's win fails to hide cracks |author=Will Luke |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 June 2006}} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref>
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| team2 = {{flagicon|Ireland|cricket}} Ireland
| score1 = 301/7 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marcus Trescothick]] 113 (114)
| wickets1 = [[Dave Langford-Smith]] 3/63 (10 overs)
| score2 = 263/9 (50 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andre Botha (cricketer)|Andre Botha]] 52 (89)
| wickets2 = [[Steve Harmison]] 3/58 (10 overs)
| result = England won by 38 runs
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| venue = [[Stormont (cricket ground)|Stormont]], [[Belfast]]
| umpires = [[Roger Dill]] (BER) and [[DB Hair]] (AUS)
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August saw them participate in Division One of the European Championship, against Denmark, [[Italian cricket team|Italy]], the Netherlands and Scotland. The games against the Netherlands and Scotland had ODI status. In the tournament, and what was the team's second ODI, Ireland recorded their first ODI win, beating fellow Associates Scotland by 85 runs after man-of-the-match Eoin Morgan made 99.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/scotland/content/story/255696.html |title=Morgan stars as Ireland shock Scotland |publisher=Cricinfo |date=6 August 2006 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008165701/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/scotland/content/story/255696.html |archive-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> Although the match against the Netherlands was a no-result, Ireland won the European Championship title.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/256045.html |title=Ireland secure European title |publisher=Cricinfo |date=9 August 2006 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710134455/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/256045.html |archive-date=10 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> Ireland's second Intercontinental Cup title came in the [[ICC Intercontinental Cup#2006–2007 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006–2007 competition]]. They faced Canada in the final and won by an innings and 115 runs, the four-day match concluding within two days. This made Ireland the first team to successfully defend the Continental Cup.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icccont/content/story/295595.html |title=Ireland complete final rout |date=23 May 2007 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717011317/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icccont/content/story/295595.html |archive-date=17 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref>

For the 2006 season, the C&G Trophy was reorganised to include a round-robin stage instead of being entirely knock-out. Whereas Ireland had only one match guaranteed in the tournament before, they now had more fixtures against English county sides. Ireland recorded one win in their nine matches.<ref>{{citation |url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006/ENG_LOCAL/C+G/C+G_2006_TABLE.html |title=Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy – Points Table |year=2006 |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705184326/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2006/ENG_LOCAL/C+G/C+G_2006_TABLE.html |archive-date=5 July 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> Ireland participated in the competition until it was restructured again in 2009. In that time they played 25 matches and won two.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/countycricket2007/engine/series/268020.html?view=pointstable |title=Friends Provident Trophy, 2007 |year=2007 |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/countycricket2008/engine/series/319688.html?view=pointstable |title=Friends Provident Trophy, 2008 |year=2008 |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090101214932/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/countycricket2008/engine/series/319688.html?view=pointstable |archive-date=1 January 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> The latter of those victories was against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]]; in that match Ireland bowled Worcestershire out for 58, which was their lowest ever one-day total. It was the first time that Ireland had bowled out a county for less than 100.<ref>{{citation | url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/8054602.stm | work=BBC News | date=20 May 2009 | access-date=5 January 2010 | title=Connell haul sinks Worcestershire | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527003234/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/8054602.stm | archive-date=27 May 2009 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/373948.html?view=pointstable |title=Friends Provident Trophy, 2009 / Points table |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519231333/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/373948.html?view=pointstable |archive-date=19 May 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ireland were invited to participate in the reformatted competition from 2010 onwards, but chose not to do so, and instead focused their limited financial resources on international cricket.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/427110.html |title=Ireland decline ECB's 40-over invite |publisher=Cricinfo |date=28 September 2009 |access-date=15 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222150136/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/427110.html |archive-date=22 December 2011 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 15 March 2011.</ref>

===One-Day International status without test status (2007–2016)===
At the start of 2007, Ireland saw more than three months of almost constant cricket. First was a visit to Kenya, where they took part in [[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]] of the [[ICC World Cricket League]]. They finished fifth in the league after four narrow defeats, and Kenya won the league.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/279633.html |title=Life is good beyond the Test world |author=Martin Williamson |publisher=Cricinfo |date=9 February 2007 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081017054442/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/279633.html |archive-date=17 October 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> Before the World Cup, the team participated in a high-performance camp in South Africa.<ref name="tough at the top">{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/308932.html |title=Tough at the top |publisher=Cricinfo |author=Andrew McGlashan |date=1 September 2007 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070904174308/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/308932.html |archive-date=4 September 2007 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> Ireland's performance in their inaugural World Cup in the [[Ireland at the Cricket World Cup|2007 Cricket World Cup]] took many pundits by surprise. In their first game, on 15 March, they tied with [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]], primarily thanks to Ireland's first ever World Cup century by man-of-the-match [[Jeremy Bray (cricketer)|Jeremy Bray]] and economical bowling in the final overs by Trent Johnston and Andre Botha.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/285484.html |title=Bray makes it Ireland's day |publisher=Cricinfo |author=S Rajesh and HR Gopalakrishna |date=15 March 2007 |access-date=5 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070325030054/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/285484.html |archive-date=25 March 2007 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 5 November 2008.</ref> In their second match, played on [[Saint Patrick's Day]], they beat the fourth-ranked team in the world, [[Pakistani cricket team|Pakistan]], by three wickets, thus knocking Pakistan out of the competition.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/285827.html |title=Shamrocks turn Pakistan green |publisher=Cricinfo |author=Dileep Premachandran |date=17 March 2007 |access-date=5 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320200909/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/285827.html |archive-date=20 March 2007 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 5 November 2008.</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 17 March 2007
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| score1 = 132 (45.4 overs)
| score2 = 133/7 (41.4 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[Kamran Akmal]] 27 (47)
| wickets1 = [[Boyd Rankin]] 3/32 (9 overs)
| runs2 = [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] 72 (107)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammad Sami]] 3/29 (10 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 3 wickets ([[Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method|D/L method]])
| report = <ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/247465.html</ref>
| venue = [[Sabina Park]], [[Kingston, Jamaica]]
| umpires = [[Billy Bowden]] (NZ) and [[Brian Jerling]] (SA)
| motm = [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] (Ire)
| rain = Rain and bad light reduced Ireland's target to 128 from 47 overs.
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These two results were enough to advance Ireland to the Super-8 stage of the tournament. In their final group-stage game, the West Indies beat them by eight wickets.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/286885.html |title=Chanderpaul hundred sinks Ireland |publisher=Cricinfo |author=Will Luke |date=23 March 2007 |access-date=5 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220205405/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/286885.html |archive-date=20 February 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 5 November 2008.</ref> In the Super 8 stage, they lost their matches against England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Sri Lanka, but recorded a 74-run victory against Test-playing nation [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], the 9th-ranked team in the world. The team received a heroes' welcome in Dublin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heroes' welcome greets homecoming Irish team |url=https://www.rediff.com/wc2007/2007/apr/25ireland.htm |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.rediff.com}}</ref>

After the World Cup, former West Indies cricketer [[Phil Simmons]] took over the role of coach from Birrell.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/281572.html |title=Simmons confirmed as new Irish coach |publisher=Cricinfo |date=25 February 2007 |access-date=5 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707182146/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/281572.html |archive-date=7 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 5 November 2008.</ref> [[Indian cricket team|India]] were scheduled to play [[South African cricket team|South Africa]] in a series of One Day Internationals in Ireland in June 2007. Ireland also played one-off matches at Stormont against the two teams. Missing several players from their World Cup squad, Ireland lost both games.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engvind/engine/series/258449.html |title=Matches India tour of Ireland, England and Scotland, Jun–Sep 2007 |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=16 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011050323/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engvind/engine/series/258449.html |archive-date=11 October 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 16 November 2008.</ref> Ireland hosted a [[Quadrangular Series in Ireland in 2007|quadrangular tournament in Dublin and Belfast]] in July involving the West Indies, the Netherlands, and Scotland. Ireland and the West Indies both won their games against Scotland and the Netherlands with their direct encounter ending in [[The result in cricket#No result|no result]] due to rain. The West Indies won the tournament because of a bonus point won against the Netherlands.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/4natireland/content/story/302095.html |title=Ireland win but West Indies take series |publisher=Cricinfo |date=15 July 2007 |access-date=10 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708004234/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/4natireland/content/story/302095.html |archive-date=8 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> Trent Johnston stepped down as captain and was replaced by [[William Porterfield]] in March 2008.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/ireland/7363370.stm |title=Porterfield takes charge |work=BBC Online |date=23 April 2008 |access-date=23 February 2014}}</ref>

The [[2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup]] began in June, with Ireland playing their first match in August. In November 2008, the team's campaign ended. After finishing second in the round-robin stage of the competition, Ireland faced [[Namibia cricket team|Namibia]] in the final. Ireland won by nine wickets, securing their third consecutive Intercontinental Cup title.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icccont2007/content/story/376686.html |title=Niall O'Brien century pilots Ireland to title |publisher=Cricinfo |date=2 November 2008 |access-date=4 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709123112/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/icccont2007/content/story/376686.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref> In March 2008 Ireland toured Bangladesh, playing three ODIs against the hosts and losing all of them.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2007-08/IRELAND_IN_BDESH/ |title=Bangladesh v Ireland 2007–08 |publisher=Cricinfo |date=April 2008 |access-date=2 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080402003408/http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2007-08/IRELAND_IN_BDESH/ |archive-date=2 April 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 10 November 2008.</ref> In July, Ireland played a [[2008 Associates Tri-Series in Scotland|tri-series]] against New Zealand and Scotland in [[Aberdeen]] but lost both matches.<ref>{{citation |url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2008/OD_TOURNEYS/3-NAT_SCOT/ |title=Associates Tri-Series (in Scotland) |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=4 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080714163332/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2008/OD_TOURNEYS/3-NAT_SCOT/ |archive-date=14 July 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 4 November 2008.</ref>

[[File:Ireland vs Pakistan2 cropped.jpg|thumb|Ireland playing against Pakistan at the Kennington Oval during the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009 T20 World Cup]]. [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] is keeping wicket whilst and [[Trent Johnston]] is the fielder.]]

Reigning champions Ireland hosted the [[European Cricket Championship]] (Division One) in late July and they won their third European title, winning every match, including the decisive encounter against Scotland by seven wickets.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/363165.html |title=Ireland retain European title |publisher=Cricinfo |date=31 July 2008 |access-date=4 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711234141/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/363165.html |archive-date=11 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 4 November 2008.</ref> In early August, Ireland hosted five other Associate nations at the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] in Belfast; this was Ireland's [[Twenty20 International]] debut. Ireland would have faced the Netherlands in the final, however the match was rained off and the teams shared the trophy.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/iccworldtwenty20/content/story/363767.html |title=Ireland and Netherlands share the trophy |publisher=Cricinfo |date=5 August 2008 |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611003953/http://www.cricinfo.com/iccworldtwenty20/content/story/363767.html |archive-date=11 June 2009 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 11 June 2009.</ref> By getting to the final of the tournament, Ireland qualified for the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] in England in June 2009. Later in August, Ireland were due to play three ODIs at home against Kenya. Ireland won the first game, the second game could not be finished due to rain and the last match was completely washed out.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/366435.html |title=Ireland take series after washout |publisher=Cricinfo |date=27 August 2008 |access-date=3 November 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707232505/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/366435.html |archive-date=7 July 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 3 November 2008.</ref> In October, the team visited Kenya for a [[2008 Associates Tri-Series in Kenya|tri-series of ODIs]] with the hosts and Zimbabwe. Only two of Ireland's four games in the round-robin stage could be played, the others were rained off. Ireland lost their first match to Zimbabwe,<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/374342.html |title=Taibu and Dabengwa star in convincing Zimbabwe win |publisher=Cricinfo |date=17 October 2007 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081018222112/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/374342.html |archive-date=18 October 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 11 November 2008.</ref> but won their second against Kenya, though they failed to qualify for the final.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/374480.html |title=Kevin O'Brien sets up comprehensive win |publisher=Cricinfo |date=18 October 2007 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020022959/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/374480.html |archive-date=20 October 2008 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 11 November 2008.</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/375086.html |title=Ireland sent packing by the rain |publisher=Cricinfo |date=25 October 2007 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008224516/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/tri-kenya/content/story/375086.html |archive-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=live }} Retrieved 23 November 2008.</ref>

In the run-up to the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, Ireland were deprived of batsman [[Eoin Morgan]], similarly to [[Ed Joyce]] several years earlier, who was selected to play for England, making him ineligible to play for Ireland again.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/engvwi2009/content/current/story/405314.html |title=Switching colours, switching hits |author=Andrew McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=21 May 2009 |access-date=11 June 2009}}</ref> Ireland played their first Twenty20 International against a full ICC member side on 8 June 2009 and in their opening match of the tournament defeated Bangladesh by four wickets and knocked them out of the tournament.<ref name=":0">{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/408075.html |title=Associated with the best |author=George Binoy |publisher=Cricinfo |date=8 June 2009 |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610192545/http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/408075.html |archive-date=10 June 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/408033.html |title=Ireland storm into Super Eights |author=Jamie Alter |publisher=Cricinfo |date=8 June 2009 |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611015202/http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/408033.html |archive-date=11 June 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ireland progressed to the second stage of the competition. They were grouped with [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] and lost all three of their matches. In 2009, Ireland played nine ODIs, winning the seven they played against Associate nations, losing their only match against a Test team (England), and one match was abandoned.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=2009;team=29;type=year |title=2009 – Ireland / Records / One-Day Internationals / Match results (2009) |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=15 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111215150408/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=2009;team=29;type=year |archive-date=15 December 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Ireland played 17 One Day Internationals in 2010, winning 11 (including a victory over Bangladesh) and losing six.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=2010;team=29;type=year |title=2009 – Ireland / Records / One-Day Internationals / Match results (2010) |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=15 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111215150635/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=2010;team=29;type=year |archive-date=15 December 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ireland were knocked out of the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]], hosted by South Africa in April and May, after being beaten by the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and a washed out match against England.

[[File:Porterfield, 2013 (1).jpg|thumb|Captain William Porterfield batting against England during [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground]]'s inaugural ODI in 2013.]]

The [[Ireland at the Cricket World Cup|2011 Cricket World Cup]] was held between February and March and hosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Though Ireland did not progress beyond the first round they secured a historic victory against England.<ref name=2011review>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2011/content/story/547336.html |title=The Ireland story and others |publisher=Cricinfo |first=Martin |last=Williamson |date=31 December 2011 |access-date=25 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110194017/http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2011/content/story/547336.html |archive-date=10 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ireland beat England by 3 wickets with [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] hitting the fastest century in World Cup history, managing the feat in just 50 balls.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/mar/02/england-ireland-live|title=England v Ireland – as it happened|date=2 March 2011|work=Guardian|access-date=2 March 2011|location=London|first1=Rob|last1=Smyth|first2=Alan|last2=Gardner|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219050457/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/mar/02/england-ireland-live|archive-date=19 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> In passing England's total of 327 for victory, Ireland broke the record for the highest successful run chase in the World Cup.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup/8357565/Cricket-World-Cup-2011-fastest-hundreds-in-history-of-the-competition.html|title=Cricket World Cup 2011: fastest hundreds in history of the competition|date=2 March 2011|work=Daily Telegraph|access-date=2 March 2011|location=London|first=Ian|last=Oxborrow|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215085030/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup/8357565/Cricket-World-Cup-2011-fastest-hundreds-in-history-of-the-competition.html|archive-date=15 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Limited overs matches
| date = 2 March 2011
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| score1 = 327/8 (50 overs)
| score2 = 329/7 (49.1 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| runs1 = [[Jonathan Trott]] 92 (92)
| wickets1 = [[Trent Johnston]] 2/58 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] 113 (63)
| wickets2 = [[Graeme Swann]] 3/47 (10 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 3 wickets
| report = <ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433572.html</ref>
| venue = [[M Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bangalore]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Billy Bowden]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] (Ire)
| toss =
| rain =
}}
Shortly after the tournament ended, the ICC announced that the World Cups in 2015 and 2019 would contain ten teams; the Associate countries, who were most likely to miss out in a tournament with fewer teams strongly objected, and, led by Ireland, urged the ICC to reconsider. In June the decision was reversed.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/509530.html |title=ICC confirms 10 teams for next two World Cups |first=Sidharth |last=Monga |publisher=Cricinfo |date=4 April 2011 |access-date=25 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126213306/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/509530.html |archive-date=26 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/521049.html |title=Associates included in 2015 World Cup |first=Sharda |last=Ugra |publisher=Cricinfo |date=28 June 2011 |access-date=25 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204122022/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/521049.html |archive-date=4 February 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> After the World Cup Ireland played Pakistan, England, and Scotland in ODIs but lost each match.<ref name=2011review/> A further ODI against Sri Lanka was rained off. In all, Ireland played 12 ODIs in 2011, winning four.<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/team/29.html?class=2;spanmax2=31+Dec+2011;spanmin1=01+Jan+2011;spanval1=span;spanval2=span;template=results;type=team;view=results |title=Ireland ODI results: 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 |access-date=25 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427195447/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/team/29.html?class=2;spanmax2=31+Dec+2011;spanmin1=01+Jan+2011;spanval1=span;spanval2=span;template=results;type=team;view=results |archive-date=27 April 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Ireland qualified for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], and were promoted to the ICC ODI Championship, leaving the World Cricket League, but not the ICC Intercontinental Cup. In their first match of the World Cup, Ireland defeated the West Indies by 4 wickets, chasing down 304 runs with 25 balls to spare.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/31008403| title = ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Ireland beat West Indies – Live – BBC Sport| work = BBC Sport}}</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{anchor|match5}} 16 February 2015
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 304/7 (50 overs)
| score2 = 307/6 (45.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Lendl Simmons]] 102 (84)
| wickets1 = [[George Dockrell]] 3/50 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Paul Stirling]] 92 (84)
| wickets2 = [[Jerome Taylor]] 3/71 (8.5 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 4 wickets
| report = <ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/656407.html</ref>
| venue = [[Saxton Oval]], [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Bruce Oxenford]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Paul Stirling]] (Ire)
| toss =
| rain =
| notes =
}}
In their second match they beat the United Arab Emirates by two wickets with four balls to spare; the target was 279. Out of only five successful World Cup chases of 300 runs or more, Ireland have provided three.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/16/cricket-world-cup-ireland-beat-west-indies|title=Ireland produce first upset of Cricket World Cup with win over West Indies|date=16 February 2015|work=Guardian|access-date=17 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217122327/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/16/cricket-world-cup-ireland-beat-west-indies|archive-date=17 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31479350|title=Ireland stun West Indies in Nelson|date=16 February 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=17 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216151656/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31479350|archive-date=16 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

In July 2016, Ireland played in its first [[Afghan cricket team in Ireland in 2016|five-match ODI series against Afghanistan]] which ended 2–2 with the first ODI being washed out. In September, Ireland toured South Africa for [[Irish cricket team in South Africa in 2016-17|a one match ODI series against Australia and the hosts]] but lost both games. At the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]]'s board meeting in October, Ireland was awarded [[first-class cricket|first-class]] status for its domestic competition, the Inter-Provincial Championship.

In May 2017, Ireland travelled to England to play a [[Irish cricket team in England in 2017|two-match ODI series]] for the first time, though they ended up losing both games.

===Test status (2017–present)===
In January 2012 Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom publicly declared Ireland's ambition to play [[Test cricket]] by 2020. Their desire to achieve Test status was in part to stem the tide of Irish players using residency rules to switch to England for the opportunity to play Test cricket. Deutrom outlined the ambition as he unveiled the new strategic plan for Irish cricket to 2015. The plan set out a series of stretching goals including increasing the number of participants in the game to 50,000, setting a target of reaching 8th in the World rankings, establishing a domestic first-class cricket structure, and reinforcing cricket as the fifth most popular team sport in Ireland.<ref name="CricketIreland2012a">{{Cite web |last=Coates |first=Jon |date=25 January 2012 |title=Ireland set out their goal to play test cricket |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES5/articles/000002/000278.shtml |access-date=14 October 2024 |website=irishcricketarchives.org}}</ref><ref name=BBC2012a>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/16698328 |title=Ireland announce plans to apply for Test status |date=24 January 2012 |publisher=BBC Sport – Cricket |access-date=18 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327004534/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/16698328 |archive-date=27 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Deutrom had already sent a letter to the ICC in 2009 stating his board's intention to apply for Full Membership – a potential pathway to Test cricket – and to seek clarification on the process.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/432837.html |title=Ireland in hot pursuit of Full Member status | Ireland Cricket News |first=Alex |last=Brown |date=3 November 2009 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524180428/http://www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/432837.html |archive-date=24 May 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> Former Australian bowler [[Jason Gillespie]] said that if Ireland got Test status it "would be huge news in world cricket, and it would be a massive positive story for the world game".<ref name="Gillespie">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/30489047 |title=Australian Jason Gillespie backs Ireland for full Test status |access-date=17 December 2014 |work=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204080858/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/30489047 |archive-date=4 February 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following Ireland's victory over the West Indies in the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]], former fast bowler [[Michael Holding]] said that the [[International Cricket Council]] should grant Ireland Test status immediately, saying "they need to be recognised now".<ref name="Holding">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/31501767 |title=Cricket World Cup: Michael Holding calls for Ireland Test status |access-date=18 February 2015 |work=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218070941/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/31501767 |archive-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC said in 2015 that Ireland would be granted Test status in 2019 should they win the [[2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup]] and beat the 10th ranked Test nation in a four-match Test series in 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/32963537|title=Ireland begin bid for Test status against UAE|access-date=7 February 2015|work=BBC Sport|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150601213243/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/32963537|archive-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

However, on 22 June 2017, after more than a decade of playing top-class international cricket, full ICC membership was granted to Ireland (along with Afghanistan) at an ICC meeting in London, thus making them the eleventh Test cricket team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ICC unanimously votes for Afghanistan, Ireland as Test playing nations – Cricket News |url=https://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-votes-for-afghanistan-ireland-as-test-playing-nations-17163/amp |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.wionews.com}}</ref> In October 2017, the ICC announced that Ireland's first Test match would be at home [[Pakistani cricket team in Ireland in 2018|against Pakistan]] in May 2018.<ref name="confirm">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20999394/ireland-confirm-pakistan-first-test-opponents |title=Ireland confirm Pakistan as first Test opponents |access-date=12 October 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012204401/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20999394/ireland-confirm-pakistan-first-test-opponents |archive-date=12 October 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="CI1st">{{cite web |last=Easdown |first=Craig |date=12 October 2017 |title=Pakistan Confirmed as Ireland's First Test Opponents |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/pakistan-confirmed-as-irelands-first-test-opponents |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012202815/http://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/pakistan-confirmed-as-irelands-first-test-opponents |archive-date=12 October 2017 |access-date=13 December 2023 |work=Cricket Ireland}}</ref> Ireland played their first 'touring' Test in India in March 2019 against fellow newcomers [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], where they lost by 7 wickets. This was followed by a four-day Test match against England at [[Lord's]] [[Irish cricket team in England in 2019|in July 2019]].<ref name="Lord's">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44885175 |title=England to play four-day Ireland Test before 2019 Ashes series |access-date=19 July 2018 |work=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719105241/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44885175 |archive-date=19 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> According to the [[ICC Future Tours Programme]] for 2019–23, Ireland are scheduled to play sixteen Tests, but along with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, are not included in the first two editions of the [[World Test Championship|ICC World Test Championship]].<ref name="IreFTP">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21749022/ireland-afghanistan-set-play-consistent-test-cricket |title=Ireland, Afghanistan set to play consistent Test cricket |access-date=12 December 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213011954/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21749022/ireland-afghanistan-set-play-consistent-test-cricket |archive-date=13 December 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Two-innings cricket match
| date = 11–15 May 2018{{efn|name="Day 1 lost"|Although the match was set to begin on 11 May, the first day was lost due to rain and play began on 12 May.}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}

| score-team1-inns1 = 310/9[[Declaration and forfeiture#Declaration|d]] (96 overs)
| runs-team1-inns1 = [[Faheem Ashraf]] 83 (115)
| wickets-team1-inns1 = [[Tim Murtagh]] 4/45 (25 overs)

| score-team2-inns1 = 130 (47.2 overs)
| runs-team2-inns1 = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] 40 (68)
| wickets-team2-inns1 = [[Mohammad Abbas (cricketer)|Mohammad Abbas]] 4/44 (11 overs)

| score-team1-inns2 = 160/5 (45 overs)
| runs-team1-inns2 = [[Imam-ul-Haq]] 74[[not out|*]] (121)
| wickets-team1-inns2 = [[Tim Murtagh]] 2/55 (16 overs)

| score-team2-inns2 = 339 (129.3 overs) ([[follow-on|f/o]])
| runs-team2-inns2 = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] 118 (217)
| wickets-team2-inns2 = [[Mohammad Abbas (cricketer)|Mohammad Abbas]] 5/66 (28.3 overs)

| result = Pakistan won by 5 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1127284.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground|The Village]], [[Malahide]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Nigel Llong]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] (Ire)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
}}
Ireland played England in a four-day Test match at Lord's in July 2019. Even though they bowled England out for 85 before lunch on the first day, they were themselves all out for 38 in the final innings, losing the match by 143 runs.<ref>http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1152839.html</ref>

In October 2019, [[Andrew Balbirnie]] was appointed Test and ODI captain and one month later, in November he also took over the captaincy of T20I from [[Gary Wilson (cricketer)|Gary Wilson]], thus becoming all format captain for Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/111067/andy-balbirnie-appointed-ireland-cricket-t20i-captain-gary-wilson |title=Balbirnie appointed Ireland T20I captain|work=Cricbuzz|date=29 November 2019 |access-date=30 November 2019}}</ref>

On 16 January 2022, Ireland claimed their first away ODI series win over a fellow Test nation by beating the [[West Indies cricket|West Indies]] by two wickets at [[Sabina Park]] in [[Jamaica]].<ref name="Away ODI series win">{{cite web |title=Ireland's cricketers clinch massive series win against the West Indies |url=https://www.the42.ie/ireland-beat-west-indies-to-win-odi-series-5656625-Jan2022/ |website=the42 |date=16 January 2022 |access-date=17 January 2022}}</ref> On 31 March 2023, Ireland claimed their first win against Bangladesh on Bangladeshi soil in the third match of their T20 three match series.<ref name="Away Bangladesh win">{{cite web |title=Paul Stirling leads Ireland to maiden Bangladesh win |url=https://www.the42.ie/ireland-cricket-7-6033647-Mar2023/ |website=the42 |date=31 March 2023 |access-date=31 March 2023}}</ref> Ireland achieved their first-ever series win in Zimbabwe, after winning a three-match series 2–1 in December 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=HISTORIC SERIES WIN |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/historic-series-win/ |website=Ireland Cricket |date=10 December 2023 |access-date=12 December 2023}}</ref> The following week they followed up their T20 success with a 2–0 one-day international series victory, which was their first ODI series win in Zimbabwe.<ref>{{cite web |title=Unbeaten Balbirnie stars as Ireland win Zimbabwe ODI series |url=https://www.the42.ie/ireland-zimbabwe-2-6252319-Dec2023/ |website=the42 |date=17 December 2023 |access-date=17 December 2023}}</ref>

Ireland won their first Test on 1 March 2024 (after losing their first seven), defeating Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi by six wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ireland create history with maiden Test win |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/ireland-create-history-with-maiden-test-win |website=ICC |date=March 2024 |access-date=1 March 2024}}</ref>
{{Two-innings cricket match
|date=28 Feb – 01 March 2024{{efn|name="Days"|While four days of play were scheduled for the one-off Test, the match reached a result in three days.}}
|venue=[[Tolerance Oval]], [[Abu Dhabi]]
|team1={{cr-rt|AFG}}
|team2={{cr|IRE}}
|umpires=[[Adrian Holdstock]] (SAF) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (ENG)
|toss=Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
|result=Ireland won by 6 wickets
|report=<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/afghanistan-vs-ireland-2023-24-1416063/afghanistan-vs-ireland-only-test-1416080/full-scorecard</ref>
|motm=[[Mark Adair]] (IRE)
|score-team1-inns1=155 (54.5 overs)
|runs-team1-inns1=[[Ibrahim Zadran]] 53 (83)
|wickets-team1-inns1=[[Mark Adair]] 5/39 (16.5 overs)
|score-team2-inns1=263 (83.4 overs)
|runs-team2-inns1=[[Paul Stirling]] 52 (89)
|wickets-team2-inns1=[[Zia-ur-Rehman]] 5/64 (30 overs)
|score-team1-inns2=218 (75.4 overs)
|runs-team1-inns2=[[Hashmatullah Shahidi]] 55 (107)
|wickets-team1-inns2=[[Craig Young (cricketer)|Craig Young]] 3/24 (10.4 overs)
|score-team2-inns2=111/4 (31.3 overs)
|wickets-team2-inns2=[[Naveed Zadran]] 2/31 (9.3 overs)
|runs-team2-inns2=[[Andy Balbirnie]] 58* (96)
|notes=
}}

A couple months after their first Test victory, Ireland secured their first T20 victory over Pakistan in two attempts, winning by five wickets with one ball remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Balbirnie's 77 leads the way as Ireland beat Pakistan for the first time in T20Is |url=https://www.espn.com/cricket/series/22148/report/1426830/ireland-vs-pakistan-1st-t20i-ireland-vs-pakistan-2024 |website=ESPN Cricket |access-date=10 May 2024}}</ref> In July 2024 Ireland beat Zimbabwe by four wickets at [[Stormont (cricket ground)|Stormont]] and recorded a second consecutive Test victory and a first on home soil.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine lead Ireland to historic first home Test win |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2024/07/28/lorcan-tucker-and-andy-mcbrine-lead-ireland-to-historic-first-home-test-win/ |website=Irish Times |access-date=28 July 2024}}</ref> In September 2024 [[Ross Adair]]'s maiden century powered Ireland to their first T20 win over South Africa to share the series 1–1.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ireland earn landmark T20I win over South Africa in UAE |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2024/0929/1472638-ireland-earn-landmark-t20i-win-over-south-africa-in-uae/ |website=RTE |date=29 September 2024 |access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref> Ireland followed this up with a 69-run victory over South Africa in the final match of their ODI series, their second ever victory over South Africa in the ODI format.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stirling leads Ireland to brilliant win over South Africa |url=https://www.the42.ie/ireland-south-africa-odi-2-6508048-Oct2024/ |website=the42 |date=7 October 2024 |access-date=7 October 2024}}</ref>
In May 2025 Ireland beat the West Indies by 124 runs in the first ODI in Dublin marking, its biggest win by runs against a Full Member and their fourth-biggest victory overall.<ref>{{cite web |title=Balbirnie, McCarthy give Ireland their biggest win against a Full Member |url=https://www.espn.com/cricket/series/1472504/report/1472511/ireland-vs-west-indies-1st-odi- |website=ESPN |access-date=21 May 2025}}</ref>

==International grounds==
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|-
! Ground !! Location !! Provincial team !! Capacity !! First Used !! Test !! ODI !! T20I
|-
| [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground]] (Castle Avenue)|| [[Dublin]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] || 3,200 || 1999 ||— ||25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=613;type=ground |title=Clontarf Cricket Club Ground ODI matches|publisher= cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018}}</ref> ||1<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=613;type=ground|title=Clontarf Cricket Club Ground T20I matches|publisher=cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618000815/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=613;type=ground|archive-date=18 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Civil Service Cricket Club Ground]] (Stormont)|| [[Belfast]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] || 7,000 || 2006 ||1 ||31<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=1409;type=ground |title=Civil Service Cricket Club ODI matches|publisher= cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018}}</ref> ||17<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=1409;type=ground|title=Civil Service Cricket Club T20I matches|publisher=cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516020526/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=1409;type=ground|archive-date=16 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground]] (The Village)|| [[Malahide]] || Leinster Lightning || 11,500 || 2013 || 1<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=1;id=974;type=ground |title=Malahide Cricket Club Ground Test matches|publisher= cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018}}</ref>|| 16<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=974;type=ground|title=Malahide Cricket Club Ground ODI matches|publisher=cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516011718/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=974;type=ground|archive-date=16 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>||13<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=974;type=ground|title=Malahide Cricket Club Ground T20I matches|publisher=cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516011940/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=974;type=ground|archive-date=16 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Bready Cricket Club Ground]] || [[Magheramason]] || [[North West Warriors]] || 3,000 || 2015 ||— || 1<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=2;id=1801;type=ground|title=RECORDS / BREADY CRICKET CLUB, MAGHERAMASON, BREADY / ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / MATCH RESULTS|publisher=espncricinfo.com|access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref>||9<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=1801;type=ground|title=Bready Cricket Club Ground T20I matches|publisher=cricinfo.com|access-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621211921/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=3;id=1801;type=ground|archive-date=21 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==Governing body==
{{main|Irish Cricket Union}}
[[File:Cricket Ireland flag.svg|right|thumb|Flag of the Irish team]]
The [[Irish Cricket Union]] (ICU) – the governing body of Irish cricket – was officially founded in 1923, although its predecessor had been active since 1890.<ref name="cricinfo history"/>

In common with a number of other Ireland sporting governing bodies, the Union was formed to represent cricket throughout the island of Ireland, rather than just the [[Republic of Ireland]]. In common with its counterparts for [[Irish Rugby Football Union|rugby union]], [[Rugby League Ireland|rugby league]] and [[Irish Hockey Association|field hockey]], the Union therefore does not use the [[Irish tricolor]], but instead employs its own flag, which is used by such bodies as the [[International Cricket Council]] to represent the team and in ICC tournaments; "[[Ireland's Call]]" is used as the national anthem.<ref>{{Cite web |last=icc |title=TEAM – Ireland |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/teams/13/ireland |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=ICC |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ireland's Call - Irish sports anthem |work=Go to Ireland |url=https://www.go-to-ireland.com/culture/irelands-call/ |access-date=2024-10-14 |language=en-us}}</ref>

After the World Cup, Irish cricket had poor results in the 2007 Friends Provident Trophy, as many players were unavailable. The Irish cricket team was an amateur side and most of the players had full-time jobs with commitments conflicting with cricket.<ref name="tough at the top"/>

Warren Deutrom, the chief executive of the ICU, has stated that it wants to "seek actively to place Irish players into top-level cricket, by developing relationships with [especially] county cricket which will incorporate appropriate player release for Irish international duty, and feeder systems for developing Irish cricketers".<ref name="major changes">{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/314284.html |title=ICU sets out major changes |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=8 October 2007 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071208111814/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/314284.html |archive-date=8 December 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> The reorganised ICU sought closer links with the English county teams, to encourage the development of age group cricket, and to introduce a professional element into the Irish game. They also want to take the Ireland cricket team on winter tours more often.<ref name="major changes"/>

In an attempt to prevent the game losing players to counties or other commitments such as jobs, it was suggested that central contracts should be introduced.<ref>{{citation |url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/327056.html |title=Early promise gives way to uncertainty |author=Andrew McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=23 December 2007 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103033758/http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/327056.html |archive-date=3 January 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was done in June 2009, with the first two going to [[Trent Johnston]] and [[Alex Cusack]].<ref name=":0" /> The number of full-time contracts was expanded to six in January 2010 with support for a further nine players; the contracts were split into three categories.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/444276.html |title=Ireland back players ahead of 2011 World Cup |publisher=Cricinfo |date=15 January 2010 |access-date=2 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111220155/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/444276.html |archive-date=11 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coates |first=Jon |date=14 January 2010 |title=Country before club |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000072/007229.shtml |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref> In January 2012 the number of contracts was increased to 23, and coach Phil Simmons highlighted the process of becoming professional as an important factor in the team's success.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/550764.html |title=Ireland map out path to Tests |first=David |last=Hopps |publisher=Cricinfo |date=24 January 2012 |access-date=24 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126141108/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland/content/story/550764.html |archive-date=26 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Team colours==
In Test matches, Ireland wears cricket whites, with the optional sweater or vest with a green v-neck with the Cricket Ireland logo on the centre. The shirts feature the Cricket Ireland logo on the right breast, the manufacturer logo on the sleeve and the sponsor logo on the left breast. The fielders wear a navy blue cricket cap or a white sunhat with the Cricket Ireland logo. The batsman helmets are coloured similarly. In limited-overs cricket, Ireland wears an emerald green (in ODI) or lawn green (in T20) uniform with dark blue and white accents and feature the Cricket Ireland logo on the right breast, the sponsor logo on the centre and the manufacturer logo on the left breast. The fielders wear a dark blue baseball-style cap or sunhat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportsdigest.in/ireland-cricket-team-colours-of-jersey-overview-and-analysis/55211/#:~:text=Test%20Match%3A,see%20if%20you%20look%20closely.|title=Ireland Cricket Team Colours of Jersey: Overview and Analysis|date=5 January 2023 }}</ref>

Dark blue, sometimes referred to as 'presidential blue', taken from both the Irish Presidential seal and the Irish quarter of the British Royal coat of arms, is historically considered a secondary national colour of Ireland, and frequently appears along with green on the kit of all-island teams e.g. hockey and rugby union.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-national-colour-blue-828597-Mar2013/|title=So you know Ireland's national colour might not be green, right?|date=17 March 2013 }}</ref>

In ICC-regulated tournaments, the sponsor logo goes to the non-leading arm sleeve, making space for the inscription "IRELAND" written in white, on the centre section of the shirt. The current kit supplier is [[Macron (sportswear)|Macron]], who signed a four-year deal in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2023 |title=MACRON SIGNS AS NEW KIT SUPPLIER |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/cricket-ireland-announces-macron-as-new-technical-kit-supplier/ |access-date=13 December 2023 |website=Cricket Ireland}}</ref>

==Tournament history==
===Cricket World Cup===
{{main|Ireland at the Cricket World Cup}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! colspan="8" |[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=100 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]|| colspan="7" rowspan="5" |Not eligible
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|LKA}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]|| colspan="7" rowspan="3" |Did not qualify
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|IRE}} {{flagicon|NED}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|KEN}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]]
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]||'''Super 8'''||8/16||9||2||6||1||0
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]||rowspan=2|'''Group Stage'''||11/14||6||2||4||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]||9/14||6||3||3||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]] || colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} [[2027 Cricket World Cup|2027]] || colspan="7" rowspan="2"| ''TBD''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2031 Cricket World Cup|2031]]
|-
!Total
!Super 8 (2007)
! 3/12
!21
!7
!13
!1
!0
|}

===T20 World Cup===
{{main|Ireland at the T20 World Cup}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
! colspan="8" |[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=100 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]] || colspan="7" | Did not qualify
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]] || '''Super 8''' || 8/12 || 5 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] || rowspan=5| '''Group stage''' || rowspan=2| 9/12 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]] || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]] ||13/16 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]] ||15/16 || 3 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{Flagicon|OMA}} [[2021 ICC World Twenty20|2021]]|| 14/16 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]] || '''Super 12'''|| 10/16 || 8 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} {{flagicon|USA}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]]|| '''Group stage'''
| 18/20
|4
|0
|3
|0
|1
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026]] || '''Group stage'''
| 13/20
|4
|1
|2
|0
|1
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2028]]
|colspan="7"| ''Qualified''
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|IRE}} [[2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |2030]]|| colspan="7" | ''Qualified as co-hosts''
|-
!'''Total'''
!Super 8 (2009)
!9/10
!33
!8
!19
!0
!5
|}

===Other tournaments===
{|class="wikitable"
! [[ICC World Cup Qualifier|ICC Trophy / World Cup Qualifier]]<br />(One day, List A from 2005)
! [[ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]]<br />(FC)
! [[ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]]<br />(T20I/Twenty20)
! [[Men's T20 World Cup qualification|T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final]]
|-
|valign=top|
*1979–1990 inclusive: Ineligible (not an ICC member)
*[[1994 ICC Trophy|1994]]: Second round
*[[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]: 4th place
*[[2001 ICC Trophy|2001]]: 7th place
*[[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]]: 2nd place (qualified)
*[[2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier|2009]]: '''Won''' (qualified)
*[[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]]: Pre-qualified through ICC WCL Championship
*[[2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2018]]: 5th place
*[[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2023]]: 7th place
|valign=top|
*[[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]: First round
*[[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2005]]: '''Won'''
*[[2006 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006–07]]: '''Won'''
*[[2007-08 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2007–08]]: '''Won'''
*[[2009-10 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2009–10]]: 4th
*[[2011-13 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011–13]]: '''Won'''
*[[2015-17 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2015–17]]: 2nd
|valign=top|
*[[2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2009]]: '''Won''' (qualified)
*[[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]: 2nd place (qualified)
*[[2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2012]]: '''Won''' (qualified)
*[[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013]]: '''Won''' (qualified)
*[[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]]: 3rd place (qualified)
*[[2019 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2019]]: 3rd place (qualified)
*[[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier A|2022]]: 2nd place (qualified)
|valign=top|
*[[2022-23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier|2023]]: 2nd place (qualified)
|}
{|class="wikitable"
! [[ICC 6 Nations Challenge]]/<br />[[World Cricket League]] (ODI)
! [[European Cricket Championship|European Championship]] (OD/ODI) ‡
! [[Triple Crown Tournament|Triple Crown]]<br /><small>(Tournament defunct)</small>
|-
|valign=top|
*2000: 3rd place
*2002: Did not participate
*2004: Did not participate
*[[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|2007]]: 5th place (Division One)
*[[2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One|2010]]: '''Won''' (Division One)
*[[2011–13 ICC World Cricket League Championship|2011–13]]: '''Won''' (ICC WCL Championship)
|valign=top|
*1996: '''Won'''
*1998: 4th place (Division One)
*2000: 4th place (Division One)
*2002: 3rd place (Division One)
*2004: 2nd place (Division One)
*2006: '''Won''' (Division One)
*2008: '''Won''' (Division One)
*2010: 2nd place (Division One) as Ireland A
|valign=top|
*1993: 2nd place
*1994: 3rd place
*1995: 3rd place
*1996: '''Won'''
*1997: 3rd place
*1998: 3rd place
*1999: 4th place
*2000: 2nd place
*2001: 4th place
|}

‡ Only the matches between Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands in the 2006 tournament have official ODI status.

===European Annual Tri-Series (T20I)===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!colspan=9|Result summary
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[2018 Netherlands Tri-Nation Series|2018]]||3/3 || 4 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|Ireland}} [[2019-20 Ireland Tri-Nation Series|2019]]||1/3 || 4 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!8
!3
!3
!1
!1
|}

==Current squad==
This lists all the active players who have played for Ireland in the past year (since 21 February 2025) and the forms in which they have played, or any players (in italics) outside this criterion who have been selected in the team's most recent squad. In addition, it includes all players contracted by [[Cricket Ireland]] in June 2025,<ref name="2025 contracts">{{cite web |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/central-contracts-confirmed-for-2025-26/ |title=CENTRAL CONTRACTS CONFIRMED FOR 2025-26 |publisher=Cricket Ireland |date=6 December 2025 |access-date=6 December 2025 }}</ref> apart from [[PJ Moor]] who retired from international cricket in July 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/peter-moor-who-played-tests-for-both-ireland-and-zimbabwe-retires-1494458 |title=Ireland and Zimbabwe batter Peter Moor retires |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 July 2025 |access-date=6 December 2025 }}</ref>

'''Key'''
*S/N = Shirt number
*Con = Contract type (Full-time / Part-year)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Domestic team
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Con
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Captaincy
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Last Test
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#169B62; color:white; | Last T20I
|-
!colspan="12"| Batters
|-
| [[Ross Adair]] || {{age|1994|4|21}} || Right-handed || [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| F/T || T20I ||align="center"| 15 || || — || — || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Andrew Balbirnie]] || {{age|1990|12|28}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]] || [[North West Warriors]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 63 || Test (C) || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2024
|-
| [[Cade Carmichael]] || {{age|2002|3|8}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"|— || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 8 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || —
|-
| [[Paul Stirling]]|| {{age|1990|9|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]]|| [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]]|| align="center" | F/T || Test, ODI, T20I || align="center" | 1 || ODI (C) & Test (VC) || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|AUS}} 2026
|-
| [[Harry Tector]]|| {{age|1999|12|6}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] || align="center" | F/T || Test, ODI, T20I || align="center" | 13 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
|[[Tim Tector]] ||{{age|2003|3|7}} ||Right-handed ||Right-arm [[off-break]] ||[[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"|— ||T20I ||align="center"| 4 || ||— ||— ||{{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
|[[Morgan Topping]] || {{age|1999|3|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| P/Y || — ||align="center"| 29 || || — || — || —
|-
!colspan="12"| All-rounders
|-
| [[Curtis Campher]] || {{age|1999|8|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Munster Reds]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 32 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Gareth Delany]] || {{age|1997|4|28}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg-break]] || [[Munster Reds]] ||align="center"| F/T || T20I ||align="center"| 64 || || — || {{cricon|NEP}} 2023 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[George Dockrell]] || {{age|1992|7|22}} || Right-handed || [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"| F/T || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 50 || || {{cricon|SL}} 2023 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Jordan Neill]] || {{age|2005|9|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"|— || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 39 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || —
|-
!colspan="12"| Wicket-keepers
|-
|[[Ben Calitz]] ||{{age|2002|7|6}} ||Left-handed ||Right-arm [[Spin bowling|slow]] ||[[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"|— ||T20I ||align="center"| 72 || ||— ||— ||{{cricon|AUS}} 2026
|-
| [[Stephen Doheny]] || {{age|1998|8|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]] || [[Munster Reds]] ||align="center"| P/Y || Test ||align="center"| 20 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2024 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2023
|-
| [[Neil Rock]] || {{age|2000|9|24}} || Left-handed || — || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| F/T || T20I ||align="center"| 5 || || — || {{cricon|WIN}} 2022 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025
|-
|''[[Sam Topping]]'' || {{age|2005|5|6}} || Left-handed || — || [[North West Warriors]] ||align="center"| — || — ||align="center"| — || || — || — || —
|-
| [[Lorcan Tucker]] || {{age|1996|9|10}} || Right-handed || — || [[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 3 || ODI, T20I (VC) || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
!colspan="12"| Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Mark Adair]] || {{age|1996|3|27}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 32 || || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Matthew Foster]] || {{age|2000|1|15}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| P/Y || — ||align="center"| 52 || || — || — || —
|-
| [[Fionn Hand]] || {{age|1998|7|1}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"| P/Y || T20I ||align="center"| 71 || || {{cricon|ENG}} 2023 || {{cricon|SA}} 2024 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025
|-
| [[Graham Hume]] || {{age|1990|11|23}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[North West Warriors]] ||align="center"| F/T || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 41 || || {{cricon|ENG}} 2023 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || {{cricon|ENG}} 2025
|-
| [[Josh Little]] || {{age|1999|11|1}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"| F/T || ODI, T20I || align="center" | 82 || || — || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Thomas Mayes]] || {{age|2001|1|4}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| — || ODI ||align="center"| 22 || || — || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || —
|-
| [[Barry McCarthy]] || {{age|1992|9|13}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 60 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Liam McCarthy (cricketer)|Liam McCarthy]] || {{age|2002|1|2}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || [[Munster Reds]] ||align="center"| P/Y || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 34 || || — || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025
|-
| [[Craig Young (cricketer)|Craig Young]] || {{age|1990|4|4}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || [[North West Warriors]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, T20I ||align="center"| 44 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2024 || {{cricon|ITA}} 2026
|-
!colspan="12"| Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Gavin Hoey]] || {{age|2001|11|5}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg-break]] || [[Leinster Lightning]] ||align="center"| P/Y || Test ||align="center"| 59 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2024 || —
|-
| [[Matthew Humphreys (cricketer)|Matthew Humphreys]] || {{age|2002|9|28}} || Right-handed || [[Left-arm orthodox spin|Slow left-arm orthodox]] || [[Northern Knights (cricket team)|Northern Knights]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 11 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMN}} 2026
|-
| [[Andy McBrine]] || {{age|1993|4|30}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off-break]] || [[North West Warriors]] ||align="center"| F/T || Test, ODI ||align="center"| 35 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|AFG|2021}} 2022
|-
| [[Ben White (cricketer)|Ben White]] || {{age|1998|8|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg-break]] || [[Munster Reds]] ||align="center"| F/T || T20I ||align="center"| 86 || || {{cricon|SL}} 2023 || {{cricon|SCO}} 2023 || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#169B62; color:white; text-align:center; | Position
! style="background:#169B62; color:white; text-align:center; | Name
|-
| High performance director
| Graeme West
|-
| Head coach
| {{cricon|SA}}[[Heinrich Malan]]
|-
| Batting and wicketkeeping coach
| [[Gary Wilson (cricketer)|Gary Wilson]]
|-
| Fast bowling coach
| [[Ryan Eagleson]]
|-
| Spin bowling coach
| [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1974)|Chris Brown]]
|-
| Fielding coach
|
|}
*Sources:Cricket Ireland<ref>{{Cite web |last=Easdown |first=Craig |date=2022-03-04 |title=Gary Wilson, Ryan Eagleson appointed to national coaching roles |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/gary-wilson-ryan-eagleson-appointed-to-national-coaching-roles/ |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Cricket Ireland |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Easdown |first=Craig |date=2023-11-28 |title=Coaching appointment |url=https://cricketireland.ie/news/coaching-appointment/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Cricket Ireland |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Coaching history===
*1995–1999: {{cricon|ENG}} [[Mike Hendrick]]
*1999–2001: {{cricon|NZ}}[[Ken Rutherford (cricketer)|Ken Rutherford]]
*2002–2007: {{cricon|SA}} [[Adrian Birrell]]
*2007–2015: {{cricon|Trinidad}} [[Phil Simmons]]
*2015–2017: {{cricon|NZ}} [[John Bracewell]]
*2017–2021: {{cricon|SA}} [[Graham Ford]]
*2021–2022: {{cricon|ENG}} [[David Ripley]] (interim)
*2022–present: {{cricon|SA}} [[Heinrich Malan]]

==Records==
'''International match summary – Ireland'''<ref name="teststats">{{cite web|url= http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=1;id=29;type=team|title= Records / Ireland / Tests / Result summary|publisher= ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=9 July 2019}}</ref><ref name="odistats">{{cite web|url= http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=29;type=team|title= Records / Ireland / One-Day Internationals / Result summary|publisher= ESPN Cricinfo|access-date= 27 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=29;type=team|title=Records / Ireland / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 September 2016}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan=7 align="center" | '''Playing record'''
|-
! Format !! M !! W !! L !! T !! D/NR !! Inaugural match
|-
| align="left"| Tests || 12 || 3 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 11 May 2018
|-
| align="left"| One-Day Internationals || 210 || 83 || 108 || 3 || 16 || 13 June 2006
|-
| align="left"| Twenty20 Internationals || 188 || 78 || 99 || 2 || 9 || 2 August 2008
|}
''Last updated 14 February 2026''

===Test matches===
{{see also|List of Ireland Test cricketers}}

*Highest team score: 492 v. [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], 24 April 2023 at [[Galle International Stadium]], [[Galle]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=1;id=29;type=team |title=Highest totals: Ireland – Test Cricket |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 28 April 2023.</ref>
*Best innings bowling: 6/118, [[Andy McBrine]] v. [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] on 4 April 2023 at [[Sylhet International Cricket Stadium]], [[Sylhet]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=1;id=29;type=team |title=Best bowling figures in an innings: Ireland – Test Cricket |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 24 June 2019.</ref>
*Record individual score: 118, [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] v. [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] on 11 May 2018 at [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground|The Village]], [[Malahide]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=1;id=29;type=team|title= Records / Ireland / Test Matches/ Highest score|publisher= ESPN Cricinfo|access-date= 15 May 2018}}</ref>

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'''Most Test runs for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=1;id=29;type=team |title=Most runs: Ireland – Test Matches |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 16 May 2018.</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! class="unsortable" | Player!!Runs!!Average
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Lorcan Tucker]]''' || '''703''' || 43.93
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Andy McBrine]]'''|| '''581''' || 32.27
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Andrew Balbirnie]]''' || '''548''' || 23.82
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Paul Stirling]]''' || '''521''' || 26.05
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Harry Tector]]''' || '''474''' || 26.33
|}
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'''Most Test wickets for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=1;id=29;type=team |title=Most wickets: Ireland – Test Matches |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 16 May 2018.</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! class="unsortable" | Player!!Wickets!!Average
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Andy McBrine]]''' || '''33''' || 41.69
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Mark Adair]]''' || '''25''' || 28.60
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Barry McCarthy]]''' || '''16''' || 20.00
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Matthew Humphreys (cricketer)|Matthew Humphreys]]'''|| '''15''' || 37.13
|-
|align="left"|[[Tim Murtagh]] || '''13''' || 16.38
|}
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*'''Bold''' – still playing for Ireland

'''Test record versus other nations'''<ref name="teststats"/>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! scope="col" |Opponent
! scope="col" |[[Test cricket|Matches]]
! scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Won]]
! scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Win and loss|Lost]]
! scope="col" |[[Result (cricket)#Draw|Draw]]
! scope="col" |[[Tied Test|Tied]]
! scope="col" |First win
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 March 2024
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|BAN}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|ENG}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|PAK}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|SL}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 28 July 2024
|}
''Records complete to Test #2607. Last updated 23 November 2025.''

===One-Day Internationals===
{{see also|List of Ireland ODI cricketers}}

*Highest team score: 359/9 v. New Zealand, 15 July 2022 at [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground|Malahide]], [[Dublin]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=29;type=team |title=Highest totals: Ireland – One-Day Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 16 July 2022.</ref>
*Best innings bowling: 6/55, [[Paul Stirling]] v. [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] on 17 March 2017 at [[Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground]], [[Greater Noida]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=29;type=team |title=Best bowling figures in an innings: Ireland – One-Day Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 16 July 2022.</ref>
*Record partnership score: 227 by [[William Porterfield]] & [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] v. Kenya, Nairobi, 2 February 2007<ref>{{cite web|url= http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?class=2;id=29;type=team| title= Records / Ireland / One-Day Internationals / Highest partnerships by wicket|publisher= ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=16 July 2022}}</ref>

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'''Most ODI runs for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=29;type=team |title=Most runs: Ireland – One-Day Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=3 November 2008 }} Retrieved 16 July 2022.</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! class="unsortable" | Player!!Runs!!Average
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Paul Stirling]]''' || '''6,005''' || 37.76
|-
|align="left"|[[William Porterfield]]|| '''4,343''' || 30.58
|-
|align="left"|[[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]]|| '''3,619''' || 29.42
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Andrew Balbirnie]]'''|| '''3,264''' || 32.00
|-
|align="left"|[[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] || '''2,581''' || 28.05
|-
|align="left"|[[Ed Joyce]]{{efn|name="Eng"|Also played for [[England cricket team|England]]; only the player's record for Ireland is counted here.}}|| '''2,151''' || 41.36
|-
|align="left"|[[Gary Wilson (cricketer)|Gary Wilson]]|| '''2,072''' || 23.81
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Harry Tector]]''' || '''1,992''' || 47.32
|-
|align="left"|'''[[George Dockrell]]'''|| '''1,459''' || 22.44
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Curtis Campher]]'''|| '''1,113''' || 33.72
|}
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'''Most ODI wickets for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=29;type=team |title=Most wickets: Ireland – One-Day Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=3 November 2008}} Retrieved 16 July 2022.</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! class="unsortable" | Player!!Wickets!!Average
|-
|align="left"|[[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]]|| '''114''' || 32.68
|-
|align="left"|'''[[George Dockrell]]''' || '''111''' || 35.89
|-
|align="left"|[[Boyd Rankin]]{{efn|name="Eng"}}|| '''96''' || 28.27
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Andy McBrine]]'''|| '''91''' || 38.01
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Craig Young (cricketer)|Craig Young]]'''|| '''81''' || 25.85
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Barry McCarthy]]'''|| '''81''' || 29.20
|-
|align="left"|[[Tim Murtagh]] || '''74''' || 30.94
|-
|align="left"|[[Trent Johnston]]|| '''66''' || 32.04
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Mark Adair]]'''|| '''71''' || 33.95
|-
|align="left"|[[Alex Cusack]]|| '''63''' || 23.96
|}
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'''Highest ODI scores for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ireland/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=29;type=team |title=High scores: Ireland – One-Day Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo}} Retrieved 19 January 2015.</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Opposition!!Venue!!Competition!!Date
|-
|[[Paul Stirling]]|| 177|| Canada || [[Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club|Toronto]] || [[Irish cricket team in Canada in 2010–11]] || 7 September 2010
|-
|[[Paul Stirling]]|| 162 || UAE || [[Bulawayo Athletic Club|Bulawayo]] || [[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier]]|| 27 June 2023
|-
|[[Ed Joyce]]|| 160* || Afghanistan || [[Stormont (cricket ground)|Belfast]] || [[Afghan cricket team in Ireland in 2016]]|| 19 July 2016
|-
|[[Andrew Balbirnie]]|| 145* || {{cr|AFG}} || [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Dehradun]] || [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in India in 2018–19]]|| 5 March 2019
|-
|[[Paul Stirling]]|| 142 || {{cr|ENG}} || [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Southampton]] ||[[Irish cricket team in England in 2020]]|| 4 August 2020
|-
|[[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]]|| 142 || Kenya || [[Ruaraka Sports Club Ground|Nairobi (Ruaraka)]] ||[[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One]]|| 2 February 2007
|-
|[[Harry Tector]]|| 140 || Bangladesh || [[County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford|Chelmsford]] ||[[Bangladeshi cricket team against Ireland in England in 2023]]|| 12 May 2023
|-
|[[William Porterfield]]|| 139 || UAE || [[ICC Academy Ground|Dubai]] || [[2017–18 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series]]|| 13 January 2018
|-
|[[Harry Tector]]|| 138 || Afghanistan || [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium|Sharjah]] || [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2023–24]]|| 7 March 2024
|-
|[[Andrew Balbirnie]]|| 135 || West Indies || [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground|The Village]], [[Malahide]] || [[2019 Ireland Tri-Nation Series]]|| 11 May 2019
|}
*'''Bold''' – still playing for Ireland

'''ODI record versus other nations'''<ref name="odistats"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First win
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''v. Full members'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 32 || 13 || 18 || 0 || 1 || 3 July 2010
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|AUS}} || 5 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|BAN}} || 16 || 2 || 11 || 0 || 3 || 15 April 2007
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|ENG}} || 15 || 2 || 11 || 0 || 2 || 2 March 2011
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|IND}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|NZL}} || 7 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|PAK}} || 7 || 1 || 5 || 1 || 0 || 17 March 2007
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|RSA}} || 11 || 2 || 8 || 0 || 1 || 13 July 2021
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|SRI}} || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|WIN}} || 18 || 4 || 12 || 0 || 2 || 16 February 2015
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 25 || 11 || 10 || 1 || 3 || 30 September 2010
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''v. Associate Members '''
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|BER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 31 January 2007
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|CAN}} || 8 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 6 April 2009
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|KEN}} || 10 || 7 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 24 August 2008
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|NEP}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 July 2023
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|NED}} || 13 || 8 || 3 || 1 || 1 || 11 July 2007
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|OMA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|PNG}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 March 2018
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|SCO}} || 21 || 15 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 5 August 2006
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|UAE}} || 9 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 25 February 2015
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{cr|USA}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30 June 2023
|}
''Records complete to ODI #4877. Last updated 25 May 2025.''

===Twenty20 Internationals===
{{see also|List of Ireland Twenty20 International cricketers}}

*Highest team score: 226/4 v. [[Austria national cricket team|Austria]], 23 July 2023 at [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=29;type=team|title= Records / Ireland / Twenty20 Internationals / Highest totals|publisher= ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref>
*Best innings bowling: 4/11, [[Alex Cusack]] v. [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], 21 February 2014 at [[Sabina Park]], Jamaica<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-figures-innings/ireland-29/twenty20-internationals-3|title= Records / Ireland / Twenty20 Internationals / Best bowling figures in an innings|publisher= ESPN Cricinfo|access-date= 19 January 2015}}</ref>

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'''Most T20I runs for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;orderby=runs;team=29;template=results;type=batting
|title=Most runs: Ireland – Twenty20 Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! class="unsortable" | Player!!Runs!!Average
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Paul Stirling]]'''|| '''3,895''' || 26.31
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Andrew Balbirnie]]'''|| '''2,392''' || 23.45
|-
|align="left"|[[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]]|| '''1,973''' || 21.21
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Harry Tector]]'''|| '''1,845''' || 24.93
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Lorcan Tucker]]''' || '''1,730''' || 22.76
|-
|align="left"|'''[[George Dockrell]]''' || '''1,388''' || 20.41
|-
|align="left"|[[Gary Wilson (cricketer)|Gary Wilson]]|| '''1,268''' || 21.13
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Gareth Delany]]''' || '''1,245''' || 20.40
|-
|align="left"|[[William Porterfield]]|| '''1,079''' || 20.35
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Curtis Campher]]'''|| '''1,067''' || 20.92
|}
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'''Most T20I wickets for Ireland'''<ref>{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=3;team=29;template=results;type=bowling |title=Most wickets: Ireland – Twenty20 internationals |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! class="unsortable" | Player!!Wickets!!Average
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Mark Adair]]'''|| '''142''' || 19.80
|-
|align="left"|'''[[George Dockrell]]'''|| '''91''' || 22.10
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Craig Young (cricketer)|Craig Young]]'''|| '''87''' || 22.24
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Josh Little]]'''|| '''85''' || 25.15
|-
|align="left"| '''[[Barry McCarthy]]''' || '''73''' || 29.28
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Gareth Delany]]''' || '''59''' || 26.47
|-
|align="left"|[[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]] || '''58''' || 19.81
|-
|align="left"|[[Boyd Rankin]]||'''54''' || 22.12
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Simi Singh]]'''|| '''44''' || 27.84
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Ben White (cricketer)|Ben White]]'''|| '''36''' || 27.38
|}

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'''Highest T20I scores for Ireland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3;id=29;type=team
|title=High scores: Ireland – Twenty20 Internationals |publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player!!Runs!!Opposition, Date
|-
|[[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]]
|align=center| 124 || Hong Kong, 7 Oct 2019
|-
|[[Paul Stirling]]
|align=center| 115* || Zimbabwe, 1 Sep 2021
|-
|[[Ross Adair]]
|align=center| 100 || South Africa, 29 Sep 2024
|-
|[[Harry Tector]]
|align=center| 96* || Italy, 25 Jan 2026
|-
|[[Paul Stirling]]
|align=center| 95 || West Indies, 15 Jan 2020
|-
|[[Lorcan Tucker]]
|align=center| 94* || Austria, 23 Jul 2023
|-
|[[Lorcan Tucker]]
|align=center| 94* || Oman, 14 Feb 2026
|-
|[[Paul Stirling]]
|align=center| 91 || Afghanistan, 23 Feb 2019
|-
|[[Gareth Delany]]
|align=center| 89* || Oman, 21 Oct 2021
|-
|[[Lorcan Tucker]]
|align=center| 84 || United States, 23 Dec 2021
|}
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*'''Bold''' – still playing for Ireland

'''T20I record versus other nations'''<ref name="T20I" />

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First win
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''v. Full members'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 27 || 7 || 18 || 1 || 1 || 1 February 2010
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|AUS}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 11 || 3 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 8 June 2009
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ENG}} || 4 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 26 October 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 8 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NZ}} || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 5 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 10 May 2024
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|RSA}} || 7 || 1 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 29 September 2024
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SRI}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 9 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 2 || 19 February 2014
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 18 || 8 || 8 || 0 || 2 || 17 March 2014
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|AUT}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 23 July 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BHR}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 19 February 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 August 2008
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 5 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 22 March 2012
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|DEN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21 July 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|GER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21 February 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|HK}} || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 7 October 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ITA}} || 4 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 20 July 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|JER}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25 October 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 August 2008
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 November 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 13 July 2015
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 15 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 13 February 2010
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NGA}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 26 October 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 7 || 5 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 13 February 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 12 October 2021
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SCO}} || 16 || 9 || 4 || 1 || 2 || 2 August 2008
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|UAE}} || 13 || 6 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 19 March 2014
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|USA}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 23 December 2021
|}
''Records complete to T20I #3708. Last updated 14 February 2026.''

===First-class===
*Highest team total: 589/7 declared v. [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|UAE]], 13 March 2013, ICC Intercontinental Cup match at [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Highest Innings Scores |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/CSTATZ/irelandfirstclass/irer70.shtml |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref>
'''Most First-class runs'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Run Aggregates |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/CSTATZ/irelandfirstclass/irer10.shtml |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Player!!Matches!!Innings!!Average
!100s!!Runs
|-
| [[Kevin O'Brien (cricketer)|Kevin O'Brien]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 38 || 56 || 40.17
|2|| 1848
|-
| [[William Porterfield]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 28 || 46 || 40.95
|5|| 1802
|-
| [[Andrew White (Irish cricketer)|Andrew White]]
| style="text-align:center;" |30|| 41 || 52.81
|5|| 1637
|-
| [[Stanley Bergin]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 27 || 52 || 34.26
|2|| 1610
|-
| [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 21 || 33 || 49.23
|6|| 1526
|}
'''Most First-class wickets'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Wicket Takers |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/CSTATZ/irelandfirstclass/irer38.shtml |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Player!!Matches!!Overs!!Average
!5WI!!Wickets
|-
| [[James Boucher (cricketer)|Jimmy Boucher]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 28 || 905.4 || 14.04
|18|| 168
|-
| [[Trent Johnston]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 28 || 632.1 || 17.20
|32|| 97
|-
| [[Alec O'Riordan]]
| style="text-align:center;" |25|| 749.4 || 21.39
|5|| 75
|-
| [[George Dockrell]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 18 || 642.3 || 26.06
|3|| 71
|-
| [[Dermott Monteith]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 19 || 695.2 || 18.96
|5|| 70
|}'''Highest individual innings'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Run Scores |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/CSTATZ/irelandfirstclass/irer11.shtml |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Player!!Score!!Opponents!!Date!!Venue
|-
| [[Ed Joyce]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 231 || [[United Arab Emirates cricket team|UAE]] || 2–3 June 2015 || Malahide
|-
| [[Eoin Morgan]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 209* || UAE || 11 February 2007|| Abu Dhabi
|-
| [[Andrew Balbirnie]]
| style="text-align:center;"|205*|| [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]]|| 15 August 2017|| Malahide
|-
| [[Ed Joyce]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 205 || [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]]|| 24 October 2015|| Windhoek
|-
| [[Jeremy Bray (cricketer)|Jeremy Bray]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 190 || UAE || 25 February 2005|| Windhoek
|-
| [[Andre Botha (cricketer)|Andre Botha]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 186 || Scotland || 9 August 2007|| Belfast
|-
| [[William Porterfield]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 186 || [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]]||24 October 2015|| Windhoek
|-
| [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 176 || UAE || 23 October 2005|| Windhoek
|-
| [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 174 || UAE || 6 March 2008|| Abu Dhabi
|-
| [[Andre Botha (cricketer)|Andre Botha]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 172 || Netherlands || 9 July 2008|| Rotterham
|}
'''Best bowling in an innings'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best Bowling in an Innings |url=https://www.cricketeuropearchive.com/CSTATZ/irelandfirstclass/irer39.shtml |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.cricketeuropearchive.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Player!!Figures!!Opponents!!Date!!Venue
|-
| [[Francis Fee]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 9/26 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 27 July 1957 || [[College Park, Dublin|College Park]]
|-
| [[Garfield Harrison]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 9/113 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 11 August 1990|| [[Myreside Cricket Ground|Myreside]]
|-
| [[Scott Huey]]
| style="text-align:center;" |8/48|| [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] || 04 September 1954|| [[College Park, Dublin|College Park]]
|-
| [[Robert Gregory (RFC officer)|Robert Gregory]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 8/80 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 29 August 1912|| Rathmines
|-
| [[Bob Lambert (cricketer)|Bob Lambert]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 7/11 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 21 July 1910|| [[College Park, Dublin|College Park]]
|-
| [[James Boucher (cricketer)|Jimmy Boucher]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 7/13 || [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] || 11 September 1937|| Rathmines
|-
| [[James Boucher (cricketer)|Jimmy Boucher]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 7/18 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] ||24 June 1950|| North Inch Perth
|-
| [[Dermott Monteith]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 7/38 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 11 August 1973|| [[Mardyke (cricket ground)|Mardyke]]
|-
| [[Roy Torrens]]
| style="text-align:center;" | 7/40 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 10 August 1974|| Cambusdoon Ayr
|-
| Henry Morgan
| style="text-align:center;" | 7/41 || [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] || 17 June 1933|| [[Ormeau Cricket Ground|Ormeau]]
|}
Note: [[Ivan Anderson]]'s 198* v. Canada was in a non-first-class match

==See also==
{{Portal|Ireland|Cricket}}
* [[Cricket in Ireland]]
* [[Irish national cricket captains]]
* [[Ireland under-19 cricket team]]
* [[Irish women's cricket team]]
* [[List of Ireland Test cricketers]]
* [[List of Ireland ODI cricketers]]
* [[List of Ireland Twenty20 International cricketers|List of Ireland T20I cricketers]]
* [[List of Ireland Twenty20 International records]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== Further reading ==
{{refbegin}}
* {{cite book |last1=Townsend |first1=David |title=Do They Play Cricket in Ireland? The 25-year Journey to a Test Match at Lord's |date=2021 |publisher=Pitch Publishing |location=Chichester, West Sussex, UK |isbn=9781785318405}}
{{refend}}

== External links ==
{{commons category|Ireland national cricket team}}
* [http://www.cricketireland.ie/ Official website of Ireland cricket team]
* [https://www.cricketeurope.com/NEWSROOM/NEWS/INTERNATIONAL/index.shtml Cricket Europe Ireland Page]
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{{Short description|Men's cricket team}}
{{about|the Scotland men's national cricket team|the women's team|Scotland women's national cricket team}}
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{{Use British English|date=January 2019}}
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| nickname = The Scots/ Scottish Saltires
| association = [[Cricket Scotland]]
| captain = [[Richie Berrington]]
| coach = [[Owen Dawkins]]

| icc_status = Associate Member with ODI status
| icc_member_year = {{start date and age|1994}}
| icc_region = [[ICC Europe|Europe]]

| odi_rank = 11th
| t20i_rank = 14th

| odi_rank_best = 11th (16 Feb 2024)
| t20i_rank_best = 11th (2 May 2017) 

| first_odi = v. {{cr|AUS}} at [[New Road, Worcester|New Road]], [[Worcester, England|Worcester]]; 16 May 1999
| most_recent_odi = v. {{cr|NAM}} at [[Maple Leaf Cricket Club]], [[King City, Ontario|King City]]; 4 September 2025
| num_odis = 175
| num_odis_this_year = 0
| odi_record = 81/84<br />(1 tie, 9 no results)
| odi_record_this_year = 0/0<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wc_apps = 3
| wc_first = [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]
| wc_best = Group stage<br />(1999, [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]], [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]])
| wcq_apps = 7
| wcq_first = [[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]
| wcq_best = Champions ([[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]], [[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]])

| first_t20i = v. {{cr|PAK}} at [[Kingsmead Cricket Ground|Kingsmead]], [[Durban]]; 12 September 2007
| most_recent_t20i = v. {{cr|NEP}} at [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]; 17 February 2026
| num_t20is = 113
| num_t20is_this_year = 4
| t20i_record = 50/58<br />(1 tie, 4 no results)
| t20i_record_this_year = 1/3<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wt20_apps = 7
| wt20_first = [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]
| wt20_best = ''Super 12 ([[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]])''
| wt20q_apps = 7{{efn|group=QUAL|From 2023 edition onwards, T20 World Cup Qualifier refers to the Regional Final of the ICC Europe region.}}
| wt20q_first = [[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2008]]
| wt20q_best = Champions ([[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]], [[2022-23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier|2023]])

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The '''Scotland men's national cricket team'''{{efn|{{langx|gd|Sgioba Criogaid Nàiseanta na h-Alba}}<br />
{{langx|sco|Scotland men's naitional cricket team}}}} represents the country of [[Scotland]] in international cricket and is administered by [[Cricket Scotland]]. They compete in international competitions organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC), including the [[Cricket World Cup]] and the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]. They play most of their home matches at [[The Grange Club|The Grange, Edinburgh]], as well as at other venues around Scotland.

Scotland's history in cricket dates back to the 18th century, and during the 19th and 20th centuries they frequently played touring teams and counties. In 1992, the Scottish Cricket Union severed links with the [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] and in 1994 they became [[Associate membership of the ICC|Associate Members]] of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref name="ScoCA">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Countries/24.html Scotland] at CricketArchive</ref> The Scottish Cricket Union changed its name to [[Cricket Scotland]] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/associate/cricket-scotland|title=Cricket Scotland}}</ref>

Scotland have played in three [[Cricket World Cup|ODI World Cups]] (1999, 2007 and 2015) and five [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]] tournaments (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021 and 2022). However, their first win in either of these events did not come until they beat [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]] in the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016 T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Muthu|first=Deivarayan|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/content/story/981675.html|title=Scotland end win drought at ICC global events|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date=12 March 2016|access-date=13 March 2016}}</ref> Scotland have played in every [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] tournament, winning the inaugural edition in [[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]. In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all [[Twenty20]] matches played between Scotland and other [[List of International Cricket Council members|ICC members]] after 1 January 2019 are a full T20I.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/672322|title=All T20 matches between ICC members to get international status|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|date=26 April 2018|access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref>

==History==
===Before ICC Membership===
The first recorded cricket match in Scotland took place in [[Alloa]] in 1785.<ref name="Hist">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/DATABASE/SCL/history.shtml A History of Cricket in Scotland] at the official Cricket Scotland website {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703210026/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/DATABASE/SCL/history.shtml |date=3 July 2007 }}</ref> It would be another eighty years, however, before Scotland's national side played their first full match, against the English county [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] in 1865, which they won by 172 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/GENERAL/timeline.shtml|title=Scottish cricket timeline|publisher=www.cricketeurope4.net|access-date=19 October 2011|archive-date=4 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071004231213/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/GENERAL/timeline.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first Scottish Cricket Union was formed in 1879, and the national team beat [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] by 7 wickets three years later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1882-61352/scotland-vs-australians-tour-match-667871/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs Australians, Tour Match at Edinburgh, Jul 29 1882 - Full Scorecard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://crictoday.com/cricket/series/scotland-national-cricket-team/|title=Scotland national cricket team|date=November 2022 }}</ref> The cricket union became defunct in 1883, and Grange Cricket Club took over the administration of the game until 1909. The first match against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] took place in [[Dublin]] in 1888, with Ireland winning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/CricketIreland/Scorecards/99/99669.html|title=Ireland v Scotland 1888}}</ref>

Scotland played their first match to be awarded [[first-class cricket|first-class status]] against the touring Australians in 1905, with the Scottish side being captained to a draw by [[Hubert Johnston (cricketer)|Hubert Johnston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/237637.html|title=Wisden - Obituaries in 1910|date=17 February 2006 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 November 2022}}</ref> They also played South Africa, West Indies, an all-Indian team, and New Zealand before the start of World War II.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i.imgci.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1930S/1932/IND_IN_ENG/IND_SCOT_23-26JUL1932.html|title=India in England, 1932 Scotland v Indians Forthill, Dundee 23,25,26 July 1932 (3-day match)}}</ref> 1948 saw Australia visit Scotland for two games at the end of their tour of England. These games, both of which Australia won by an innings, were to be the last international games for [[Don Bradman]]. The Don signed off in typical style, making a fine unbeaten 123 in the second match.<ref name="Ref_c">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/18/18709.html Scorecard] of Scotland v Australia, 17 September 1948 at Cricket Archive</ref> In 1954, Scotland hosted a three-match to the touring [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistanis]], which they lost by 10 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-england-1954-61456/scotland-vs-pakistanis-tour-match-576763/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs Pakistanis, Tour Match at Edinburgh, Jun 16 1954 - Full Scorecard}}</ref> Five years later, they held [[India national cricket team|India]] to a draw.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs INDIA Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Paisley, July 08 - 10, 1959 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1959-62279/scotland-vs-indians-tour-match-667773/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

The Pakistanis returned to Scotland in 1971, winning in [[Selkirk, Scottish Borders|Selkirk]] by 154 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs INDIA Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Paisley, July 08 - 10, 1959 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1959-62279/scotland-vs-indians-tour-match-667773/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> The following year, Scotland gave the touring Australia side a scare in a low-scoring match, before succumbing to a six-wicket defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Perth, August 02 - 03, 1972 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-and-scotland-1972-61365/scotland-vs-australians-tour-match-646647/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> Scotland hosted New Zealand in 1978, losing by an innings and 157 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Dundee, July 19 - 21, 1978 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-and-netherlands-1978-62078/scotland-vs-new-zealanders-tour-match-509759/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

===English domestic cricket===

As well as hosting touring sides, Scotland frequently played English first-class counties in the post-war period, and took part in the [[1980 Benson & Hedges Cup|Benson & Hedges Cup]] for the first time in 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1980-481441/scotland-vs-derbyshire-group-a-481722/live-cricket-score|title=Scotland vs Derbyshire, Group A at Glasgow, May 14 1980 - Match Result}}</ref> After enduring several winless seasons, their first Benson & Hedges victory came against [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] in 1986.<ref>{{cite web |title=SCOT vs LANCS Cricket Scorecard, Group B at Perth, May 10 - 11, 1986 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1986-482552/scotland-vs-lancashire-group-b-482568/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> Their second win came in 1990 when they beat [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]], a match in which a 20-year-old [[Dougie Brown]] took three wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=NHNTS vs SCOT Cricket Scorecard, Group D at Northampton, May 10, 1990 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1990-491264/northamptonshire-vs-scotland-group-d-491295/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> When the tournament was reduced to the top eight [[County Championship]] teams for the 1999 season, they were unable to qualify and they did not rejoin the competition thereafter. In 1983, they took part in the [[1983 NatWest Trophy|NatWest Trophy]]. Their first win in the knockout competition came against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] in 1998. [[Gavin Haynes]] hit 74 and Man of the Match [[Craig Wright (cricketer)|Craig Wright]] took 5/23 as Scotland sealed a famous four-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/national-westminster-bank-trophy-1998-419446/scotland-vs-worcestershire-1st-round-419464/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs Worcs, 1st Round at Edinburgh, Jun 24 1998 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

In [[1999 NatWest Trophy|the following season]], they made it to the third round of an expanded version of the competition, beating [[Nottinghamshire Cricket Board]] and [[Dorset County Cricket Club]] before losing to [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] in the Third Round. When the tournament was rebranded the [[Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy]], Scotland were unable to take part in the 2001 edition due to their appearance in the [[2001 ICC Trophy]]. However they returned in [[2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|2002]], enjoying wins over [[Middlesex Cricket Board]] and Dorset. In 2003, Scotland beat the [[Lancashire Cricket Board]] before losing out to [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]]. Similarly, the following year they enjoyed success against minor county [[Cumberland County Cricket Club|Cumberland]] before losing to [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/scotland-tour-of-england-2003-421036/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results|title=Scotland tour of England 2003 Schedule & Results}}</ref>

In 2006 the tournament moved to a group stage, Scotland enjoyed a considerably better campaign, winning three games against first-class counties.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/scotland-tour-of-england-2006-250798/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results|title=Scotland tour of England 2006 Schedule & Results}}</ref> Between 2007 and 2009, in what was now named the [[Friends Provident Trophy]], Scotland won one game in each season. When the Friends Provident Trophy ended, Scotland joined the Clydesdale Bank 40, registering two victories in the [[2010 Clydesdale Bank 40|2010 edition]]. They won twice more in the [[2011 Clydesdale Bank 40|2011 season]], when they adopted the name Scottish Saltires. However, in the [[2012 Clydesdale Bank 40|following season]] they recorded just one victory, and their final season, in [[2013 Clydesdale Bank 40|2013]], was winless. Then the [[Royal London Cup]] was launched in 2014, but no international teams were included. Since then, [[Cricket Scotland]] has expressed interest in playing in county cricket again, with the [[T20 Blast]] said to be their priority, but the Royal London Cup and [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]] also of interest.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wigmore |first1=Tim |title=Scotland want to play County Cricket |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/10/29/scotland-want-play-county-cricket/ |website=The Telegraph |date=29 October 2022}}</ref>
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|
|'''Tournament Name'''
|'''W'''
|'''L'''
|'''NR'''
|'''Tournament Name'''
|'''W'''
|'''L'''
|'''NR'''
|'''Tournament Name'''
|'''W'''
|'''L'''
|'''T'''
|'''NR'''
|-
|1980
|[[1980 Gillette Cup|Gillette Cup]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|[[1980 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1980 John Player League|John Player League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1981
|[[1981 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|[[1981 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1981 John Player League|John Player League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1982
|[[1982 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|[[1982 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1982 John Player League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1983
|[[1983 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1983 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1983 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1984
|[[1984 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1984 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1984 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1985
|[[1985 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1985 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1985 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1986
|[[1986 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
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|[[1986 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|1
|3
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|[[1986 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
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|1987
|[[1987 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
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|[[1987 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
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|[[1987 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
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|1988
|[[1988 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
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|[[1988 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1988 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
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|1989
|[[1989 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1989 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
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|[[1989 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
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|1990
|[[1990 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1990 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|1
|3
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|[[1990 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
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|1991
|[[1991 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1991 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
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|[[1991 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
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|1992
|[[1992 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1992 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1992 Sunday League|Sunday League]]
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|1993
|[[1993 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
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|[[1993 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1993 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
| {{n/a}}
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|1994
|[[1994 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1994 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1994 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
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|1995
|[[1995 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1995 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
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|[[1995 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
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|1996
|[[1996 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
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|[[1996 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
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|[[1996 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
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|1997
|[[1997 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
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|[[1997 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
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|3
|1
|[[1997 Axa Life League|Axa Life League]]
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|1998
|[[1998 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|1
|1
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|[[1998 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1998 Axa League|Axa League]]
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|1999
|[[1999 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|2
|1
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|2000
|[[2000 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
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|1
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|2001
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|2002
|[[2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
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|1
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|2003
|[[2003 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|1
|1
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|{{n/a}}
|[[2003 ECB National League|ECB National League]]
|4
|13
|0
|1
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|2004
|[[2004 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|1
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
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|[[2004 Totesport League|Totesport League]]
|2
|14
|0
|2
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|2005
|[[2005 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
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|1
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|2
|14
|1
|1
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|[[2007 Friends Provident Trophy|Friends Provident Trophy]]
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|7
|1
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|2008
|[[2008 Friends Provident Trophy|Friends Provident Trophy]]
|1
|6
|1
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|2009
|[[2009 Friends Provident Trophy|Friends Provident Trophy]]
|1
|7
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|2010
|[[2010 Clydesdale Bank 40|Clydesdale Bank 40]]
|2
|10
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|2011
|[[2011 Clydesdale Bank 40|Clydesdale Bank 40]]
|2
|9
|1
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|2012
|[[2012 Clydesdale Bank 40|Clydesdale Bank 40]]
|1
|8
|3
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|2013
|[[2013 Yorkshire Bank 40|Yorkshire Bank 40]]
|0
|11
|1
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===ICC Membership===

In 1992, Scotland severed their ties with the [[Test and County Cricket Board]] (TCCB) and England, and gained [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate Members|Associate Membership of the ICC]] in their own right in 1994.<ref name="ScoCA"/> They competed in the [[ICC World Cup Qualifier|ICC Trophy]] for the first time in [[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]], finishing third. They were denied a place in the final only by [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]], who were granted full ICC Membership the following year and Test Status in 2001. In the third-place playoff, they beat [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] by 51 runs, sealing their qualification for the [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999 World Cup]],

Although England were official hosts of the World Cup, Scotland earned the right to host two of their matches in [[The Grange Club]] in Edinburgh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/scotland-s-wasted-chance-at-the-1999-world-cup-814763|title=Scotland's wasted chance}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-cup-1999-61046/scotland-vs-new-zealand-30th-match-65222/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs New Zealand, 30th Match at Edinburgh, May 31 1999 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

Scotland's first ODI was played against eventual champions Australia. While they lost the game, they were competitive and a very strong Australia team reached the target after almost 45 overs.<ref name="WC99">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/ 1999 Cricket World Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040530084700/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/ |date=30 May 2004 }} at [[Cricinfo]]</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 16 May 1999
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| score1 = 181/7 (50 overs)
| score2 = 182/4 (44.5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| runs1 = [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]] 34 (42)
| wickets1 = [[Shane Warne]] 3/39 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mark Waugh]] 67 (114)
| wickets2 = [[Nick Dyer]] 2/43 (10 overs)
| result = Australia won by 6 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65196.html Scorecard]
| venue = New Road, Worcester, England
| umpires = [[Steve Dunne (cricket umpire)|Steve Dunne]] (NZ) and [[Peter Willey]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Mark Waugh]] (Aus)
| toss =
| rain =
| notes =
}}
The rest of the tournament featured some chastening defeats, however, especially to the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], who raced their way to low totals. In what some described as the team's "own Cup Final",<ref>{{Cite news |date=1999-05-24 |title=Scotland lose out in their very own Cup final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/1999/may/24/cricketworldcup1999.cricketworldcup2 |access-date=2024-11-08 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> the team lost narrowly to Bangladesh. Nonetheless, several players went home with their reputations enhanced, including [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]], who scored 217 runs at 54.25 and [[John Blain (cricketer)|John Blain]], who took 10 wickets at 21.00.

The [[2001 ICC Trophy]] saw them finish 4th, losing a play-off game to [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]],<ref name="ICCT01">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT2001/ 2001 ICC Trophy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080526181333/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT2001/ |date=26 May 2008 }} at Cricinfo</ref> but they won the [[2005 ICC Trophy|2005 tournament]], beating long-time rivals Ireland in the final. In 2004, Scotland further staked their claim as one of the leading associate nations by winning the inaugural [[ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]]. However, they did not progress beyond the first round in the 2005 tournament.<ref name="ICCup05">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026030725/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ |date=26 October 2008 }} at Cricinfo</ref>

===2006===
[[File:Ryan watson india odi.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Scotland's [[Ryan Watson (cricketer)|Ryan Watson]] plays through backward point for a boundary against India at Glasgow's [[Citylets Titwood|Titwood]] ground, 16 August 2007]]
March 2006 saw Scotland embark on a pre-season tour to [[Barbados]]. They performed with some credit, although they only won one of their 6 games, against a Barbados XI.<ref name="Ref_d">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Seasons/WI/2005-06_WI_Scotland_XI_in_Barbados_2005-06.html Scotland in Barbados 2006] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008144332/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Seasons/WI/2005-06_WI_Scotland_XI_in_Barbados_2005-06.html |date=8 October 2012 }} at Cricket Archive</ref> They owed much of their success to Nik Morton, who re-qualified to represent Scotland internationally in 2004. They competed in the [[Friends Provident Trophy|C & G Trophy]] in [[County cricket|English domestic cricket]] in the early part of the [[2006 English cricket season]]. They performed better than expected, winning three of their nine games, and finishing eighth in the Northern conference.<ref name="Ref_e">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/Cheltenham_and_Gloucester_Trophy_2006.html 2006 C & G Trophy points table] at Cricket Archive</ref>

In June, they played their first ODI since the [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999 World Cup]] when they took on [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in Edinburgh.<ref name="ODIList">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/Scotland/Odis/Odi_List.html List of Scotland's ODIs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830092207/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/Scotland/Odis/Odi_List.html |date=30 August 2008 }} at Cricket Archive</ref> Without key players Dougie Brown and [[Navdeep Poonia]], they lost by five wickets.<ref name="Ref_f">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/96/96843.html Scorecard] of Scotland v Pakistan, 27 June 2006 at Cricket Archive</ref> They finally got their first ODI win in the [[European Cricket Championship|European Championships]] in August with a win over [[Netherlands national cricket team|Holland]] in a rain-shortened game.<ref name="Ref_g">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/96/96847.html Scorecard] of Scotland v Holland, 6 August 2006 at Cricket Archive</ref> They again missed key players for some games in this tournament though, and thanks to their loss against Ireland, finished second in the tournament.<ref name="EC06">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/EURODIV1/about.shtml 2006 European Championship Division One] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308183858/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/EURODIV1/about.shtml |date=8 March 2011 }} at CricketEurope</ref>

During 2006 and early 2007, Scotland participated in the third edition of the [[2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]]. They beat [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] by an innings in May 2006, but draws against Ireland in August and the [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] in January 2007 meant that they failed to reach the final.<ref name="ICCup06">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml 2006 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224150242/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml |date=24 February 2013 }} at CricketEurope</ref> In December 2006, they travelled to Test nation [[Bangladesh]] for a two-match ODI series – their first outside the UK – but lost both matches heavily.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/series/264072.html |title=Scotland tour of Bangladesh, 2006/07 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=13 March 2016}}</ref>

===2007===
In January 2007, after the Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates in [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], they travelled to [[Kenya]], first playing in a [[Associates Triangular Series in Kenya in 2006-07|tri-series]] against [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] and [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] in [[Mombasa]], where they finished second.<ref name="Ref_h">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/ICC_Associates_Kenya_Tri-Series_2006-07.html ICC Associates Kenya tri-series 2007 points table] at Cricket Archive</ref> This was followed by [[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]] of the [[World Cricket League]] in [[Nairobi]], where Scotland finished as runners up.<ref name="WCL107">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/96/96884.html Scorecard] of Kenya v Scotland, WCL Division One final, 7 February 2007 at Cricket Archive</ref>

They then travelled to [[West Indies]] for their second [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]. They again lost all their games and failed to progress beyond the first round.<ref name="WC07">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2007/ 2007 Cricket World Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061027120620/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2007/ |date=27 October 2006 }} at Cricinfo</ref> Back in the UK, they competed in the [[Friends Provident Trophy]], their only win coming against Lancashire.<ref name="Ref_i">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/FPTROPHY/about.shtml 2007 Friends Provident Trophy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024162431/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/FPTROPHY/about.shtml |date=24 October 2007 }} at CricketEurope</ref> They also drew an Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates.<ref name="Ref_j">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/123/123037.html Scorecard] of Scotland v United Arab Emirates, 27 June 2007 at Cricket Archive</ref> An ODI against Pakistan in July was washed out.<ref name="Ref_k">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES/articles/000050/005010.shtml Rain denies Scots a shot at Pakistan] by Jon Coates, 2 July 2007 at Cricket Scotland's official site</ref>

In July, Scotland took part in a [[Quadrangular Series in Ireland in 2007|quadrangular series]] in Ireland against the hosts, Holland and [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]. However, the endeavour was not a success. They lost their matches against Ireland and West Indies, with the match against Holland being abandoned due to rain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/quadrangular-series-ireland-2007-295775|title=Quadrangular series 2007 ireland}}</ref>

At the beginning of August, Scotland were on Intercontinental Cup duty as they beat Holland by an innings and 59 runs. They then drew with Ireland in a rain-affected match, only gaining 3 points after a poor 1st innings display. [[India national cricket team|India]] were Scotland's next ODI opponents in mid-August, which was shown live on BBC Scotland from Titwood, Glasgow. The match was reduced slightly to 46 overs after a couple of brief showers, but India won by 7 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-ireland-england-and-scotland-2007-258449/scotland-vs-india-only-odi-275789/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs India, Only ODI at Glasgow, Aug 16 2007 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

Having reached the final of the [[World Cricket League]] earlier in the year, Scotland qualified to play in the [[2007 Twenty20 World Championship|Twenty20 World Championship]] held in South Africa. They lost by 51 runs to Pakistan in their first game, and did not get a chance to play their other Group D opponents [[India national cricket team|India]], as the game was washed out without a ball being bowled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-twenty20-2007-08-286109/pakistan-vs-scotland-3rd-match-group-d-287855/full-scorecard|title=Pakistan vs Scotland, 3rd Match, Group D at Durban, Sep 12 2007 - Full Scorecard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-twenty20-2007-08-286109/india-vs-scotland-7th-match-group-d-287859/full-scorecard|title=India vs Scotland, 7th Match, Group D at Durban, Sep 13 2007 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

===2008===

In July 2008, Scotland played a [[2008 Associates Tri-Series in Scotland|tri-series]] against New Zealand and Ireland in [[Aberdeen]], Scotland. Scotland beat Ireland but lost their match against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/associates-tri-series-in-scotland-2008-325539|title=2008 Associates tri-series in Scotland}}</ref>

In early August, Scotland participated with five other Associate nations in the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] in Belfast. Despite an initial loss to hosts Ireland, victory against Bermuda secured a semi final slot. Throwing off the disappointment of an unexpected loss to Holland in the semi-final a few hours earlier, Scotland bounced right back for a 9 wicket victory over Kenya (who had advanced ahead of Canada), to secure third place. However, with only two nations guaranteed to progress, qualification for the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] was only granted when Zimbabwe confirmed that they would not attend the tournament.

On 18 August, Scotland played their first ODI encounter against England. Hosting the Auld Enemy, at the Grange Cricket Club in [[Edinburgh]]. However the match was abandoned due to rain after less than 3 overs of England's reply to Scotland's 156/9.

In December 2008, [[Cricket Scotland]], the governing body of Scottish cricket, took the historic act of giving three Scotland players central contracts. Bowlers [[Gordon Goudie]] and [[Dewald Nel]] and captain [[Ryan Watson (cricketer)|Ryan Watson]] became the first full-time professional cricketers based in Scotland. Nineteen other cricketers have been offered part-time professional deals.<ref name="Ref_2008">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/scotland/7791293.stm |title=Scots trio handed central deals |work=BBC Online |date=19 December 2008 }} Retrieved on 20 December 2008.</ref>

===2009===
Scotland participated in the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] in England in June 2009. They were drawn alongside Test nations [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in Group D, with both matches being played at [[The Oval]] in London.

The first match, against New Zealand, was shortened to 7 overs per side due to rain. Scotland batted first and made 89/4, with [[Kyle Coetzer]] top-scoring with 33. However, three no-balls and a dropped catch enabled New Zealand to win by seven wickets with an over to spare.<ref name="Ref_2009">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/scotland/8086118.stm |title=New Zealand given scare by Scots |work=BBC Sport |date=6 June 2009 |access-date=23 May 2010}}</ref>

In the second match, South Africa made 211/5, with [[AB de Villiers]] hitting 79 not out off only 34 balls. In response, Scotland were bowled out for 81, more than half of which was scored by Coetzer (42). The 130-run margin of defeat was the second-largest in terms of runs in a Twenty20 International.<ref name="Ref_2009a">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8087255.stm |title=S Africa send Scots crashing out |work=BBC Sport |date=7 June 2009 |access-date=23 May 2010}}</ref>

===2010===
In 2010, Scotland took part in the inaugural [[ECB 40]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/clydesdale-bank-40-2010-435131|title=Clydasdale Bank 40 2010}}</ref>

Scotland competed in the qualifiers in the [[United Arab Emirates]], to compete for a place in the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] in the [[British West Indies|West Indies]]. They competed for a place with [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], [[Canadian national cricket team|Canada]], [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]], [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]], [[Netherlands national cricket team|Holland]], [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] and [[United States national cricket team|USA]].<ref name="Ref_l">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/405141.html|title=UAE to host expanded World Twenty20 Qualifiers|website=Cricinfo.com|access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref> The tournament was disappointing for Scotland, going out in the group stage without winning a single match.

Scotland's Intercontinental Cup campaign was more successful as they reached the final in December – against Afghanistan – at the bespoke new cricket stadium in Dubai. Scheduled as a four-day first-class match of two innings each side, Afghanistan won the game in eight sessions. The match was live-streamed online by Cricket Scotland in agreement with the ICC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Intercontinental Cup final to be streamed live |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-intercontinental-cup-2010-intercontinental-cup-final-to-be-streamed-live-488824 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 September 2024}}</ref>

===ICC World Cup Qualifiers===
During March and April 2009 Scotland attempted to defend the ICC Trophy they won in 2005. To secure qualification for the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]] a top four place was targeted. They were also attempting to secure ODI status by finishing in the top six.

Scotland started the tournament badly by losing three of their five group games. With only the points earned against Namibia being taken through to the Super Eights, Scotland faced a difficult route to the World Cup.<ref name="Ref_2009b">{{Cite journal |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/iccwcq2009/content/series/384067.html?template=schedule |title=ICC World Cup Qualifiers |journal=ESPNcricinfo |year=2009 }} Retrieved on 22 April 2009.</ref>

Scotland started the Super Eights well by beating Holland in their first match. Defeats against Kenya and Afghanistan followed. The result of which threatened Scotland's qualification for the World Cup as well as the possibility of losing their ODI status if they finished out of the top six.

Victory against United Arab Emirates in their last game, and an improved run-rate, thanks to the 122 run victory, ensured a top six place for the Scots, securing ODI status until the next round of World Cup qualifiers.

In 2012, Scotland achieved their first victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] when it defeated a [[Bangladeshi cricket team in Ireland and Netherlands in 2012|touring]] [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-v-scotland-only-twenty20-we-set-sights-on-beating-a-full-member-peter-steindl-573885|title=We set sights on beating a Full Member - Peter Steindl}}</ref>

{{Limited overs matches
| date = 24 July 2012
| time = 16:00
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 128 (18 overs)
| score1 = 162/7 (20 overs)
| team1 = {{cr|SCO}}
| runs2 = [[Shakib Al Hasan]] 31 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Josh Davey]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| runs1 = [[Richie Berrington]] 100 (58)
| wickets1 = [[Mashrafe Mortaza]] 2/22 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 34 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland-nl-v-bangladesh-2012/engine/match/567204.html Scorecard]
| toss =
| venue = [[Sportpark Westvliet]], [[The Hague]]
| umpires =Ian Ramage (Sco) and Richard Smith (Ire)
| motm =
}}

The Scottish team qualified for the ICC [[Cricket World Cup 2015]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], but was eliminated after six straight losses out of six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/17/cricket-world-cup-new-zealand-scotland-report|title=Scotland fall to New Zealand despite World Cup co-hosts' slapdash batting|work=The Guardian |date=17 February 2015 |last1=Marks |first1=Vic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/26/cricket-world-cup-afghanistan-scotland-report|title=Afghanistan record famous Cricket World Cup victory over Scotland|work=The Guardian |date=26 February 2015 |last1=Marks |first1=Vic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/31885230|title=Cricket World Cup 2015: Australia thrash Scotland in last group game|work=BBC Sport |date=14 March 2015 }}</ref>

In January 2017 Scotland took part in the [[2017 Desert T20 Challenge]]. They won all three of their group fixtures, before losing to [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/desert-t20-challenge-2016-17-1074956/ireland-vs-scotland-2nd-semi-final-1074970/match-report|title=Wilson, Stirling, Mulder propel Ireland to final}}</ref>

===Zimbabwe tour of Scotland in 2017===

Scotland achieved their second victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] when it defeated a [[Zimbabwe cricket team in Scotland in 2017|touring]] [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/40296048|title=Scotland beat Zimbabwe to claim first ODI win over a Test nation|work=BBC Sport |date=15 June 2017 }}</ref>

{{Limited overs matches
| date = 15 June 2017
| time =
| daynight =
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 317/6 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kyle Coetzer]] 109 (101)
| wickets1 = [[Sean Williams (cricketer)|Sean Williams]] 2/48 (10 overs)
| score2 = 272 (41.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Malcolm Waller]] 92 (62)
| wickets2 = [[Con de Lange]] 5/60 (8 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 26 runs ([[Duckworth–Lewis method|D/L method]])
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1089419.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]
| umpires = [[Ruchira Palliyaguruge]] (SL) and [[Ian Ramage]] (Sco)
| motm =
| toss = Scotland won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = Rain during Zimbabwe's innings set them a revised target of 299 runs in 43 overs.
| notes = [[Con de Lange]] (Sco) took his first five-wicket haul in an ODI.
*''This was the first ODI match between the two sides and Scotland's first ever win in an ODI against a Test playing nation.''<ref name="first">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/scotland-v-zimbabwe-2017/content/story/1103914.html |title=Coetzer, de Lange star in Scotland's first win over a Full Member |access-date=15 June 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
}}

===2018===
Scotland achieved their third victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member of the ICC]] when it defeated a [[English cricket team in Scotland in 2018|touring England]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jun/10/scotland-england-one-day-international-match-report|title=Scotland stun England with historic ODI victory led by Calum MacLeod century|work=The Guardian |date=10 June 2018 |last1=Martin |first1=Ali }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/44431264|title=Scotland stun England as Calum MacLeod hits 140 not out in Edinburgh|work=BBC Sport |date=10 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/scotland-stun-england-to-record-odi-victory-in-edinburgh-1.3525960|title=Scotland stun England to record ODI victory in Edinburgh|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] }}</ref>

{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 10 June 2018
| time = 11:00
| daynight =
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 371/5 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] 140[[not out|*]] (94)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 2/72 (10 overs)
| score2 = 365 (48.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jonny Bairstow]] 105 (59)
| wickets2 = [[Mark Watt]] 3/55 (10)
| result = Scotland won by 6 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1124639.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]
| umpires = [[Marais Erasmus]] (SA) and [[Allan Haggo]] (Sco)
| motm = [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] (Sco)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
| notes = [[Dylan Budge]] (Sco) made his ODI debut.
*''[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] scored the fastest century by a batsman for Scotland in ODIs and became the first batsman for Scotland to score a century in ODIs against England.''<ref name="Stats">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23753140/calum-macleod-helps-scotland-scale-new-heights-edinburgh |title=Record-breaking Scotland defeat No. 1 ranked England|work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=10 June 2018}}</ref>
*''Scotland made their highest score in ODIs and the highest score by an [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate members|Associate]] team against a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|Full Member]] team.''<ref name="Stats"/>
*''[[Jonny Bairstow]] became the first batsman for England to score centuries in three consecutive ODIs.''<ref name="Stats"/>
}}

===2022===
Scotland achieved their fourth victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member of the ICC]] when it defeated the [[West Indies national cricket team|West Indies]] in the first round of the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 ICC T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/17/scotland-pull-off-impressive-thrashing-of-west-indies-in-t20-world-cup-cricket#:~:text=Guardian%20Pick,in%20exactly%20the%20right%20way.|title=Scotland pull off impressive thrashing of West Indies in T20 World Cup|work=The Guardian |date=17 October 2022 |last1=Burnton |first1=Simon }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/63281343|title=T20 World Cup: Scotland shock West Indies in Group B|work=BBC Sport |date=17 October 2022 }}</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 17 October 2022 {{anchor|match3}}
| time= 15:00
| daynight =
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 160/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[George Munsey]] 66[[not out|*]] (53)
| wickets1 = [[Jason Holder]] 2/14 (3 overs)
| score2 = 118 (18.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jason Holder]] 38 (33)
| wickets2 = [[Mark Watt]] 3/12 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 42 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1298137.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bellerive Oval]], [[Hobart]]<br>Attendance: 2,135<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.austadiums.com/sport/event/26522|title = T20 World Cup: Scotland v West Indies - Blundstone Arena, Hobart}}</ref>
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Paul Wilson (cricketer)|Paul Wilson]] (Aus)
| motm = [[George Munsey]] (Sco)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
| notes =
}}

==International grounds==
{{location map+|Scotland|float=right|width=300|caption=Locations of all stadiums which have hosted an international cricket match within Scotland|places=
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{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[The Grange Club|The Grange]]</small>|position=left|lat=55.959843|long=-3.214295}}
{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[Mannofield Park|Mannofield]]</small>|position=right|lat=57.1297|long=-2.137}}
{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[Titwood]]</small>|position=left|lat =55.83572|long=-4.28526}}
{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[Forthill]]</small>|position=left|lat =56.47531300691887|long=-2.870421174059861}}
}}

Scotland currently has five grounds which have hosted internationals.

[[The Grange Club]] in [[Edinburgh]]. The club itself was founded in 1832, and the current location has been in operation since 1872. The ground seats 5,000 people and has hosted 22 ODI's and 27 T20I's, including two matches from the 1999 Cricket World Cup.<ref name="espncricinfo.com">{{Cite web |title=SCOT: Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh Cricket Ground ODI match team match results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/scot-grange-cricket-club-raeburn-place-edinburgh-237/one-day-internationals-2 |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

[[Titwood]] in [[Glasgow]]. [[Clydesdale Cricket Club]], which was founded in 1848, moved here in 1876. Titwood hosted its first first-class match against [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] in July 1963. Between 1984 and 1986 the ground hosted an annual fixture against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]]. It has hosted six ODI's, the most recent being in 2022.<ref name="espncricinfo.com"/>

[[Cambusdoon New Ground]] in [[Ayr]]. In 2006, Cambusdoon was approved by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) to host ODI matches. The ground hosted Scotland's [[2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup]] matches between [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] and Namibia.

[[Mannofield Park]] in Aberdeen. Mannofield was also approved for ODI matches in 2006. The ground's history dates back to 1879 when [[Aberdeen University]] played host to [[Edinburgh University]]. The ground also welcomed [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] in 1930 and was the stadium where Sir Donald Bradman, who scored his last century on British soil at the ground in 1948. It has hosted 22 ODI's and 2 T20I's. The ground has played host to 11 first-class matches, the last of which came in July 2013 when Scotland beat Kenya in the [[2011–2013 ICC Intercontinental Cup]].

[[Forthill]] in [[Dundee]]. Forthill is the home of [[Forfarshire Cricket Club]] and was opened in 1880 with a match between Forfarshire and [[Glenalmond College]]. In the 20th century several first-class matches took place there, including games against touring Indians and New Zealanders. It hosted its first ODI's in 2024, playing host to Namibia and Oman in the [[2024–2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2|ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SCOT: Forthill, Dundee Cricket Ground ODI match team match results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/scot-forthill-dundee-315/one-day-internationals-2 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable Scottish cricketers ==
Many famous cricketers have hailed from Scotland, most notably former England captain, [[Mike Denness]], who was born in [[Lanarkshire]] and represented Scotland both before and during his time at [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent.]]

[[Douglas Jardine]], a particularly infamous cricketer, and a man who was vilified in Australia, was born in [[British India]] to Scottish parents. He developed [[leg theory]], which led to the notorious "[[Bodyline]]" Ashes series in [[English cricket team in Australia in 1932–33|1932-33]]. Despite living most of his life in England, Jardine gave his children Scottish names and asked for his ashes to be scattered in Scotland.

Arguably one of Scotland's best spinners - and also a respected journalist - was [[Ian Peebles]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The Home of CricketArchive |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/Overall/Wisden_Cricketers_of_the_Year.html |access-date=29 May 2018 |website=cricketarchive.com}}</ref> who was one of the [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year]] in 1931, alongside [[Don Bradman]].

Another Scottish spinner was [[Peter Such]], who took 849 first-class wickets and made 11 test appearances for England. In a 1999 test against New Zealand, Such broke the world-record for the longest duck, surviving 51 balls and allowing England to add 31 for the ninth wicket in a scrappy draw.

[[Brian Hardie]] was a major contributor to the Essex side of the 1970s and 1980s, which won four [[County Championship]]s, three Sunday Leagues, a [[Benson & Hedges Cup]] and a [[1985 NatWest Trophy|NatWest Trophy]], in which he was Man of the Match after scoring 110 in a one-run victory.. The regular opening partner of [[Graham Gooch]], Hardie retired with more than 18,000 first class runs.

Stirling-born all-rounder [[Dougie Brown]] enjoyed a fifteen-year career with Warwickshire and represented both England and Scotland.

The same was the case for all-rounder [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]], who played for both Yorkshire and Durham in domestic cricket, and starred in the 1999 World Cup for Scotland, before playing a test for England in the same year.

==Tournament history==

===World Cup===
{{main|Scotland at the Cricket World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! colspan="8" |[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=120 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]] || colspan="7" rowspan="5"|Not eligible (not an ICC member)<ref name="ScoCA"/>
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]] || colspan="7"|Not eligible (not an ICC member at time of qualification)<ref name="ScoCA"/>
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]] || Group stage || 12/12 || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]] || colspan="7"|Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]] || Group stage || 15/16 || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BGD}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]] || colspan="7"|Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]] || Group stage || 14/14 || 6 || 0 || 6 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]] || colspan="7" rowspan="2" |Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} [[2027 Cricket World Cup|2027]] || colspan="7" rowspan="2"| ''TBD''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2031 Cricket World Cup|2031]]
|-
| '''Total''' || '''Group Stage''' || '''3/12''' || '''14''' || '''0''' || '''14''' || '''0''' || '''0'''
|}

===T20 World Cup===
{{main|Scotland at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
! colspan="8" |[[ICC T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]] || rowspan=2| Group stage || 10/12 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]] || 12/12 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] || colspan="7" rowspan="3"| Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]]
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]] || Group stage || 14/16 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{flagicon|OMA}} [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]]|| Super 12 || 12/16
|8
|3
|5
|0
|0
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]|| rowspan=3 |Group Stage || 14/16 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|WIN}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]] || 9/20 || 4 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026]]{{Efn|name=SCO-26|Scotland had initially failed to qualify, but were later included in January 2026 as replacement for Bangladesh after their withdrawal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-24 |title=ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup due to BCB refusal to play in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-replaces-bangladesh-with-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-due-to-bcb-refusal-to-play-in-india-1520550 |access-date=2026-01-24 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>}} || 12/20 || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}}[[2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2028]] || colspan="7"| ''TBD''
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|IRE}} {{flagicon|SCO}} [[2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2030]]|| colspan="7" | ''Qualified as co-hosts''
|-
| '''Total''' || '''Super 12''' || '''9th''' || '''26'''|| '''8'''|| '''16'''|| '''0''' || '''2'''
|-
|}

===Other tournaments===

{|class="wikitable"
! [[ICC World Cup Qualifier|ICC Trophy / World Cup Qualifier]]<br>(One day, List A from 2005)
! [[Commonwealth Games]] (List A)
! [[Friends Provident Trophy]] (List A)
! [[Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier|ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]] (T20I)
! [[Men's T20 World Cup qualification|T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*1979 to 1994: Not eligible – not an ICC member<ref name="ScoCA"/>
*[[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]: 3rd place
*[[2001 ICC Trophy|2001]]: 4th place<ref name="ICCT01"/>
*[[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]]: Winners
*[[2009 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2009]]: 6th place<ref name="Ref_2009c">{{Cite journal |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/iccwcq2009/engine/series/384067.html?view=pointstable |title=ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table |journal=ESPNcricinfo |year=2009 }} Retrieved on 22 April 2009</ref>
*[[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]]: Winners
*[[2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2018]]: 4th place
*[[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2023]]: 3rd place
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[Cricket at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998]]: Round 1
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*2007: North Conference – 10th
*2006: North Conference – 8th
*2005: Round 1
*2004: Round 2
*2003: Round 3
*2002: Round 3<ref name="Ref_w">{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2002/ENG_LOCAL/C+G/SCORECARDS/R03/SCOT_SURREY_C+G_29MAY2002.html|title=C & G Trophy: Scotland v Surrey at Edinburgh, 29 May 2002|website=uk.cricinfo.com|access-date=29 May 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2008]]: 3rd place
*[[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]: 7th place
*[[2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2012]]: 5th place
*[[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013]]: 7th place
*[[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]]: Joint winners (with Netherlands)
*[[2019 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier|2019]]: 5th place
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[2022-23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier#Regional Final|2023]]: '''Winners''' (qualified)
*[[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|2025]]: 4th place
|}
{|class="wikitable"
! [[ICC 6 Nations Challenge]]
! [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] (FC)
! [[World Cricket League]] (ODI)<br>(formerly [[ICC 6 Nations Challenge]])
! [[European Cricket Championship|European Championship]] (OD/ODI)‡
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*2000: 6th place<ref name="Ref_m">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml ICC Emerging Nations Tournament] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808141147/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml |date=8 August 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2002: Did not participate<ref name="Ref_n">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml 2002 ICC 6 Nations Challenge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705231744/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml |date=5 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2004: Runners-up<ref name="Ref_o">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml ICC 6 Nations Challenge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330020852/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml |date=30 March 2012 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]: Winners<ref name="ICCup04">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ 2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821180708/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ |date=21 August 2008 }} at Cricinfo</ref>
*[[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2005]]: First round<ref name="ICCup05"/>
*[[2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006–07]]: First round<ref name="ICCup06"/>
*[[2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2007–08]]: 4th place
*[[2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2009–10]]: Runners-up
*[[2011–13 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011–13]]: 3rd place
*[[2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2015–17]]: 6th place
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*2007: Runners-up ([[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]])<ref name="WCL107"/>
*2010: Runners-up ([[2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]])<ref name="Ref_p">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wcldiv1/engine/current/match/450385.html|title=Final, ICC World Cricket League Division One at Amstelveen, Jul 10 2010 – Match Summary – ESPNCricinfo|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref>
*2014: (Division One)
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*1996: 5th place<ref name="Ref_q">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1996/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml 1996 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705035654/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1996/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml |date=5 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*1998: 3rd place<ref name="Ref_r">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1998/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml 1998 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709050529/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1998/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml |date=9 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2000: 3rd place (Division One)<ref name="Ref_s">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml 2000 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705225209/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml |date=5 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2002: Runners-up (Division One)<ref name="Ref_t">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/RESULTS/about.shtml|title=2002|website=Cricketeurope4.net|access-date=29 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106203810/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/RESULTS/about.shtml |archive-date=6 January 2009 |url-status=usurped}}</ref>
*2004: 4th place (Division One)<ref name="Ref_u">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMSA/results.shtml 2004 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013120857/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMSA/results.shtml |date=13 October 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2006: Runners-up (Division One)<ref name="EC06"/>
*2008: Runners-up (Division One)<ref name="Ref_v">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/series/342158.html|title=European Championship Division One|website=Cricinfo|access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref>
|}
‡ Only the matches between Scotland, Ireland and Netherlands in the 2006 tournament have official ODI status.

==Current squad ==
This lists all the active players who are contracted to or have played for Scotland in the past year (since 20 December 2024 to 18 February 2026) and the forms in which they have played, and any players (in italics) outside this criterion who have been selected in the team's most recent ODI or T20I squad.

'''Key'''
*S/N = Shirt number

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Last T20I
|-
!colspan="12"| Batters
|-
| [[Richie Berrington]] || {{age|1987|4|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI (C), T20I (C) ||align="center"| 44 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Tom Bruce (cricketer)|Tom Bruce]] || {{age|1991|8|2}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI ||align="center"| 42 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Oli Hairs]] || {{age|1991|4|14}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || T20I ||align="center"| 14 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2010 || {{cricon|JER}} 2025
|-
| [[Michael Jones (cricketer)|Michael Jones]] || {{age|1998|1|5}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 49 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2024 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Christopher McBride]] || {{age|1999|6|26}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| — || {{cricon|UAE}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
| [[Finlay McCreath]] || {{age|1998|10|16}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 23 || {{cricon|CAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
| [[George Munsey]] || {{age|1993|2|21}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 93 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Liam Naylor]] || {{age|2001|7|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| — || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| All-rounders
|-
| [[Michael Leask]] || {{age|1990|10|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 29 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Brandon McMullen]] || {{age|1999|10|18}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 21 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
!colspan="12"| Wicket-keepers
|-
| [[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] || {{age|1992|10|15}} || Right-handed || — || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 9 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Charlie Tear]] || {{age|2004|6|12}} || Right-handed || — || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|28 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|JER}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Charlie Cassell]] || {{age|1998|10|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|19 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025
|-
| [[Brad Currie]] || {{age|1998|11|8}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 4 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Josh Davey]] || {{age|1990|8|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI ||align="center"| 38 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2022
|-
| [[Brad Wheal]] || {{age|1996|8|28}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| — || {{cricon|NEP}} 2024 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Jasper Davidson]] || {{age|2002|3|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|— || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025
|-
| [[Jack Jarvis (cricketer)|Jack Jarvis]] || {{age|2003|5|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 66 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
| [[Mackenzie Jones]] || {{age|2006|6|6}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|— || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025
|-
| [[Safyaan Sharif]] || {{age|1991|5|24}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 50 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2026
|-
! colspan="8" | Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Chris Greaves (cricketer)|Chris Greaves]] || {{age|1990|10|12}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg-break]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 13 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|JER}} 2025
|-
| [[Mark Watt]] || {{age|1996|7|29}} || Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 51 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Oliver Davidson]] || {{age|2004|7|28}} ||Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || T20I ||align-"center"| 6|| {{cricon|UAE}} 2022 || {{cricon|NEP}}2026
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#005EB8; color:white; text-align:center; | Position
! style="background:#005EB8; color:white; text-align:center; | Name
|-
| Head coach || [[Doug Watson (cricketer)|Doug Watson]]
|-
| Batting coach || [[Ryan Watson (cricketer)|Ryan Watson]]
|-
| Bowling coach || [[Craig Wright (cricketer)|Craig Wright]]
|-
| Fielding coach || [[Gordon Drummond (cricketer)|Gordon Drummond]]
|-
|Physiotherapist|| [[Gregor Maiden]]
|-
|Strength and conditioning coach|| [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]]
|-
|Analyst|| [[Kyle Coetzer]]
|}

==Records and statistics==
[[File:John blain yuvraj singh odi.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Scotland's [[John Blain (cricketer)|John Blain]] bowls India's [[Yuvraj Singh]] at Glasgow's [[Citylets Titwood|Titwood]] ground, 16 August 2007]]
'''International match summary – Scotland'''<ref name="ODI">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Result summary |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=10 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''Playing record'''
|-
! Format !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! Inaugural match
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| One-Day Internationals || 175 || 81 || 84 || 1 || 9 || 16 May 1999
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Twenty20 Internationals || 113 || 50 || 58 || 1 || 4 || 12 September 2007
|}
''Last updated 17 February 2026.''

===One-Day Internationals===
* Highest team total: 380/9 v. [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]], 16 May 2025 at [[Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd]], [[Utrecht]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Highest totals |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 175, [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] v. [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]], 27 January 2014 at [[Hagley Oval]], [[Christchurch]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title= Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / High scores |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 6/28, [[Josh Davey]] v. [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], 14 January 2015 at [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]]<ref name="Ref_ab">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 June 2014}}</ref>

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'''Most ODI runs for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Most runs |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|'''[[Richie Berrington]]''' || 3,536 || 33.35 || 2008–2025
|-
|[[Kyle Coetzer]] || 3,192 || 38.92 || 2008–2023
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || 3,026 || 38.30 || 2008–2022
|-
|'''[[George Munsey]]''' || 2,487 || 42.87 || 2017–2025
|-
|'''[[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]]''' || 2,215 || 23.56 || 2014–2025
|}
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'''Most ODI wickets for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Most wickets |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|'''[[Safyaan Sharif]]''' || 110 || 30.83 || 2016–2025
|-
|'''[[Mark Watt]]''' || 108 || 27.25 || 2016–2025
|-
|'''[[Michael Leask]]''' || 70 || 32.02 || 2014–2025
|-
|[[Majid Haq]] || 60 || 32.91 || 2006–2015
|-
|'''[[Alasdair Evans]]''' || 58 || 28.94 || 2009–2023
|}
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* Players still playing for Scotland are listed in '''bold'''.
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'''Highest individual innings in ODI'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team| title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Highest Scores | work=Cricinfo}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Player!!Score!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[George Munsey]] || '''191''' || {{cr|NED}} || [[Forthill|Dundee]] || 2025
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || '''175 ''' || {{cr|CAN}} || [[Hagley Oval|Christchurch]] || 2014
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || '''157*''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || [[Queens Sports Club|Bulawayo]] || 2018
|-
|[[Kyle Coetzer]] || '''156''' || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Saxton Oval|Nelson]] || 2015
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || '''154 ''' || {{cr|PNG}} || [[Amini Park|Port Moresby]] || 2017
|}
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'''Best bowling figures in an innings in ODI'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team| title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures | work=Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Player!!Score!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Josh Davey]] || '''6/34''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium|Abu Dhabi]] || 2015
|-
|[[Josh Davey]] || '''5/9''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || [[Cambusdoon New Ground|Ayr]] || 2010
|-
|[[John Blain (cricketer)|John Blain]] || '''5/22''' || {{cr|NED}} || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground|Dublin]] || 2008
|-
|[[Safyaan Sharif]] || '''5/33''' || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Queens Sports Club|Bulawayo]] || 2018
|-
|Brandon McMullen || '''5/34''' || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Queens Sports Club|Bulawayo]] || 2023
|}
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'''ODI record versus other nations'''<ref name="ODI"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First match !! First win
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Test nations'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 13 || 4 || 8 || 0 || 1 || 19 April 2009 || 9 July 2010
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AUS}} || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 16 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 24 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ENG}} || 5 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 18 August 2008 || 10 June 2018
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 16 August 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 21 || 5 || 15 || 0 || 1 || 5 August 2006 || 30 January 2007
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NZL}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 31 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 20 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|RSA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 20 March 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|SRI}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 13 July 2011 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 27 May 1999 || 1 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 4 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 15 June 2017 || 15 June 2017
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BER}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 5 February 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 12 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 18 January 2007 || 18 January 2007
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|HKG}} || 5 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 26 January 2016 || 10 September 2016
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 9 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 17 January 2007 || 2 February 2007
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 9 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 10 July 2022 || 10 July 2022
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 10 || 4 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 13 July 2022 || 17 July 2022
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 16 || 9 || 6 || 0 || 1 || 6 August 2006 || 6 August 2006
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 9 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 15 August 2019 || 18 August 2019
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 6 October 2017 || 6 October 2017
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|UAE}} || 17 || 12 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 1 February 2014 || 1 February 2014
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|USA}} || 8 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 December 2019 || 14 December 2019
|}
''Records complete to ODI #4905. Last updated 4 September 2025.''

===Twenty20 Internationals===
* Highest team total: 252/3 v. [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]], 16 September 2019 at [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground]], [[Malahide]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Highest totals |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 132, [[George Munsey]] v. [[Austria national cricket team|Austria]], 25 July 2023 at [[Goldenacre Sports Ground]], [[Edinburgh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / High scores |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 5/13, [[Brad Currie]] v. [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]], 28 July 2023 at [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Best bowling figures |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>

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'''Most T20I runs for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Most runs |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Richie Berrington]] || 2,451 || 31.02 || 2008–2026
|-
|[[George Munsey]] || 2,436 || 31.23 || 2015–2026
|-
|[[Kyle Coetzer]] || 1,495 || 22.65 || 2008–2021
|-
|[[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] || 1,409 || 22.72 || 2013–2026
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || 1,238 || 23.80 || 2009–2022
|}
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'''Most T20I wickets for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Most wickets |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Mark Watt]] || 91 || 22.19 || 2015–2026
|-
|[[Safyaan Sharif]] || 86 || 23.94 || 2012–2026
|-
|[[Michael Leask]] || 59 || 20.33 || 2013-2026
|-
|[[Alasdair Evans]] || 41 || 23.26 || 2015–2022
|-
|[[Josh Davey]] || 37 || 23.97 || 2012–2022
|}
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'''T20I record versus other nations'''<ref name="T20I"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First match !! First win
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Test nations'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 7 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 10 February 2010 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AUS}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 15 June 2024 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 24 July 2012 || 24 July 2012
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ENG}} || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 4 June 2024 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 13 September 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 16 || 4 || 9 || 1 || 2 || 2 August 2008 || 18 June 2015
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NZL}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 6 June 2009 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 12 September 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|RSA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 7 June 2009 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 17 October 2022 || 17 October 2022
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 5 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 10 March 2016 || 15 September 2021
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AUT}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25 July 2023 || 25 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BER}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 August 2008 || 3 August 2008
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 23 March 2012 || 23 March 2012
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|DEN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 27 July 2023 || 27 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|GER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 20 July 2023 || 20 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|HKG}} || 5 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 25 July 2015 || 25 July 2015
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ITA}} || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 24 July 2023 || 24 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|JER}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 21 July 2023 || 21 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 8 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 4 August 2008 || 4 August 2008
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 22 October 2019 || 6 June 2024
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 17 June 2025 || 20 June 2025
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 18 || 9 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 4 August 2008 || 22 November 2013
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 19 January 2017 || 19 January 2017
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21 October 2019 || 21 October 2019
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|SIN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 18 October 2019 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|UAE}} || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 9 July 2015 || 9 July 2015
|}
''Records complete to T20I #3720. Last updated 17 February 2026.''

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==See also==
{{Portal|Cricket|Scotland}}
*[[Cricket in Scotland]]
*[[List of Scotland ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of Scotland Twenty20 International cricketers|List of Scotland T20I cricketers]]
*[[List of Scotland national cricket captains]]
*[[Sport in Scotland]]
*[[Scotland women's national cricket team]]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* {{cite book |last1=Perry |first1=Jake |title=The Secret Game: Tales of Scottish Cricket |date=2020 |publisher=Chequered Flag Publishing |location=Shrewsbury |isbn=9781999777463}}
* {{cite book |last1=Perry |first1=Jake |last2=Heatly |first2=Gary |title=Playing with Teeth: How Scotland's Cricketers Broke the Cycle of Glorious Failure |date=2022 |publisher=Pitch Publishing |location=Chichester, West Sussex |isbn=9781801501217 |author1-mask=5}}
{{refend}}

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{{Short description|Men's cricket team}}
{{about|the Scotland men's national cricket team|the women's team|Scotland women's national cricket team}}
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{{Use British English|date=January 2019}}
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| name = Scotland
| image = ScotlandMenCricketLogo.svg
| image_size = 250px
| alt =
| caption =
| nickname = The Scots/ Scottish Saltires
| association = [[Cricket Scotland]]
| captain = [[Richie Berrington]]
| coach = [[Owen Dawkins]]

| icc_status = Associate Member with ODI status
| icc_member_year = {{start date and age|1994}}
| icc_region = [[ICC Europe|Europe]]

| odi_rank = 11th
| t20i_rank = 14th

| odi_rank_best = 11th (16 Feb 2024)
| t20i_rank_best = 11th (2 May 2017) 

| first_odi = v. {{cr|AUS}} at [[New Road, Worcester|New Road]], [[Worcester, England|Worcester]]; 16 May 1999
| most_recent_odi = v. {{cr|NAM}} at [[Maple Leaf Cricket Club]], [[King City, Ontario|King City]]; 4 September 2025
| num_odis = 175
| num_odis_this_year = 0
| odi_record = 81/84<br />(1 tie, 9 no results)
| odi_record_this_year = 0/0<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wc_apps = 3
| wc_first = [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]
| wc_best = Group stage<br />(1999, [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]], [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]])
| wcq_apps = 7
| wcq_first = [[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]
| wcq_best = Champions ([[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]], [[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]])

| first_t20i = v. {{cr|PAK}} at [[Kingsmead Cricket Ground|Kingsmead]], [[Durban]]; 12 September 2007
| most_recent_t20i = v. {{cr|NEP}} at [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]; 17 February 2026
| num_t20is = 113
| num_t20is_this_year = 4
| t20i_record = 50/58<br />(1 tie, 4 no results)
| t20i_record_this_year = 1/3<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wt20_apps = 7
| wt20_first = [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]]
| wt20_best = ''Super 12 ([[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]])''
| wt20q_apps = 7{{efn|group=QUAL|From 2023 edition onwards, T20 World Cup Qualifier refers to the Regional Final of the ICC Europe region.}}
| wt20q_first = [[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2008]]
| wt20q_best = Champions ([[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]], [[2022-23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier|2023]])

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The '''Scotland men's national cricket team'''{{efn|{{langx|gd|Sgioba Criogaid Nàiseanta na h-Alba}}<br />
{{langx|sco|Scotland men's naitional cricket team}}}} represents the country of [[Scotland]] in international cricket and is administered by [[Cricket Scotland]]. They compete in international competitions organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC), including the [[Cricket World Cup]] and the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]. They play most of their home matches at [[The Grange Club|The Grange, Edinburgh]], as well as at other venues around Scotland.

Scotland's history in cricket dates back to the 18th century, and during the 19th and 20th centuries they frequently played touring teams and counties. In 1992, the Scottish Cricket Union severed links with the [[England and Wales Cricket Board|ECB]] and in 1994 they became [[Associate membership of the ICC|Associate Members]] of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref name="ScoCA">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Countries/24.html Scotland] at CricketArchive</ref> The Scottish Cricket Union changed its name to [[Cricket Scotland]] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/associate/cricket-scotland|title=Cricket Scotland}}</ref>

Scotland have played in three [[Cricket World Cup|ODI World Cups]] (1999, 2007 and 2015) and five [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]] tournaments (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021 and 2022). However, their first win in either of these events did not come until they beat [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]] in the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016 T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Muthu|first=Deivarayan|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/content/story/981675.html|title=Scotland end win drought at ICC global events|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date=12 March 2016|access-date=13 March 2016}}</ref> Scotland have played in every [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] tournament, winning the inaugural edition in [[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]. In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all [[Twenty20]] matches played between Scotland and other [[List of International Cricket Council members|ICC members]] after 1 January 2019 are a full T20I.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/672322|title=All T20 matches between ICC members to get international status|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|date=26 April 2018|access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref>

==History==
===Before ICC Membership===
The first recorded cricket match in Scotland took place in [[Alloa]] in 1785.<ref name="Hist">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/DATABASE/SCL/history.shtml A History of Cricket in Scotland] at the official Cricket Scotland website {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703210026/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/DATABASE/SCL/history.shtml |date=3 July 2007 }}</ref> It would be another eighty years, however, before Scotland's national side played their first full match, against the English county [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] in 1865, which they won by 172 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/GENERAL/timeline.shtml|title=Scottish cricket timeline|publisher=www.cricketeurope4.net|access-date=19 October 2011|archive-date=4 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071004231213/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/SCOTLAND/GENERAL/timeline.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first Scottish Cricket Union was formed in 1879, and the national team beat [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] by 7 wickets three years later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1882-61352/scotland-vs-australians-tour-match-667871/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs Australians, Tour Match at Edinburgh, Jul 29 1882 - Full Scorecard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://crictoday.com/cricket/series/scotland-national-cricket-team/|title=Scotland national cricket team|date=November 2022 }}</ref> The cricket union became defunct in 1883, and Grange Cricket Club took over the administration of the game until 1909. The first match against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] took place in [[Dublin]] in 1888, with Ireland winning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/CricketIreland/Scorecards/99/99669.html|title=Ireland v Scotland 1888}}</ref>

Scotland played their first match to be awarded [[first-class cricket|first-class status]] against the touring Australians in 1905, with the Scottish side being captained to a draw by [[Hubert Johnston (cricketer)|Hubert Johnston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/237637.html|title=Wisden - Obituaries in 1910|date=17 February 2006 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 November 2022}}</ref> They also played South Africa, West Indies, an all-Indian team, and New Zealand before the start of World War II.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i.imgci.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1930S/1932/IND_IN_ENG/IND_SCOT_23-26JUL1932.html|title=India in England, 1932 Scotland v Indians Forthill, Dundee 23,25,26 July 1932 (3-day match)}}</ref> 1948 saw Australia visit Scotland for two games at the end of their tour of England. These games, both of which Australia won by an innings, were to be the last international games for [[Don Bradman]]. The Don signed off in typical style, making a fine unbeaten 123 in the second match.<ref name="Ref_c">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/18/18709.html Scorecard] of Scotland v Australia, 17 September 1948 at Cricket Archive</ref> In 1954, Scotland hosted a three-match to the touring [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistanis]], which they lost by 10 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-england-1954-61456/scotland-vs-pakistanis-tour-match-576763/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs Pakistanis, Tour Match at Edinburgh, Jun 16 1954 - Full Scorecard}}</ref> Five years later, they held [[India national cricket team|India]] to a draw.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs INDIA Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Paisley, July 08 - 10, 1959 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1959-62279/scotland-vs-indians-tour-match-667773/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

The Pakistanis returned to Scotland in 1971, winning in [[Selkirk, Scottish Borders|Selkirk]] by 154 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs INDIA Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Paisley, July 08 - 10, 1959 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-1959-62279/scotland-vs-indians-tour-match-667773/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> The following year, Scotland gave the touring Australia side a scare in a low-scoring match, before succumbing to a six-wicket defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Perth, August 02 - 03, 1972 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-and-scotland-1972-61365/scotland-vs-australians-tour-match-646647/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> Scotland hosted New Zealand in 1978, losing by an innings and 157 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCOT vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, Tour Match at Dundee, July 19 - 21, 1978 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-england-and-netherlands-1978-62078/scotland-vs-new-zealanders-tour-match-509759/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

===English domestic cricket===

As well as hosting touring sides, Scotland frequently played English first-class counties in the post-war period, and took part in the [[1980 Benson & Hedges Cup|Benson & Hedges Cup]] for the first time in 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1980-481441/scotland-vs-derbyshire-group-a-481722/live-cricket-score|title=Scotland vs Derbyshire, Group A at Glasgow, May 14 1980 - Match Result}}</ref> After enduring several winless seasons, their first Benson & Hedges victory came against [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] in 1986.<ref>{{cite web |title=SCOT vs LANCS Cricket Scorecard, Group B at Perth, May 10 - 11, 1986 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1986-482552/scotland-vs-lancashire-group-b-482568/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> Their second win came in 1990 when they beat [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]], a match in which a 20-year-old [[Dougie Brown]] took three wickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=NHNTS vs SCOT Cricket Scorecard, Group D at Northampton, May 10, 1990 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/benson-hedges-cup-1990-491264/northamptonshire-vs-scotland-group-d-491295/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> When the tournament was reduced to the top eight [[County Championship]] teams for the 1999 season, they were unable to qualify and they did not rejoin the competition thereafter. In 1983, they took part in the [[1983 NatWest Trophy|NatWest Trophy]]. Their first win in the knockout competition came against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] in 1998. [[Gavin Haynes]] hit 74 and Man of the Match [[Craig Wright (cricketer)|Craig Wright]] took 5/23 as Scotland sealed a famous four-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/national-westminster-bank-trophy-1998-419446/scotland-vs-worcestershire-1st-round-419464/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs Worcs, 1st Round at Edinburgh, Jun 24 1998 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

In [[1999 NatWest Trophy|the following season]], they made it to the third round of an expanded version of the competition, beating [[Nottinghamshire Cricket Board]] and [[Dorset County Cricket Club]] before losing to [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] in the Third Round. When the tournament was rebranded the [[Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy]], Scotland were unable to take part in the 2001 edition due to their appearance in the [[2001 ICC Trophy]]. However they returned in [[2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|2002]], enjoying wins over [[Middlesex Cricket Board]] and Dorset. In 2003, Scotland beat the [[Lancashire Cricket Board]] before losing out to [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]]. Similarly, the following year they enjoyed success against minor county [[Cumberland County Cricket Club|Cumberland]] before losing to [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/scotland-tour-of-england-2003-421036/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results|title=Scotland tour of England 2003 Schedule & Results}}</ref>

In 2006 the tournament moved to a group stage, Scotland enjoyed a considerably better campaign, winning three games against first-class counties.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/scotland-tour-of-england-2006-250798/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results|title=Scotland tour of England 2006 Schedule & Results}}</ref> Between 2007 and 2009, in what was now named the [[Friends Provident Trophy]], Scotland won one game in each season. When the Friends Provident Trophy ended, Scotland joined the Clydesdale Bank 40, registering two victories in the [[2010 Clydesdale Bank 40|2010 edition]]. They won twice more in the [[2011 Clydesdale Bank 40|2011 season]], when they adopted the name Scottish Saltires. However, in the [[2012 Clydesdale Bank 40|following season]] they recorded just one victory, and their final season, in [[2013 Clydesdale Bank 40|2013]], was winless. Then the [[Royal London Cup]] was launched in 2014, but no international teams were included. Since then, [[Cricket Scotland]] has expressed interest in playing in county cricket again, with the [[T20 Blast]] said to be their priority, but the Royal London Cup and [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]] also of interest.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wigmore |first1=Tim |title=Scotland want to play County Cricket |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/10/29/scotland-want-play-county-cricket/ |website=The Telegraph |date=29 October 2022}}</ref>
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|
|'''Tournament Name'''
|'''W'''
|'''L'''
|'''NR'''
|'''Tournament Name'''
|'''W'''
|'''L'''
|'''NR'''
|'''Tournament Name'''
|'''W'''
|'''L'''
|'''T'''
|'''NR'''
|-
|1980
|[[1980 Gillette Cup|Gillette Cup]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|[[1980 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1980 John Player League|John Player League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1981
|[[1981 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|[[1981 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1981 John Player League|John Player League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1982
|[[1982 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|[[1982 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1982 John Player League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1983
|[[1983 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1983 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1983 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1984
|[[1984 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1984 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1984 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1985
|[[1985 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1985 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1985 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1986
|[[1986 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1986 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|1
|3
| {{n/a}}
|[[1986 John Player Special League|John Player Special League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1987
|[[1987 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1987 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1987 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1988
|[[1988 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1988 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1988 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1989
|[[1989 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1989 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1989 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1990
|[[1990 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1990 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|1
|3
| {{n/a}}
|[[1990 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1991
|[[1991 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1991 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1991 Refuge Assurance League|Refuge Assurance League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1992
|[[1992 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1992 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1992 Sunday League|Sunday League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1993
|[[1993 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1993 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1993 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1994
|[[1994 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1994 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1994 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1995
|[[1995 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1995 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1995 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1996
|[[1996 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1996 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|4
| {{n/a}}
|[[1996 Axa Equity & Law League|Axa Equity & Law League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1997
|[[1997 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1997 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1997 Axa Life League|Axa Life League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1998
|[[1998 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|1
|1
| {{n/a}}
|[[1998 Benson & Hedges Cup|B&H Cup]]
|0
|3
|1
|[[1998 Axa League|Axa League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|1999
|[[1999 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|2
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[1999 CGU National League|CGU National League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|2000
|[[2000 NatWest Trophy|Natwest Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[2000 Norwich Union National League|Norwich Union National League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|2001
|[[2001 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[2001 Norwich Union League|Norwich Union League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|2002
|[[2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|2
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[2002 Norwich Union League|Norwich Union League]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|2003
|[[2003 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|1
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[2003 ECB National League|ECB National League]]
|4
|13
|0
|1
|-
|2004
|[[2004 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|1
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[2004 Totesport League|Totesport League]]
|2
|14
|0
|2
|-
|2005
|[[2005 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|0
|1
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|[[2005 totesport League|Totesport League]]
|2
|14
|1
|1
|-
|2006
|[[2006 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy|C&G Trophy]]
|3
|6
| {{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|-
|2007
|[[2007 Friends Provident Trophy|Friends Provident Trophy]]
|1
|7
|1
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|-
|2008
|[[2008 Friends Provident Trophy|Friends Provident Trophy]]
|1
|6
|1
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
|{{n/a}}
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===ICC Membership===

In 1992, Scotland severed their ties with the [[Test and County Cricket Board]] (TCCB) and England, and gained [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate Members|Associate Membership of the ICC]] in their own right in 1994.<ref name="ScoCA"/> They competed in the [[ICC World Cup Qualifier|ICC Trophy]] for the first time in [[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]], finishing third. They were denied a place in the final only by [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]], who were granted full ICC Membership the following year and Test Status in 2001. In the third-place playoff, they beat [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]] by 51 runs, sealing their qualification for the [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999 World Cup]],

Although England were official hosts of the World Cup, Scotland earned the right to host two of their matches in [[The Grange Club]] in Edinburgh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/scotland-s-wasted-chance-at-the-1999-world-cup-814763|title=Scotland's wasted chance}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-cup-1999-61046/scotland-vs-new-zealand-30th-match-65222/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs New Zealand, 30th Match at Edinburgh, May 31 1999 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

Scotland's first ODI was played against eventual champions Australia. While they lost the game, they were competitive and a very strong Australia team reached the target after almost 45 overs.<ref name="WC99">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/ 1999 Cricket World Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040530084700/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/ |date=30 May 2004 }} at [[Cricinfo]]</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 16 May 1999
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| score1 = 181/7 (50 overs)
| score2 = 182/4 (44.5 overs)
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| runs1 = [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]] 34 (42)
| wickets1 = [[Shane Warne]] 3/39 (10 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mark Waugh]] 67 (114)
| wickets2 = [[Nick Dyer]] 2/43 (10 overs)
| result = Australia won by 6 wickets
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65196.html Scorecard]
| venue = New Road, Worcester, England
| umpires = [[Steve Dunne (cricket umpire)|Steve Dunne]] (NZ) and [[Peter Willey]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Mark Waugh]] (Aus)
| toss =
| rain =
| notes =
}}
The rest of the tournament featured some chastening defeats, however, especially to the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], who raced their way to low totals. In what some described as the team's "own Cup Final",<ref>{{Cite news |date=1999-05-24 |title=Scotland lose out in their very own Cup final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/1999/may/24/cricketworldcup1999.cricketworldcup2 |access-date=2024-11-08 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> the team lost narrowly to Bangladesh. Nonetheless, several players went home with their reputations enhanced, including [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]], who scored 217 runs at 54.25 and [[John Blain (cricketer)|John Blain]], who took 10 wickets at 21.00.

The [[2001 ICC Trophy]] saw them finish 4th, losing a play-off game to [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]],<ref name="ICCT01">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT2001/ 2001 ICC Trophy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080526181333/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT2001/ |date=26 May 2008 }} at Cricinfo</ref> but they won the [[2005 ICC Trophy|2005 tournament]], beating long-time rivals Ireland in the final. In 2004, Scotland further staked their claim as one of the leading associate nations by winning the inaugural [[ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]]. However, they did not progress beyond the first round in the 2005 tournament.<ref name="ICCup05">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026030725/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ |date=26 October 2008 }} at Cricinfo</ref>

===2006===
[[File:Ryan watson india odi.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Scotland's [[Ryan Watson (cricketer)|Ryan Watson]] plays through backward point for a boundary against India at Glasgow's [[Citylets Titwood|Titwood]] ground, 16 August 2007]]
March 2006 saw Scotland embark on a pre-season tour to [[Barbados]]. They performed with some credit, although they only won one of their 6 games, against a Barbados XI.<ref name="Ref_d">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Seasons/WI/2005-06_WI_Scotland_XI_in_Barbados_2005-06.html Scotland in Barbados 2006] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008144332/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Seasons/WI/2005-06_WI_Scotland_XI_in_Barbados_2005-06.html |date=8 October 2012 }} at Cricket Archive</ref> They owed much of their success to Nik Morton, who re-qualified to represent Scotland internationally in 2004. They competed in the [[Friends Provident Trophy|C & G Trophy]] in [[County cricket|English domestic cricket]] in the early part of the [[2006 English cricket season]]. They performed better than expected, winning three of their nine games, and finishing eighth in the Northern conference.<ref name="Ref_e">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/Cheltenham_and_Gloucester_Trophy_2006.html 2006 C & G Trophy points table] at Cricket Archive</ref>

In June, they played their first ODI since the [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999 World Cup]] when they took on [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in Edinburgh.<ref name="ODIList">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/Scotland/Odis/Odi_List.html List of Scotland's ODIs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830092207/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/Scotland/Odis/Odi_List.html |date=30 August 2008 }} at Cricket Archive</ref> Without key players Dougie Brown and [[Navdeep Poonia]], they lost by five wickets.<ref name="Ref_f">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/96/96843.html Scorecard] of Scotland v Pakistan, 27 June 2006 at Cricket Archive</ref> They finally got their first ODI win in the [[European Cricket Championship|European Championships]] in August with a win over [[Netherlands national cricket team|Holland]] in a rain-shortened game.<ref name="Ref_g">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/96/96847.html Scorecard] of Scotland v Holland, 6 August 2006 at Cricket Archive</ref> They again missed key players for some games in this tournament though, and thanks to their loss against Ireland, finished second in the tournament.<ref name="EC06">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/EURODIV1/about.shtml 2006 European Championship Division One] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308183858/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/EURODIV1/about.shtml |date=8 March 2011 }} at CricketEurope</ref>

During 2006 and early 2007, Scotland participated in the third edition of the [[2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]]. They beat [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] by an innings in May 2006, but draws against Ireland in August and the [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] in January 2007 meant that they failed to reach the final.<ref name="ICCup06">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml 2006 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224150242/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2006/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml |date=24 February 2013 }} at CricketEurope</ref> In December 2006, they travelled to Test nation [[Bangladesh]] for a two-match ODI series – their first outside the UK – but lost both matches heavily.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/series/264072.html |title=Scotland tour of Bangladesh, 2006/07 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=13 March 2016}}</ref>

===2007===
In January 2007, after the Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates in [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], they travelled to [[Kenya]], first playing in a [[Associates Triangular Series in Kenya in 2006-07|tri-series]] against [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] and [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] in [[Mombasa]], where they finished second.<ref name="Ref_h">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/ICC_Associates_Kenya_Tri-Series_2006-07.html ICC Associates Kenya tri-series 2007 points table] at Cricket Archive</ref> This was followed by [[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]] of the [[World Cricket League]] in [[Nairobi]], where Scotland finished as runners up.<ref name="WCL107">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/96/96884.html Scorecard] of Kenya v Scotland, WCL Division One final, 7 February 2007 at Cricket Archive</ref>

They then travelled to [[West Indies]] for their second [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]. They again lost all their games and failed to progress beyond the first round.<ref name="WC07">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2007/ 2007 Cricket World Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061027120620/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2007/ |date=27 October 2006 }} at Cricinfo</ref> Back in the UK, they competed in the [[Friends Provident Trophy]], their only win coming against Lancashire.<ref name="Ref_i">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/FPTROPHY/about.shtml 2007 Friends Provident Trophy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024162431/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/FPTROPHY/about.shtml |date=24 October 2007 }} at CricketEurope</ref> They also drew an Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates.<ref name="Ref_j">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/123/123037.html Scorecard] of Scotland v United Arab Emirates, 27 June 2007 at Cricket Archive</ref> An ODI against Pakistan in July was washed out.<ref name="Ref_k">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES/articles/000050/005010.shtml Rain denies Scots a shot at Pakistan] by Jon Coates, 2 July 2007 at Cricket Scotland's official site</ref>

In July, Scotland took part in a [[Quadrangular Series in Ireland in 2007|quadrangular series]] in Ireland against the hosts, Holland and [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]. However, the endeavour was not a success. They lost their matches against Ireland and West Indies, with the match against Holland being abandoned due to rain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/quadrangular-series-ireland-2007-295775|title=Quadrangular series 2007 ireland}}</ref>

At the beginning of August, Scotland were on Intercontinental Cup duty as they beat Holland by an innings and 59 runs. They then drew with Ireland in a rain-affected match, only gaining 3 points after a poor 1st innings display. [[India national cricket team|India]] were Scotland's next ODI opponents in mid-August, which was shown live on BBC Scotland from Titwood, Glasgow. The match was reduced slightly to 46 overs after a couple of brief showers, but India won by 7 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-ireland-england-and-scotland-2007-258449/scotland-vs-india-only-odi-275789/full-scorecard|title=Scotland vs India, Only ODI at Glasgow, Aug 16 2007 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

Having reached the final of the [[World Cricket League]] earlier in the year, Scotland qualified to play in the [[2007 Twenty20 World Championship|Twenty20 World Championship]] held in South Africa. They lost by 51 runs to Pakistan in their first game, and did not get a chance to play their other Group D opponents [[India national cricket team|India]], as the game was washed out without a ball being bowled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-twenty20-2007-08-286109/pakistan-vs-scotland-3rd-match-group-d-287855/full-scorecard|title=Pakistan vs Scotland, 3rd Match, Group D at Durban, Sep 12 2007 - Full Scorecard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-twenty20-2007-08-286109/india-vs-scotland-7th-match-group-d-287859/full-scorecard|title=India vs Scotland, 7th Match, Group D at Durban, Sep 13 2007 - Full Scorecard}}</ref>

===2008===

In July 2008, Scotland played a [[2008 Associates Tri-Series in Scotland|tri-series]] against New Zealand and Ireland in [[Aberdeen]], Scotland. Scotland beat Ireland but lost their match against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/associates-tri-series-in-scotland-2008-325539|title=2008 Associates tri-series in Scotland}}</ref>

In early August, Scotland participated with five other Associate nations in the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] in Belfast. Despite an initial loss to hosts Ireland, victory against Bermuda secured a semi final slot. Throwing off the disappointment of an unexpected loss to Holland in the semi-final a few hours earlier, Scotland bounced right back for a 9 wicket victory over Kenya (who had advanced ahead of Canada), to secure third place. However, with only two nations guaranteed to progress, qualification for the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] was only granted when Zimbabwe confirmed that they would not attend the tournament.

On 18 August, Scotland played their first ODI encounter against England. Hosting the Auld Enemy, at the Grange Cricket Club in [[Edinburgh]]. However the match was abandoned due to rain after less than 3 overs of England's reply to Scotland's 156/9.

In December 2008, [[Cricket Scotland]], the governing body of Scottish cricket, took the historic act of giving three Scotland players central contracts. Bowlers [[Gordon Goudie]] and [[Dewald Nel]] and captain [[Ryan Watson (cricketer)|Ryan Watson]] became the first full-time professional cricketers based in Scotland. Nineteen other cricketers have been offered part-time professional deals.<ref name="Ref_2008">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/scotland/7791293.stm |title=Scots trio handed central deals |work=BBC Online |date=19 December 2008 }} Retrieved on 20 December 2008.</ref>

===2009===
Scotland participated in the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] in England in June 2009. They were drawn alongside Test nations [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in Group D, with both matches being played at [[The Oval]] in London.

The first match, against New Zealand, was shortened to 7 overs per side due to rain. Scotland batted first and made 89/4, with [[Kyle Coetzer]] top-scoring with 33. However, three no-balls and a dropped catch enabled New Zealand to win by seven wickets with an over to spare.<ref name="Ref_2009">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/scotland/8086118.stm |title=New Zealand given scare by Scots |work=BBC Sport |date=6 June 2009 |access-date=23 May 2010}}</ref>

In the second match, South Africa made 211/5, with [[AB de Villiers]] hitting 79 not out off only 34 balls. In response, Scotland were bowled out for 81, more than half of which was scored by Coetzer (42). The 130-run margin of defeat was the second-largest in terms of runs in a Twenty20 International.<ref name="Ref_2009a">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8087255.stm |title=S Africa send Scots crashing out |work=BBC Sport |date=7 June 2009 |access-date=23 May 2010}}</ref>

===2010===
In 2010, Scotland took part in the inaugural [[ECB 40]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/clydesdale-bank-40-2010-435131|title=Clydasdale Bank 40 2010}}</ref>

Scotland competed in the qualifiers in the [[United Arab Emirates]], to compete for a place in the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] in the [[British West Indies|West Indies]]. They competed for a place with [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], [[Canadian national cricket team|Canada]], [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]], [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]], [[Netherlands national cricket team|Holland]], [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] and [[United States national cricket team|USA]].<ref name="Ref_l">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/405141.html|title=UAE to host expanded World Twenty20 Qualifiers|website=Cricinfo.com|access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref> The tournament was disappointing for Scotland, going out in the group stage without winning a single match.

Scotland's Intercontinental Cup campaign was more successful as they reached the final in December – against Afghanistan – at the bespoke new cricket stadium in Dubai. Scheduled as a four-day first-class match of two innings each side, Afghanistan won the game in eight sessions. The match was live-streamed online by Cricket Scotland in agreement with the ICC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Intercontinental Cup final to be streamed live |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-intercontinental-cup-2010-intercontinental-cup-final-to-be-streamed-live-488824 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 September 2024}}</ref>

===ICC World Cup Qualifiers===
During March and April 2009 Scotland attempted to defend the ICC Trophy they won in 2005. To secure qualification for the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]] a top four place was targeted. They were also attempting to secure ODI status by finishing in the top six.

Scotland started the tournament badly by losing three of their five group games. With only the points earned against Namibia being taken through to the Super Eights, Scotland faced a difficult route to the World Cup.<ref name="Ref_2009b">{{Cite journal |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/iccwcq2009/content/series/384067.html?template=schedule |title=ICC World Cup Qualifiers |journal=ESPNcricinfo |year=2009 }} Retrieved on 22 April 2009.</ref>

Scotland started the Super Eights well by beating Holland in their first match. Defeats against Kenya and Afghanistan followed. The result of which threatened Scotland's qualification for the World Cup as well as the possibility of losing their ODI status if they finished out of the top six.

Victory against United Arab Emirates in their last game, and an improved run-rate, thanks to the 122 run victory, ensured a top six place for the Scots, securing ODI status until the next round of World Cup qualifiers.

In 2012, Scotland achieved their first victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] when it defeated a [[Bangladeshi cricket team in Ireland and Netherlands in 2012|touring]] [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-v-scotland-only-twenty20-we-set-sights-on-beating-a-full-member-peter-steindl-573885|title=We set sights on beating a Full Member - Peter Steindl}}</ref>

{{Limited overs matches
| date = 24 July 2012
| time = 16:00
| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}
| score2 = 128 (18 overs)
| score1 = 162/7 (20 overs)
| team1 = {{cr|SCO}}
| runs2 = [[Shakib Al Hasan]] 31 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Josh Davey]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| runs1 = [[Richie Berrington]] 100 (58)
| wickets1 = [[Mashrafe Mortaza]] 2/22 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 34 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ireland-nl-v-bangladesh-2012/engine/match/567204.html Scorecard]
| toss =
| venue = [[Sportpark Westvliet]], [[The Hague]]
| umpires =Ian Ramage (Sco) and Richard Smith (Ire)
| motm =
}}

The Scottish team qualified for the ICC [[Cricket World Cup 2015]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], but was eliminated after six straight losses out of six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/17/cricket-world-cup-new-zealand-scotland-report|title=Scotland fall to New Zealand despite World Cup co-hosts' slapdash batting|work=The Guardian |date=17 February 2015 |last1=Marks |first1=Vic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/26/cricket-world-cup-afghanistan-scotland-report|title=Afghanistan record famous Cricket World Cup victory over Scotland|work=The Guardian |date=26 February 2015 |last1=Marks |first1=Vic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/31885230|title=Cricket World Cup 2015: Australia thrash Scotland in last group game|work=BBC Sport |date=14 March 2015 }}</ref>

In January 2017 Scotland took part in the [[2017 Desert T20 Challenge]]. They won all three of their group fixtures, before losing to [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/desert-t20-challenge-2016-17-1074956/ireland-vs-scotland-2nd-semi-final-1074970/match-report|title=Wilson, Stirling, Mulder propel Ireland to final}}</ref>

===Zimbabwe tour of Scotland in 2017===

Scotland achieved their second victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] when it defeated a [[Zimbabwe cricket team in Scotland in 2017|touring]] [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/40296048|title=Scotland beat Zimbabwe to claim first ODI win over a Test nation|work=BBC Sport |date=15 June 2017 }}</ref>

{{Limited overs matches
| date = 15 June 2017
| time =
| daynight =
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 317/6 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kyle Coetzer]] 109 (101)
| wickets1 = [[Sean Williams (cricketer)|Sean Williams]] 2/48 (10 overs)
| score2 = 272 (41.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Malcolm Waller]] 92 (62)
| wickets2 = [[Con de Lange]] 5/60 (8 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 26 runs ([[Duckworth–Lewis method|D/L method]])
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1089419.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]
| umpires = [[Ruchira Palliyaguruge]] (SL) and [[Ian Ramage]] (Sco)
| motm =
| toss = Scotland won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = Rain during Zimbabwe's innings set them a revised target of 299 runs in 43 overs.
| notes = [[Con de Lange]] (Sco) took his first five-wicket haul in an ODI.
*''This was the first ODI match between the two sides and Scotland's first ever win in an ODI against a Test playing nation.''<ref name="first">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/scotland-v-zimbabwe-2017/content/story/1103914.html |title=Coetzer, de Lange star in Scotland's first win over a Full Member |access-date=15 June 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
}}

===2018===
Scotland achieved their third victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member of the ICC]] when it defeated a [[English cricket team in Scotland in 2018|touring England]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jun/10/scotland-england-one-day-international-match-report|title=Scotland stun England with historic ODI victory led by Calum MacLeod century|work=The Guardian |date=10 June 2018 |last1=Martin |first1=Ali }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/44431264|title=Scotland stun England as Calum MacLeod hits 140 not out in Edinburgh|work=BBC Sport |date=10 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/scotland-stun-england-to-record-odi-victory-in-edinburgh-1.3525960|title=Scotland stun England to record ODI victory in Edinburgh|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] }}</ref>

{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 10 June 2018
| time = 11:00
| daynight =
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 371/5 (50 overs)
| runs1 = [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] 140[[not out|*]] (94)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 2/72 (10 overs)
| score2 = 365 (48.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jonny Bairstow]] 105 (59)
| wickets2 = [[Mark Watt]] 3/55 (10)
| result = Scotland won by 6 runs
| report = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1124639.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]
| umpires = [[Marais Erasmus]] (SA) and [[Allan Haggo]] (Sco)
| motm = [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] (Sco)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
| notes = [[Dylan Budge]] (Sco) made his ODI debut.
*''[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] scored the fastest century by a batsman for Scotland in ODIs and became the first batsman for Scotland to score a century in ODIs against England.''<ref name="Stats">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23753140/calum-macleod-helps-scotland-scale-new-heights-edinburgh |title=Record-breaking Scotland defeat No. 1 ranked England|work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=10 June 2018}}</ref>
*''Scotland made their highest score in ODIs and the highest score by an [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate members|Associate]] team against a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|Full Member]] team.''<ref name="Stats"/>
*''[[Jonny Bairstow]] became the first batsman for England to score centuries in three consecutive ODIs.''<ref name="Stats"/>
}}

===2022===
Scotland achieved their fourth victory against a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member of the ICC]] when it defeated the [[West Indies national cricket team|West Indies]] in the first round of the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 ICC T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/17/scotland-pull-off-impressive-thrashing-of-west-indies-in-t20-world-cup-cricket#:~:text=Guardian%20Pick,in%20exactly%20the%20right%20way.|title=Scotland pull off impressive thrashing of West Indies in T20 World Cup|work=The Guardian |date=17 October 2022 |last1=Burnton |first1=Simon }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/63281343|title=T20 World Cup: Scotland shock West Indies in Group B|work=BBC Sport |date=17 October 2022 }}</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 17 October 2022 {{anchor|match3}}
| time= 15:00
| daynight =
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 160/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[George Munsey]] 66[[not out|*]] (53)
| wickets1 = [[Jason Holder]] 2/14 (3 overs)
| score2 = 118 (18.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jason Holder]] 38 (33)
| wickets2 = [[Mark Watt]] 3/12 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 42 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1298137.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Bellerive Oval]], [[Hobart]]<br>Attendance: 2,135<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.austadiums.com/sport/event/26522|title = T20 World Cup: Scotland v West Indies - Blundstone Arena, Hobart}}</ref>
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Paul Wilson (cricketer)|Paul Wilson]] (Aus)
| motm = [[George Munsey]] (Sco)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
| notes =
}}

==International grounds==
{{location map+|Scotland|float=right|width=300|caption=Locations of all stadiums which have hosted an international cricket match within Scotland|places=
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{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[The Grange Club|The Grange]]</small>|position=left|lat=55.959843|long=-3.214295}}
{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[Mannofield Park|Mannofield]]</small>|position=right|lat=57.1297|long=-2.137}}
{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[Titwood]]</small>|position=left|lat =55.83572|long=-4.28526}}
{{location map~|Scotland|label=<small>[[Forthill]]</small>|position=left|lat =56.47531300691887|long=-2.870421174059861}}
}}

Scotland currently has five grounds which have hosted internationals.

[[The Grange Club]] in [[Edinburgh]]. The club itself was founded in 1832, and the current location has been in operation since 1872. The ground seats 5,000 people and has hosted 22 ODI's and 27 T20I's, including two matches from the 1999 Cricket World Cup.<ref name="espncricinfo.com">{{Cite web |title=SCOT: Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh Cricket Ground ODI match team match results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/scot-grange-cricket-club-raeburn-place-edinburgh-237/one-day-internationals-2 |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

[[Titwood]] in [[Glasgow]]. [[Clydesdale Cricket Club]], which was founded in 1848, moved here in 1876. Titwood hosted its first first-class match against [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] in July 1963. Between 1984 and 1986 the ground hosted an annual fixture against [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]]. It has hosted six ODI's, the most recent being in 2022.<ref name="espncricinfo.com"/>

[[Cambusdoon New Ground]] in [[Ayr]]. In 2006, Cambusdoon was approved by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) to host ODI matches. The ground hosted Scotland's [[2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup]] matches between [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] and Namibia.

[[Mannofield Park]] in Aberdeen. Mannofield was also approved for ODI matches in 2006. The ground's history dates back to 1879 when [[Aberdeen University]] played host to [[Edinburgh University]]. The ground also welcomed [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] in 1930 and was the stadium where Sir Donald Bradman, who scored his last century on British soil at the ground in 1948. It has hosted 22 ODI's and 2 T20I's. The ground has played host to 11 first-class matches, the last of which came in July 2013 when Scotland beat Kenya in the [[2011–2013 ICC Intercontinental Cup]].

[[Forthill]] in [[Dundee]]. Forthill is the home of [[Forfarshire Cricket Club]] and was opened in 1880 with a match between Forfarshire and [[Glenalmond College]]. In the 20th century several first-class matches took place there, including games against touring Indians and New Zealanders. It hosted its first ODI's in 2024, playing host to Namibia and Oman in the [[2024–2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2|ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SCOT: Forthill, Dundee Cricket Ground ODI match team match results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/scot-forthill-dundee-315/one-day-internationals-2 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable Scottish cricketers ==
Many famous cricketers have hailed from Scotland, most notably former England captain, [[Mike Denness]], who was born in [[Lanarkshire]] and represented Scotland both before and during his time at [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent.]]

[[Douglas Jardine]], a particularly infamous cricketer, and a man who was vilified in Australia, was born in [[British India]] to Scottish parents. He developed [[leg theory]], which led to the notorious "[[Bodyline]]" Ashes series in [[English cricket team in Australia in 1932–33|1932-33]]. Despite living most of his life in England, Jardine gave his children Scottish names and asked for his ashes to be scattered in Scotland.

Arguably one of Scotland's best spinners - and also a respected journalist - was [[Ian Peebles]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The Home of CricketArchive |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/Overall/Wisden_Cricketers_of_the_Year.html |access-date=29 May 2018 |website=cricketarchive.com}}</ref> who was one of the [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year]] in 1931, alongside [[Don Bradman]].

Another Scottish spinner was [[Peter Such]], who took 849 first-class wickets and made 11 test appearances for England. In a 1999 test against New Zealand, Such broke the world-record for the longest duck, surviving 51 balls and allowing England to add 31 for the ninth wicket in a scrappy draw.

[[Brian Hardie]] was a major contributor to the Essex side of the 1970s and 1980s, which won four [[County Championship]]s, three Sunday Leagues, a [[Benson & Hedges Cup]] and a [[1985 NatWest Trophy|NatWest Trophy]], in which he was Man of the Match after scoring 110 in a one-run victory.. The regular opening partner of [[Graham Gooch]], Hardie retired with more than 18,000 first class runs.

Stirling-born all-rounder [[Dougie Brown]] enjoyed a fifteen-year career with Warwickshire and represented both England and Scotland.

The same was the case for all-rounder [[Gavin Hamilton (cricketer)|Gavin Hamilton]], who played for both Yorkshire and Durham in domestic cricket, and starred in the 1999 World Cup for Scotland, before playing a test for England in the same year.

==Tournament history==

===World Cup===
{{main|Scotland at the Cricket World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! colspan="8" |[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=120 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]] || colspan="7" rowspan="5"|Not eligible (not an ICC member)<ref name="ScoCA"/>
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]] || colspan="7"|Not eligible (not an ICC member at time of qualification)<ref name="ScoCA"/>
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]] || Group stage || 12/12 || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]] || colspan="7"|Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]] || Group stage || 15/16 || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BGD}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]] || colspan="7"|Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]] || Group stage || 14/14 || 6 || 0 || 6 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]] || colspan="7" rowspan="2" |Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} [[2027 Cricket World Cup|2027]] || colspan="7" rowspan="2"| ''TBD''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2031 Cricket World Cup|2031]]
|-
| '''Total''' || '''Group Stage''' || '''3/12''' || '''14''' || '''0''' || '''14''' || '''0''' || '''0'''
|}

===T20 World Cup===
{{main|Scotland at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
! colspan="8" |[[ICC T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]] || rowspan=2| Group stage || 10/12 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]] || 12/12 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] || colspan="7" rowspan="3"| Did not qualify
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]]
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]] || Group stage || 14/16 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{flagicon|OMA}} [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2021]]|| Super 12 || 12/16
|8
|3
|5
|0
|0
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]|| rowspan=3 |Group Stage || 14/16 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
|{{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|WIN}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]] || 9/20 || 4 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 1
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026]]{{Efn|name=SCO-26|Scotland had initially failed to qualify, but were later included in January 2026 as replacement for Bangladesh after their withdrawal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-24 |title=ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup due to BCB refusal to play in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-replaces-bangladesh-with-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-due-to-bcb-refusal-to-play-in-india-1520550 |access-date=2026-01-24 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>}} || 12/20 || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}}[[2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2028]] || colspan="7"| ''TBD''
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|IRE}} {{flagicon|SCO}} [[2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2030]]|| colspan="7" | ''Qualified as co-hosts''
|-
| '''Total''' || '''Super 12''' || '''9th''' || '''26'''|| '''8'''|| '''16'''|| '''0''' || '''2'''
|-
|}

===Other tournaments===

{|class="wikitable"
! [[ICC World Cup Qualifier|ICC Trophy / World Cup Qualifier]]<br>(One day, List A from 2005)
! [[Commonwealth Games]] (List A)
! [[Friends Provident Trophy]] (List A)
! [[Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier|ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]] (T20I)
! [[Men's T20 World Cup qualification|T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*1979 to 1994: Not eligible – not an ICC member<ref name="ScoCA"/>
*[[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]: 3rd place
*[[2001 ICC Trophy|2001]]: 4th place<ref name="ICCT01"/>
*[[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]]: Winners
*[[2009 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2009]]: 6th place<ref name="Ref_2009c">{{Cite journal |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/iccwcq2009/engine/series/384067.html?view=pointstable |title=ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table |journal=ESPNcricinfo |year=2009 }} Retrieved on 22 April 2009</ref>
*[[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]]: Winners
*[[2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2018]]: 4th place
*[[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2023]]: 3rd place
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[Cricket at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998]]: Round 1
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*2007: North Conference – 10th
*2006: North Conference – 8th
*2005: Round 1
*2004: Round 2
*2003: Round 3
*2002: Round 3<ref name="Ref_w">{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2002/ENG_LOCAL/C+G/SCORECARDS/R03/SCOT_SURREY_C+G_29MAY2002.html|title=C & G Trophy: Scotland v Surrey at Edinburgh, 29 May 2002|website=uk.cricinfo.com|access-date=29 May 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[2008 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2008]]: 3rd place
*[[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]: 7th place
*[[2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2012]]: 5th place
*[[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013]]: 7th place
*[[2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]]: Joint winners (with Netherlands)
*[[2019 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier|2019]]: 5th place
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[2022-23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier#Regional Final|2023]]: '''Winners''' (qualified)
*[[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|2025]]: 4th place
|}
{|class="wikitable"
! [[ICC 6 Nations Challenge]]
! [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]] (FC)
! [[World Cricket League]] (ODI)<br>(formerly [[ICC 6 Nations Challenge]])
! [[European Cricket Championship|European Championship]] (OD/ODI)‡
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*2000: 6th place<ref name="Ref_m">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml ICC Emerging Nations Tournament] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808141147/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml |date=8 August 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2002: Did not participate<ref name="Ref_n">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml 2002 ICC 6 Nations Challenge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705231744/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml |date=5 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2004: Runners-up<ref name="Ref_o">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml ICC 6 Nations Challenge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330020852/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/ENT/about.shtml |date=30 March 2012 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*[[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]: Winners<ref name="ICCup04">[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ 2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821180708/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2004/OTHERS/ICC-CONT/ |date=21 August 2008 }} at Cricinfo</ref>
*[[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2005]]: First round<ref name="ICCup05"/>
*[[2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006–07]]: First round<ref name="ICCup06"/>
*[[2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2007–08]]: 4th place
*[[2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2009–10]]: Runners-up
*[[2011–13 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011–13]]: 3rd place
*[[2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2015–17]]: 6th place
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*2007: Runners-up ([[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]])<ref name="WCL107"/>
*2010: Runners-up ([[2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One|Division One]])<ref name="Ref_p">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wcldiv1/engine/current/match/450385.html|title=Final, ICC World Cricket League Division One at Amstelveen, Jul 10 2010 – Match Summary – ESPNCricinfo|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref>
*2014: (Division One)
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
*1996: 5th place<ref name="Ref_q">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1996/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml 1996 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705035654/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1996/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml |date=5 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*1998: 3rd place<ref name="Ref_r">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1998/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml 1998 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709050529/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/1998/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml |date=9 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2000: 3rd place (Division One)<ref name="Ref_s">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml 2000 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705225209/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2000/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/about.shtml |date=5 July 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2002: Runners-up (Division One)<ref name="Ref_t">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/RESULTS/about.shtml|title=2002|website=Cricketeurope4.net|access-date=29 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106203810/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2002/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMS/RESULTS/about.shtml |archive-date=6 January 2009 |url-status=usurped}}</ref>
*2004: 4th place (Division One)<ref name="Ref_u">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMSA/results.shtml 2004 European Championship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013120857/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2004/TOURNAMENTS/EUROCHAMSA/results.shtml |date=13 October 2008 }} at CricketEurope</ref>
*2006: Runners-up (Division One)<ref name="EC06"/>
*2008: Runners-up (Division One)<ref name="Ref_v">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/series/342158.html|title=European Championship Division One|website=Cricinfo|access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref>
|}
‡ Only the matches between Scotland, Ireland and Netherlands in the 2006 tournament have official ODI status.

==Current squad ==
This lists all the active players who are contracted to or have played for Scotland in the past year (since 20 December 2024 to 18 February 2026) and the forms in which they have played, and any players (in italics) outside this criterion who have been selected in the team's most recent ODI or T20I squad.

'''Key'''
*S/N = Shirt number

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | S/N
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#005EB8; color:white; | Last T20I
|-
!colspan="12"| Batters
|-
| [[Richie Berrington]] || {{age|1987|4|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI (C), T20I (C) ||align="center"| 44 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Tom Bruce (cricketer)|Tom Bruce]] || {{age|1991|8|2}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI ||align="center"| 42 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Oli Hairs]] || {{age|1991|4|14}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || T20I ||align="center"| 14 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2010 || {{cricon|JER}} 2025
|-
| [[Michael Jones (cricketer)|Michael Jones]] || {{age|1998|1|5}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 49 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2024 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Christopher McBride]] || {{age|1999|6|26}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| — || {{cricon|UAE}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
| [[Finlay McCreath]] || {{age|1998|10|16}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 23 || {{cricon|CAN}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
| [[George Munsey]] || {{age|1993|2|21}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 93 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Liam Naylor]] || {{age|2001|7|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| — || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| All-rounders
|-
| [[Michael Leask]] || {{age|1990|10|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 29 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Brandon McMullen]] || {{age|1999|10|18}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 21 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
!colspan="12"| Wicket-keepers
|-
| [[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] || {{age|1992|10|15}} || Right-handed || — || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 9 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Charlie Tear]] || {{age|2004|6|12}} || Right-handed || — || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|28 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|JER}} 2025
|-
!colspan="12"| Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Charlie Cassell]] || {{age|1998|10|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|19 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025
|-
| [[Brad Currie]] || {{age|1998|11|8}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 4 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Josh Davey]] || {{age|1990|8|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI ||align="center"| 38 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2022
|-
| [[Brad Wheal]] || {{age|1996|8|28}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| — || {{cricon|NEP}} 2024 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Jasper Davidson]] || {{age|2002|3|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|— || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025
|-
| [[Jack Jarvis (cricketer)|Jack Jarvis]] || {{age|2003|5|29}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 66 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025
|-
| [[Mackenzie Jones]] || {{age|2006|6|6}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"|— || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|NED}} 2025
|-
| [[Safyaan Sharif]] || {{age|1991|5|24}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 50 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2026
|-
! colspan="8" | Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Chris Greaves (cricketer)|Chris Greaves]] || {{age|1990|10|12}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg-break]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 13 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|JER}} 2025
|-
| [[Mark Watt]] || {{age|1996|7|29}} || Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || ODI, T20I ||align="center"| 51 || {{cricon|NAM}} 2025 || {{cricon|NEP}} 2026
|-
| [[Oliver Davidson]] || {{age|2004|7|28}} ||Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || T20I ||align-"center"| 6|| {{cricon|UAE}} 2022 || {{cricon|NEP}}2026
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Position
! Name
|-
| Head coach || [[Doug Watson (cricketer)|Doug Watson]]
|-
| Batting coach || [[Ryan Watson (cricketer)|Ryan Watson]]
|-
| Bowling coach || [[Craig Wright (cricketer)|Craig Wright]]
|-
| Fielding coach || [[Gordon Drummond (cricketer)|Gordon Drummond]]
|-
|Physiotherapist|| [[Gregor Maiden]]
|-
|Strength and conditioning coach|| [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]]
|-
|Analyst|| [[Kyle Coetzer]]
|}

==Records and statistics==
[[File:John blain yuvraj singh odi.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Scotland's [[John Blain (cricketer)|John Blain]] bowls India's [[Yuvraj Singh]] at Glasgow's [[Citylets Titwood|Titwood]] ground, 16 August 2007]]
'''International match summary – Scotland'''<ref name="ODI">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Result summary |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=10 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| '''Playing record'''
|-
! Format !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! Inaugural match
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| One-Day Internationals || 175 || 81 || 84 || 1 || 9 || 16 May 1999
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Twenty20 Internationals || 113 || 50 || 58 || 1 || 4 || 12 September 2007
|}
''Last updated 17 February 2026.''

===One-Day Internationals===
* Highest team total: 380/9 v. [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]], 16 May 2025 at [[Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd]], [[Utrecht]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Highest totals |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 175, [[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] v. [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]], 27 January 2014 at [[Hagley Oval]], [[Christchurch]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title= Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / High scores |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 6/28, [[Josh Davey]] v. [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], 14 January 2015 at [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]]<ref name="Ref_ab">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 June 2014}}</ref>

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'''Most ODI runs for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Most runs |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|'''[[Richie Berrington]]''' || 3,536 || 33.35 || 2008–2025
|-
|[[Kyle Coetzer]] || 3,192 || 38.92 || 2008–2023
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || 3,026 || 38.30 || 2008–2022
|-
|'''[[George Munsey]]''' || 2,487 || 42.87 || 2017–2025
|-
|'''[[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]]''' || 2,215 || 23.56 || 2014–2025
|}
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'''Most ODI wickets for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Most wickets |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|'''[[Safyaan Sharif]]''' || 110 || 30.83 || 2016–2025
|-
|'''[[Mark Watt]]''' || 108 || 27.25 || 2016–2025
|-
|'''[[Michael Leask]]''' || 70 || 32.02 || 2014–2025
|-
|[[Majid Haq]] || 60 || 32.91 || 2006–2015
|-
|'''[[Alasdair Evans]]''' || 58 || 28.94 || 2009–2023
|}
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* Players still playing for Scotland are listed in '''bold'''.
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'''Highest individual innings in ODI'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team| title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Highest Scores | work=Cricinfo}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Player!!Score!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[George Munsey]] || '''191''' || {{cr|NED}} || [[Forthill|Dundee]] || 2025
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || '''175 ''' || {{cr|CAN}} || [[Hagley Oval|Christchurch]] || 2014
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || '''157*''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || [[Queens Sports Club|Bulawayo]] || 2018
|-
|[[Kyle Coetzer]] || '''156''' || {{cr|BAN}} || [[Saxton Oval|Nelson]] || 2015
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || '''154 ''' || {{cr|PNG}} || [[Amini Park|Port Moresby]] || 2017
|}
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'''Best bowling figures in an innings in ODI'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=30;type=team| title=Records / Scotland / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures | work=Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Player!!Score!!Opposition!!Venue!!Year
|-
|[[Josh Davey]] || '''6/34''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium|Abu Dhabi]] || 2015
|-
|[[Josh Davey]] || '''5/9''' || {{cr|AFG|2013}} || [[Cambusdoon New Ground|Ayr]] || 2010
|-
|[[John Blain (cricketer)|John Blain]] || '''5/22''' || {{cr|NED}} || [[Clontarf Cricket Club Ground|Dublin]] || 2008
|-
|[[Safyaan Sharif]] || '''5/33''' || {{cr|ZIM}} || [[Queens Sports Club|Bulawayo]] || 2018
|-
|Brandon McMullen || '''5/34''' || {{cr|IRE}} || [[Queens Sports Club|Bulawayo]] || 2023
|}
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'''ODI record versus other nations'''<ref name="ODI"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First match !! First win
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Test nations'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 13 || 4 || 8 || 0 || 1 || 19 April 2009 || 9 July 2010
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AUS}} || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 16 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 24 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ENG}} || 5 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 18 August 2008 || 10 June 2018
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 16 August 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 21 || 5 || 15 || 0 || 1 || 5 August 2006 || 30 January 2007
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NZL}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 31 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 20 May 1999 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|RSA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 20 March 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|SRI}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 13 July 2011 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 27 May 1999 || 1 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 4 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 15 June 2017 || 15 June 2017
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BER}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 5 February 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 12 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 18 January 2007 || 18 January 2007
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|HKG}} || 5 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 26 January 2016 || 10 September 2016
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 9 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 17 January 2007 || 2 February 2007
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 9 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 10 July 2022 || 10 July 2022
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 10 || 4 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 13 July 2022 || 17 July 2022
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 16 || 9 || 6 || 0 || 1 || 6 August 2006 || 6 August 2006
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 9 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 15 August 2019 || 18 August 2019
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 6 October 2017 || 6 October 2017
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|UAE}} || 17 || 12 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 1 February 2014 || 1 February 2014
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|USA}} || 8 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 December 2019 || 14 December 2019
|}
''Records complete to ODI #4905. Last updated 4 September 2025.''

===Twenty20 Internationals===
* Highest team total: 252/3 v. [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]], 16 September 2019 at [[Malahide Cricket Club Ground]], [[Malahide]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Highest totals |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 132, [[George Munsey]] v. [[Austria national cricket team|Austria]], 25 July 2023 at [[Goldenacre Sports Ground]], [[Edinburgh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / High scores |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 5/13, [[Brad Currie]] v. [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]], 28 July 2023 at [[The Grange Club]], [[Edinburgh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Best bowling figures |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref>

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'''Most T20I runs for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Most runs |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Richie Berrington]] || 2,451 || 31.02 || 2008–2026
|-
|[[George Munsey]] || 2,436 || 31.23 || 2015–2026
|-
|[[Kyle Coetzer]] || 1,495 || 22.65 || 2008–2021
|-
|[[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] || 1,409 || 22.72 || 2013–2026
|-
|[[Calum MacLeod (cricketer)|Calum MacLeod]] || 1,238 || 23.80 || 2009–2022
|}
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'''Most T20I wickets for Scotland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=3;id=30;type=team |title=Records / Scotland / Twenty20 Internationals / Most wickets |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#bdb76b;"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Mark Watt]] || 91 || 22.19 || 2015–2026
|-
|[[Safyaan Sharif]] || 86 || 23.94 || 2012–2026
|-
|[[Michael Leask]] || 59 || 20.33 || 2013-2026
|-
|[[Alasdair Evans]] || 41 || 23.26 || 2015–2022
|-
|[[Josh Davey]] || 37 || 23.97 || 2012–2022
|}
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'''T20I record versus other nations'''<ref name="T20I"/>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First match !! First win
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Test nations'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AFG|2013}} || 7 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 10 February 2010 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AUS}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 15 June 2024 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 24 July 2012 || 24 July 2012
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ENG}} || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 4 June 2024 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 13 September 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 16 || 4 || 9 || 1 || 2 || 2 August 2008 || 18 June 2015
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NZL}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 6 June 2009 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 12 September 2007 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|RSA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 7 June 2009 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 17 October 2022 || 17 October 2022
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 5 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 10 March 2016 || 15 September 2021
|-
|colspan="8" align="center"| '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|AUT}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25 July 2023 || 25 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|BER}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 August 2008 || 3 August 2008
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 23 March 2012 || 23 March 2012
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|DEN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 27 July 2023 || 27 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|GER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 20 July 2023 || 20 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|HKG}} || 5 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 25 July 2015 || 25 July 2015
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|ITA}} || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 24 July 2023 || 24 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|JER}} || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 21 July 2023 || 21 July 2023
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 8 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 4 August 2008 || 4 August 2008
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 22 October 2019 || 6 June 2024
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 17 June 2025 || 20 June 2025
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 18 || 9 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 4 August 2008 || 22 November 2013
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 19 January 2017 || 19 January 2017
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21 October 2019 || 21 October 2019
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|SIN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 18 October 2019 ||
|-
|align="left"| {{cr|UAE}} || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 9 July 2015 || 9 July 2015
|}
''Records complete to T20I #3720. Last updated 17 February 2026.''

==Notes==
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==See also==
{{Portal|Cricket|Scotland}}
*[[Cricket in Scotland]]
*[[List of Scotland ODI cricketers]]
*[[List of Scotland Twenty20 International cricketers|List of Scotland T20I cricketers]]
*[[List of Scotland national cricket captains]]
*[[Sport in Scotland]]
*[[Scotland women's national cricket team]]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* {{cite book |last1=Perry |first1=Jake |title=The Secret Game: Tales of Scottish Cricket |date=2020 |publisher=Chequered Flag Publishing |location=Shrewsbury |isbn=9781999777463}}
* {{cite book |last1=Perry |first1=Jake |last2=Heatly |first2=Gary |title=Playing with Teeth: How Scotland's Cricketers Broke the Cycle of Glorious Failure |date=2022 |publisher=Pitch Publishing |location=Chichester, West Sussex |isbn=9781801501217 |author1-mask=5}}
{{refend}}

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2026 Men's T20 World Cup

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{{Short description|Tenth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{For|the women's cricket tournament|2026 Women's T20 World Cup}}
{{good article}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox cricket tournament
| name = 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| image = 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup logo.svg
| administrator = [[International Cricket Council]]
| cricket format = [[Twenty20 International]]
| tournament format = [[Tournament#Group stage|Group stage]], [[Men's T20 World Cup#Format|Super 8s]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|Knockout stage]]
| host = {{ubl|India|Sri Lanka}}
| fromdate = 7 February
| todate = 8 March 2026
| champions = {{cr|IND}}
| runner up = {{cr|NZ}}
| count = 3
| participants = 20
| matches = 55
| attendance =
| player of the series = {{cricon|IND}} [[Sanju Samson]]
| most runs = {{cricon|PAK}} [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (383)
| most wickets = {{cricon|IND}} [[Jasprit Bumrah]] (14)<br>{{cricon|IND}} [[Varun Chakravarthy]] (14)
| website = [https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026 icc-cricket.com]
| previous_year = 2024
| previous_tournament = 2024 Men's T20 World Cup
| next_year = 2028
| next_tournament = 2028 Men's T20 World Cup
}}

The '''2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup''' was the tenth edition of the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], co-hosted by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] and [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Sri Lanka had previously hosted the competition in [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] and India in [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]]. A total of twenty teams competed in 55 matches across five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka. More than 1.3 million spectators attended the matches across the two nations.<ref name=at/>

Twenty teams competed in the tournament, which included the teams from the two hosts, six of the top seven teams from the [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|previous edition]], the four highest-ranked teams in the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] not already qualified, and eight other teams determined through regional qualifiers. [[Italy national cricket team|Italy]] qualified for the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time.

[[India national cricket team|India]] were the defending champions, having won the 2024 edition. They defended their title by defeating [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] by 96 runs in the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]], becoming the first team to win two consecutive T20 World Cups, the first country to win the title at home, and the first team to win the tournament three times.

== Background ==
The [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] is a biennial [[world cup]] for [[cricket]] in [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) format, organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). It was first played in [[2007 World Twenty20|2007]] in South Africa, and the 2026 tournament marked its tenth edition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2024 |title=T20 World Cup winners: India, West Indies and England tied on two titles each – full list of champions |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/t20-world-cup-winners-list-champions |website=[[Olympics.com]] |access-date=29 November 2025 |archive-date=16 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816025541/https://olympics.com/en/news/t20-world-cup-winners-list-champions |url-status=live }}</ref> The ninth edition, held in [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|2024]] in the West Indies and the United States, was contested by 20 teams, and was won by [[India national cricket team|India]], who defeated [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in the [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 June 2024 |title=India win T20 World Cup 2024, stun South Africa by 7 runs in final as Bumrah, Hardik nail finish |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-win-t20-world-cup-2024-stun-south-africa-by-7-runs-in-final-9423182/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |date=29 June 2024 |archive-date=29 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629181658/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-win-t20-world-cup-2024-stun-south-africa-by-7-runs-in-final-9423182/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Host selection ===
In November 2021, as part of the [[2024–2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]], the ICC announced that the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup would be played in India and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 November 2021 |title=USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024–2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/usa-to-stage-t20-world-cup-2024-2031-icc-mens-tournament-hosts-confirmed |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=5 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205110854/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682 |url-status=live }}</ref> Initially [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] proposed to host the entire tournament, however, due to expansion of the tournament to 20 teams from the previous edition and lack of cricket stadiums in Sri Lanka, it was decided to be co-hosted with the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI).<ref>{{cite news |title=India to host 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka, 2031 ODI World Cup with Bangladesh |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/india-to-host-2026-t20-world-cup-with-sri-lanka-2031-odi-world-cup-with-bangladesh-1051629.html |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |archive-date=8 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108183656/https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/india-to-host-2026-t20-world-cup-with-sri-lanka-2031-odi-world-cup-with-bangladesh-1051629.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Sri Lanka had previously hosted the competition in [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] and India in [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]].<ref name="Schedule1">{{cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-announced|title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announced|date=25 November 2025|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=27 November 2025 }}</ref>

=== Format ===
The tournament's format remained the same as the previous edition. The 20 qualifying teams were divided into four groups of five each. In the group stage, each team played each of the other teams in the group once in a [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin]] format, and the top two teams in each group advanced to the Super 8 stage, where the teams were placed into two groups of four teams each. Prior to the tournament, the ICC had announced the eight [[seeding (sports)|seeded]] teams based on the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|ICC T20I rankings]], who were placed in predetermined positions in the Super 8 stage, irrespective of their position in the group stage. If an unseeded team qualified at the expense of a seeded team, it took the position of the corresponding seeded team that failed to qualify from their group. In the Super 8 stage, each team played against each of the other teams in the group once. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage, which consisted of two semi-finals, the winners of which faced off in the final.<ref name="Format">{{cite web |date=25 November 2025 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: India grouped with Pakistan, England with West Indies |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-schedule-india-grouped-with-pakistan-england-with-west-indies-1512693 |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=1 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260101122604/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-schedule-india-grouped-with-pakistan-england-with-west-indies-1512693 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Guide">{{Cite web |date=2026-02-06 |title=Your guide to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Key details |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/your-guide-to-the-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-key-details |access-date=2026-02-06 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="FAQs">{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 FAQs: Groups, timings, venues and everything you want to know |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-faqs-groups-timings-venues-and-everything-you-want-to-know-1522415 |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206170120/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-faqs-groups-timings-venues-and-everything-you-want-to-know-1522415 |url-status=live }}</ref> No points were carried over between stages.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

=== Schedule ===
In the [[2023–2027 ICC Men's Future Tours Programme]], the tournament was scheduled to be held in February–March 2026.<ref name="FTP">{{cite journal |title=2023–2027 ICC Men's FTP |url=https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf |date=17 August 2022 |journal=[[ICC Men's Future Tours Programme]] | publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |volume=4 |via=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=9 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209130126/https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC announced the final schedule on 25 November 2025, with the tournament scheduled to take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026. The teams will play 55 matches across five venues in India and three venues in Sri Lanka.<ref name="Schedule1"/><ref name="Schedule2">{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/fixtures-groups-released-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |title=Fixtures, groups released for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026|date=25 November 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=27 November 2025 |archive-date=13 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251213081528/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/fixtures-groups-released-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 January 2026, the ICC announced that warm-up matches would be held from 2 to 6 February.<ref name="Warm1">{{cite news |title=T20 World Cup 2026: India to play warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2026/01/25/t20-world-cup-2026-india-to-play-warm-up-match-against-south-africa-in-navi-mumbai.html |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] }}</ref><ref name="Warm2">{{cite news |last=Kukalyekar |first=Aditya |date=29 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 warm up matches schedule confirmed, two Indian teams to play |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-matches-schedule-confirmed-two-indian-teams-to-play-2026-01-29-1027984 |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[India TV News]] |archive-date=30 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130103727/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-matches-schedule-confirmed-two-indian-teams-to-play-2026-01-29-1027984 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Warm3">{{cite news |last=Madaan |first=Shubham |date=27 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Schedule announced Check All details |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-schedule-announced-check-all-details-fixtures-indvsa-bengaluru-166747/ |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[The Sunday Guardian]] }}</ref>

=== Prize money ===
The ICC allocated a pool of [[United States dollar|$]]11.25 million in prize money for the tournament. The prize for winning was $2.45 million, with each team receiving an additional $31,154 for each match they won, excluding the semi-finals and final.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prize Money Distribution for Men's T20WC 2026 Announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/prize-money-distribution-for-men-s-t20wc-2026-announced |date=11 March 2026 |access-date=2026-03-12 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right"
|+ Prize money allocation for the tournament<ref name="prize">{{cite news|date=3 June 2024|title=Highest prize money announced for historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/highest-prize-money-announced-for-historic-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024|access-date=4 June 2024|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]|archive-date=4 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604035955/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/highest-prize-money-announced-for-historic-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" scope=col | Place
! rowspan="2" scope=col | Teams
! colspan="2" scope=colgroup | Amount
|-
! scope=col | per side
! scope=col | Total
|-
| align=left | Champions || {{center|1}} || $2.45 million || $2.45 million
|-
| align=left | Runners-up || {{center|1}} || $1.28 million || $1.28 million
|-
| align=left | Semi-finalists || {{center|2}} || $787,500 || $1.575 million
|-
| align=left | 5th–8th place (Super 8) || {{center|4}} || $382,500 || $1.53 million
|-
| align=left | 9th–12th place (Group stage) || {{center|4}} || $247,500 || $0.99 million
|-
| align=left | 13th–20th place (Group stage) || {{center|8}} || $225,000 || $1.8 million
|-
| align=left | Match winners || {{center|52}} || $31,154 || $1.62 million
|- class=sortbottom
! align=left | Total || {{center|20}} || colspan="2" | $11.25 million
|}

=== Marketing ===
{{External media|width=250px|float=right
|video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbTlG6vDVWM "Feel the Thrill"] on [[YouTube]]
|video2=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9muMrMPpBI "Feel the Thrill (Tamil Sinhalese version)"] on [[YouTube]]
}}
In November 2025, former Indian captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was named as an ambassador for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/rohit-sharma-named-men-s-t20-world-cup-tournament-ambassador |title=Rohit Sharma named Men's T20 World Cup tournament ambassador |date=25 November 2025| publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=25 November 2025 |archive-date=5 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251205023417/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/rohit-sharma-named-men-s-t20-world-cup-tournament-ambassador |url-status=live}}</ref> The official theme song for the tournament, "Feel the Thrill", produced and performed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] with lyrics by Heisenberg and Raqueeb Alam, was released on 30 January 2026.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title=ICC Launches 'Feel The Thrill' As Official Song Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/icc-launches-feel-the-thrill-as-official-song-of-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-10916078 |access-date=9 February 2026 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=31 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260131143847/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/icc-launches-feel-the-thrill-as-official-song-of-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-10916078 |url-status=live }}</ref> A remix version featuring Sri Lankan artist Dinesh Gamage, sub-titled "Tamil Sinhalese version", which replaced [[Hindi]] verses with [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] verses, was released on 7 February.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9muMrMPpBI |title="Feel the Thrill" – ICC Men's T20 World Cup – "Tamil Sinhalese version" |date=8 February 2026 |type=Video |publisher=[[Sri Lanka Cricket]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216223746/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=VkaUMbtMhHhDL8Je%0A&v=-9muMrMPpBI&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional event, the "Captains' Carnival", featuring all the team captains and [[social media influencer]]s, was held on 5 February in Mumbai and Colombo.<ref>{{cite web|date=5 February 2026 |title=Captains' Carnival sets tone for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/captains-carnival-sets-tone-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup: Skippers unite for 'Captains Carnival' |url=https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/sports/946147/t20-world-cup-skippers-unite-for-captains-carnival/ |access-date=9 February 2026 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News]] }}</ref> On 6 February, the ICC announced that an opening ceremony would be held at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the third match of the opening day between India and the United States.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 February 2026 |title=Star-studded opening ceremony announced for T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/star-studded-opening-ceremony-announced-for-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref> [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Nora Fatehi]], Rishab Sharma, and [[Sivamani (percussionist)|Sivamani]] performed at the opening ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sahay |first=Suyash |date=7 February 2026 |title=ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Time, Performers, Streaming Info |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-live-time-performers-streaming-info-1825858 |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[ABP Live]] |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208091158/https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-live-time-performers-streaming-info-1825858 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Nishant |first=Shashwat |date=7 February 2026 |title=ICC T20 world cup 2026 opening ceremony, performers list, live streaming |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-performers-list-live-streaming-126020601719_1.html |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[Business Standard]] |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210014604/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-performers-list-live-streaming-126020601719_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Qualification ==
{{main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup qualification}}

The hosts, India and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka, India to co-host ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026 |url=https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=97989 |access-date=2024-09-14 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |language=en |archive-date=4 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204120132/https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=97989 |url-status=live }}</ref> along with the top seven teams from the 2024 tournament: [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], [[England cricket team|England]], South Africa, the [[United States national cricket team|United States]], and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]; directly qualified for the 2026 tournament. The remaining three direct qualification places were allocated to the next best-ranked teams in the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] as on 30 June 2024, that had not finished in the top seven: [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], and [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan, New Zealand, Ireland secure automatic qualification despite failing to make it to Super Eight |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-list-of-teams-qualified-automatic-qualification-super-eight-icc-rankings-pakistan-new-zealand-ireland/article68358992.ece |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[Sportstar]] |language=en |archive-date=24 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724125822/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-list-of-teams-qualified-automatic-qualification-super-eight-icc-rankings-pakistan-new-zealand-ireland/article68358992.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The eight remaining places were filled through the ICC's regional qualifiers, consisting of two teams each from Africa and Europe regions, three teams combined from Asia and East Asia-Pacific and one team from the Americas.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/stop-clock-set-to-become-a-permanent-fixture-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 |title=Stop clock set to become a permanent fixture in white-ball internationals from T20 World Cup 2024 |date=15 March 2024 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=15 March 2024|archive-date=15 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315112048/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/stop-clock-set-to-become-a-permanent-fixture-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130390/all-you-need-to-know-about-2026-t20-world-cup-qualification |title=All you need to know about 2026 T20 World Cup qualification |publisher=[[Cricbuzz]] |access-date=18 May 2024 |archive-date=26 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926044651/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130390/all-you-need-to-know-about-2026-t20-world-cup-qualification |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/how-does-qualification-for-the-2026-t20-world-cup-work |title=How does qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup work? |website=[[Wisden]] |date=7 June 2024 |access-date=10 June 2024 |archive-date=27 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927205157/https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/how-does-qualification-for-the-2026-t20-world-cup-work |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2025, [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] qualified for the World Cup from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final|Americas region]],<ref>{{cite news |date=22 June 2025 |title=Canada qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/americas-entrants-for-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-confirmed |access-date=29 November 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=6 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251006050800/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/americas-entrants-for-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-confirmed |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by [[Italy national cricket team|Italy]] and [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|Europe region]] in July.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 July 2025 |title=Italy and Netherlands qualify for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/italy-and-netherlands-qualify-for-the-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=16 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251216041437/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/italy-and-netherlands-qualify-for-the-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2025, [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] and [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] qualified from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final|Africa region]],<ref>{{cite news |date=3 October 2025 |title=Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/namibia-and-zimbabwe-qualify-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=31 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251231062841/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/namibia-and-zimbabwe-qualify-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]], [[Oman national cricket team|Oman]], and [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] from the combined [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|Asia-EAP qualifier]].<ref>{{cite news |date=16 October 2025 |title=UAE claim final T20 World Cup 2026 ticket in Oman |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/uae-claim-final-t20-world-cup-2026-ticket-in-oman |access-date=31 December 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref> Italy qualified for the men's T20 World Cup for the first time.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 November 2025 |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup: England to face Italy as schedule revealed |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly1r1wjwxlo |access-date=1 January 2026 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=28 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251128202354/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly1r1wjwxlo |url-status=live }}</ref> Ahead of the 2026 tournament, [[#Withdrawal of Bangladesh|Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament]], and they were replaced by the next highest ranked T20I team: [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]].<ref name=BAN_SCO/>

[[File:2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Participating nations.svg|right|thumb|upright=2|alt=Map highlighting the countries at the 2026 T20 World Cup qualification pathway|Highlighted are the countries that participated in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup qualification pathway.
{{legend|#0000ff|Qualified directly (hosts, top 6 from the previous tournament, or via [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]])}}
{{legend|#00ab00|Qualified via the regional qualifiers}}
{{legend|#ffc900|Participated in the regional qualifiers but failed to qualify}}
{{legend|#000000|Withdrew or suspended}}]]

{{Table alignment}}
{| class="wikitable sortable defaultcenter col1left col3left"
|+ Teams qualified for the tournament<ref>{{cite news |date=17 October 2025 |title=The 20 teams competing at ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/the-20-teams-competing-at-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref>
! scope=col | Method of qualification
! scope=col | No. of teams
! scope=col | Teams
! scope=col | [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I ranking]]{{efn|The [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] as on 1 February 2026, before the start of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i|title=ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=1 February 2026|archive-date=8 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208020416/https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Hosts || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|IND}} || 1
|-
| {{cr|SL}} || 8
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup]]<br/><small>(Top teams from the previous tournament, excluding hosts)</small> || rowspan="7" | '''6 (7)''' || {{cr|AFG}} || 10
|-
| {{cr|AUS}} || 2
|-
| <s>{{cr|BAN}}</s>{{efn|name=Bangladesh}} || 9
|-
| {{cr|ENG}} || 3
|-
| {{cr|SA}} || 5
|-
| {{cr|USA}} || 18
|-
| {{cr|WIN}} || 7
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] || rowspan="4" | '''4 (3)''' || {{cr|IRE}} || 12
|-
| {{cr|NZ}} || 4
|-
| {{cr|PAK}} || 6
|-
| {{cr|SCO}}{{efn|name=Bangladesh}} || 14
|-
| [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final|Americas Qualifier]] || '''1''' || {{cr|CAN}} || 19
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|Europe Qualifier]] || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|ITA}} || 26
|-
| {{cr|NED}} || 13
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final|Africa Qualifier]] || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|NAM}} || 15
|-
| {{cr|ZIM}} || 11
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|Asia–EAP Qualifier]] || rowspan="3" | '''3''' || {{cr|NEP}} || 16
|-
| {{cr|OMA}} || 20
|-
| {{nobr|{{cr|UAE}}}} || 17
|- class=sortbottom
! Total || 20 || ||
|}
{{notelist|refs=
{{Efn|name=Bangladesh|Following the [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]]'s refusal to play in India, [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] were replaced by [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], the next highest ranked T20I team.<ref name=BAN_SCO>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-t20-world-cup-reports-say-2026-01-24/ |website=[[Reuters]] |date=January 24, 2026 |title=Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup |access-date=January 24, 2026}}</ref>}}
}}

== Venues ==
On 6 November 2025, the ICC announced the finalised venues for the World Cup, five in India: [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]], [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]] in [[Chennai]], [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]], [[Wankhede Stadium]] in [[Mumbai]] and [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]] in [[New Delhi]]; three in Sri Lanka: [[R. Premadasa Stadium]] and [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]] in [[Colombo]] and [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Kandy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2025 |title=ICC shortlists venues for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-icc-shortlists-venues-in-india-and-sri-lanka-1510319 |access-date=9 November 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251106200954/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-icc-shortlists-venues-in-india-and-sri-lanka-1510319 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Schedule1/>

{{col-begin}}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
! colspan="3" | Venues in India
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;" colspan="3" | {{location map+ |India|float=center |width=450 |caption= |alt=A map of India with pin-points on 2026 Men's T20 World Cup venues |places=
{{location map~ |India |lat=23.09 |long=72.60 |label=[[Ahmedabad]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=13.06 |long=80.28 |label=[[Chennai]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=22.56 |long=88.34 |label=[[Kolkata]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=18.94 |long=72.83 |label=[[Mumbai]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=28.63 |long=77.24 |label=[[New Delhi]] |position=left}}
}}
|-
! [[Ahmedabad]]
! [[Chennai]]
|-
| [[Narendra Modi Stadium]]
| [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''132,000'''
| Capacity: '''39,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''7 (Final)'''
| Matches: '''7'''
|-
| [[File:Narendra Modi Stadium view from the gallery.jpg|alt=Narendra Modi Stadium in 2023|150px]]
| [[File:M.A.Chidambaram Stadium before IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023.jpg|alt=M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in 2023|150px]]
|-
! [[Kolkata]]
! [[Mumbai]]
! [[New Delhi]]
|-
| [[Eden Gardens]]
| [[Wankhede Stadium]]
| [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''68,000'''
| Capacity: '''33,108'''
| Capacity: '''55,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''7 (Semi-final 1)'''
| Matches: '''8 (Semi-final 2)'''
| Matches: '''6'''
|-
| [[File:Eden Gardens under floodlights during a match.jpg|alt=Eden Gardens in 2017|150px]]
| [[File:Wankhede ICC WCF.jpg|alt=Wankhede Stadium in 2011|150px]]
| [[File:India vs Afghanistan on 11th October 2023.jpg|alt=Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2023|150px]]
|}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
! colspan="3" | Venues in Sri Lanka
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;" colspan="3" | {{location map+ |Sri Lanka |float=center |width=450 |caption= |alt=A map of Sri Lanka with pin-points on 2026 Men's T20 World Cup venues |places=
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka |lat=7.280278 |long=80.722222 |label=[[Kandy]] |position=Bottom}}
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka |lat=6.939667 |long=79.872028 |label=[[Colombo]] (RPS) |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka | lat = 6.93 | long = 79.85 |label=[[Colombo]] (SSC) |position=left}}
}}
|-
! colspan="2" | [[Colombo]]
! [[Kandy]]
|-
| [[R. Premadasa Stadium]]
| [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]]
| [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''35,000'''
| Capacity: '''10,000'''
| Capacity: '''35,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''8'''
| Matches: '''5'''
| Matches: '''7'''
|-
| [[File:The clouds roll in.jpg|alt=R. Premadasa Stadium in 2014|150px]]
| [[File:SCC Ground Colombo.jpg|alt=SSC Cricket Ground in 2001|150px]]
| [[File:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium5.JPG|alt=Pallekele Cricket Stadium in 2012|150px]]
|}
{{col-end}}

== Squads ==
{{Main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup squads}}

Each team was allowed a maximum squad size of 15 players and was required to submit the provisional squad to the ICC by 8 January 2026. The teams were allowed to make changes to the squads until 31 January 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the deadline to announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026? |url=https://www.insidesport.in/cricket/what-is-the-deadline-to-announce-squad-for-t20-world-cup-2026/|access-date=19 December 2025 |date=19 December 2025 |work=[[Inside Sport]] }}</ref> Any changes after this required permission from the ICC's technical committee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today |url=http://www.adaderana.lk/sportsnews.php?nid=11828 |access-date=2026-02-07 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Match officials ==
On 30 January 2026, the ICC released the list of [[match referee]]s and [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]]s for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title=Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/match-officials-named-for-t20-world-cup-2026-group-stage |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=30 January 2026 |archive-date=30 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130133459/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/match-officials-named-for-t20-world-cup-2026-group-stage |url-status=live }}</ref>

; Match referees
{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Dean Cosker]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Dave Gilbert (Australian cricketer)|Dave Gilbert]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Ranjan Madugalle]]
* {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Pycroft]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Richie Richardson]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Javagal Srinath]]
}}

; Umpires
{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* {{cricon|IRE}} [[Roland Black]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Kumar Dharmasena]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Chris Gaffaney]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Adrian Holdstock]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Illingworth]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Kettleborough]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Wayne Knights]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Donovan Koch]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Nitin Menon]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Sam Nogajski]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Allahudien Paleker]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Ahsan Raza]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Paul Reiffel]]
* {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Langton Rusere]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Sharfuddoula]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Gazi Sohel]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Rod Tucker]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Alex Wharf]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Asif Yaqoob]]
}}

== Warm-up matches ==
A total of 16 warm-up matches were played from 2 to 6 February, involving 18 teams participating in the World Cup in addition to the [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] teams.<ref name="Warm1"/><ref name="Warm2"/> The warm-up matches were held at four venues in India: BCCI Centre of Excellence Grounds 1 & 2 in [[Bengaluru]], M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and [[DY Patil Stadium]] in [[Navi Mumbai]]; and three in Sri Lanka: [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], R. Premadasa Stadium and SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.<ref name="Warm3"/> Sri Lanka and England played a three-match [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2025–26#T20I series|T20I series]] from 30 January to 3 February at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy as preparation for the World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sahay |first=Suyash |date=28 January 2026 |title=These 2 Teams Will Not Play T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Matches – Here's Why |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-these-2-teams-will-not-play-warm-up-matches-heres-why-1824145 |access-date=1 February 2026 |work=[[ABP News]] }}</ref>

{{collapse top|Warm-up matches|bg=lightblue}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 1'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 184/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Darwish Rasooli]] 84 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Watt]] 2/32 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] 21 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 3/14 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 61 runs
| motm = [[Darwish Rasooli]] (Afg)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521135.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = Abhijeet Bengeri (Ind) and P Jayapal (Ind)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 2'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[India A cricket team|India A]] {{flagdeco|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 238/3 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Narayan Jagadeesan]] 104 (55)
| wickets1 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 1/12 (2 overs)
| score2 = 200 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andries Gous]] 44 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Ravi Bishnoi]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| result = India A won by 38 runs
| motm = [[Narayan Jagadeesan]] (Ind)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521136.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Rohan Pandit]] (Ind) and Vinod Seshan (Ind)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 3'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ITA}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 156/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[JJ Smuts]] 49 (37)
| wickets1 = [[Dilpreet Bajwa]] 1/24 (3 overs)
| score2 = 146/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dilpreet Bajwa]] 37 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Grant Stewart (cricketer)|Grant Stewart]] 1/18 (3 overs)
| result = Italy won by 10 runs
| motm = [[JJ Smuts]] (Ita)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521137.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = Saidharshan Kumar (Ind) and Madanagopal Kuppuraj (Ind)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 4'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] {{flagdeco|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 145/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = Wanuja Sahan 29 (21)
| wickets1 = [[Jay Odedra]] 2/18 (3 overs)
| score2 = 146/5 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aamir Kaleem]] 80 (47)
| wickets2 = Wanuja Sahan 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Oman won by 5 wickets
| motm =
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521138.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = Chandrika Amarasinghe (SL) and [[Deepal Gunawardene]] (SL)
| toss = Sri Lanka A won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 5'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 178/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ryan Burl]] 50[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 3/22 (3 overs)
| score2 = 149 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Logan van Beek]] 40[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets2 = [[Richard Ngarava]] 3/11 (3 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 29 runs
| motm = [[Logan van Beek]] (Ned)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521139.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = Asanka Nanayakkara (SL) and [[Shantha Fonseka]] (SL)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 6'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 145/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sohaib Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Sohaib Khan]] 38[[not out|*]] (27)
| wickets1 = [[Sandeep Lamichhane]] 2/24 (4 overs)
| score2 = 148/3 (17 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aarif Sheikh]] 61[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets2 = [[Muhammad Rohid]] 1/13 (3 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 7 wickets
| motm =
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521140.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = Madanagopal Kuppuraj (Ind) and Saidharshan Kumar (Ind)
| toss = Nepal won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 7'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NAM}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 226/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jan Frylinck]] 88 (44)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Watt]] 1/19 (3 overs)
| score2 = 220/5 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brandon McMullen]] 95 (39)
| wickets2 = Max Heingo 2/44 (4 overs)
| result = Namibia won by 6 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521141.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[KN Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| toss = Namibia won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 8'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 51 (34)
| wickets1 = [[Roston Chase]] 1/18 (3 overs)
| score2 = 159/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matthew Forde]] 52[[not out|*]] (26)
| wickets2 = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] 2/19 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 23 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521142.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 9'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521143.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground|SSC Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 10'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 240/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 53 (20)
| wickets1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 1/18 (2 overs)
| score2 = 210/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tristan Stubbs]] 45[[not out|*]] (21)
| wickets2 = [[Abhishek Sharma]] 2/32 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 30 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521144.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban) and [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 11'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 187/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 56 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Sufyan Mehmood]] 3/22 (4 overs)
| score2 = 188/6 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jatinder Singh]] 55 (33)
| wickets2 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| result = Oman won by 4 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521145.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 12'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 161/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Navneet Dhaliwal]] 41 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Sandeep Lamichhane]] 2/14 (4 overs)
| score2 = 162/4 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aasif Sheikh (cricketer)|Aasif Sheikh]] 58 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Ajayveer Hundal]] 1/14 (2 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521146.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 13'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = No result
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521147.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 14'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 208/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Tim Seifert]] 66 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Saurabh Netravalkar]] 2/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 201/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Saiteja Mukkamalla]] 50 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] 5/32 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 7 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521148.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 15'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ITA}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 193/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Anthony Mosca]] 56 (22)
| wickets1 = [[Junaid Siddique (Emirati cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 3/32 (4 overs)
| score2 = 81 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Muhammad Farooq (cricketer, born 1992)|Muhammad Farooq]] 23 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Grant Stewart (cricketer)|Grant Stewart]] 3/7 (2 overs)
| result = Italy won by 112 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521149.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 16'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[India A cricket team|India A]] {{flagdeco|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 197/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Riyan Parag]] 69 (39)
| wickets1 = [[Gerhard Erasmus]] 2/2 (1 over)
| score2 = 67 (12.1 overs)
| runs2 = Dylan Leicher 22 (20)
| wickets2 = [[Gurjapneet Singh]] 2/6 (2 overs)
| result = India A won by 130 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521150.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| toss = India A won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
{{cob}}

== Group stage ==
The ICC announced the groups and fixtures on 25 November 2025, with group stage played from 7 to 20 February.<ref name="Schedule1"/><ref name="Schedule2"/> The 20 teams were divided into four groups of five with each team facing the other teams in the group. The group stage featured a total of 40 matches.<ref name="Format"/> The opening match was played between Netherlands and Pakistan at the SSC Cricket Ground on 7 February.<ref>{{cite press release |date=10 January 2025 |title=Pakistan to face Netherlands on 7 February on opening day of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-to-face-netherlands-on-7-february-on-opening-day-of-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]] }}</ref> The following table lists teams in order of their initial group stage seedings.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

{| class="wikitable"
! width=25% | [[#Group A|Group A]]
! width=25% | [[#Group B|Group B]]
! width=25% | [[#Group C|Group C]]
! width=25% | [[#Group D|Group D]]
|-
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|IND}}
* {{cr|PAK}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|USA}}}}
* {{cr|NED}}
* {{cr|NAM}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|AUS}}
* {{cr|SL}}
* {{cr|IRE}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|ZIM}}}}
* {{cr|OMA}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|ENG}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|WIN}}}}
* {{cr|NEP}}
* {{cr|ITA}}
* {{cr|SCO}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|NZ}}
* {{cr|SA}}
* {{cr|AFG}}
* {{cr|CAN}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|UAE}}}}
|}

=== Group A ===
<section begin=GroupA/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group A standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|ref=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/points-table-standings|title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup 2026 points table standings|access-date=9 March 2026|dynamic=n|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310222947/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/points-table-standings|archive-date=10 March 2026}}</ref> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc">{{Cite journal |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/igqt8cceiusrtat0ru5u.pdf |date=1 February 2026 |journal=[[ICC playing conditions|ICC Men's T20 World Cup, playing conditions]] |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |volume=10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210125452/https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/igqt8cceiusrtat0ru5u.pdf |archive-date=10 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |url-status=live }}</ref>

|team_order=IND, PAK, USA, NED, NAM

|win_IND=4 |loss_IND= |nr_IND= |nrr_IND=2.500 |status_IND=H
|win_PAK=3 |loss_PAK=1 |nr_PAK= |nrr_PAK=0.976
|win_NAM= |loss_NAM=4 |nr_NAM= |nrr_NAM=-3.108
|win_NED=1 |loss_NED=3 |nr_NED= |nrr_NED=-1.217
|win_USA=2 |loss_USA=2 |nr_USA= |nrr_USA=0.788

|name_IND={{cr|IND}} |name_PAK={{cr|PAK}} |name_NAM={{cr|NAM}} |name_NED={{cr|NED}} |name_USA={{cr|USA}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="GroupA" />
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<section begin="Match1" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match1}}'''Match 1'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 147 (19.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Scott Edwards (cricketer)|Scott Edwards]] 37 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Salman Mirza]] 3/24 (3.5 overs)
| score2 = 148/7 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 47 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Paul van Meekeren]] 2/20 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 3 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512719.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| attendance = 5,000<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Faheem Ashraf]] (Pak)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match1" />
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<section begin="Match3" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match3}}'''Match 3'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 161/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] 84[[not out|*]] (49)
| wickets1 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 4/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 132/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 37 (22)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammed Siraj]] 3/29 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 29 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512721.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 28,726<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Mohammad Mohsin (cricketer, born 1996)|Mohammad Mohsin]] and [[Shubham Ranjane]] (USA) both made their T20I debuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Aditya |date=2026-02-07 |title=Who is Mohammad Mohsin? USA bowler who once played for Pakistan, created trouble for India, claimed wicket of… |url=https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/who-is-mohammad-mohsin-usa-bowler-who-once-played-for-pakistan-created-trouble-for-india-claimed-wicket-of-rinku-singh/739004/ |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]] |language=en |archive-date=13 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260213172139/https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/who-is-mohammad-mohsin-usa-bowler-who-once-played-for-pakistan-created-trouble-for-india-claimed-wicket-of-rinku-singh/739004/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Saurabh Netravalkar]] (USA) surpassed [[Sanath Jayasuriya]]'s record for conceding the most runs in a T20 World Cup innings (0–65).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/saurabh-netravalkar-most-expensive-spell-t20-world-cups-india-vs-usa-wankhede-stats-records/article70604787.ece |title=IND vs USA: Saurabh Netravalkar registers most expensive spell in T20 World Cups |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref>
*This was India's ninth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup, the longest winning streak in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/47858814/t20-world-cup-2026-stats-india-record-ninth-consecutive-win-suryakumar-yadav-big-contribution |title=Stats – India's record ninth consecutive win at T20 World Cup |website=[[ESPN India]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind) surpassed [[Virat Kohli]]'s record for the [[List of India Twenty20 International cricket records#Most man of the match awards|most player of the match awards by an Indian]] in T20Is (17).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-india-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-most-potm-record-kohli-10519828/ |title=Suryakumar Yadav wins 17th Player of the Match award, breaks Kohli's T20I record |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208004743/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-india-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-most-potm-record-kohli-10519828/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match3" />
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<section begin="Match10" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match10}}'''Match 10'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NAM}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 156/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton]] 42 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 2/13 (3 overs)
| score2 = 159/3 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 72[[not out|*]] (48)
| wickets2 = [[Bernard Scholtz]] 1/27 (4 overs)
| result = Netherlands won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512728.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim)
| motm = [[Bas de Leede]] (Ned)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Willem Myburgh]] (Nam) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netherlands bring in Klaassen and van der Gugten and field; Myburgh debuts for Namibia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-netherlands-bring-in-fred-klaassen-and-timm-van-der-gugten-and-field-willem-myburgh-debuts-for-namibia-1523197 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211045015/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-netherlands-bring-in-fred-klaassen-and-timm-van-der-gugten-and-field-willem-myburgh-debuts-for-namibia-1523197 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was Namibia's maiden international game in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/namibia-play-their-first-ever-game-on-indian-soil-netherlands-seek-comeback-with-two-changes-2026-02-10-1029599|title=Namibia play their first-ever game on Indian soil, Netherlands seek comeback with two changes|work=[[India TV News]]|date=10 February 2026|access-date=10 February 2026|archive-date=11 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211155720/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/namibia-play-their-first-ever-game-on-indian-soil-netherlands-seek-comeback-with-two-changes-2026-02-10-1029599|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Ruben Trumpelmann]] (Nam) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Sabyasachi |date=2026-02-12 |title=From JJ Smit to Jan Frylinck: 5 Namibia stars who can derail India's charge |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-namibia-top-5-players-t20-world-cup-2866984-2026-02-12 |access-date=2026-02-15 |work=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=12 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212044205/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-namibia-top-5-players-t20-world-cup-2866984-2026-02-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match10" />
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<section begin="Match12" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match12}}'''Match 12'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 190/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 73 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 4/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 158/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 51 (30)
| wickets2 = [[Usman Tariq]] 3/27 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 32 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512730.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Ehsan Adil]] (USA) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ehsan Adil makes USA debut against former team Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pak-vs-usa-ehsan-adil-makes-makes-usa-debut-against-former-team-pakistan-1523301 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211113909/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pak-vs-usa-ehsan-adil-makes-makes-usa-debut-against-former-team-pakistan-1523301 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shaheen Afridi]] (Pak) played in his 100th T20I match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53277-shaheen-shah-afridi-amasses-major-landmark-amid-t20-world-cup-2026 |title=Shaheen Shah Afridi amasses major landmark amid T20 World Cup 2026 |website=[[Geo Super]] |date=10 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210175702/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53277-shaheen-shah-afridi-amasses-major-landmark-amid-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-10 |title=Sahibzada Farhan completes 1,000 T20I runs with match-winning knock against USA |url=https://english.aaj.tv/news/330452322 |access-date=2026-02-11 |work=[[Aaj News]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match12" />
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<section begin="Match18" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match18}}'''Match 18'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 209/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 61 (24)
| wickets1 = [[Gerhard Erasmus]] 4/20 (4 overs)
| score2 = 116 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 29 (20)
| wickets2 = [[Varun Chakravarthy]] 3/7 (2 overs)
| result = India won by 93 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512736.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Hardik Pandya]] (Ind)
| toss = Namibia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Ishan Kishan]] became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score half-century in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khelwire.com/articles/ishan-kishan-scores-his-maiden-t20-world-cup-half-century|title=Ishan Kishan scores his maiden T20 World Cup half-century|website=KhelWire|date=12 February 2026|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
* India's extended their record winning-streak in the T20 World Cup to ten consecutive wins.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-13 |title=India Create History With Win Against Namibia, Become First Team In The World To... |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/india-create-history-with-win-against-namibia-become-first-team-in-the-world-to-win-10-matches-in-a-row-in-t20-world-cup-article-153603243 |access-date=2026-02-14 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was India's largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing their previous winning margin of [[2012 World Twenty20|90 runs against England in 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-12 |title=India Register Record Win, Overtake Pakistan With Thumping Over Namibia In T20 World Cup |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-register-record-win-overtake-pakistan-with-thumping-over-namibia-in-t20-world-cup-10995949 |access-date=2026-02-14 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260214055830/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-register-record-win-overtake-pakistan-with-thumping-over-namibia-in-t20-world-cup-10995949 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match18" />
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<section begin="Match21" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match21}}'''Match 21'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|USA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 196/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Saiteja Mukkamalla]] 79 (51)
| wickets1 = [[Bas de Leede]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 103 (15.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 23 (17)
| wickets2 = [[Harmeet Singh (USA cricketer)|Harmeet Singh Baddhan]] 4/21 (4 overs)
| result = United States won by 93 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512739.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 18,955<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Harmeet Singh (USA cricketer)|Harmeet Singh Baddhan]] (USA)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match by an associate nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharyya |first=Debayan |date=2026-02-14 |title=USA Break Nepal's Associate Record with Dominant 93-Run Triumph In T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/usa-break-nepals-associate-record-with-dominant-93-run-triumph-in-t20-world-cup-2026-413523.html |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Mykhel |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match21" />
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<section begin="Match26" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match26}}'''Match 26'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|USA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 199/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sanjay Krishnamurthi]] 68[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets1 = [[Willem Myburgh]] 2/22 (4 overs)
| score2 = 168/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 58 (39)
| wickets2 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 2/30 (4 overs)
| result = United States won by 31 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512744.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Sanjay Krishnamurthi]] (USA)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Monank Patel]] (USA) became the first player for the United States to score 1000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=T20 WC: Monank, Sanjay hit fifties as USA post 199/4 against Namibia |work=Australia Indian News |url=https://indianews.com.au/t20-wc-monank-sanjay-hit-fifties-as-usa-post-199-4-against-namibia/ |access-date=2026-02-15 |language=en-AU}}</ref>
* [[Zane Green]] (Nam) became the first player to be [[retired out]] in the 2026 tournament and second overall in the T20 World Cup history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-namibia-s-zane-green-becomes-first-batter-to-be-retired-out-in-2026-t20-world-cup-1524333 |title=Namibia's Green becomes first batter to be retired out in 2026 T20 WC |date=15 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216065638/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-namibia-s-zane-green-becomes-first-batter-to-be-retired-out-in-2026-t20-world-cup-1524333 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Namibia were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Gulshan |date=2026-02-16 |title=USA vs Namibia ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights & Full Scorecard – February 15 |url=https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/usa-vs-namibia-yesterday-match-result-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Crictoday |language=en-US |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217232914/https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/usa-vs-namibia-yesterday-match-result-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match26" />
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<section begin="Match27" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match27}}'''Match 27'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 175/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 77 (40)
| wickets1 = [[Saim Ayub]] 3/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 114 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Usman Khan (cricketer)|Usman Khan]] 44 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Hardik Pandya]] 2/16 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 61 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512745.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Ishan Kishan]] (Ind)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's highest total against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/india-smash-their-highest-ever-total-vs-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-19850590.htm/|title=India smash their highest-ever total vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup|work=[[CNBC TV18]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=15 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215190101/https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/india-smash-their-highest-ever-total-vs-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-19850590.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* This was India's biggest win (by runs) against Pakistan in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-touch-new-high-register-their-highest-margin-of-victory-runs-over-pakistan-in-t20is-with-ws-lno-9905582.html|title=India Touch New High! Register Their Highest Margin Of Victory (Runs) Over Pakistan In T20Is|work=[[News18]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=18 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218225450/https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-touch-new-high-register-their-highest-margin-of-victory-runs-over-pakistan-in-t20is-with-ws-lno-9905582.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* India's extended their record winning-streak in T20 World Cup to eleven consecutive wins.<ref name="IND-Q"/>
* This was India's sixteenth consecutive win in ICC limited-overs tournaments, the longest winning streak by any team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=2026-02-15 |title=Stats - India make it 8-1 against Pakistan in T20 World Cups |url=https://africa.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/47939954/stats-india-make-8-1-pakistan-t20-world-cup |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>
* India qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name="IND-Q">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-qualify-super-8-t20-world-cup-unbeaten-record-colombo-10533956/|title=India beat Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s, extend T20 World Cup unbeaten record to 11 matches in Colombo|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217005701/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-qualify-super-8-t20-world-cup-unbeaten-record-colombo-10533956/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match27" />
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<section begin="Match35" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match35}}'''Match 35'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 199/3 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 100[[not out|*]] (58)
| wickets1 = [[Jack Brassell]] 2/48 (4 overs)
| score2 = 97 (17.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 23 (22)
| wickets2 = [[Usman Tariq]] 4/16 (3.3 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 102 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512753.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistan batter to score hundred in T20 World Cups |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-century-2nd-pakistan-batter-to-score-hundred-in-t20-world-cup-pak-vs-nam/article70647161.ece/amp/ |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=18 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the third century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|14th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* This was Pakistan's largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing their previous winning margin of 82 runs against Netherlands in [[2009 World Twenty20|2009]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan book Super 8 berth with record-breaking win over Namibia |url=https://www.news9live.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-pakistan-book-super-8-berth-with-record-breaking-win-over-namibia-2932764 |website= News9live |date=18 February 2026 }}</ref>
* Pakistan qualified for the Super 8 while Netherlands and United States were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=PAK-Q>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=State of Play: Pakistan complete Super Eight line-up |date=18 February 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20-world-cup-qualification-state-of-play |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218075913/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20-world-cup-qualification-state-of-play |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=United States eliminated from 2026 T20 World Cup. USA stats, results |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/18/united-states-cricket-performance-2026-t20-world-cup/88718383007/ |work=[[USA Today]] |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218140700/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/18/united-states-cricket-performance-2026-t20-world-cup/88718383007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match35" />
----
<section begin="Match36" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match36}}'''Match 36'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 193/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shivam Dube]] 66 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 3/56 (4 overs)
| score2 = 176/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 33 (23)
| wickets2 = [[Varun Chakravarthy]] 3/14 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 17 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512754.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 70,000<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Shivam Dube]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes =India extended their record winning-streaks in T20 World Cups to 12 consecutive matches, and 17 in ICC limited-overs tournaments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sahoo |first=Ashutosh |date=2026-02-19 |title=India's winning streak reaches 12 as Netherlands fall in Ahmedabad; Zero matches lost since 2024 campaign |url=https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/india-vs-netherlands-t20-world-cup-2026-recap-shivam-dube-varun-as99 |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=The Bridge Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2026 |title=History rewritten by India; A record-smashing 17th straight win in ICC white-ball tournaments |url=https://www.threads.com/@cricaddictor/post/DU7ubjZEqYD |access-date=19 February 2026 |publisher=Cricket Addictor |via=[[Threads (social network)|Threads]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match36" />

=== Group B ===
<section begin=GroupB/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group B standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=ZIM, SL, AUS, IRE, OMA

|win_AUS=2 |loss_AUS=2 |nr_AUS= |nrr_AUS=1.523
|win_IRE=1 |loss_IRE=2 |nr_IRE=1 |nrr_IRE=0.150
|win_OMA= |loss_OMA=4 |nr_OMA= |nrr_OMA=-4.845
|win_SL=3 |loss_SL=1 |nr_SL= |nrr_SL=1.741 |status_SL=H
|win_ZIM=3 |loss_ZIM=0 |nr_ZIM=1 |nrr_ZIM=1.506

|name_AUS={{cr|AUS}} |name_IRE={{cr|IRE}} |name_OMA={{cr|OMA}} |name_SL={{cr|SL}} |name_ZIM={{cr|ZIM}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="GroupB" />
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<section begin="Match6" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match6}}'''Match 6'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 163/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 56[[not out|*]] (43)
| wickets1 = [[George Dockrell]] 2/17 (4 overs)
| score2 = 143 (19.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harry Tector]] 40 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512724.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| attendance = 23,429<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Kamindu Mendis]] (SL)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match6" />
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<section begin="Match8" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match8}}'''Match 8'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|OMA}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 103 (19.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Vinayak Shukla]] 28 (21)
| wickets1 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| score2 = 106/2 (13.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 48[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Sufyan Mehmood]] 2/12 (3 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512726.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] (Zim)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
* This was the first time Oman and Zimbabwe faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zimbabwe vs Oman Head To Head FC+LA+T20 match, team series results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-series-results/zimbabwe-oman-9vs37/combined-first-class-list-a-and-twenty20-12 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match8" />
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<section begin="Match14" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match14}}'''Match 14'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marcus Stoinis]] 45 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Adair]] 2/44 (4 overs)
| score2 = 115 (16.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[George Dockrell]] 41 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Nathan Ellis]] 4/12 (3.5 overs)
| result = Australia won by 67 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512732.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Nathan Ellis]] (Aus)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
}}<section end="Match14" />
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<section begin="Match16" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match16}}'''Match 16'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 225/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 61 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Jiten Ramanandi]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 120/9 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Nadeem (Omani cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]] 53[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets2 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 2/11 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 105 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512734.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Pavan Rathnayake]] (SL)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time Oman and Sri Lanka faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka vs Oman Head To Head FC+LA+T20 match, team series results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-match-results/sri-lanka-oman-8vs37/combined-first-class-list-a-and-twenty20-12 |access-date=2026-02-14 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Dasun Shanaka]] scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) in T20Is for Sri Lanka and equalled with [[Rohit Sharma]] for the fastest half-century by a captain in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Dasun Shanaka breaks his own Sri Lanka's fastest fifty record |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/12/dasun-shanaka-breaks-his-own-sri-lankas-fastest-fifty-record/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Newswire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Dasun Shanaka reclaims glory with fastest T20I fifty |url=https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/breaking-news/950123/dasun-shanaka-reclaims-glory-with-fastest-t20i-fifty/ |access-date=13 February 2026 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Ceylon Daily News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Sri Lanka wins second consecutive match, Dasun Shanaka equals Rohit Sharma's record |url=https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/sports/sri-lanka-wins-second-consecutive-match-dasun-shanaka-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-64285871902.html |access-date=15 February 2026 |work=[[Gujarat Samachar]]}}</ref>
* [[Mohammad Nadeem (Oman cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]] (Oma) became the oldest player (43 years and 161 days) to score a half-century in a Men's T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Oman's Mohammad Nadeem Breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's Record, Becomes Oldest Batter To... |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/omans-mohammad-nadeem-breaks-sanath-jayasuriyas-record-becomes-oldest-batter-to-score-50-in-t20-world-cup-ws-no-9898444.html |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match16" />
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<section begin="Match19" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match19}}'''Match 19'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 169/2 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 64[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets1 = [[Cameron Green]] 1/6 (1.1 overs)
| score2 = 146 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matt Renshaw]] 65 (44)
| wickets2 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 4/17 (4 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512737.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] (Zim)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] became the third player for Zimbabwe to take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |title=T20 WC: Muzarabani's 100th wicket seals stunning Zimbabwe win over Aus|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/t20-wc-muzarabanis-100th-wicket-seals-stunning-zimbabwe-win-over-aus-articleshow-xmeh6g7 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=13 February 2026 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match19" />
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<section begin="Match22" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match22}}'''Match 22'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 235/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Lorcan Tucker]] 94[[not out|*]] (51)
| wickets1 = [[Shakeel Ahmed (Omani cricketer)|Shakeel Ahmed]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| score2 = 139 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aamir Kaleem]] 50 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Joshua Little]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 96 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512740.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Lorcan Tucker]] (Ire)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Aamir Kaleem]] (Oma) became the oldest player (44 years and 86 days) to score a half-century in a Men's T20 World Cup, surpassing [[Mohammad Nadeem (Oman cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ireland vs Oman: Aamir Kaleem Blazes 28-Ball Fifty To Become Oldest Half-Centurion In T20 World Cup History |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/amp/story/sports/cricket/aamir-kaleem-oldest-half-centurion-wc-stat-highlights-ireland-vs-oman-icc-t20-world-cup-2026 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
* Oman were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |title=T20 World Cup: Ireland stay in Super 8s contention after smashing highest score of tournament in big win over Oman |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507390/t20-world-cup-ireland-stay-in-super-8s-contention-after-smashing-highest-score-of-tournament-in-big-win-over-oman |website=[[Sky Sports]] |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026 |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218210658/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507390/t20-world-cup-ireland-stay-in-super-8s-contention-after-smashing-highest-score-of-tournament-in-big-win-over-oman |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match22" />
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<section begin="Match30" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match30}}'''Match 30'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 181 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Travis Head]] 56 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Dushan Hemantha]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 184/2 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 100[[not out|*]] (52)
| wickets2 = [[Marcus Stoinis]] 2/46 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512748.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Pathum Nissanka]] (SL)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Pathum Nissanka]] became the second player from Sri Lanka to score a century in T20 World Cup and the second Sri Lankan to score 2,500 T20I runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pathum Nissanka becomes second Sri lankan player to score century in T20 World Cups |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/pathum-nissanka-century-sri-lanka-vs-australia-t20-world-cup-2026/article70640339.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pathum Nissanka Achieves 2,500 T20I Runs, Second in Sri Lanka History |url=https://www.el-balad.com/6853385 |website=el-balad.com |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026}}</ref> This was the first century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|12th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* This was the highest successful run chase by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |title= Nissanka emulates Jayawardene and Dilshan - All the records Sri Lanka shattered on their way to a thumping win over Australia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-vs-australia-stats-nissanka-emulates-jayawardene-and-dilshan-1524602 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name=SL-Q>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-17 |title=Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/17/sri-lanka-super-8-schedule-confirmed-tickets-now-available-online/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |work=Newswire |language=en-US}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match30" />
----
<section begin="Match32" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match32}}'''Match 32'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512750.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes = Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 8 while Australia and Ireland were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=ZIM-Q>{{Cite web |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Australia crash OUT of Super 8 race as Zimbabwe seal HISTORIC qualification |url=https://www.india.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-australia-crash-out-of-super-8-race-as-zimbabwe-seal-historic-qualification-8310979/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=[[India.com]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219090105/https://www.india.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-australia-crash-out-of-super-8-race-as-zimbabwe-seal-historic-qualification-8310979/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=AUS-E>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-17 |title=Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe's match against Ireland rained off |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/17/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-washed-out |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match32" />
----
<section begin="Match38" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match38}}'''Match 38'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 178/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 62 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Graeme Cremer]] 2/27 (4 overs)
| score2 = 182/4 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 63[[not out|*]] (48)
| wickets2 = [[Dushan Hemantha]] 2/36 (4 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512756.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Sikandar Raza]] (Zim)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
}}<section end="Match38" />
----
<section begin="Match40" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match40}}'''Match 40'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|20}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|OMA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 104 (16.2 overs)
| runs1 = [[Wasim Ali (Omani cricketer)|Wasim Ali]] 32 (33)
| wickets1 = [[Adam Zampa]] 4/21 (3.2 overs)
| score2 = 108/1 (9.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mitchell Marsh]] 64[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets2 = [[Shakeel Ahmed (Omani cricketer)|Shakeel Ahmed]] 1/29 (4 overs)
| result = Australia won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512758.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Adam Zampa]] (Aus)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Glenn Maxwell]] (Aus) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-09 |title=Glenn Maxwell to become fourth player with 2,500+ runs and 50 wickets in T20Is |url=https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-verge-rare-2500-runs-50-wickets-milestone-t20is-23588771 |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251014045343/https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-verge-rare-2500-runs-50-wickets-milestone-t20is-23588771 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match40" />

=== Group C ===
<section begin=GroupC/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group C standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=WIN, ENG, SCO, ITA, NEP

|win_ENG=3 |loss_ENG=1 |nr_ENG= |nrr_ENG=0.201
|win_ITA=1 |loss_ITA=3 |nr_ITA= |nrr_ITA=-1.020
|win_NEP=1 |loss_NEP=3 |nr_NEP= |nrr_NEP=-1.349
|win_SCO=1 |loss_SCO=3 |nr_SCO= |nrr_SCO=0.184
|win_WIN=4 |loss_WIN= |nr_WIN= |nrr_WIN=1.874

|name_ENG={{cr|ENG}} |name_ITA={{cr|ITA}} |name_NEP={{cr|NEP}} |name_SCO={{cr|SCO}} |name_WIN={{cr|WIN}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated
}}<section end="GroupC" />
----
<section begin="Match2" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match2}}'''Match 2'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 182/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] 64 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Brad Currie]] 2/23 (4 overs)
| score2 = 147 (18.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Richie Berrington]] 42 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Romario Shepherd]] 5/20 (3)
| result = West Indies won by 35 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512720.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 15,080<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI)
| toss = Scotland won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Oliver Davidson]] (Sco) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Indies vs Scotland LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – cricket score, radio & video highlights |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/live/c99k0jpyllmt |access-date=2026-02-08 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Tom Bruce (cricketer)|Tom Bruce]] played his first T20I for Scotland after having previously played 17 T20Is for New Zealand, becoming the 24th cricketer to [[List of cricketers who have played for two international teams#Twenty20 International cricket|represent two international teams in T20Is]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-international-tom-bruce-switches-to-scotland-1498866 |title=Former New Zealand international Tom Bruce switches to Scotland |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=12 August 2025 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210205128/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-international-tom-bruce-switches-to-scotland-1498866 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI) broke [[Chris Gayle]]'s record of the fastest half-century by a West Indies batter in the T20 World Cup (22 balls).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/sports/west-indies-vs-scotland-t20-world-cup-2026-shimron-hetmyer-becomes-west-indies-batter-to-hit-fastest-fifty-in-t20-world-cup-enn26020705275 |title=WI vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Shimron Hetmyer Overtakes Chris Gayle's Milestone With Explosive Fifty |website=[[ETV Bharat]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Jason Holder]] (WI) became the first player for West Indies to take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/west-indies-all-rounder-jason-holder-achieves-massive-milestone-during-t20-world-cup-win-vs-scotland-10965722 |title=West Indies All-Rounder Jason Holder Achieves Massive Milestone During T20 World Cup Win vs Scotland |work=[[NDTV]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208152526/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/west-indies-all-rounder-jason-holder-achieves-massive-milestone-during-t20-world-cup-win-vs-scotland-10965722 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Romario Shepherd]] (WI) took his second [[List of Twenty20 International cricket hat-tricks|hat-trick]] and maiden [[List of five-wicket hauls in Twenty20 International cricket|five-wicket haul]] in T20Is and the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|13th overall in T20 World Cups]]. This was the first hat-trick in this edition and overall the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Hat-tricks|tenth in the T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/romario-shepherd-bags-hattrick-against-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-joins-elite-list-ws-l-9887057.html |title=Romario Shepherd Bags Hattrick Against Scotland At T20 World Cup, Joins Elite List |website=[[News18]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=7 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207130649/https://www.news18.com/cricket/romario-shepherd-bags-hattrick-against-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-joins-elite-list-ws-l-9887057.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match2" />
----
<section begin="Match5" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match5}}'''Match 5'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 184/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jacob Bethell]] 55 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 2/23 (3 overs)
| score2 = 180/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 44 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Liam Dawson]] 2/21 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 4 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512723.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,369<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time England and Nepal faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-nepal-5th-match-group-c-1512723/match-preview |title=England enter the unknown in maiden encounter with Nepal |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Sher Malla]] (Nep) made his T20I debut. He became the second Nepali player and the [[List of bowlers who have taken a wicket with their first ball in a format of international cricket|30th player overall to take a wicket with his first ball]] in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/cricket/sher-malla-strikes-1st-ball-on-t20i-debut-after-getting-cap-from-only-other-nepali-to-do-the-same-ws-lno-9888128.html |title=Sher Malla Strikes 1st Ball On T20I Debut After Getting Cap From Only Other Nepali To Do The Same |website=[[News18]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208104901/https://www.news18.com/amp/cricket/sher-malla-strikes-1st-ball-on-t20i-debut-after-getting-cap-from-only-other-nepali-to-do-the-same-ws-lno-9888128.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] (Nep) became the first Nepali cricketer to score 2,000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53192-dipendra-singh-airee-reaches-major-milestone-during-england-t20-world-cup-clash |title=Dipendra Singh Airee reaches major milestone during England T20 World Cup clash |website=[[Geo Super]] |date=8 February 2026| access-date=9 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Nepal's highest-ever innings total in the T20 World Cup (180).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burnton |first=Simon |date=2026-02-08 |title=England hold off Nepal charge in final over to avoid T20 World Cup shock |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/08/cricket-mens-t20-world-cup-england-nepal-match-report |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match5" />
----
<section begin="Match7" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match7}}'''Match 7'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 207/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[George Munsey]] 84 (54)
| wickets1 = [[Ali Hasan (cricketer)|Ali Hasan]] 1/21 (4 overs)
| score2 = 134 (16.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 52 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Michael Leask]] 4/17 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 73 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512725.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Michael Leask]] (Sco)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = Italy made their T20 World Cup debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137638/italy-carry-hope-and-curiosity-to-their-cricket-world-cup-debut-t20-world-cup-2026-cricbuzzcom |title=Italy carry hope and curiosity to their cricket World Cup debut |publisher=[[Cricbuzz]] | access-date=9 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Scotland's highest innings total in the T20 World Cup (207). This was also the highest score made by an associate nation in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/scotland-records-highest-team-total-by-an-associate-team-in-t20-world-cups-126020900427_1.html |title=Scotland records highest team total by an associate team in T20 World Cups |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210050845/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/scotland-records-highest-team-total-by-an-associate-team-in-t20-world-cups-126020900427_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match7" />
----
<section begin="Match15" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match15}}'''Match 15'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 196/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sherfane Rutherford]] 76[[not out|*]] (42)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 2/16 (4 overs)
| score2 = 166 (19 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sam Curran]] 43[[not out|*]] (30)
| wickets2 = [[Gudakesh Motie]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 30 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512733.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 21,577<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Sherfane Rutherford]] (WI)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match15" />
----
<section begin="Match17" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match17}}'''Match 17'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NEP}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 123 (19.3 overs)
| runs1 = [[Aarif Sheikh]] 27 (24)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 3/18 (4 overs)
| score2 = 124/0 (12.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Anthony Mosca]] 62[[not out|*]] (32)
| result = Italy won by 10 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512735.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] (Ita)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time Italy and Nepal faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/italy-vs-nepal-17th-match-group-c-1512735/match-preview |title=Buoyed by strong support, Paudel's Nepal search for two points against Italy |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=11 February 2026 |access-date=11 February 2026 |archive-date=12 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212165232/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/italy-vs-nepal-17th-match-group-c-1512735/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was the first World Cup match victory for Italy across all formats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/italy-vs-nepal-t20-world-cup-first-win-wc-cricket-history-stats/article70624094.ece|title=Italy beats Nepal to claim first T20 World Cup win|work=[[Sportstar]]|date=12 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Italy's first 10-wicket win in T20Is and the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Greatest win margin (by wickets)|eighth overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/every-10-wicket-win-at-t20-world-cups-italy-register-record-maiden-victory|title=Every 10 wicket win at men's T20 World Cups: Italy register record maiden victory|website=Wisden|date=12 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match17" />
----
<section begin="Match23" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match23}}'''Match 23'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 152 (19.4 overs)
| runs1 = [[Richie Berrington]] 49 (32)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 3/36 (4 overs)
| score2 = 155/5 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Banton]] 63[[not out|*]] (41)
| wickets2 = [[Oliver Davidson]] 1/12 (2 overs)
| result = England won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512741.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Tom Banton]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jos Buttler]] (Eng) played in his 150th T20I match and scored his 4,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=T20 World Cup: England beat Scotland by five wickets to boost Super 8 qualification hopes after Tom Banton impresses |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507417/t20-world-cup-england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-to-boost-super-8-qualification-hopes-after-tom-banton-impresses |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217095912/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507417/t20-world-cup-england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-to-boost-super-8-qualification-hopes-after-tom-banton-impresses |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Jofra Archer]] (Eng) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Jofra Archer reaches 50 T20I wickets with probing spell against Scotland |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/latest-news/jofra-archer-50-t20i-wickets-england-vs-scotland-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=[[Rajasthan Royals]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was England's maiden victory against a European country in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-england-beats-scotland-first-win-over-european-countries-eng-vs-sco/article70632177.ece|title=England beats Scotland to claim first win over a European country in T20 World Cups|work=[[Sportstar]]|date=14 February 2026|access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match23" />
----
<section begin="Match25" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match25}}'''Match 25'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NEP}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 133/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 58 (47)
| wickets1 = [[Jason Holder]] 4/27 (4 overs)
| score2 = 134/1 (15.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shai Hope]] 61[[not out|*]] (44)
| wickets2 = [[Nandan Yadav]] 1/24 (3 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512743.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,225<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Jason Holder]] (WI)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = West Indies qualified for the Super 8 while Nepal were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=WIN-Q>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507784/t20-world-cup-west-indies-qualify-for-super-8s-in-englands-group-after-commanding-nepal-win-with-group-game-to-spare|title=T20 World Cup: West Indies qualify for Super 8s in England's group after commanding Nepal win with group game to spare|website=[[Sky Sports]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217010929/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507784/t20-world-cup-west-indies-qualify-for-super-8s-in-englands-group-after-commanding-nepal-win-with-group-game-to-spare|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cup|title=Nepal eliminated after third straight defeat in T20 World Cup|work=[[The Kathmandu Post]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=16 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025958/https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match25" />
----
<section begin="Match29" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match29}}'''Match 29'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 202/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Will Jacks]] 53[[not out|*]] (22)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 178 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 60 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Jamie Overton]] 3/18 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 24 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512747.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time England and Italy faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-italy-29th-match-group-c-1512747/match-preview |title=T20 World Cup 2026, ENG vs ITA 29th Match, Group C Match Preview - England face unexpected test of nerve in Italy showdown |date=15 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216062654/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-italy-29th-match-group-c-1512747/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* England qualified for the Super 8 while Italy and Scotland were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=ENG-Q>{{Cite web |title=T20 World Cup: England qualify for Super 8s after nervous victory over Italy in Kolkata, with Scotland now eliminated |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13508180/t20-world-cup-england-qualify-for-super-8s-after-nervous-victory-over-italy-in-kolkata-with-scotland-now-eliminated |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218105643/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13508180/t20-world-cup-england-qualify-for-super-8s-after-nervous-victory-over-italy-in-kolkata-with-scotland-now-eliminated |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match29" />
----
<section begin="Match33" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match33}}'''Match 33'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 170/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Michael Jones (cricketer)|Michael Jones]] 71 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Sompal Kami]] 3/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 171/3 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 50[[not out|*]] (23)
| wickets2 = [[Michael Leask]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512751.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 18,920<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] (Nep)
| toss = Nepal won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was Nepal's first win in a T20 World Cup match after 12 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-18 |title='This means a lot to me': Skipper Rohit Paudel emotional as Nepal end 12-year wait for T20 World Cup win |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-first-t20-world-cup-win-12-years-rohit-paudel-gratitude-10537652/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218023535/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-first-t20-world-cup-win-12-years-rohit-paudel-gratitude-10537652/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match33" />
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<section begin="Match37" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match37}}'''Match 37'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 165/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shai Hope]] 75 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 2/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 26 (21)
| wickets2 = [[Shamar Joseph]] 4/30 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 42 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512755.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim)
| motm = [[Shai Hope]] (WI)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jason Holder]] (WI) played in his 300th international match.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 February 2026 |access-date=19 February 2026 |title=Italy ask West Indies to bat in Holder's 300th international game |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/47972840/t20-world-cup-2026-ita-vs-wi-italy-ask-west-indies-bat-jason-holder-300th-international-game |website= [[ESPN]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match37" />

=== Group D ===
<section begin=GroupD/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group D standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=SA, NZ, AFG, UAE, CAN

|win_AFG=2 |loss_AFG=2 |nr_AFG= |nrr_AFG=0.889
|win_CAN= |loss_CAN=4 |nr_CAN= |nrr_CAN=-2.426
|win_NZ=3 |loss_NZ=1 |nr_NZ= |nrr_NZ=1.227
|win_SA=4 |loss_SA= |nr_SA= |nrr_SA=1.943
|win_UAE=1 |loss_UAE=3 |nr_UAE= |nrr_UAE=-1.364

|name_AFG={{cr|AFG}} |name_CAN={{cr|CAN}} |name_NZ={{cr|NZ}} |name_SA={{cr|SA}} |name_UAE={{cr|UAE}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated
}}<section end="GroupD" />
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<section begin="Match4" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match4}}'''Match 4'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Gulbadin Naib]] 63 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Lockie Ferguson]] 2/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 183/5 (17.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tim Seifert]] 65 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] 2/31 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512722.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 24,991<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Gulbadin Naib]] (Afg) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gulbadin Naib achieves major landmark during T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53170-gulbadin-naib-achieves-major-landmark-during-t20-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=[[Geo Super]] |language=en-US |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208093951/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53170-gulbadin-naib-achieves-major-landmark-during-t20-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ) scored his 2,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-08 |title=T20 World Cup: Tim Seifert becomes fifth New Zealand batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/t20-world-cup-tim-seifert-becomes-fifth-new-zealand-batter-to-reach-2000-t20i-runs/articleshow/128068996.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2026-02-08 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
* This was New Zealand's highest run chase in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-t20-world-cup-highest-chase-spin-test-2864978-2026-02-08 |title=New Zealand pass Afghanistan spin test in Chennai to lay down early marker |work=[[India Today]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211104034/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-t20-world-cup-highest-chase-spin-test-2864978-2026-02-08 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match4" />
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<section begin="Match9" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match9}}'''Match 9'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 213/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Aiden Markram]] 59 (32)
| wickets1 = [[Ansh Patel]] 3/31 (4 overs)
| score2 = 156/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Navneet Dhaliwal]] 64 (49)
| wickets2 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 4/31 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 57 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512727.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time South Africa and Canada faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/canada-vs-south-africa-9th-match-group-d-1512727/match-preview |title=Canada look for early splash against favourites South Africa |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209070643/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/canada-vs-south-africa-9th-match-group-d-1512727/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match9" />
----
<section begin="Match11" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match11}}'''Match 11'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 173/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] 66[[not out|*]] (45)
| wickets1 = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] 2/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 175/0 (15.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tim Seifert]] 89[[not out|*]] (42)
| result = New Zealand won by 10 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512729.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 19,623<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Roland Black]] (Ire)
| motm = [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] and [[Alishan Sharafu]]'s 107-run partnership is the highest for any wicket by the UAE in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand beat U.A.E., New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/live-cricket-score |access-date=2026-02-15 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210103351/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/live-cricket-score |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was the UAE's highest innings total in the T20 World Cup (173).<ref name="UaeNzEspn">{{cite web |last=Muthu |first=Alagappan |date=10 February 2026 |title=Seifert, Allen fifties help New Zealand gallop to record-breaking win against UAE |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/match-report |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 February 2026 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211231758/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Tim Seifert]] and [[Finn Allen]] (NZ) both hit their 100th six in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=10 February 2026 |title=Stats – Allen the fastest to 5000 T20 runs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-tim-seifert-and-finn-allen-s-smash-records-from-the-top-1523308 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 February 2026}}</ref>
*[[Tim Seifert]] and [[Finn Allen]]'s 175-run partnership was the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest partnerships (any wicket)|highest partnership ever in the T20 World Cup]].<ref name="UaeNzEspn"/>
* This was New Zealand's [[List of New Zealand Twenty20 International cricket records#Greatest win margins (by wickets)|fourth 10-wicket win in T20Is]] and the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Greatest win margin (by wickets)|seventh overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 February 2026 |title=New Zealand openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-openers-smash-t20-world-cup-record-10-wicket-rout-uae-2026-02-10/ |work=[[Reuters]] |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match11" />
----
<section begin="Match13" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match13}}'''Match 13'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 187/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ryan Rickelton]] 61 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 3/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 187 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] 84 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/26 (4 overs)
| result = Match tied (South Africa won the second [[Super Over]])
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512731.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = Super Over: Afghanistan 17/0, South Africa 17/1.
* Second Super Over: South Africa 23/0, Afghanistan 19/2.
}}<section end="Match13" />
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<section begin="Match20" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match20}}'''Match 20'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 150/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Harsh Thaker]] 50 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 5/35 (4 overs)
| score2 = 151/5 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aryansh Sharma]] 74[[not out|*]] (53)
| wickets2 = [[Saad Bin Zafar]] 3/14 (4 overs)
| result = United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512738.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] (UAE)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] (UAE) took his maiden [[five-wicket haul]] in T20Is and the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|14th overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/junaid-siddique-s-five-for-in-t20-world-cup-puts-him-in-elite-list-2026-02-13-1030178 |title=Junaid Siddique's five-for in T20 World Cup puts him in elite list |work=[[India TV]] |date=13 February 2026 |access-date=13 February 2026 |archive-date=15 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215093833/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/junaid-siddique-s-five-for-in-t20-world-cup-puts-him-in-elite-list-2026-02-13-1030178 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match20" />
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<section begin="Match24" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match24}}'''Match 24'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 175/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mark Chapman (cricketer)|Mark Chapman]] 48 (26)
| wickets1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 4/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 178/3 (17.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aiden Markram]] 86[[not out|*]] (44)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 1/9 (1 over)
| result = South Africa won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512742.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 54,923<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Marco Jansen]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Quinton de Kock]] (SA) became the first South African to score 3,000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=Quinton de Kock Creates History, Becomes First South African Batter To Achieve Colossal Record |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/quinton-de-kock-creates-history-during-t20-world-cup-becomes-first-south-african-batter-to-achieve-colossal-record-article-153613341 |access-date=2026-02-15 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Aiden Markram]] scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) for South Africa in the T20 World Cup and equalled with [[Rohit Sharma]] and [[Dasun Shanaka]] for the fastest half-century by a captain in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |work=[[News 18]] |title=Aiden Markram Equals Rohit Sharma's Record Of Fastest 50 By A Captain In T20 World Cup |access-date=14 February 2026 |date=14 February 2026 |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/aiden-markram-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-of-fastest-50-by-a-captain-in-t20-world-cup-9904296.html |archive-date=14 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260214172200/https://www.news18.com/cricket/aiden-markram-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-of-fastest-50-by-a-captain-in-t20-world-cup-9904296.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match24" />
----
<section begin="Match28" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match28}}'''Match 28'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 160/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sohaib Khan]] 68 (48)
| wickets1 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 4/15 (4 overs)
| score2 = 162/5 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 53 (41)
| wickets2 = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 2/23 (3.2 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512746.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI)
| motm = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] (Afg)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Rashid Khan]] (Afg) took his 700th wicket in the T20 format, the first cricketer to achieve this milestone.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=16 February 2026 |title=Rashid becomes first to 700 wickets in T20 cricket |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-bowler-rashid-khan-picks-up-record-700th-wicket-in-t20-cricket-1523411 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217111206/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-bowler-rashid-khan-picks-up-record-700th-wicket-in-t20-cricket-1523411 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* South Africa qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name=SA-Q>{{cite news |title=South Africa into Super Eights without playing as Afghanistan beat UAE |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/sports-special/t20-world-cup-2026/news/south-africa-super-eights-without-playing-afghanistan-beat-uae-4107421 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=16 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match28" />
----
<section begin="Match31" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match31}}'''Match 31'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 173/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Yuvraj Samra]] 110 (65)
| wickets1 = [[Jacob Duffy]] 1/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 176/2 (15.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] 76[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Saad Bin Zafar]] 1/29 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512749.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] (NZ)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time Canada and New Zealand faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite news |title=New Zealand and Canada will face each other for the first time in T20Is in Chennai on Monday |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-2026-nz-vs-can-pitch-report-and-ma-chidambaram-stadium-stats-126021600720_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Yuvraj Samra]] and [[Dilpreet Bajwa]]'s 116-run partnership is the highest for any wicket by Canada in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2026 |title=New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundred |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-reach-super-eight-despite-samra-hundred-2026-02-17/ |access-date=21 February 2026 |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>
* [[Yuvraj Samra]] became the first Canadian player, the first player from an Associate nation and the youngest player from any nation to score a century in a T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yuvraj Samra becomes first player from Associate nation to score a T20 World Cup hundred, reaches three figures vs New Zealand |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/yuvraj-samra-associate-first-century-vs-new-zealand/article70641893.ece |access-date=17 February 2026 |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=17 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Canada's 19-year-old Yuvraj makes history with 58-ball T20 World Cup century vs New Zealand |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-samra-century-canada-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-youngest-10536205 |access-date=17 February 2026 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 February 2026 |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217072443/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-samra-century-canada-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-youngest-10536205/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the second century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|13th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* New Zealand qualified for the Super 8 while Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates and Canada were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=NZ-Q>{{cite web |access-date=17 February 2026 |title=NZ vs CAN HIGHLIGHTS, T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand beats Canada by eight wickets, qualifies for Super Eights stage |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-canada-live-score-t20-world-cup-2026-nz-v-can-scorecard-match-centre-highlights-real-time-updates/article70641535.ece |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=17 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand storm into Super 8s, knock Afghanistan out of T20 World Cup |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-vs-canada-t20-world-cup-match-report-glenn-phillips-yuvraj-samra-chennai-2869589-2026-02-17 |work=[[India Today]] |date=17 February 2026 |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match31" />
----
<section begin="Match34" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match34}}'''Match 34'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 122/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Alishan Sharafu]] 45 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Corbin Bosch]] 3/12 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123/4 (13.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dewald Brevis]] 36 (25)
| wickets2 = Muhammad Arfan 1/16 (2 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512752.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Corbin Bosch]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match34" />
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<section begin="Match39" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match39}}'''Match 39'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 200/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 95[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets1 = [[Jaskaran Singh (Canada cricketer)|Jaskaran Singh]] 3/52 (4 overs)
| score2 = 118/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harsh Thaker]] 30 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 4/7 (4 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 82 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512757.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] (Afg)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match39" />

== Super 8 stage ==
The top two teams from the four groups advanced to the Super 8 stage, where they were divided into two groups of four teams each. In the Super 8 stage, each team played the others in their respective group in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.<ref name="Format"/>

Prior to the tournament, eight teams were pre-seeded for the Super 8 stage based on the T20I rankings at the time:<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/> Australia, India,<ref name="IND-Q"/> South Africa,<ref name="SA-Q"/> and the West Indies<ref name="WIN-Q"/> in Group 1; England,<ref name="ENG-Q"/> New Zealand,<ref name="NZ-Q"/> Pakistan,<ref name="PAK-Q"/> and Sri Lanka<ref name="SL-Q"/> in Group 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-18 |title=Groups, fixtures confirmed for Super Eights at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/groups-fixtures-confirmed-for-super-eights-at-t20-world-cup |access-date=2026-02-21 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> Australia did not qualify for the Super 8 stage, and their place was taken by Zimbabwe.<ref name="AUS-E"/><ref name="ZIM-Q"/> Due to the pre-seeding, all of the group stage winners ended up in Group 1, and all the runners-up in Group 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table|title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Points Table|publisher=[[Cricbuzz]]|access-date=20 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217070338/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table|url-status=live}}</ref> The ICC faced criticism for its pre-seeding system with critics also commenting that its tournaments have always been similarly unfair.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fifty years of blunders: How the ICC keeps getting the World Cup format wrong |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/t20-world-cup-icc-blunders-fifty-years-format-wrong-history-odis-2871463-2026-02-20 |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=[[India Today]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Why ICC Is Facing Criticism Over T20 World Cup Super 8 Format |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/why-icc-is-facing-criticism-over-t20-world-cup-super-8-format-11106566 |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=20 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260220053325/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/why-icc-is-facing-criticism-over-t20-world-cup-super-8-format-11106566 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC replied that the pre-seedings were made to enable fans to safely arrange travel for their team's games.<ref>{{cite news |title=More dead rubbers, lopsided groups: Why the T20 World Cup's Super Eights pre-seedings are unfair |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/more-dead-rubbers-lopsided-groups-why-the-t20-world-cups-super-eights-pre-seedings-are-unfair |access-date=19 February 2026 |work=[[Wisden]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width=50% | Qualification
! colspan="2" width=50% | Super 8 stage
|-
! width=25% | [[#Group 1|Group 1]]
! width=25% | [[#Group 2|Group 2]]
|-
| rowspan="4" width=40% | {{nowrap|Advanced from the group stage}}<br/><small>(Top 2 teams from each group)</small>
| {{center|'''A'''}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|PAK}}
|-
| {{center|'''B'''}} || {{cr|ZIM}} || {{cr|SL}}
|-
| {{center|'''C'''}} || {{cr|WIN}} || {{cr|ENG}}
|-
| {{center|'''D'''}} || {{nobr|{{cr|SA}}}} || {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}
|}

=== Group 1 ===
<section begin=Group1/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group 1 standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=SA, IND, WIN, ZIM

|win_IND=2 |loss_IND=1 |nr_IND= |nrr_IND=0.106 |status_IND=H
|win_SA=3 |loss_SA= |nr_SA= |nrr_SA=2.259
|win_WIN=1 |loss_WIN=2 |nr_WIN= |nrr_WIN=0.993
|win_ZIM= |loss_ZIM=3 |nr_ZIM= |nrr_ZIM=-3.415

|name_IND={{cr|IND}} |name_SA={{cr|SA}} |name_WIN={{cr|WIN}} |name_ZIM={{cr|ZIM}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} {{nobr|[[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="Group1" />
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<section begin="Match43" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match43}}'''Match 43'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|22}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 187/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]] 63 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 3/15 (4 overs)
| score2 = 111 (18.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shivam Dube]] 42 (37)
| wickets2 = [[Marco Jansen]] 4/22 (3.5 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 76 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512761.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 90,954<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng)
| motm = [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = South Africa broke India's record 12-match win streak in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=Ahmedabad heartbreak 2.0: SA bring India back to earth, hand massive Super 8 loss |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-super-8-miller-jansen-south-africa-beat-india-ahmedabad-2872626-2026-02-22 |work=[[India Today]] |date=22 February 2026 |archive-date=23 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223033058/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-super-8-miller-jansen-south-africa-beat-india-ahmedabad-2872626-2026-02-22 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was India's first loss at an ICC limited-overs competition since the [[2023 Cricket World Cup final]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=When did India men last lose a match in an ICC tournament? India's previous five defeats and what happened detailed |url=https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/india-men-last-lose-match-icc-tournament-previous-five-defeats/5e61d1e1ba2624720035254a |website=Cricket News}}</ref>
* This was India's largest loss margin (by runs) in the history of T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=India Outplayed By South Africa In Super Eight, Suffer Their Biggest Defeat In T20 World Cup |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-suffer-their-biggest-defeat-in-t20-world-cup-outplayed-by-south-africa-in-super-eight-11122182 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] }}</ref>
* [[Jasprit Bumrah]] broke [[Ravichandran Ashwin]]'s record for most wickets taken by an Indian in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 March 2026 |title=Bumrah breaks Ashwin's record for most T20 World Cup wickets for India|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-most-wickets-t20-world-cup-history-stats-bumrah-breaks-ashwin-record/article70663740.ece/ |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=22 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match43" />
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<section begin="Match44" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match44}}'''Match 44'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|23}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 254/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] 85 (34)
| wickets1 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 2/42 (4 overs)
| score2 = 147 (17.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brad Evans (cricketer)|Brad Evans]] 43 (21)
| wickets2 = [[Gudakesh Motie]] 4/28 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 107 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512762.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,199<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI) scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) for West Indies in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Shimron Hetmyer blazes 19-ball half-century against Zimbabwe, fastest T20 World Cup fifty for West Indies |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/latest-news/shimron-hetmyer-breaks-fastest-fifty-t20-world-cup-west-indies |work=[[Rajasthan Royals]] |date=23 February 2026 }}</ref>
* West Indies recorded the second highest total in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=West Indies smash second-highest T20 World Cup total - Check full list |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-smash-second-highest-t20-world-cup-total-check-full-list/articleshow/128721498.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 February 2026 |archive-date=24 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260224065635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-smash-second-highest-t20-world-cup-total-check-full-list/articleshow/128721498.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Brad Evans (cricketer)|Brad Evans]] and [[Richard Ngarava]] (Zim) recorded the highest partnership for the 10th wicket in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/live-west-indies-zimbabwe-set-for-super-eight-clash |title=Record batting display sees West Indies trump Zimbabwe |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=23 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match44" />
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<section begin="Match47" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match47}}'''Match 47'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|26}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 176/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Romario Shepherd]] 52[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets1 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| score2 = 177/1 (16.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aiden Markram]] 82[[not out|*]] (46)
| wickets2 = [[Roston Chase]] 1/46 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512765.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 28,422<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Aiden Markram]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jason Holder]] and [[Romario Shepherd]] (WI) recorded the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/stats-jason-holder-romario-shepherd-record-highest-ever-8th-wicket-partnership-in-t20is-during-west-indies-vs-south-africa/ |title=Stats: Jason Holder-Romario Shepherd record highest-ever 8th-wicket partnership in T20Is during West Indies vs South Africa |publisher=CricTracker |date=26 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match47" />
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<section begin="Match48" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match48}}'''Match 48'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|26}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 256/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Abhishek Sharma]] 55 (30)
| wickets1 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 1/29 (3 overs)
| score2 = 184/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 97[[not out|*]] (59)
| wickets2 = [[Arshdeep Singh]] 3/24 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 72 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512766.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Hardik Pandya]] (Ind)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind) completed 4,000 international runs during the match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suryakumar Yadav completes 4,000 international runs |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/suryakumar-yadav-completes-4000-international-runs/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[The Tribune (India)|The Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref>
* India recorded their highest total and the second highest total by any team in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2026 |title=IND vs ZIM: India records its highest score in T20 World Cups, second best total in tournament history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-highest-total-t20-world-cup-record-ind-vs-zim-stats/article70680591.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=26 February 2026 }}</ref>
* South Africa qualified for their second consecutive and overall fourth T20 World Cup semi-final while Zimbabwe were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup: India stay in semi-final hunt after beating Zimbabwe with South Africa's knockout place confirmed |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13512576/t20-world-cup-india-stay-in-semi-final-hunt-after-beating-zimbabwe-with-south-africas-knockout-place-confirmed |website=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match48" />
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<section begin="Match51" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match51}}'''Match 51'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|01}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 153/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 73 (43)
| wickets1 = [[Kwena Maphaka]] 2/21 (4 overs)
| score2 = 154/5 (17.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dewald Brevis]] 42 (18)
| wickets2 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 3/29 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512769.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sikandar Raza]] (Zim)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Lungi Ngidi]] became the first South African cricketer to take 90 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bisht |first=Harshit |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/lungi-ngidi-becomes-south-africas-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is-ws-o-9936638.html |title=Lungi Ngidi Breaks Tabraiz Shamsi's Record, Becomes South Africa's Highest Wicket-Taker In T20Is |work=[[News18]] |date=1 March 2026 |access-date=2 March 2026 |archive-date=2 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260302030829/https://www.news18.com/cricket/lungi-ngidi-becomes-south-africas-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is-ws-o-9936638.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match51" />
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<section begin="Match52" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match52}}'''Match 52'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|01}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 195/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Roston Chase]] 40 (25)
| wickets1 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 2/36 (4 overs)
| score2 = 199/5 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sanju Samson]] 97[[not out|*]] (50)
| wickets2 = [[Jason Holder]] 2/38 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512770.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 58,354<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sanju Samson]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's highest successful run-chase in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=1 March 2026 |title=Highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history: India's 196 vs West Indies ranks third; Check full list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/full-list-highest-successful-run-chases-t20-world-cup-india-196-vs-west-indies-10559955/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=March 2026 }}</ref>
* India qualified for their third consecutive and overall sixth T20 World Cup semi-final while West Indies were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2026 |title=How India Have Fared In T20 World Cup Semifinals So Far |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/how-india-have-fared-in-the-semifinals-in-t20-world-cups-11167340 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=9 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260309102448/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/how-india-have-fared-in-the-semifinals-in-t20-world-cups-11167340 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match52" />

=== Group 2 ===
<section begin=Group2/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group 2 standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=ENG, NZ, PAK, SL

|win_ENG=3 |loss_ENG= |nr_ENG= |nrr_ENG=1.096
|win_NZ=1 |loss_NZ=1 |nr_NZ=1 |nrr_NZ=1.390
|win_PAK=1 |loss_PAK=1 |nr_PAK=1 |nrr_PAK=-0.123
|win_SL= |loss_SL=3 |nr_SL= |nrr_SL=-1.950 |status_SL=H

|name_ENG={{cr|ENG}} |name_NZ={{cr|NZ}} |name_SL={{cr|SL}} |name_PAK={{cr|PAK}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} {{nobr|[[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="Group2" />
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<section begin="Match41" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match41}}'''Match 41'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|21}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = No result
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512759.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes = This was the 50th T20I game between New Zealand and Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-21 |title=New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights T20 World Cup 2026: Match abandoned due to rain in Colombo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-live-score-super-8-t20-world-cup-nz-vs-pak-scorecard-colombo-weather-liveblog-13982255.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260221171452/https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-live-score-super-8-t20-world-cup-nz-vs-pak-scorecard-colombo-weather-liveblog-13982255.html |archive-date=21 February 2026 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Firstpost]] |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] (NZ) played in his 100th T20I match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-23 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell hopes New Zealand can ride wave of support as India's 'second favourite team' |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-new-zealand-second-favourite-team-indian-fans-support-daryl-mitchell/article70668552.ece |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match41" />
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<section begin="Match42" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match42}}'''Match 42'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|22}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 146/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Phil Salt]] 62 (40)
| wickets1 = [[Dunith Wellalage]] 3/26 (4 overs)
| score2 = 95 (16.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dasun Shanaka]] 30 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Will Jacks]] 3/22 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 51 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512760.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match42" />
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<section begin="Match45" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match45}}'''Match 45'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|24}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 164/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 63 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Liam Dawson]] 3/24 (4 overs)
| score2 = 166/8 (19.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harry Brook]] 100 (51)
| wickets2 = [[Shaheen Afridi]] 4/30 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 2 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512763.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Harry Brook]] (Eng)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Shadab Khan]] (Pak) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is. He also became the first cricketer from Pakistan to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-24 |title=Shadab Khan Creates History For Pakistan, Achieves Record That Shahid Afridi Could Not |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/shadab-khan-creates-history-for-pakistan-achieves-record-that-shahid-afridi-could-not-article-153686326 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Harry Brook]] (Eng) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in T20Is. He also became the first captain to score a century in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2026 |title=Harry Brook's maiden T20I century guides England to two-wicket Super 8 win over Pakistan |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/harry-brooks-first-ever-t20i-century-guides-england-to-two-wicket-super-8-win-over-pakistan-19857115.htm/amp |work=[[CNBC TV18]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Harry Brook becomes first captain to score century in men's T20 World Cup |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/harry-brook-hundred-century-first-captain-mens-t20-world-cup-history-record/article70672680.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the fourth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|15th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* England qualified for their fifth consecutive and overall sixth T20 World Cup semi-final as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2026 |title=England qualifies for semifinals of T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/england-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2026-harry-brook-super-eight-match-result-news/article70672374.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match45" />
----
<section begin="Match46" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match46}}'''Match 46'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|25}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 168/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 47 (26)
| wickets1 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| score2 = 107/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Kamindu Mendis]] 31 (23)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 4/27 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 61 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512764.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Allahudien Paleker]] (SA) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Rachin Ravindra]] (NZ)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Mitchell Santner]] (NZ) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is. He also became the first cricketer from New Zealand to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Mitchell Santner Creates History, Achieves Unprecedented Feat For New Zealand In T20Is |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/mitchell-santner-creates-history-becomes-first-new-zealand-player-to-score-1000-runs-and-take-100-wickets-in-t20is-article-153695787 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Sri Lanka eliminated from T20 World Cup after loss to New Zealand: What does this mean for Pakistan's semifinal qualification scenario? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-eliminated-t20-world-cup-pakistan-semifinal-scenarios-10552401/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260225180831/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-eliminated-t20-world-cup-pakistan-semifinal-scenarios-10552401/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match46" />
----
<section begin="Match49" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match49}}'''Match 49'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|27}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 159/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] 39 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Will Jacks]] 2/23 (4 overs)
| score2 = 161/6 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Banton]] 33 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 3/19 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 4 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512767.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] (NZ) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.
* [[Will Jacks]] (Eng) equalled [[Shane Watson]]'s [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] record for the most player of the match awards by a player in a single edition of the T20 World Cup (4).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Will Jacks equals Shane Watsons T20 World Cup record|url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/will-jacks-equals-shane-watsons-t20-world-cup-record/amp-11772231676530.html |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match49" />
----
<section begin="Match50" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match50}}'''Match 50'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|28}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 212/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 100 (60)
| wickets1 = [[Dilshan Madushanka]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| score2 = 207/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dasun Shanaka]] 76[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets2 = [[Abrar Ahmed]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 5 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512768.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] and [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]'s 176-run partnership for Pakistan was the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest partnerships (any wicket)|highest partnership ever in the T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman record highest partnership in T20 World Cup history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-fakhar-zaman-highest-partnership-record-t20-world-cup-pakistan-vs-srilanka/article70688694.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
* [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) broke [[Virat Kohli]]'s [[2014 World Twenty20#Most runs|2014 record for most runs]] scored in a single edition of the T20 World Cup (383 runs).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Most runs in a T20 World Cup - Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's record |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/48061446/most-runs-t20-world-cup-sahibzada-farhan-breaks-virat-kohli-record |work=[[ESPN]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref> He also became the first batsman to score two centuries in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan becomes first player to score two hundreds in a T20 World Cup edition |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-two-hundreds-same-t20-world-cup-century-record-pakistan-vs-sri-lanka/article70688777.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the fifth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|16th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* [[Abrar Ahmed]] (Pak) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.qoo10.co.id/en/international/74001/pakistans-abrar-ahmed-strikes-50-t20i-wickets-with-flair-dominates-sri-lanka-again-in-2026-world-cup-thriller/ |title=Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Strikes 50 T20I Wickets With Flair, Dominates Sri Lanka Again In 2026 World Cup Thriller |website=[[Qoo10]] |date=28 February 2026 |access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref>
* [[Dasun Shanaka]] became the first Sri Lankan to hit 100 sixes in T20Is and the first captain to score 20 sixes in the T20 World Cup.<ref name=SL-PAK>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-28 |title=Highest Total, Most Sixes And More: Every Record Broken In The Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Fixture {{!}} ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/highest-total-most-sixes-and-more-every-record-broken-in-the-pakistan-sri-lanka-t20-world-cup-fixture |access-date=2026-03-01 |website=Wisden |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=Dasun Shanaka Breaks Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh's World Records; Becomes First Player In History To Stunning Feat |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/dasun-shanaka-breaks-rohit-sharma-yuvraj-singhs-world-records-becomes-first-player-in-history-to-score-20-sixes-as-captain-in-t20-world-cup-article-153724181 |access-date=2026-03-01 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> He also broke [[Kusal Perera]]'s 2017 record for most sixes in a T20I innings for Sri Lanka (8 sixes).<ref name=SL-PAK/>
* New Zealand qualified for their fifth T20 World Cup semi-final while Pakistan were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-t20-world-cup-despite-win-over-sri-lanka-2026-02-28/ |title=New Zealand reach semis after Pakistan eliminated from T20 World Cup |work=[[Reuters]] |date=28 February 2026 |access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in Super 8 game |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-t20-world-cup-sri-lanka-super-8-kandy-10558076/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match50" />

== Knockout stage ==
The knockout stage consisted of two semi-finals played on 4 and 5 March, and the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]] on 8 March.<ref name="Format"/> Both semi-finals and the final had a reserve day available on 5, 6, and 9 March respectively. If a reserve day had come into play, the match would not have beeen restarted but instead resumed from the previous day's play, if there was any; with the semi-finals commencing at 15:00 and final at 19:00 (both [[UTC+05:30]]).<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><ref name="KO1">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Semi-final schedule, fixtures, UK times, venues, reserve days & final date |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c70n9kndlk6o |access-date=2026-03-03 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=5 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260305212808/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c70n9kndlk6o |url-status=live }}</ref> In the event of no minimum play (at least 10 overs per side) on the scheduled day and the reserve day, in the semi-finals, the team that finished higher in the Super 8 stage would progress to the final, and if no play were possible in the final, the teams would be declared as joint-winners.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><ref name="KO2">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=IND vs NZ Final: What happens if T20 World Cup 2026 final is washed out? ICC rules explained |url=https://www.ottplay.com/sports/news/ind-vs-nz-final-what-happens-if-t20-world-cup-2026-final-is-washed-out-icc-rules-explained/3fdc43ff57169 |access-date=2026-03-23 |work=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> If any match ended in a [[Result (cricket)#Tie|tie]], a [[Super Over]] would be used to determine the winner. If the scores in the Super Over were also tied, subsequent Super Overs will be played until there's a winner.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

The first semi-final and the final were scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad respectively, but both would have been moved to the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo if Pakistan had qualified.<ref name="Final">{{cite news |date=9 September 2025 |title=Narendra Modi Stadium to host T20 World Cup final, R Premadasa Stadium announced as alternative for Pakistan. |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-likely-from-february-7-to-march-8-1502118 |access-date=10 September 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=10 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250910085155/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-likely-from-february-7-to-march-8-1502118 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second semi-final was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.<ref name="KO1"/> If Pakistan fails to qualify while either India or Sri Lanka qualifies they would have played in semi-final 2 and 1 respectively.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/> If Sri Lanka is not to face against India, then semi-final 1 would have been moved to Colombo as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka could play semi-final in Colombo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-could-play-semi-final-in-colombo-1525615 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223225038/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-could-play-semi-final-in-colombo-1525615 |archive-date=23 February 2026 |access-date=2026-03-01 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> Otherwise, group 1 winner and group 2 runner-up will play in semi-final 1 while, group 2 winner and group 1 runner-up will play in semi-final 2.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

=== Bracket ===
<section begin="bracket" />{{4TeamBracket
| team-width = 150px
| score-width = 150px

| RD1 = '''[[#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]]'''
| RD1-seed1 = 1W
| RD1-team1 = {{cr|SA}}
| RD1-score1 = 169/8 (20 overs)
| RD1-seed2 = '''2R'''
| RD1-team2 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}'''
| RD1-score2 = '''{{nobr|173/1 (12.5 overs)}}'''

| RD1-seed3 = 2W
| RD1-team3 = {{cr|ENG}}
| RD1-score3 = 246/7 (20 overs)
| RD1-seed4 = '''1R'''
| RD1-team4 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|IND}}}}'''
| RD1-score4 = '''{{nobr|253/7 (20 overs)}}'''

| RD2= '''[[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|Final]]'''
| RD2-seed1 = SF1W
| RD2-team1 = {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}
| RD2-score1 = 159 (19 overs)
| RD2-seed2 = '''SF2W'''
| RD2-team2 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|IND}}}}'''
| RD2-score2 = '''{{nobr|255/5 (20 overs)}}'''
}}
* Source:<ref>{{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|ref=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup, fixtures and results|access-date=9 March 2026 |dynamic=n |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260311180415/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results |archive-date=11 March 2026}}</ref><ref name="Guide"/><ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><section end="bracket"/>

=== Semi-finals ===
<section begin="Match53" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|Semi-final 1}}'''Semi-final 1'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|04}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 169/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 55[[not out|*]] (30)
| wickets1 = [[Cole McConchie]] 2/9 (1 over)
| score2 = 173/1 (12.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Finn Allen]] 100[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets2 = [[Kagiso Rabada]] 1/28 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512771.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 33,533<ref name="26t20wc-at"/>
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Finn Allen]] (NZ)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Finn Allen]] broke [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]]'s record for the fastest half-century by a New Zealand batter in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Finn Allen Breaks Record Of Fastest 50 By New Zealand Batter In T20 World Cup knockout|url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/finn-allen-breaks-record-of-fastest-50-by-new-zealand-batter-in-t20-world-cup-ws-no-9942674.html |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Finn Allen]] (NZ) scored the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Fastest 100|fastest century in the T20 World Cup]] and became the first player to score a century in T20 World Cup knockouts.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Finn Allen hits 33-ball century as New Zealand demolish South Africa |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/new-zealand-south-africa-finn-allen-t20-world-cup-semi-final-x25hkrmsw |work=[[The Times]] |date=4 March 2026 |archive-date=7 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260307025941/https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/new-zealand-south-africa-finn-allen-t20-world-cup-semi-final-x25hkrmsw |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the sixth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|17th overall in the T20 World Cup]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* New Zealand qualified for their second T20 World Cup final.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-04 |title=T20 World Cup: Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cz9qqyg515do |access-date=2026-03-05 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match53" />
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{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-break}}
<section begin="Match54"/>{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|Semi-final 2}}'''Semi-final 2'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|05}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 253/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sanju Samson]] 89 (42)
| wickets1 = [[Will Jacks]] 2/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 246/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jacob Bethell]] 105 (48)
| wickets2 = [[Hardik Pandya]] 2/38 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 7 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512772.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance =
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Allahudien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Sanju Samson]] (Ind)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's 20th appearance in a semi-final of an ICC limited-overs tournaments; the most by any nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vishnu |first=P. N. |date=2026-03-02 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: India create history with record 20th ICC tournament semi-final; check top five list here |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-india-create-history-with-record-20th-icc-tournament-semi-final-check-top-five-list-here-11772451911771.html |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was the third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=India set up T20 World Cup semi-final against England after edging West Indies |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-west-indies-india-kolkata-mumbai-b2929777.html |access-date=2026-03-03 |work=[[The Independent]] |language=en |archive-date=3 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303180909/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-west-indies-india-kolkata-mumbai-b2929777.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* India's 253 was the highest total in T20 World Cup knockouts.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2026 |title=India Break Record Of Highest Team Total (253/7) In T20 World Cup Knockout Match |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-break-record-of-highest-team-total-in-t20-world-cup-knockout-match-ws-no-9944693.html |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* The 499 runs scored in this match was the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest match aggregate|highest match aggregate in T20 World Cup history]] and [[List of Twenty20 International records#Highest match aggregate|second highest in T20Is]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=2026-03-05 |title=Stats - Records and sixes galore in a high-scoring semi-final |url=https://www.espn.com.au/cricket/story/_/id/48113419/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-records-sixes-galore-high-scoring-semi-final |access-date=2026-03-06 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Jacob Bethell]] (Eng) scored his maiden T20I century and the highest individual score in T20 World Cup knockout matches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-05 |title=Highest individual scores in T20 World Cup knockouts: Bethell, Sanju Samson enter top five |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sanju-samson-record-highest-score-t20-world-cup-knockouts-kohli-stats-/article70708176.ece |access-date=2026-03-06 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> This was the seventh century of the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|18th overall in T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/> Bethell also became the fourth England player to [[List of cricketers with centuries in all international formats|score a century in all three international formats]].<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-records-and-sixes-galore-in-a-high-scoring-semi-final-1527015</ref>
* India became the first team to qualify for four T20 World Cup finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-05 |title=India becomes first team to qualify for four men's T20 World Cup finals |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-t20-world-cup-2026-final-fourth-time-most-appearance-record-stats/article70708745.ece |access-date=2026-03-06 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match54"/>
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[[File:Sanju Samson in PMO New Delhi.jpg|thumb|alt=Sanju Samson in 2024|India's [[Sanju Samson]] received the player of the match for the Semi-final 2, and the player of the tournament award.]]
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=== Final ===
{{Main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup final}}
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New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-2026-final-toss-record-playing-xi-13987387.html |title=New Zealand win toss in T20 World Cup final: Did past toss winners also lift the trophy? |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=13 March 2026 |work=[[Firstpost]] |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308151203/https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-2026-final-toss-record-playing-xi-13987387.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Indian opener [[Sanju Samson]] scored 89 [[Run (cricket)|runs]] from 46 [[Delivery (cricket)|balls]] along with half-centuries from [[Abhishek Sharma]] and [[Ishan Kishan]]. [[James Neesham]] [[Dismissal (cricket)|dismissed]] Samson, Kishan and [[Suryakumar Yadav]] in the 16th [[Over (cricket)|over]]. In the final two overs, [[Shivam Dube]] scored 26 runs from 8 balls to take India to the total of 255 runs for the loss of five [[wicket]]s—the highest total in a T20 World Cup knockout match. [[Run chase|Chasing]] the target, New Zealand opener [[Tim Seifert]] was the only batter from his team to register a 50+ score; [[Mitchell Santner]] scored 43 runs, [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] scored 17 runs, while the remaining batters were dismissed for single-digit scores. New Zealand were all-out for 159 to see them lose by 96 runs.<ref name="sc1">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Final: GOAT T20 team, India defend their title comprehensively |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/live-match-blog |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308135622/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/live-match-blog |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sc2">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: IND beats NZ to defend title; Bumrah wins Player of Match, Samson awarded Player of Tournament |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-live-score-updates-t20-world-cup-2026-final-ind-nz-highlights-ahmedabad/article70718633.ece |work=[[Sportstar]]}}</ref><ref name="sc3">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/mar/08/india-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-live |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref>

This was India's third T20 World Cup title victory, after [[2007 World Twenty20 final|2007]] and 2024. India were the first team to successfully defend their title to win two consecutive titles and the first tournament hosts to win.<ref name="rec-win">{{cite web |access-date=9 March 2026 |title=India becomes first team to defend T20 World Cup title, lift trophy at home |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/india-becomes-first-team-to-defend-t20-world-cup-title-lift-trophy-at-home-126030800781_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref> [[Suryakumar Yadav]] became the fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event after [[Kapil Dev]], [[MS Dhoni]] and Rohit Sharma.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 March 2026 |title=Suryakumar Yadav gives himself a few slaps after joining Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni as India's T20 World Cup-winning captain |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-slaps-himself-after-joining-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-as-india-s-t20-world-cup-winning-captain-101773001438371.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=9 March 2026 }}</ref> [[Jasprit Bumrah]] picked up four wickets for India, conceding only 15 runs in 4 overs and received the player of the match award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-08 |title=Jasprit Bumrah wins Player of match award in T20 World Cup 2026 final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-player-of-the-match-t20-world-cup-final-2026-india-vs-new-zealand-stats-record/article70719726.ece |access-date=2026-03-13 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> The match was attended by 86,824 fans.<ref name="scf">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=IND vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, Final at Ahmedabad, March 08, 2026 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/full-scorecard |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>

<section begin="Match55"/>{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|08}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 255/5 (20 overs)
| score2 = 159 (19 overs)
| result = [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final#Match details|India won by 96 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512773.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| notes = 
}}
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[[File:Jasprit_Bumrah_in_PMO_New_Delhi.jpg|thumb|alt=Jasprit Bumrah in 2024|[[Jasprit Bumrah]] received the player of the match award for the final.]]
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== Statistics ==
[[Sahibzada Farhan]] of Pakistan scored the most runs in the 2026 tournament (383 runs from innings).<ref name="mr">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|tournament|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-17604|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026|stat=most runs|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref> This was also the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Most runs in a tournament|most runs in a single T20 World Cup]], surpassing [[Virat Kohli]]'s [[2014 World Twenty20#Most runs|2014 record]].<ref name="mrt">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|trophy|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|title=Men's T20 World Cup|stat=most runs in a series|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref> A total of seven centuries were scored in the 2026 tournament surpassing the previous high of two in a single edition of T20 World Cup ([[2010 World Twenty20|2010]], [[2014 World Twenty20|2014]], [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]] and [[2022 Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]).<ref name="Cent-list">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|trophy|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|title=Men's T20 World Cup|stat=list of centuries|access-date=17 January 2026|dynamic=n|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260407113708/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espncricinfo.com%2Frecords%2Ftrophy%2Fbatting-list-hundreds%2Ficc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|archive-date=7 April 2026}}</ref> [[Jasprit Bumrah]] and [[Varun Chakravarthy]] of India both took 14 wickets each and were tied for the most wickets in the 2026 tournament.<ref name="mw">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|tournament|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-17604|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026|stat=most wickets|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Most runs scored by a batter<ref name="mr"/>
! scope=col | [[Run (cricket)|Runs]]
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
|-
! scope=row | 383
| [[Sahibzada Farhan]] || {{cr|PAK}}
|-
! scope=row | 326
| [[Tim Seifert]] || {{cr|NZ}}
|-
! scope=row | 321
| [[Sanju Samson]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row | 317
| [[Ishan Kishan]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row | 298
| [[Finn Allen]] || {{cr|NZ}}
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Most wickets taken by a bowler<ref name="mw"/>
! scope=col | [[Wicket]]s
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
|-
! scope=row rowspan=2 | 14
| [[Jasprit Bumrah]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
| [[Varun Chakravarthy]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row rowspan=3 | 13
| {{nobr|[[Shadley van Schalkwyk]]}} || {{nobr|{{cr|USA}}}}
|-
| [[Blessing Muzarabani]] || {{cr|ZIM}}
|-
| [[Adil Rashid]] || {{cr|ENG}}
|}

== Team of the tournament ==
On 9 March, the ICC announced its team of the tournament with [[Sanju Samson]] being named as player of the tournament and [[Aiden Markram]] as the captain of the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-08 |title=Sanju Samson adjudged T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/sanju-samson-adjudged-t20-world-cup-player-of-the-tournament |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315080347/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/sanju-samson-adjudged-t20-world-cup-player-of-the-tournament |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="tot">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-09 |title=Team of the tournament announced for T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/team-of-the-tournament-announced-for-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Aiden Markram (cropped).jpg|thumb|alt=Aiden Markram in 2018|South Africa's [[Aiden Markram]] was named as the captain for the ICC's team of the tournament.]]
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Team of the tournament<ref name="tot"/>
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
! scope=col | Role
|-
! scope=row | [[Sahibzada Farhan]]
| {{cr|PAK}} || [[Batting (cricket)|Batter]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Sanju Samson]]
| {{cr|IND}} || [[Wicket-keeper]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Ishan Kishan]]
| {{cr|IND}} || Batter
|-
! scope=row | [[Aiden Markram]]
| {{cr|SA}}|| Batter / [[Captain (cricket)|Captain]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Hardik Pandya]]
| {{cr|IND}} || rowspan="3" | [[All-rounder]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Will Jacks]]
| {{cr|ENG}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Jason Holder]]
| {{cr|WIN}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Jasprit Bumrah]]
| {{cr|IND}} || rowspan="4" | [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Lungi Ngidi]]
| {{cr|SA}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Adil Rashid]]
| {{cr|ENG}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Blessing Muzarabani]]
| {{cr|ZIM}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]]
| {{cr|USA}} || [[Twelfth man (cricket)|12th man]]
|}

== Controversies ==
=== Withdrawal of Bangladesh===
After the Bangladeshi cricketer [[Mustafizur Rahman]] was released by the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], on the BCCI's request, from the [[2026 Indian Premier League]] squad, on 3 January 2026, the [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]] (BCB) requested for Bangladesh's matches at the World Cup to be moved from India, citing security reasons.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh govt asks cricket board to shift T20 World Cup games out of India after Mustafizur controversy |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-govt-asks-cricket-board-to-shift-t20-world-cup-games-out-of-india-after-mustafizur-controversy/articleshow/126330617.cms |access-date=4 January 2026 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=4 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104105817/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-govt-asks-cricket-board-to-shift-t20-world-cup-games-out-of-india-after-mustafizur-controversy/articleshow/126330617.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=4 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-bangladesh-refuse-to-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1518033 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=4 January 2026 |archive-date=5 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260105080256/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-bangladesh-refuse-to-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1518033 |url-status=live }}</ref> Officials from the ICC met with members of the BCB to try and find a solution to the issue.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2026 |title=ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-meet-with-bcb-over-bangladesh-s-refusal-to-play-t20-world-cup-matches-in-india-1518291 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=10 January 2026 }}</ref> On 6 January, [[ESPNcricinfo]] reported that the ICC rejected the BCB's request and Bangladesh would forfeit points if they refused to play.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2026 |title=ICC to Bangladesh: play in India or forfeit points |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-bangladesh-play-in-india-or-forfeit-points-1518315 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 January 2026 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107160701/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-bangladesh-play-in-india-or-forfeit-points-1518315 |url-status=live }}</ref> A day later, the BCB denied this, stating, "the ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address [our] concerns".<ref>{{cite news |date=7 January 2026 |title=BCB: ICC willing to address concerns about playing T20 World Cup in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-says-icc-willing-to-address-concerns-about-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1518430 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 January 2026 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107160646/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-says-icc-willing-to-address-concerns-about-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1518430 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 12 January, media reported that the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]] and the [[Kerala Cricket Association]] offered to host the matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium at Chennai and [[Greenfield International Stadium]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] respectively instead of Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2026 |title=New venue options emerge for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches: Report |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-venue-options-emerge-for-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-2026-matches-report-2026-01-12-1025458 |access-date=12 January 2026 |work=[[India TV]] |archive-date=13 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113082114/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-venue-options-emerge-for-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-2026-matches-report-2026-01-12-1025458 |url-status=live }}</ref> The same day, the ICC refused Bangladesh's security assessment, stating that "there was no overall threat to the [team]" and that there was "low to moderate risks [to the team] in some venues and low to nil in others".<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2026 |title=No specific threat to Bangladesh team in India, says ICC security assessment |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-specific-threat-to-bangladesh-team-in-india-for-2026-t20-world-cup-says-icc-security-assessment-1519243 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=13 January 2026 |archive-date=13 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113044212/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-specific-threat-to-bangladesh-team-in-india-for-2026-t20-world-cup-says-icc-security-assessment-1519243 |url-status=live }}</ref> A day later, the BCB reiterated its request to move Bangladesh's matches outside of India citing security concerns.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2026 |title=BCB firm on stance that Bangladesh won't travel to India for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-firm-on-stance-that-bangladesh-won-t-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1519348 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=16 January 2026 |archive-date=14 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114052724/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-firm-on-stance-that-bangladesh-won-t-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1519348 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 17 January, the BCB requested to swap groups with Ireland, who were scheduled to play their matches in Sri Lanka, which was rejected by the ICC.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup crisis: PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-crisis-pcb-writes-to-icc-supporting-bangladesh-s-stance-1520329 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 }}</ref>

On 18 January, the ICC announced that the final decision on the matter would be taken after the board meeting scheduled on 21 January.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh's participation in 2026 T20 World Cup to be finalised by January 21 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-bangladesh-s-participation-to-be-finalised-by-january-21-1520069 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 }}</ref> Following the meeting on 21 January, the ICC refused to shift Bangladesh's matches, and offered a revised deadline of one day for the BCB to decide on the participation.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=ICC to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if they don't travel to India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-don-t-travel-to-india-1520371 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 |archive-date=22 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260122102942/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-don-t-travel-to-india-1520371 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh asked to play in India or sit-out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/icc-s-t20-world-cup-verdict-on-bangladesh-cricket-bcci-2855353-2026-01-21 |access-date=21 January 2026 |work=[[India Today]] }}</ref> The next day, the BCB reiterated their refusal to play in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=22 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh firm on not playing T20 World Cup in India despite risk of exclusion |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-firm-on-not-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-despite-icc-saying-they-will-be-replaced-1520515 |access-date=22 January 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=23 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123082733/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-firm-on-not-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-despite-icc-saying-they-will-be-replaced-1520515 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 January, the ICC officially announced that Bangladesh would be replaced by Scotland, the next highest ranked team in the ICC T20I rankings, who had not qualified for the tournament.<ref name="Scot">{{cite news |date=24 January 2026 |title=Scotland to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/scotland-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup |access-date=31 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=25 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260125091831/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/scotland-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=24 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh Replaced By Scotland At 2026 Men's T20 World Cup After Refusing To Travel To India |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-at-2026-mens-t20-world-cup-after-refusing-travel-to-india |access-date=31 January 2026 |website=Wisden}}</ref> In a press release issued on 9 February 2026, the ICC stated that no financial, sporting, or administrative penalty would be imposed on the BCB with regards to its withdrawal from the tournament. It also said that the BCB have the right to appeal against the same as per existing ICC regulations, and Bangladesh would be given the hosting rights to an ICC event in the [[2028–2031 ICC Events cycle|2028–2031 events cycle]].<ref name="ICC_PR">{{cite web |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 – Press Note |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-press-note |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=9 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209202357/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-press-note |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== India–Pakistan tensions ===
{{See also|India–Pakistan relations}}
On 1 February, the [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani government]] allowed its cricket team to participate in the World Cup but directed the team not to play its match against India on February 15. While the PCB did not officially communicate the decision to the ICC, it was reportedly taken in protest against the ICC's refusal to relocate Bangladesh's matches out of India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan government says 'no' to India match in T20 World Cup |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137531/pakistan-to-forfeit-india-clash-in-t20-world-cup |work=[[Cricbuzz]] |date=1 February 2026 |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=1 February 2026 |title=Pakistan to Boycott India match on 15 Feb |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-1521915 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=1 February 2026 |archive-date=1 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260201195432/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-1521915 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC warned the PCB of possible sanctions for a potential boycott of the [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|match against India]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2 February 2026 |title=No India vs Pakistan at T20 World Cup? Pak's boycott, ICC's warning & the big fallout explained |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/no-india-vs-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup-paks-boycott-iccs-warning-the-big-fallout-explained/articleshow/127851688.cms |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=3 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260203061320/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/no-india-vs-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup-paks-boycott-iccs-warning-the-big-fallout-explained/articleshow/127851688.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Following discussions between the ICC, PCB and BCB, on 9 February,<ref name="ICC_PR"/> the Pakistan government announced that it was directing the team to take part in the match against India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan withdraw boycott of India match at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-withdraw-boycott-of-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-1523168 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209213921/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-withdraw-boycott-of-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-1523168 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |url-status=live }}</ref>

During the India–Pakistan match on the 15 February 2026, there was no handshake between the Indian captain [[Suryakumar Yadav]] and the Pakistani captain [[Salman Ali Agha]], which typically happens during coin tosses, and among players after the match is concluded.<ref>{{cite news |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cricket/cricket-no-handshake-as-pakistan-elect-to-field-against-india/ar-AA1WoFTf?ocid=BingNewsSerp |access-date=15 February 2026 |date=15 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Newman |first=Paul |date=15 February 2026 |title=India v Pakistan: How no handshake at the toss set the tone for a T20 World Cup game filled with tension |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7048316/2026/02/15/india-pakistan-t20-handshake-tension/ |access-date=15 February 2026 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> This policy has continued since the [[2025 Asia Cup]], due to the [[2025 Pahalgam attack|Pahalgam terror attack]] and the [[2025 India–Pakistan conflict]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 February 2026 |title=India continue with no-handshake policy as Pakistan win toss and opt to field first in Colombo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2026-no-handshake-toss-update-colombo-abhishek-sharma-13980064.html |work=[[Firstpost]] }}</ref> However, this is the first time this has occurred in an ICC tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last=Francis |first=Krishan |title=India crushes Pakistan by 61 runs in marquee game in T20 World Cup. No handshakes again |url=https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/pakistan-takes-india-marquee-game-t20-world-cup-130183665 |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216042459/https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/pakistan-takes-india-marquee-game-t20-world-cup-130183665 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Broadcasting ==
[[JioStar]] handled the global broadcasting rights as part of its deal with the ICC,<ref>{{cite web |date=12 December 2025 |title=Joint Statement from ICC and JioStar on Media Rights Agreement and recent media reports |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/joint-statement-from-icc-and-jiostar-on-media-rights-agreement-and-recent-media-reports |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=12 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260112175824/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/joint-statement-from-icc-and-jiostar-on-media-rights-agreement-and-recent-media-reports |url-status=live }}</ref> and the global broadcasters for the tournament were confirmed by the ICC on 5 February 2026.<ref name="Broad-1">{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=All the Broadcast details for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/all-the-broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=5 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=6 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206103848/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/all-the-broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Broad-2">{{cite web |date=7 February 2026 |title=T20WC 2026 to be broadcast in more languages and countries |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20wc-2026-to-be-broadcast-in-more-languages-and-countries |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211185210/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20wc-2026-to-be-broadcast-in-more-languages-and-countries |url-status=live }}</ref> The matches were broadcast across more than 80 territories.<ref name="Broad-2"/> The matches were also broadcast through [[ICC.tv]] and the ICC's official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref name="Broad-3">{{cite web |title=Official Broadcasters {{!}} ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/official-broadcasters |access-date=8 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=7 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207231157/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/official-broadcasters |url-status=live }}</ref> JioHotstar provided a vertical live feed along with 360 degree view and multi-camera features.<ref name="Broad-1"/> The ICC partnered with American sports podcaster [[Jomboy (sports media)|Jomboy]] to provide an alternate commentary feed for American viewers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farrell |first=Melinda |title=Meet Jomboy – the American baseball pundit making cricket fun for newbies |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/24/who-is-jomboy-cricket-commentator-baseball-analyst-icc-t20-world-cup-2024 |access-date=8 February 2026 |work=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]] |archive-date=13 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613214336/https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/24/who-is-jomboy-cricket-commentator-baseball-analyst-icc-t20-world-cup-2024 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rest |first=Jonathan |date=4 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup gets free, creative coverage in US |url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/t20-world-cup-gets-free-creative-coverage-in-us/ |access-date=8 February 2026 |work=Sport Business }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Broadcasters for the tournament<ref name="Broad-1"/><ref name="Broad-2"/><ref name="Broad-3"/>
! scope="col" | Region
! scope="col" | Country/Sub-region
! scope="col" | Broadcasting licensee(s)
! scope="col" | Broadcasting platforms
! scope="col" | Radio
|-
! rowspan=2 | Africa
| Middle East and North Africa || [[E&]] || CricLife Max & [[StarzPlay]] || rowspan="2" {{N/A}}
|-
| Sub-Saharan Africa || [[SuperSport (South African broadcaster)|SuperSport]] || SS Cricket
|-
! rowspan=3 | Americas
| Canada || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]] & [[Cricbuzz]] || rowspan=3 {{N/A}}
|-
| Caribbean Islands || [[ESPN]] || [[ESPN Caribbean]] & [[Disney+]]
|-
| United States || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]] & [[Cricbuzz]]
|-
! rowspan=16 | Asia
| Afghanistan || [[Lemar TV]] || [[Lemar TV]] || rowspan=7 {{N/A}}
|-
| Bangladesh || TSM || [[Nagorik (TV channel)|Nagorik TV]], [[T Sports]], [[Toffee (streaming service)|Toffee]] & Rabbithole
|-
| Bahrain || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| Qatar || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| Kuwait || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| China || [[International Cricket Council]] || [[Douyin]] (only [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]])<ref>{{cite web|date=8 March 2026 |title=21点30分，T20世界杯决赛，抖音直播不见不散！|trans-title=9:30 PM, T20 World Cup final, don't miss it on Douyin live! |url=https://www.douyin.com/video/7614852417712131355 |website=[[Douyin]] |language=zh |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Hong Kong || [[Cricbuzz]] || [[Cricbuzz]], [[Astro (company)|Astro Cricket]] & [[PCCW]]
|-
| India || [[Disney Star]] || [[Star Sports (India)|Star Sports]] & [[JioHotstar]] || [[All India Radio]]
|-
| Malaysia || [[Cricbuzz]] || [[Cricbuzz]], [[Astro (company)|Astro Cricket]] & [[PCCW]] || rowspan="6" {{N/A}}
|-
| Nepal || [[Kantipur Television]] || [[Kantipur Television#Kantipur MAX|Kantipur MAX]] & Styx Nepal
|-
| Oman || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas]]
|-
| Pakistan || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] & Myco || [[PTV Sports]] & [[Geo Super]]<br/>Myco, Tamasha, [[ARY ZAP]] & Tapmad
|-
| Pacific Islands || [[Digicel]] || [[Digicel|PNG Digicel]]
|-
| Singapore || [[Hub Sports]] || [[Hub Sports|Hub Sports 4]]
|-
| Sri Lanka || [[Dialog TV]] || [[Dialog TV|Dialog Play]], [[Peo TV]], ThePapare & [[TV Supreme]] || [[FM Derana]]
|-
| United Arab Emirates || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas]], Reel, Roxy, Cinepolis & Star || {{N/A}}
|-
! rowspan="4" | Europe
| Ireland || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]], Sky Sports Main Event & [[Sky Go]] || rowspan = 3 {{N/A}}
|-
| Italy || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Italia]]
|-
| Netherlands || [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]] || NOS
|-
| United Kingdom || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]], Sky Sports Main Event, [[Sky Go]] & [[Now (streaming service)|Now]] || [[BBC Radio]]
|-
! rowspan="2" | Oceania
| Australia || [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] || [[Amazon Prime Video|Prime Video]] || [[History of ABC Radio (Australia)|ABC Radio]] & [[Sports Entertainment Network|SEN]]
|-
| New Zealand || [[Sky (New Zealand)|Sky TV NZ]] || [[Sky Sport (New Zealand)|Sky Sport]] & Sky Sport Now || {{N/A}}
|-
! colspan="2" | In-flight & At sea
| [[Sport 24]] || Sport 24 & Sport 24 Live|| {{N/A}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Rest of the world
| [[International Cricket Council]] || [[ICC.tv]] & [[YouTube]] || {{N/A}}
|}

=== Commentators ===
The ICC released the following list of commentators for the tournament on 6 February 2026.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=ICC announce star-studded commentary team and exciting broadcast innovations for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-announce-star-studded-commentary-team-and-exciting-broadcast-innovations-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of commentators and presenters for ICC Men's T20 World Cup |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-full-list-of-commentators-and-presenters-for-icc-mens-t20-world-cup |website=Wisden}}</ref>

{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* [[Roshan Abeysinghe]]
* [[Wasim Akram]]
* [[Russel Arnold]]
* [[Michael Atherton]]
* [[Samuel Badree]]
* [[Temba Bavuma]]
* [[Harsha Bhogle]]
* [[Ian Bishop (cricketer)|Ian Bishop]]
* [[Carlos Brathwaite]]
* [[Simon Doull]]
* [[Aaron Finch]]
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]]
* [[Natalie Germanos]]
* [[Matthew Hayden]]
* [[Mark Howard (broadcaster)|Mark Howard]]
* [[Nasser Hussain]]
* Raunak Kapoor
* [[Dinesh Karthik]]
* [[Athar Ali Khan]]
* [[Bazid Khan]]
* [[Nick Knight (cricketer)|Nick Knight]]
* [[Andrew Leonard (commentator)|Andrew Leonard]]
* [[Katey Martin]]
* [[Angelo Mathews]]
* [[Mpumelelo Mbangwa]]
* [[Preston Mommsen]]
* [[Eoin Morgan]]
* [[Danny Morrison (cricketer)|Danny Morrison]]
* [[Kass Naidoo]]
* [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]]
* [[Shaun Pollock]]
* [[Ramiz Raja]]
* [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
* [[Ravi Shastri]]
* [[Ian Smith (New Zealand cricketer)|Ian Smith]]
* [[Dale Steyn]]
* [[Robin Uthappa]]
* [[Ian Ward (cricketer)|Ian Ward]]
* [[Alan Wilkins (cricketer)|Alan Wilkins]]
* [[Waqar Younis]]
}}

=== Viewership ===
The semi-final 2 between India and England had a peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers and a total of 619 million views, becoming the most watched T20 match, surpassing [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup final]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 SETS NEW GLOBAL STREAMING RECORD ON JIOHOTSTAR DURING INDIA–ENGLAND SEMI-FINAL |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-on-jiohotstar-during-india-england-semi-final |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308104106/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-on-jiohotstar-during-india-england-semi-final |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=India-England T20 World Cup semi-final sets new global streaming record |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/india-england-t20-world-cup-semi-final-sets-new-global-streaming-record |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> The final match had a peak of 72.5 million concurrent viewers.<ref name=at>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-23 |title=A game for the world: cricket's growth horizons |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/a-game-for-the-world-cricket-s-growth-horizons |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=25 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260325001923/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/a-game-for-the-world-cricket-s-growth-horizons |url-status=live |quote=The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 had hit 72.5 million digital concurrent users [...]. With nearly 1.3 million in-stadia fans attending the tournament [...]}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name=26t20wc-at>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=Attendance at 2026 T20 World Cup: Fan attendances at every venue and match detailed |url=https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/2026-t20-world-cup-fan-attendances-every-venue-match/55c4f9eaf36199a13aaee737 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=Cricket News |language=en}}</ref>
}}

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Pakistan national cricket team

2026-10-03T07:17:02Z

103.60.175.218: /* Current squad */

{{short description|National sports team}}
{{about|the men's team|the women's team|Pakistan women's national cricket team}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Pakistan
| image = Pakistan cricket team logo.png
| image_size = 200px
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| captain = [[Babar Azam]]
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| first_odi = v {{cr|NZ}} at [[Lancaster Park]], [[Christchurch]]; 11 February 1973
| most_recent_odi = v {{cr|SL}} at [[Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium]], [[Hyderabad]]; 10 October 2023
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| odi_record_this_year = 12/5 (0 ties, 1 no result)
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| most_recent_t20i = v {{cr|BAN}} at [[Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field]], [[Hangzhou]]; 7 October 2023
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| num_t20is_this_year = 11
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| t20i_record_this_year = 4/6<br />(0 ties, 1 no result)
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The '''Pakistan national cricket team (PNCT)''' has represented [[Pakistan]] in international cricket since 1952. It is controlled by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB), the governing body for cricket in Pakistan, which is a Full Member of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). Pakistan compete in cricket tours and tournaments sanctioned by the PCB and other regional or international cricket bodies in [[Test cricket|Test]], [[One Day International]] (ODI), and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20) formats.

Pakistan were given test status in 1952 following a recommendation from [[India cricket team|India]], but faced limited international success until the 1980s, when they became fixtures in the latter stages of tournaments. They won their first international trophy, the [[ICC Cricket World Cup|ICC World Cup]], in 1992, and then won the [[Asia Cup]] in 2000. They saw increased success in the 21st century, winning the [[T20 World Cup]] in 2009, the Asia Cup in 2012, and [[ICC Champions Trophy]] in 2017. Pakistan won the first [[Asian Test Championship]] in 1999, and was the fourth team to win the now-defunct [[ICC Test Championship]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/183562|title=David Richardson presents ICC Test Championship mace to Misbah-ul-Haq|access-date=8 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621222809/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/183562|archive-date=21 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/95302/icc-champions-trophy-2017-final-stats-cricket-pakistan-becomes-fourth-team-to-win-all-three-icc-crowns|title=CT17 final stats: Pakistan become fourth team to win all three ICC crowns|access-date=8 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622004840/http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/95302/icc-champions-trophy-2017-final-stats-cricket-pakistan-becomes-fourth-team-to-win-all-three-icc-crowns|archive-date=22 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Pakistan have the second-highest win percentage in international T20 cricket (with a minimum of 150 games played),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html |title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Team records / Results summary |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 July 2021 |archive-date=11 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011034101/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html |url-status=live }}</ref> the fourth-highest win percentage in ODI cricket,<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html All-Time Results Table – One-Day Internationals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224020144/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html |date=24 February 2013 }} – [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 27 December 2013.</ref> and the fourth-best win-loss ratio in Test cricket (both with a minimum of 400 games played).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|title=Records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=14 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203052230/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|archive-date=3 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Pakistan has been plagued by security concerns and domestic instability due to [[Terrorism in Pakistan|terrorism]] and the [[war on terror]], restricting it as a venue for international cricket in the 21st century. Despite hosting the [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]] and [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]] World Cups (with the [[1996 Cricket World Cup Final|1996 final]] played in Lahore), cricket was not played in the country after an [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team|attack against the Sri Lanka national team in 2009]]; Pakistan then played one-day games in the [[United Arab Emirates]] until 2016 and Test games in the UAE until 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2012/jan/11/pakistan-cricket-emirates |title=Pakistan cricket can never have home advantage in soulless Emirates - Mike Selvey |first=Mike |last=Selvey |date=11 January 2012 |newspaper=The Guardian |access-date=8 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618203637/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2012/jan/11/pakistan-cricket-emirates |archive-date=18 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1317979 |title=8 years ago today: Attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team |author=''Dawn.com'', Hufsa Chaudhry |date=3 March 2017 |access-date=8 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908201611/https://www.dawn.com/news/1317979 |archive-date=8 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> International cricket was resumed in Pakistan from 2016, which coincided with the debut of the [[Pakistan Super League]], following improvements in security and overall reduction in terrorism.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.geo.tv/latest/167784-global-index-shows-terrorism-on-decline-in-pakistan |title= Global index shows terrorism on decline in Pakistan |access-date= 8 September 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180727163101/https://www.geo.tv/latest/167784-global-index-shows-terrorism-on-decline-in-pakistan |archive-date= 27 July 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47570816 |title=Can PSL bring Pakistan in from cold? |work=BBC Sport |access-date=9 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416132700/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47570816 |archive-date=16 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==History==
{{main|History of the Pakistani cricket team}}
{{see also|Cricket in Pakistan|History of cricket in Pakistan from 1947 to 1970|History of cricket in Pakistan from 1971 to 1985|History of cricket in Pakistan from 1986 to 2000|History of cricket in Pakistan from 2001}}

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[[Cricket]] in [[Pakistan]] has a history predating the creation of the country in 1947. The first ever international cricket match in [[Karachi]] was held on 22 November 1935 between [[Sindh]] and Australian cricket teams. The match was seen by 5,000 Karachiites.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/ "Match against Sindh"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223223429/http://www.smh.com.au/ |date=23 February 2011 }}. ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 23 November 1935</ref> [[Ghulam Mohammad (cricketer, born 1898)|Ghulam Mohammad]] was the captain of team [[Sind]] and [[Frank Tarrant]] was the captain of Tarrant's team. Following the independence of Pakistan in 1947, cricket in the country developed rapidly and Pakistan was given [[Test cricket|Test match]] status at a meeting of the [[International Cricket Council|Imperial Cricket Conference]] at [[Lord's]] in England on 28 July 1952 following recommendation by India,<ref>Guinness Cricket Encyclopaedia</ref> which, being the successor state of the [[British Raj]], did not have to go through such a process. The first captain of the Pakistan national cricket team was [[Abdul Hafeez Kardar]].

Pakistan's first Test match was played in [[Feroz Shah Kotla|Delhi]] in October 1952 as part of a five Test series which [[India national cricket team|India]] won 2–1. Pakistan made their first tour of England in 1954 and drew the series 1–1 after a victory at [[The Oval]] in which fast bowler [[Fazal Mahmood]] took 12 wickets. Pakistan's first home Test match was against India in January 1955 at [[Bangabandhu National Stadium]], [[Dacca]], East Pakistan (now [[Bangladesh]]), after which four more Test matches were played in [[Bahawalpur]], [[Lahore]], [[Peshawar]] and [[Karachi]] (all five matches in the series were drawn, the first such occurrence in Test history<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/stump_bearders/5159010.stm Stump the Bearded Wonder No 126] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012012300/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/sports_talk/stump_bearders/5159010.stm |date=12 October 2007 }}: BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 February 2007.</ref>).

The team is considered a strong but unpredictable team. Traditionally Pakistani cricket has been composed of talented players but is alleged to display limited discipline on occasion, making their performance inconsistent at times. In particular, the [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|India-Pakistan cricket rivalry]] is usually emotionally charged and can provide for intriguing contests, as talented teams and players from both sides of the border seek to elevate their game to new levels. Pakistan team contests with India in the [[Cricket World Cup]] have resulted in packed stadiums and highly charged atmospheres. The team is well supported at home and abroad, especially in the [[United Kingdom]] where [[British Pakistanis]] have formed a fan-club called the "Stani Army". Members of the club show up to matches across the country and are known to provide raucous support. The Stani Army also takes part in charity initiatives for underprivileged Pakistanis, including annual friendly cricket matches against [[British Indian]] members of the similar "[[Bharat Army]]".

===1986 Austral-Asia Cup (Champions)===

{{main|Austral-Asia Cup}}

The [[Austral-Asia Cup#First edition 1986|1986 Austral-Asia Cup]], played in [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]] in [[UAE]], saw a last-ball victory for Pakistan against their arch-rivals India, with [[Javed Miandad]] emerging as a national hero.<ref name="miandad_six">{{Cite web |title=Going, going ... gone |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/going-going-gone-255480 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=20 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720141512/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/255480.html |url-status=live }}</ref> India batted first and set a target of 245 runs, leaving Pakistan with a required run rate of 4.92 runs per over. Miandad came in to bat at number 3 and Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals. Later recalling the match, he stated that his main focus was to lose with dignity. With 31 runs needed in the last three overs, Miandad hit a string of boundaries while batting with his team's lower order, until four runs were required from the last delivery of the match. Miandad received a [[leg side]] [[full toss]] from [[Chetan Sharma]], which he hit for six over the midwicket boundary.<ref name = miandad_six/><ref>[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1985-86/OD_TOURNEYS/AA/IND_PAK_AA_ODI-FINAL_18APR1986.html Austral-Asia Cup, 1985/86, Final, India v Pakistan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051206161023/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1985-86/OD_TOURNEYS/AA/IND_PAK_AA_ODI-FINAL_18APR1986.html |date=6 December 2005 }}. [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 14 May 2007.</ref>

===1992 Cricket World Cup (Champions)===
{{main|1992 Cricket World Cup}}
[[File:Pakvaus.jpg|thumb|250px|Pakistani opener [[Yasir Hameed]] playing against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at [[Lord's]] in England]]
At the [[1992 Cricket World Cup#Semi finals|1992 World Cup Semi-final]], having won the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first and ended with a total of 262 runs. Pakistan batted conservatively yet lost wickets at regular intervals. With the departure of [[Imran Khan]] and [[Saleem Malik]] shortly thereafter, Pakistan still required 115 runs at a rate of 7.67 runs per over with veteran Javed Miandad being the only known batsman remaining at the crease. A young [[Inzamam-ul-Haq]], who had just turned 22 and was not a well-known player at the time, burst onto the international stage with a match-winning 60 off 37 balls. Once Inzamam got out, Pakistan required 36 runs from 30 balls, which wicket-keeper [[Moin Khan]] ended with a towering six over long off, followed by the winning boundary to midwicket. The match is seen as the emergence of Inzamam onto the international stage.<ref name="inzi_arrival">{{Cite web |title=Inzi announces his arrival |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/top-world-cup-performances-inzamam-ul-haq-s-60-destroys-new-zealand-284421 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=17 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070917113031/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/284421.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Five of the best |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/five-of-the-best-286583 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707100501/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/286583.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC92/NZ_PAK_WC92_ODI-SEMI1_21MAR1992.html Benson & Hedges World Cup, 1991/92, 1st Semi Final, New Zealand v Pakistan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311095522/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC92/NZ_PAK_WC92_ODI-SEMI1_21MAR1992.html |date=11 March 2007 }}. [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 14 May 2007.</ref>

The [[1992 Cricket World Cup]] in Australia and New Zealand marked Pakistan's first World Cup victory. It is remembered for the comeback Pakistan made after losing key players such as [[Waqar Younis]] and [[Saeed Anwar]] and being led by an injured captain Imran Khan. Pakistan lost 3 of their first 5 matches and were nearly eliminated in the first round of the tournament after being bowled out for 74 runs against England, until the match was declared as a "no result" due to rain. Imran Khan told the team to play like "cornered tigers", after which Pakistan won five successive matches, including the semi-final against hosts New Zealand and the final against England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Imran's Tigers turn the corner |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/imran-s-tigers-turn-the-corner-264386 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=7 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707100633/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/264386.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2007 Cricket World Cup===
The [[2007 Cricket World Cup]] was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history when Pakistan was knocked out of the competition in a shock defeat to [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], who were playing in their first competition. Pakistan, needing to win to qualify for the next stage after losing to the West Indies in their opening match, were put into bat by Ireland. They lost wickets regularly and only 4 batsmen scored double figures. In the end they were bowled out by the Irish for 132 runs. The Irish went on to win the match, after [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]] scored 72 runs. This meant that Pakistan had been knocked out during the first round for the second consecutive World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan sent home by bold Ireland |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-cup-2006-07-125929/ireland-vs-pakistan-9th-match-group-d-247465/match-report |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=20 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320020751/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/current/story/285704.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shamrocks turn Pakistan green |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/shamrocks-turn-pakistan-green-285827 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=20 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320200453/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/current/story/285827.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247465.html ICC World Cup – 9th Match, Group D, Ireland v Pakistan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207120504/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247465.html |date=7 December 2008 }}. [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 14 May 2007.</ref> Tragedy struck the team when coach [[Bob Woolmer]] died one day later on 18 March 2007 in a hospital in [[Kingston, Jamaica]]. Jamaican police spokesman Karl Angell reported on 23 March 2007 that, "Mr Woolmer's death was due to [[asphyxiation]] as a result of manual strangulation" and that, "Mr Woolmer's death is now being treated by the Jamaica police as a case of murder."<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/police-hunt-woolmer-s-murderer-286794 Police hunt Woolmer's murderer] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120707202418/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/286794.html|date=7 July 2012}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 March 2007.</ref> Assistant coach [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]] acted as temporary coach for the team's final group game of the tournament.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6467811.stm Woolmer post-mortem inconclusive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070322164054/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6467811.stm |date=22 March 2007 }}: BBC. Retrieved 24 March 2007.</ref> Subsequent to his team's defeat and the death of Woolmer, Inzamam-ul-Haq announced his resignation as captain of the team and his retirement from one-day cricket, stating that he would continue to take part in Test cricket but not as captain.<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/shattered-inzamam-retires-from-one-day-scene-286039 Shattered Inzamam retires from one-day scene] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070325030238/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/286039.html|date=25 March 2007}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 March 2007.</ref> [[Shoaib Malik]] was announced as his successor.<ref name="malik_captain">[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/shoaib-malik-appointed-pakistan-captain-291401 Shoaib Malik appointed Pakistan captain] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070918183803/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/291401.html|date=18 September 2007}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 April 2007.</ref> Following his return to the squad, [[Salman Butt]] was appointed as vice-captain until December 2007.<ref name="butt_vice">[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/butt-named-malik-s-deputy-298440 Butt named Malik's deputy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013102447/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/298440.html|date=13 October 2008}}. [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 20 June 2007.</ref>

On 23 March 2007, Pakistan players and officials were questioned by Jamaican police and submitted DNA samples along with fingerprints, as part of the routine enquiries in the investigation into Woolmer's murder.<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/dna-testing-for-pakistan-players-286876 DNA testing for Pakistan players] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112114250/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/286876.html|date=12 January 2008}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 April 2007.</ref> Three days after leaving the West Indies for Pakistan, via London, the Pakistan team were ruled out as suspects. The deputy commissioner of Jamaican police. Mark Shields, the detective in charge of the investigation, announced, "It's fair to say they are now being treated as witnesses." "I have got no evidence to suggest it was anybody in the squad."<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-no-longer-suspects-in-woolmer-case-287377 Pakistan no longer suspects in Woolmer case] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080113093903/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/287377.html|date=13 January 2008}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 April 2007.</ref> A memorial service was held in Sacred Heart Church, Lahore, for Bob Woolmer on 1 April 2007. Among the attendees were Pakistan players and dignitaries, including Inzamam-ul-Haq, who was quoted as saying, "After Woolmer's family, the Pakistan team was the most aggrieved by his death."<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/memorial-service-for-woolmer-held-in-lahore-288347 Memorial service for Woolmer held in Lahore] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080113033239/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/woolmer/content/current/story/288347.html|date=13 January 2008}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 April 2007.</ref> After the World Cup ended, serious doubts were raised about the investigation, with increasing speculation that Woolmer died of natural causes. This has now been accepted as fact, and the case has been closed.<ref>[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/doubts-grow-over-pathologist-s-findings-295091 Doubts grow over pathologist's findings] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010140726/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/woolmer/content/current/story/295091.html|date=10 October 2007}}. [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 21 May 2007.</ref>

On 20 April 2007, a PCB official announced that former Test cricketer [[Talat Ali]] would act as interim coach, in addition to his rôle as team manager, until a new coach had been appointed.<ref name="talat_temp_coach">[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/talat-to-act-as-interim-coach-291544 Talat to act as interim coach] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070920171255/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/291544.html|date=20 September 2007}}: ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 April 2007.</ref> On 16 July 2007, [[Geoff Lawson (cricketer)|Geoff Lawson]], previously head coach of New South Wales, was appointed coach of Pakistan for two years, becoming the third foreigner to take on the rôle.<ref name="lawson_coach">[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lawson-named-pakistan-coach-302186 Lawson named Pakistan coach] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080316231246/http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/302186.html|date=16 March 2008}}. [[ESPNcricinfo]]. Retrieved 16 July 2007.</ref> In the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20]], Pakistan exceeded expectations to reach the final but ended as runners-up, after losing the final to India in a nail-biting finish. On 25 October 2008, [[Intikhab Alam]] was named as a national coach of the team by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]].

===2009 ICC World T20 (Champions)===
In the final at Lord's, the home of cricket in London, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat. The first over was bowled by Mohammad Amir. After failing to score off the first four balls – all short – Dilshan went for his scoop and mistimed it, resulting in him being caught at short fine-leg. Soon after this, Jehan Mubarak top-edged a delivery by Abdul Razzaq which went high in the air and was caught by Shahzaib Hasan, leaving Sri Lanka at 2 for 2.[13] Sanath Jayasuriya was able to stabilise the innings for Sri Lanka hitting 17 runs off 10 balls, however, Jayasuriya soon fell as he dragged a good length ball back on to the stumps. Mahela Jayawardene followed after edging a shot into the hands of Misbah-ul-Haq, leaving Sri Lanka on 32/4.[14] Sangakkara and Chamara Silva added further runs before the latter was caught by Saeed Ajmal playing a pull shot off the bowling of Umar Gul.[15] Shahid Afridi soon after, took the wicket of Isuru Udana with a googly which drifted into the right-hander, knocking the off-stump. This brought in Angelo Mathews, who along with Sangakkara took the score from 70/6 to 138/6, with 17 runs being scored off the last over bowled by Mohammad Amir. Sri Lanka finished on 138/6 from 20 overs.[16]

Pakistan started off well with openers Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan adding 48 runs for the 1st wicket before Kamran Akmal was stumped by Kumar Sangakkara by the first delivery of Sanath Jayasuriya.[13] Pakistan reached the target in 18.4 overs, with Shahid Afridi, who hit the winning runs, earning Man of the Match[17] while Tillakaratne Dilshan was declared Man of the Series for his 317 runs at an average of 63.40. Pakistan's win often cheered on by crowds of fans from England's Pakistani communities, marked its first world title since Imran Khan's "cornered tigers" had won the 1992 World Cup."We all know how important this World Cup was with so much happening in Pakistan," Afridi said. "The guys motivated themselves for this World Cup."

[[File:T20 final 2009.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Shahid Afridi]] batting against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in the ICC World Twenty20 Final at [[Lord's]] in England]]

Afridi had a quiet start to the tournament with the bat but responded strongly with match-winning half-centuries in the semi-final and final. He also took 11 wickets in the tournament.

He said the support staff, including the head coach Intikhab Alam and bowling coach Aaqib Javed, played a role in shaping the team's victory.

"They all really worked hard with the guys and kept them united and close to each other, that's why we had success," Afridi said. Shahid Afridi was the man who won the heart of people of Pakistan

===2010 ICC World T20 (Semi-finalists)===
The 2010 World T20 was held in West Indies, where Pakistan was able to reach for the semi-final stage. Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh were in Group A. Pakistan won the first match against Bangladesh by 21 runs. Salman Butt became the hero of the match with his 73 runs from just 46 balls. The second match for Pakistan was with Australia, where Australia won the toss and elected to bat. They scored 191/10 with 49 ball 81 runs by [[Shane Watson]]. In this match, final over of Australian innings was bowled by [[Mohammad Amir]]. He took a triple-wicket maiden and there were two run-outs, and eventually five wickets fell in the final over of Australia's innings.

In Super 8s stage, Pakistan lost to England, and New Zealand, only won against South Africa. They finished only behind England in Group E of Super 8s, reached to the semi-finals The semi-final for Pakistan was again with Australia, where they scored 191/6 with Umar Akmal's not out 56 runs. Australia had a good start, where [[Michael Hussey]] scored a match winning unbeaten 64 runs from just 24 balls. Australia scored 197/7 in 19.5 overs and won the match. With this match, Pakistan lost their defended World T20 title.

=== 2011 Cricket World Cup (Semi-finalists) ===

Pakistan started well in the ICC Cricket World Cup, which was held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, after beating Kenya, Sri Lanka (one of the tournament favourites) and bye a margin, beating Canada. Shahid Afridi clearly stated that his team is capable of qualifying for the Semifinals. After a huge loss against New Zealand, Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 7 wickets. After victory against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] Pakistan cemented their shot at playing the [[ICC CWC 2011]] Quarters. One of the highlights of the tournament for Pakistan was when they beat Australia, who were led by 3 brilliant pace bowlers, [[Brett Lee]], [[Shaun Tait]] and [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johnson]]. However Pakistan defied the odds and defeated Australia, courtesy of a brilliant bowling display. This saw Australia's record win streak of 27 consecutive world cup games broken which saw them win every game between the 1999 world cup up until this game. In the quarter-finals they played West Indies. Pakistan were ruthless, as they emphatically won against the West Indies side by 10 wickets, due to another brilliant bowling display. In the semi-finals on 30 March, Pakistan had a match with its fiercest rival, India. India managed 260 after they batted first. Not having a good batting line-up along with a slow start to the chase, Pakistan were 29 runs short as India reached the final (India went on to win the final, by defeating Sri Lanka).

=== 2012 ICC World T20 (Semi-finalists) ===
The 2012 edition of World T20 was held in [[Sri Lanka]], where Pakistan grouped in Group D with New Zealand, and Bangladesh. They won comfortably against the two teams, and stood up as top of group D. In super eight contest, Pakistan first played against South Africa, where Pakistan won the match by just 2 wickets. next match was against India, which always given a much publicity by all over the fans. Pakistan bowled out for just 128 runs, where India reached the target with only 2 wickets given. Pakistan won their last Super eight match against Australia by 32 runs, where [[Saeed Ajmal]] performed well in the match by taking 3 wickets for 17 runs. Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals after superior net run rate than India.

The Pakistan semi-final was with the host-Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka scored 139/ with [[Mahela Jayawardena]] took the gear. Pakistan nearly chased the target, but wickets in crucial interval gave them backward. Skipper [[Mohammad Hafeez]] scored 42 runs and all the other batsmen not going well. The match was turned towards Sri Lanka with magical spell by [[Rangana Herath]], who took wickets of Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik. Pakistan lost the match by 16 runs.

=== 2014 ICC World T20 ===
The 2014 ICC World T20 was held by [[Bangladesh]]. The Pakistani team was in Bangladesh prior to the World T20, due to [[2014 Asia Cup]], which was held by Bangladesh. Pakistan played for the Group 2, with mighty oppositions. The tournament was a disappointing one for the Pakistanis, where they won 2 and lost 2, finished the group as third and disqualified for the semi-finals.

The first group match was with rivals India, which India won by 7 wickets. The next match was against Australia, where Pakistan scored 191/5 with brilliant batting of Umar Akmal. Australia had a fierce going with 33 ball 74 runs by Glenn Maxwell, but only managed to score 175. Pakistan won the match by 16 runs. The match against Bangladesh was a comfortable win by 50 runs. Pakistani opening batsman [[Ahmed Shehzad]] scored the maiden T20I century by a Pakistani. He finished with an unbeaten 111 off 62 balls. The crucial match was with West Indies, where the winning team would go through to the semi-final. West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 166/6 in their 20 overs, West Indies scored 82 runs off the last 5 overs giving a fearsome hitting to the Pakistani bowlers. Pakistan's chase was unsuccessful as they were bowled out for just 82 runs. Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament with this result.

=== 2015 Cricket World Cup (Quarter-finalists) ===
Pakistan started poorly in the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]]. Their first match was against cricket rivals — India. India batted first and scored 300/7 with [[Virat Kohli]] scoring a century. After a poor start to the run chase, Pakistan's skipper [[Misbah-ul-Haq]] made a useful contribution of 76 runs but Pakistan lost the match by 76 runs. The second match against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] was a disaster. West Indies posted 310/6 on the board. In response, Pakistan lost 4 wickets for 1 run on the board, a first in an ODI match. The team was bowled out for 160 and lost the match by 150 runs.

Pakistan then won their next four games against Zimbabwe, [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|UAE]], [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] and Ireland. [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]] scored Pakistan's only century against Ireland and was awarded Man of the Match against both South Africa and Ireland. The victory was Pakistan's first against South Africa in a World Cup match. Pakistan finished third in group B and qualified for the quarterfinals.

The quarterfinal match of Pakistan was against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]. Pakistan scored 213 runs. Australia started steadily but wickets regularly fell during the middle overs. The match gained a lot of attraction due to the on-field rivalry between Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson and Pakistani pacer, [[Wahab Riaz]]. Wahab's spell was praised despite not picking up many wickets. Pakistan dropped catches during the first power-play and conceded many runs. The partnership between [[Steve Smith (cricketer)|Steve Smith]] and [[Glenn Maxwell]] allowed Australia to win the match. As a result, Pakistan were knocked out of the tournament. The match was the final ODI for Pakistani's captain Misbah-ul-Haq and experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi.

=== After 2015 Cricket World Cup ===
After the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi ended their ODI careers. As a result, the captaincy of the ODI team was given to newcomer [[Azhar Ali]]. Under his captaincy, Pakistan played their first ODI series [[Pakistani cricket team in Bangladesh in 2014–15|against Bangladesh]]. The tour was a disappointment and Pakistan lost all three ODIs as well as the T20 match. Clever bowling coupled with wonderful batting and fielding allowed the hosts to stroll past the visitors. This was Bangladesh's first win against Pakistan since the 1999 Cricket World Cup and first ever series win over Pakistan. However, Pakistan ended the tour on a positive with a 1–0 win in the two-match test series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-pakistan-2015/content/story/865085.html|title=Sarkar ton powers Bangladesh to 3–0|work=Cricinfo|access-date=17 May 2015|date=22 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602174116/http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-pakistan-2015/content/story/865085.html|archive-date=2 June 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

Pakistan played a [[Zimbabwean cricket team in Pakistan in 2015|home series against Zimbabwe]] in May 2015 after 6 years. This was the first tour by a Test-playing nation since the [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team|attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009]]. Pakistan won the T20I series 2–0 and the ODI series 2–0 after the third match ended in a draw due to rain.
During [[Pakistani cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2015|the Sri Lanka tour in 2015]], Pakistan won the Test series 2–1, the ODI series 3–2 and the T20I series 2–0. The successful tour allowed Pakistan to qualify for the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy]], removing West Indies from a place in the tournament. The series win pushed up Pakistan's ranking in all three formats of the game.

In September, Pakistan travelled to [[Pakistani cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2015|Zimbabwe]] for 2 T20Is and 3 ODIs. Pakistan won the T20I series 2–0 and the ODI series 2–1. As a result, Pakistan concluded their 2015 season rankings as 4th in Tests, 8th in ODIs, and 2nd in T20Is.

=== 2017 ===
[[Misbah-ul-Haq]] and [[Younis Khan]], who had been the mainstays of the Pakistani batting line-up, announced their retirements from [[Test cricket]] (the only format they played at that time) at the completion of the [[Pakistani cricket team in West Indies in 2016-17|West Indies tour 2017]]. Pakistan won the [[T20I]] series 3–1 and the [[One Day International|ODI]] series 2–1 in the same tour under the captaincy of [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]]. In his final Test series, Misbah made history by being the first Pakistani captain to win an away Test series against West Indies in West Indies. [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]] was announced as Misbah's successor. In his first series against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], who toured [[UAE]], Pakistan lost both Test matches. It was first time in 10 years that Pakistan lost their home series, the first time they lost was against the [[Australia national cricket team|Australian team]] and the first time in the UAE ever since it became Pakistan's adoptive home.

=== 2017 ICC Champions Trophy (Champions) ===
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The tournament did not start well for Pakistan, losing to their arch-rivals [[India national cricket team|India]] by 124 runs. But as the group stages progressed the bowling attack improved significantly for Pakistan, winning games against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] by 19 runs, and a crucial game against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] by 3 wickets. This set up a semi-final against hosts and favourites [[England national cricket team|England]], where [[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan Ali]] took 3 wickets to take Pakistan to their first [[ICC Champions Trophy]] Final, a highly anticipated re-match with India.

In the final before a packed house at [[The Oval]], India won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan's batting lineup made India question their decision with opening batsman [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] scoring his maiden [[One Day International]] century (114 off 106 deliveries), with major contributions from [[Azhar Ali]] (59) and [[Mohammad Hafeez]] (57[[not out|*]]) pushing Pakistan to a total of 338. India lost their top order quickly with [[Mohammad Amir]] getting the key wickets of [[Rohit Sharma]], [[Shikhar Dhawan]] and [[Virat Kohli]]. Resistance came in the form of [[Hardik Pandya]], who scored a brisk 76. [[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan Ali]], Pakistan's star find in this tournament took the final wicket finishing with figures of 3–19, leaving India 180 runs short of the target and handing Pakistan their first Champions Trophy. The margin of victory was the largest in an ICC tournament final.

Hasan Ali was named as player of the tournament. Pakistan captain, [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]] stated (after the opening match against India) "I said to the boys, the tournament doesn't finish here. Good cricket, positive cricket and we will win". After Pakistan's victory, they moved up from 8th to 6th in the ICC ODI rankings. The ICC Team of the Tournament had Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain, Fakhar Zaman, Junaid Khan and Hasan Ali from Pakistan.

== After the 2017 Champions Trophy ==

Pakistan participated in the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] in England where they finished fifth in the round robin group stage and narrowly missed out on the knockout stage. They reached the semi-finals of the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] and the finals of the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] , which they lost to champions England.

Pakistan participated in the [[Cricket at the 2022 Asian Games – Men's tournament|2022 Asian Games]] in China and the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]] in India. On 5th October, 2023, Pakistan became the first national team to play 2 international matches on the same day; vs Afghanistan in the Asian Games and vs Netherlands in the World Cup. They lost the match to Afghanistan to be pushed out of the gold medal match and play onward to the Bronze medal match; they won the World Cup match against Netherlands to progress in the World Cup.

Pakistan was defeated by Bangladesh in the Bronze Medal match to finish fourth in the 2022 Asian Games.

==Test cricket==

Pakistan's first Test match was played in [[Feroz Shah Kotla|Delhi]] in October 1952 as part of a five Test series. They lost the first test by an innings and 70 runs. India scored 372 runs in their first innings and Pakistan managed 302 runs in combined both innings. However, it just took seven days to turn things around for the Pakistani's. In second Test match, Pakistan blew India away for 106 before Pakistan, with the help of [[Hanif Mohammad]]'s 124, scored 331 in their first innings, taking a lead of 225. India were bowled out for 182, giving Pakistan a win by an innings and 43 runs. It was [[Fazal Mahmood]]'s game as he took 12/94. India won the next match by 10 wickets before the final two test were drawn, which resulted [[India national cricket team|India]] winning series 2–1.

Pakistan made their first tour of [[England]] in 1954 and drew the series 1–1 after a victory at [[The Oval]] in which fast bowler [[Fazal Mahmood]] took 12 wickets. Pakistan's first home Test match was against India in January 1955 at [[Bangabandhu National Stadium]], [[Dacca]], East Pakistan (now [[Bangladesh]]), after which four more Test matches were played in [[Bahawalpur]], [[Lahore]], [[Peshawar]] and [[Karachi]] (all five matches in the series were drawn, the first such occurrence in Test history). In the same year, [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] toured Pakistan for their first series against them. They defeated New Zealand by an innings and 1 run in the first test and won the second test match by 4 wickets. The final test ended in a draw, resulting in Pakistan's first ever Test series win, with 2-0 margin.

In 1956 [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] toured Pakistan and played one test, which Pakistan won. They bowled Australia out for 80 in their first innings. Pakistan took a lead of 119 runs when they were dismissed at 199. Pakistan bowled Australia out for 187 in the second innings, giving the hosts a target of 68. Pakistan won comfortably by 9 wickets. Again, Fazal Mahmood was the chief destroyer, taking 13/114 in the match.

Pakistan visited West Indies in 1958 for a five-test series. Pakistan drew the first test. It was Hanif Mohammad's match as he saved Pakistan after they were bowled out for 106 in reply to West Indies' first innings of 579. Trailing by 473, Mohammad played the longest test match innings - a marathon 970 minutes for his match-saving 337. The next three tests went in West Indies' favour before Pakistan won their first match against them by an innings and 1 run. In that match, it was another Mohammad performance. This time it was Hanif's brother [[Wazir Mohammad]] who scored 189 out of Pakistan's 496 in reply to the hosts' 268. West Indies were bowled out for 227 in their second innings but the series went to them by 3–1.

===Performance in 1970s until 1990s===

From 1970 to 1979, Pakistan played over 13 Test series, which they won 3, lost 5 and drew 5. In total of 41 Test matches, Pakistan won 6, lost 12 and drew 23. They had a below par performance. But from 1980 to 1989, they did better. Out of 21 Test series they have played from that period, they won 9, lost 5 and drew 7. In terms of matches, they played total of 72 matches, winning 20 and losing 12 with 40 draws. In 1987, Pakistan went to India for five match series. It was [[Sunil Gavaskar]]'s last test series. The first four test went draw but the final match was thriller. Pakistan scored 116 before India scored 145. Pakistan came back with 249 on board, giving the host a target of 220. India fell 16 runs short and the series was considered one of the best India-Pakistan series. In 1988, after West Indies tour where they drew 1-1 (3), Pakistan were rated as No.1 Test team. It was one of greatest moments in their history.

From 1990 to 1999, Pakistan did even better. They played 29 series, winning over 15 and losing 9 with 5 drawn. In terms of matches, they played 74, winning 40, losing 21 and drawing 13. In this period, the lowest point of for Pakistan came in 1998 where they lost to [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] 1–0 in three match series. The biggest moment came in [[1998-99 Asian Test Championship|Asian Test Championship]] in 1998 where they defeated Sri Lanka in the final by an innings and 175 runs.

===21st century===
In 2002, Pakistan participated in their second Asian Test Championship. It was originally planned to include all four Asian ICC full-members (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). However, before the tournament started, India's participation was put in doubt. After defeating Bangladesh in the 1st Test to meet Sri Lanka in the final, they were defeated by them by 8 wickets.

{{main|2006 ball-tampering controversy}}
A major controversy occurred in 2006 when the team toured England for a four-match Test series. England led the series 2-0 going into the final Test. In the first innings of that match, they were bowled out for 173 and Pakistan scored 504 in reply. In the second innings, after the dismissal of [[Alastair Cook]] for 83 off a reverse-swinging from [[Umar Gul]], umpires [[Darrell Hair]] and [[Billy Doctrove]] called a halt to play as they adjudged Pakistan to be guilty of [[ball tampering]]. The ball was replaced and England was awarded 5 penalty runs. This event was the catalyst for the subsequent refusal to continue the match after tea by the Pakistan team. Based on the Laws of Cricket, the umpires declared Pakistan to have forfeited the game. The ICC later changed the result of the match to a draw, and subsequently reinstated the original result on 1 February 2009.

===2010 spot-fixing scandal===

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The Pakistan cricket team toured England from 29 July to 22 September 2010. The tour consisted of four [[Test cricket|Tests]], two [[Twenty20|T20Is]] and five [[One Day Internationals|ODIs]]. During the Test series, Pakistan lost the first two Test by 354 runs and 9 wickets. They came back to win the third Test by 4 wickets. However, in the fourth Test, the spot-fixing took place. On the third day of the 4th Test, British newspaper News of the World published a story with allegations that an agent loosely affiliated with some of the Pakistani players (later identified as [[Mazhar Majeed]]) had accepted a £150,000 (US$232,665) bribe from undercover reporters for information that two Pakistani bowlers ([[Mohammad Asif (cricketer)|Mohammad Asif]] and [[Mohammad Amir]]) would deliberately deliver no balls at specific points during the match. The third player was also caught. It was Pakistan's Test skipper [[Salman Butt]], who was revealed to be the master mind of this case. On 1 November 2011, Asif, Amir, and Butt were found guilty for their part in the spot-fixing and were given prison sentences, ranging from six months to 30 months and now Amir played well.

===Under Misbah-ul-Haq===

After Amir, Asif and Butt were dismissed, Pakistan made [[Misbah-ul-Haq|Misbah ul Haq]] the new captain of Pakistan. In subsequent series against South Africa in the UAE he led Pakistan in tests. After resignation of [[Shahid Afridi]] as test captain and suspension of [[Salman Butt]] due to spot-fixing scandal, Misbah was preferred over [[Younus Khan]], [[Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974)|Mohammad Yousuf]] and [[Kamran Akmal]] as captain. [[Wasim Akram]] stated that although the decision was surprising, if Misbah bats and fields well everything else will go according to plan.

Former Pakistan coach [[Geoff Lawson (cricketer)|Geoff Lawson]] stated that he believed Misbah has the best cricketing brain within Pakistan and he will do incredibly well in the plans for the captaincy Misbah hit back at those who criticised the decision to appoint him captain and stated that he should be given a chance to prove himself.

In Misbah's first series against South Africa in UAE 2010, he led the two match Test series to draw 0-0. Later the team toured New Zealand where they won two match Test series 1–0. Pakistan also went to West Indies and Zimbabwe for two Match and lone Test match. They drew 1-1 and won 1–0 over West Indies and Zimbabwe respectively.
They also won against the touring Sri Lankan team, winning 1-0 (3) and whitewashed Bangladesh 2-0 (2).

One of the most biggest moment for Pakistan under Misbah's captaincy was when they whitewashed England, the then no.1 side, who toured UAE in early 2012. [[Mohsin Khan (Pakistani cricketer)|Mohsin Khan]], the Pakistan coach, compared his team's whitewash against England to the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]] triumph. "Today is like a dream come true," Mohsin told Sky Sports. "It's not a very experienced team but it's very talented. Today, the captain and all the players have proved they are one of the best in the world. It's a great achievement for the Pakistan team."

Against the [[South Africa cricket team]] in 2013 tour, they were badly whitewashed by the Proteas by 3-0 (3). In first Test, they were bowled out for 49, the worst in their history. That was considered to be worst performance against top side. At the same year, they also got their second defeat to Zimbabwe when Pakistan toured for two match Test series. The series was drawn 1-1. In early 2014, against Sri Lanka who toured UAE for 3 match series, Pakistan were down 1-0 after two match. In the final match, the first four days went nowhere until the early fifth day when Pakistan managed to bowl out the [[Sri Lankan cricket team]] for 214 and were asked to chase 301 in last two and a half session. Pakistan chased it down in 57.3 overs, the fastest chase in Test cricket history.

Another greatest performance from Pakistan is when they whitewashed the touring [[Australian cricket team]]. After beating Pakistan 1–0 in T20Is and 3–0 in ODIs, Pakistan were doubtful to win a two match Test series against the tourist. However, Pakistan won the matches by 221 runs and 356 runs. The win in the second Test was their highest winning margin against any opposition in their history. Also in the same match, Misbah equaled the then fastest Test match century off 56 deliveries.

Against New Zealand, who toured Pakistan for 3 Test match series. After winning the first Test, Misbah became Pakistan's most successful Test captain win 15 wins, taking over [[Imran Khan]] and [[Javed Miandad]]'s joint 14 win record. The series went to draw 1-1 (3).

Another moment for Pakistan under Misbah was when Pakistan toured Sri Lanka and defeated them in three match Test series. There, it was the first time Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka after 9 years. And when England toured UAE for three match Test series, Pakistan defeated them 2-0 (3). As a result, they climbed to No.2 in Test rankings, also after 9 years.

===Rise to No.1 in Tests===

In 2016, Pakistan became No.1 Test team after their tour of England, where they drew series 2-2 (4). It was the first time since the ranking system were introduced, they were crowned No.1 and first time since 1988. It was another great achievement in Pakistan's Test history. They were also given Test mace in Lahore. However, their No.1 rank was short-lived, as their downfall began. After winning the series against the [[West Indies national cricket team|West Indies]] 2-1 (3) in UAE, Pakistan toured [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] for two match and three match Test series. They lost all five matches plus one lost against West Indies. They were down at No.5 in rankings. Misbah was considering retirement after the Australia tour but stayed till West Indies tour, saying he had 'one last job to do'.

Despite having major upsets in the southern continent, Pakistan were triumphant in the [[Pakistani cricket team in the West Indies in 2016-17|West Indies tour of 2017]], having won the T20 series 3–1, the ODI series by 2–1, and winning a thriller in the 3rd test to seal it 2–1. This was Pakistan's first ever test series win in the Caribbean.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/west-indies-vs-pakistan-3rd-test-misbal-ul-haq-and-co-win-thriller-for-first-series-victory-in-caribbean-3445434.html |title=West Indies vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Misbal-ul-Haq and Co win thriller for first series victory in Caribbean |date=15 May 2017 |access-date=2 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502173750/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/west-indies-vs-pakistan-3rd-test-misbal-ul-haq-and-co-win-thriller-for-first-series-victory-in-caribbean-3445434.html |archive-date=2 May 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Misbah-ul-Haq]] and [[Younus Khan]] retired after, with the captaincy going to [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]].

==Governing body==
{{main|Pakistan Cricket Board}}

The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) is responsible for all first class and Test cricket played in Pakistan and by the Pakistan cricket team. It was admitted to the [[International Cricket Council]] in July 1953. The corporation has been run by former cricketers, professional administrators and trustees, who are often respected businessmen. The Board governs a network of teams sponsored by corporations and banks, city associations and clubs including advertising, broadcasting rights and internet partners.<ref>[http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/Sponsors.html PCB Sponsors] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070630065333/http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/Sponsors.html |date=30 June 2007 }}. Pakistan Cricket Board.</ref>

The PCB's experiment with the [[Twenty20 cricket]] model has also proven popular and hopes to similarly revive popular interest in domestic games, which it did. The PCB also set up major domestic competitions such as the [[Quaid-i-Azam Trophy]], the [[Faysal Bank T20 Cup]],<ref>[http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/News/ PCB Media news, publications and articles, 2007] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070521212753/http://www.pcboard.com.pk/Pakistan/News/ |date=21 May 2007 }}. Pakistan Cricket Board</ref> the [[Pakistan Super League]] and the [[National Twenty20 Cup]].

== Sponsorship ==
The current sponsors are:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-22 |title=Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Official Website |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/ |access-date=2023-05-23 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US |archive-date=1 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701170830/https://www.pcb.com.pk/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align:center; margin-left:1em"
|+Current Sponsors & Partners
!Team Sponsor
|[[Pepsi]]
|-
!Title Sponsor
|[[TCL Technology|TCL]]
|-
! rowspan="3" |Official Partners
|[[Gatorade]]
|-
|[[Park View City]]
|-
|[[Shahid Afridi Foundation]]
|}

==Tournament history==
''A red box around the year indicates tournaments played within Pakistan''

===ICC World Test Championship===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
| colspan="19" | [[ICC World Test Championship|ICC World Test Championship record]]
|-
! width="245" rowspan="3" | Year
! colspan="10" | League stage
! width="250" ! rowspan="3" | Final Host
! width="450" rowspan="3" | Final
! width="75" rowspan="3" | Final Position
|-
! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Pos|Position}} !! colspan="5" | Matches !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Ded|Deductions}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|PC|Points Contested}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|Pts|Points}} !! width="20" rowspan="2" | {{abbr|PCT|Fraction of Points Won out of Points Contested}}
|-
! width="20" | {{abbr|P|Played}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|W|Won}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|L|Lost}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|D|Drawn}} !! width="20" | {{abbr|T|Tied}}
|-
| [[2019-21 ICC World Test Championship#League table|2019-21]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2019-2021-1195334/points-table-standings|title=ICC World Test Championship 2019–2021 Table|access-date=29 August 2021|work=ESPN Cricinfo|archive-date=4 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104215548/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-test-championship-2019-2021-1195334/points-table-standings|url-status=live}}</ref> || 6/9 || 12 || 4 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 660 || 286 || '''43.3''' || [[Rose Bowl (cricket ground)|Rose Bowl]], [[Southampton]] || DNQ || 6th
|-
| [[2021-23 ICC World Test Championship#League table|2021-23]]
| 7/9 || 14 || 4 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 168 || 64 || '''38.09''' || [[The Oval]], [[London]] || DNQ || 7th
|}

===ICC Cricket World Cup===
{{See also|Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup record]]
|-
! width=250 |Year
! width=250 |Round
! width=100 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
! width=50 |Squad
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]] || Group stage || 5/8 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[1975 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]] || Semi-finals || 3/8 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[1979 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]] || Semi-finals || 4/8 || 7 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || [[1983 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]] || Semi-finals || 4/8 || 7 || 5 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[1987 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} '''[[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]'''|| '''[[1992 Cricket World Cup Final|Champions]]''' || '''1/9''' || '''10''' || '''6''' || '''3''' || '''0''' || '''1''' || '''[[1992 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]'''
|- bgcolor="#ffebcd"
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]] ||Quarter-finals || 6/12 || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[1996 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} {{flagicon|SCO}} {{flagicon|NED}} {{flagicon|IRE}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]] || [[1999 Cricket World Cup Final|Runners-up]] || 2/12 || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || [[1999 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|KEN}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]] || Group stage || 10/14<ref name="This century">{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27481046/gone-wrong-pakistan-cricket-century-story-16-graphs |title=What has gone wrong for Pakistan cricket this century? A story in 16 graphs |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 August 2019 |archive-date=28 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828234237/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27481046/gone-wrong-pakistan-cricket-century-story-16-graphs |url-status=live }}</ref> || 6 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 1 || [[2003 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|WIN}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]] || Group stage || 10/16<ref name="This century"/> || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[2007 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]] || [[2011 Cricket World Cup 2nd semi-final|Semi-Finals]] || 3/14<ref name="This century"/> || 8 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[2011 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- bgcolor="#ffebcd"
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]] || Quarter-finals || 6/14<ref name="This century"/> || 7 || 4 ||| 3 || 0 || 0 || [[2015 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{flagicon|WAL}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]] || Group stage || 5/10<ref name="This century"/> || 9 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 1 || [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]|| colspan='7'|''Qualified'' || [[2023 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|SA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} 2027|| colspan='8'; rowspan=2|TBA
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|BAN}} [[2031 Cricket World Cup|2031]]
|-
|'''Total'''||'''12/12'''||'''1 Title'''||'''80'''||'''45'''||'''32'''||'''0'''||'''3'''
|}

===ICC T20 World Cup===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width:900px"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup record]]
|-
! width=250 |Year
! width=250 |Round
! width=100 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
! width=50 |Squad
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|South Africa}} [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]] || [[2007 ICC World Twenty20 Final|Runners-up]] || 2/12 || 7 || 5 || 1 || 1 || 0 || [[2007 ICC World Twenty20 squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|England}} '''[[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]]'''|| '''[[2009 ICC World Twenty20 Final|Champions]]''' || '''1/12''' || '''7''' || '''5''' || '''2''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''[[2009 ICC World Twenty20 squads#Pakistan|Squad]]'''
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|West Indies}} [[2010 ICC World Twenty20|2010]] || Semi-finals || 4/12 || 6 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 0 || [[2010 ICC World Twenty20 squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012]] || Semi-finals || 4/12 || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[2012 ICC World Twenty20 squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]] || Super 10 || 5/16 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[2014 ICC World Twenty20 squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016]] || Super 10 || 7/16 || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || [[2016 ICC World Twenty20 squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} {{flagicon|Oman}} [[2021 ICC T20 World Cup|2021]] || Semi-finals|| 3/16 || 6 || 5 || 1 || 0 || 0 || [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|Australia}} [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]] || [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final|Runners-up]] || 2/16 || 7 || 4 || 3 || 0 || 0 || [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|West Indies}}{{flagicon|USA}} [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2024]] || colspan='8'|''Qualified''
|-
|{{flagicon|India}}{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026]] || colspan='8'; rowspan=3|''TBA''
|-
|{{flagicon|Australia}}{{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2028]]
|-
|{{flagicon|England}}{{flagicon|Wales}}{{flagicon|Ireland}}{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2030]]
|-
|'''Total'''||'''8/8'''||'''1 Title'''||'''47'''||'''28'''||'''18'''||'''1'''||'''0'''
|}

===ICC Champions Trophy===
Known as the ’ICC Knockout’ in 1998 and 2000
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width:900px"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy record]]
|-
! width=250 |Year
! width=250 |Round
! width=100 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
! width=50 |Squad
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy|1998]] || Quarter-finals || 5/9 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || [[1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|Kenya}} [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy|2000]] || Semi-finals || 3/11 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy|2002]] || Group Stage || 5/12<ref name="This century"/> || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy|2004]] || Semi-finals || 4/12<ref name="This century"/> || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy|2006]] || Group Stage || 8/10<ref name="This century"/> || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|- style="background:#cc9966;"
|{{flagicon|South Africa}} [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy|2009]] || Semi-finals || 3/8<ref name="This century"/> || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || [[2009 ICC Champions Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} {{flagicon|Wales}} [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013]] || Group Stage || 8/8<ref name="This century"/> || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]
|-style="background: gold;"
|{{flagicon|England}} {{flagicon|Wales}} '''[[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]''' || '''[[2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final|Champions]]''' || '''1/8'''<ref name="This century"/> || '''5''' || '''4''' || '''1''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''[[2017 ICC Champions Trophy squads#Pakistan|Squad]]'''
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|PAK}} [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy|2025]]|| colspan='8'|''Qualified''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2029 ICC Champions Trophy|2029]]|| colspan='8'|''TBA''
|-
|'''Total'''||'''8/8'''||'''1 Title'''||'''23'''||'''11'''||'''12'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|}

===ACC Asia Cup===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width:900px"
|-
!colspan=8|[[Asia Cup|Asia Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[1984 Asia Cup|1984]]|| Group stage ||3/3||2||0||2||0||0
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[1986 Asia Cup|1986]]|| Runners-up ||2/3||3||2||1||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[1988 Asia Cup|1988]]|| Group stage ||3/4||3||1||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[1990-91 Asia Cup|1990–91]]|| colspan=7 | Did not participate
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[1995 Asia Cup|1995]] ||rowspan=2| Group Stage ||rowspan=2| 3/4||3||2||1||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[1997 Asia Cup|1997]]||3||1||1||0||1
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|BAN}} '''[[2000 Asia Cup|2000]]'''|| '''Champions''' ||'''1/4'''||'''4'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2004 Asia Cup|2004]]||rowspan=2| Super Fours || rowspan=2| 3/6||5||4||1||0||0
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|PAK}} [[2008 Asia Cup|2008]]||5||3||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2010 Asia Cup|2010]]|| Group stage ||3/4||3||1||2||0||0
|- style="background:gold;"
|{{flagicon|BAN}} '''[[2012 Asia Cup|2012]]'''|| '''[[2012 Asia Cup Final|Champions]]''' ||'''1/4'''||'''4'''||'''3'''||'''1'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2014 Asia Cup|2014]]||Runners-up ||2/5||5||3||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|BAN}} [[2016 Asia Cup|2016]]|| Group Stage ||3/5||4||2||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[2018 Asia Cup|2018]]|| Super Fours ||3/6||5||2||3||0||0
|- style="background:silver;"
|{{flagicon|UAE}} [[2022 Asia Cup|2022]]||[[2022 Asia Cup Final|Runners-up]] ||2/6||6||3||3||0||0
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|PAK}}{{flagicon|SRI}} [[2023 Asia Cup|2023]]|| Super Fours ||4/6||5||2||2||0||1
|-
|'''Total'''|| '''15/16''' || '''2 Titles''' ||'''60'''||'''33'''||'''25'''||'''0'''||'''2'''
|}

===Other tournaments===

{|class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc;"
! colspan=7|Other/Defunct [[Tournaments]]
|- style="background:#ccc;"
! [[Australian Tri-Series]]
! [[Commonwealth Games]]
! [[Asian Test Championship]]
! [[Austral-Asia Cup]]
! [[NatWest Series]]
! [[World Championship of Cricket]]
! [[Nehru Cup (cricket)|Nehru Cup]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1981–82 Australia Tri-Nation Series|1981–82]]: Group stage
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1983–84 Australian Tri-Series|1983–84]]: Group stage
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1988–89 Australian Tri-Series|1988–89]]: Group stage
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1989–90 Australian Tri-Series|1989–90]]: Runners-up
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1992–93 Australian Tri-Series|1992–93]]: Group stage
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1996–97 Australia Tri-Nation Series|1996–97]]: '''Champions'''
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[1999–2000 Australia Tri-Nation Series|1999–2000]]: Runners-up
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[2004–05 VB Series|2004–05]]: Runners-up
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Cricket at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998]]: Round 1
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1998-99 Asian Test Championship|1999]]: '''Champions'''
* {{flagicon|BAN}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2001-02 Asian Test Championship|2001]]: Runners-up
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|UAE}} [[Austral-Asia Cup#First edition 1986|1986]]: '''Champions'''
* {{flagicon|UAE}} [[Austral-Asia Cup#Second edition 1990|1990]]: '''Champions'''
* {{flagicon|UAE}} [[Austral-Asia Cup#Third edition 1994|1994]]: '''Champions'''
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[2001 NatWest Series|2001]]: Runners-up
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[World Championship of Cricket|1985]]: Runners-up
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Nehru Cup (cricket)|1989]]: '''Champions'''
|}

==Honours==
===ICC===
*'''[[ICC Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]:'''
** '''Champions (1):''' [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]
** '''Runners-up (1):''' [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]
*'''[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]]:'''
** '''Champions (1):''' [[2009 ICC World Twenty20|2009]]
** '''Runners-up (2):''' [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]], [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]
*'''[[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]]:'''
** '''Champions (1):''' [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy|2017]]

===ACC===
*'''[[Asia Cup]]:'''
** '''Champions (2):''' [[2000 Asia Cup|2000]], [[2012 Asia Cup|2012]]
** '''Runners-up (3):''' [[1986 Asia Cup|1986]], [[2014 Asia Cup|2014]], [[2022 Asia Cup|2022]]
*'''[[Asian Test Championship]]:'''
** '''Champions (1):''' [[1998–99 Asian Test Championship|1998–99]]
** '''Runners-up (1):''' [[2001–02 Asian Test Championship|2001–02]]

===Others===
*'''[[Cricket at the Asian Games|Asian Games]]'''
** '''Bronze Medal (1):''' [[Cricket at the 2010 Asian Games|2010]]
*'''[[Cricket at the South Asian Games|South Asian Games]]'''
** '''Bronze Medal (1):''' [[Cricket at the 2010 South Asian Games|2010]]

==List of international grounds==
{{See also|List of cricket grounds in Pakistan}}
{{location map+|Pakistan|float=right|width=390|caption=Locations of all stadiums which have hosted an international cricket match within Pakistan|places=

{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Arbab Niaz Stadium|Arbab]]</small>|position=top|lat=34.021631|long=71.578406}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Ayub National Stadium|Ayub]]</small>|position=left|lat=30.201667|long=66.998056}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Bahawal Stadium|Bhawal]]</small>|position=left|lat =29.368056|long=71.679722}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Bugti Stadium|Bugti]]</small>|position=right|lat =30.2856952|long=66.998683}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Gaddafi Stadium|Gaddafi]] / [[Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore|Bagh-e-]]</small>|position=right|lat =31.513333|long=74.333333}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium|Ibn-e-Qasim]]</small>|position=right|lat =30.197778|long=71.474167}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Iqbal Stadium|Iqbal]]</small>|position=left|lat =31.433889|long=73.085833}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala|Guj. Jinnah]]</small>|position=right|lat =32.163611|long=74.190833}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot|Sialkot Jinnah]]</small>|position=left|lat =32.500833|long=74.553889}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Multan Cricket Stadium|Multan]]</small>|position=left|lat =30.170833|long=71.524722}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[National Bank Cricket Arena|National]]</small>|position=right|lat =24.896111|long=67.081389}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Niaz Stadium|Niaz]]</small>|position=right|lat =25.382372|long=68.338181}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Peshawar Club Ground|Peshawar]]</small>|position=left|lat =34.004299|long=71.54483}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Pindi Club Ground|Pindi]]</small>|position=left|lat =33.591397|long=73.052103}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium|Rawalpindi]]</small>|position=right|lat =33.651511|long=73.076061}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Sheikhupura Stadium|Sheikhupura]]</small>|position=left|lat =31.708|long=73.975}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Southend Club Cricket Stadium|Southend CC]]</small>|position=left|lat =24.795833|long=67.056389}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Sargodha Cricket Stadium|Sargodha]]</small>|position=left|lat =32.0791|long=72.6718}}
{{location map~|Pakistan|label=<small>[[Zafar Ali Stadium|Zafar]]</small>|position=left|lat =30.6603|long=73.1001}}
}}



{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Stadium
!City
!First Used
!Last Used
!Test matches
!ODI matches
!T20I matches
!Total matches
|-
! colspan=8|PCB Headquarters
|-
|[[Gaddafi Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Gaddafi Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58967.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Lahore]]
|1959
|2023
|41
|64
|21
|126
|-
! colspan=8|Major stadiums recently used
|-
|[[National Bank Cricket Arena]]<ref>{{cite web|title=National Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58956.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Karachi]]
|1955
|2023
|47
|54
|11
|112
|-
|[[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59006.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Rawalpindi]]
|1992
|2023
|13
|26
|5
|44
|-
|[[Multan Cricket Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Multan Cricket Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58986.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Multan]]
|2001
|2022
|6
|10
|0
|16
|-
! colspan=8|Other Stadiums
|-
|[[Iqbal Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Iqbal Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58927.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Faisalabad]]
|1978
|2008
|24
|16
|0
|40
|-
|[[Arbab Niaz Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Arbab Niaz Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58988.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Peshawar]]
|1984
|2006
|6
|15
|0
|21
|-
|[[Niaz Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Niaz Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58936.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Hyderabad, Pakistan|Hyderabad]]
|1973
|2008
|5
|7
|0
|12
|-
|[[Jinnah Stadium (Gujranwala)]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58930.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Gujranwala]]
|1982
|2000
|1
|11
|0
|12
|-
|[[Sheikhupura Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Sheikhupura Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59016.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Sheikhupura]]
|1996
|2008
|2
|2
|0
|4
|-
|[[Jinnah Stadium (Sialkot)|Jinnah Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59018.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Sialkot]]
|1976
|1996
|4
|9
|0
|13
|-
|[[Bagh-e-Jinnah (Lahore)|Bagh-e-Jinnah]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58965.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Lahore]]
|1955
|1959
|3
|0
|0
|3
|-
|[[Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58982.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Multan]]
|1981
|1994
|1
|6
|0
|7
|-
|[[Pindi Club Ground]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Pindi Club Ground: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59004.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Rawalpindi]]
|1965
|1987
|1
|2
|0
|3
|-
|[[Southend Club Cricket Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Southend Club Cricket Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58950.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Karachi]]
|1993
|1993
|1
|0
|0
|1
|-
|[[Bahawal Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Bahawal Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58921.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Bahawalpur]]
|1955
|1955
|1
|0
|0
|1
|-
|[[Peshawar Club Ground]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar Club Ground: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58991.html?class=1;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=12 March 2022|access-date=12 March 2022}}{{Dead link|date=August 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|[[Peshawar]]
|1955
|1955
|1
|0
|0
|1
|-
|[[Ayub National Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ayub National Stadium: Matches|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58995.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=12 March 2022|accessdate=12 March 2022|archive-date=12 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312061749/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58995.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Quetta]]
|1978
|1984
|0
|2
|0
|2
|-
|[[Zafar Ali Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zafar Ali Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59011.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=12 March 2022|accessdate=12 March 2022|archive-date=12 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312063342/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59011.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Sahiwal]]
|1977
|1978
|0
|2
|0
|2
|-
|[[Bugti Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Bugti Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58996.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=12 March 2022|accessdate=12 March 2022|archive-date=12 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312061643/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/58996.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Quetta]]
|1996
|1996
|0
|1
|0
|1
|-
|[[Sargodha Cricket Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Sargodha Cricket Stadium: Matches|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59014.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=12 March 2022|accessdate=12 March 2022|archive-date=12 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312061650/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/ground/59014.html?class=2;template=results;type=aggregate|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Sargodha]]
|1992
|1992
|0
|1
|0
|1
|}
[[File:Pakistan womens T20 cricket team.jpg|alt=Pakistan's Women's T20 Cricket team won against England|thumb|Pakistan's Women's T20 Cricket team]]

{{refbegin}}''Correct as of [[New Zealand cricket team in Pakistan in 2022–23 (April 2023)]]''{{refend}}

==Pakistan women's cricket team==
{{main|Pakistan national women's cricket team}}

The Pakistan women's cricket team has a much lower profile than the men's team. For all national women's cricket teams, the female players are paid much less their male counterparts and the women's teams do not receive as much popular support or recognition as the men's team. The women's teams also have a less packed schedule compared to men's teams and play fewer matches. The team played it first match during 1997, when it was on tour of New Zealand and Australia and were invited to the [[Women's Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] later that year and in the [[Women's Asia Cup]] during 2005 the team came third place. During 2007, the team with face South Africa and later in the year travel to Ireland to play in the Women's World Cup Qualifier. The team also played at the [[2009 Women's Cricket World Cup|T20 England World Cup]], the team finished 6th place, beating Sri Lanka and South Africa in 2009.

==Team colours==
In Test matches, the team wears cricket whites, with an optional sweater or sweater-vest with a green and gold V-neck for use in cold weather. The team's official sponsors have been [[Pepsi]] & [[Junaid Jamshed]] since 1993 with their logo displayed on the right side of the chest, sister brand [[Lay's]] on the sleeves, and the Pakistan Cricket star deployed on the left in test cricket. The fielders wear a green cap or a white (or green in ODI and T20 matches) sunhats, with the Pakistan Cricket Star in the middle. Also the helmets are colored green. Boom Boom Cricket signed a deal with Pakistan Cricket Board in April 2010 to become the kit sponsors of the Pakistan team; the deal ended at the end of [[2012 Asia Cup]].<ref>[http://boomboomcricket.com Boom Boom Cricket] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708083052/http://boomboomcricket.com/|date=8 July 2011}}, [[Boom Boom Cricket]], 12 April 2010</ref>
Currently, as of 2019, Pakistan is sponsored by AJ Sports,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=17_05_2019_021_005|title=PCB signs contract with kit sponsor {{!}} ePaper {{!}} DAWN.COM|website=epaper.dawn.com|date=17 May 2019|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707204440/https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php%3FStoryImage%3D17_05_2019_021_005|archive-date=7 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> replacing [[CA Sports]], which was the sponsor between 2015 and 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/photos-detail/featured-images-1/mr-subhan-ahmed-coo-pcb-and-mr-zahid-javed-representative-ca-sports-unveiled-pakistan-cricket-team-new-kit-for-icc-world-twenty20-at-gaddafi-stadium-lahore--4208.html|title=Mr. Subhan Ahmed COO, PCB and Mr. Zahid Javed representative CA Sports unveiled Pakistan Cricket...|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511101757/http://www.pcb.com.pk/photos-detail/featured-images-1/mr-subhan-ahmed-coo-pcb-and-mr-zahid-javed-representative-ca-sports-unveiled-pakistan-cricket-team-new-kit-for-icc-world-twenty20-at-gaddafi-stadium-lahore--4208.html|archive-date=11 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
Pakistan's One Day and Twenty 20 kits vary from year to year with the team wearing its green color in various shades from kit to kit. Historically, Pakistan's kits have had shades of blue, yellow and golden in addition to green.
For official ICC tournaments, 'Pakistan' is written on the front of the jersey in place of the sponsor logo, with the sponsor logo being placed on the sleeve. However, for non-ICC tournaments and matches, the 'Pepsi' logo feature prominently on the front of the shirt . As always the Pakistan Cricket Board logo is placed on the left chest.

Former suppliers were [[CA Sports]] (2015-2019), Hunt,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1214638|title=From timber to sixer: How a Pakistani bat manufacturer shaped cricket|last=Khanzada|first=Umer Bin Ajmal {{!}} Ibtisam Zahid|date=26 October 2015|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707204447/https://www.dawn.com/news/1214638|archive-date=7 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Slazenger]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slazengerheritage.com/slazenger-and-cricket/|title=Slazenger and Cricket History - Slazenger Heritage, vintage jumpers|date=24 September 2018|website=slazengerheritage|language=en-US|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707204442/https://www.slazengerheritage.com/slazenger-and-cricket/|archive-date=7 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and AJ Sports.

==Logo==
During the early years, Pakistan cricket team's logo was a shaheen with star and crescent on it but this crest changed in 1959. Pakistan's cricket team's current logo is a star, usually in the color gold or green, with the word "Pakistan" (پاکِستان) written inside in [[Urdu]], Pakistan's national language.

==Captains==
{{Main|List of Pakistan national cricket captains}}

==Current squad==
On 20 October 2023, The PCB published new central contracts for the Pakistan Cricket team, valid until 30 June 2026. The contracts went back to the previous format with the red ball and white ball categories being merged into one. Central contracts were awarded to 30 players in four different categories.<ref name="Contracts">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=PCB announces three-year men's central contracts list |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/five-players-added-to-men-s-central-contracts-list.html |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120090603/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/five-players-added-to-men-s-central-contracts-list.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Men's Centrally Contracted Players 2023–26 |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/men-s-centrally-contracted-players.html |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US |archive-date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001115901/https://www.pcb.com.pk/men-s-centrally-contracted-players.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

This is a list of active players who are centrally contracted with PCB or have played for Pakistan in the past 12 months or has been named in the recent Test, ODI or T20I squad. Uncapped players are listed in ''italics''.

*[[Imad Wasim]] was contracted and had played T20Is during this period however has since retired from international cricket.

''Updated on 25 January 2024''.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Key
! Symbol !! Meaning
|-
| C/G || The contract grade awarded by the PCB
|-
| No. || Shirt number of the player
|-
| Format || Denotes that the player recently played in the format
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Domestic team
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| PSL team
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| C/G
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Format
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| No.
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Captain
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Last Test
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Last T20I
|-
! colspan=13 | Batters
|-
| [[Saim Ayub]] || {{age|2002|3|24}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off spin]]
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || align="center" | C || Test, ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 63 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Babar Azam]] || {{age|1994|10|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off spin]]
| [[Lahore Blues cricket team|Lahore Blues]] || [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || align="center" | A || Test, ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 56 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Sahibzada Farhan]] || {{age|1996|3|6}} || Right-handed || {{N/A}}
|| [[Peshawar cricket team|Peshawar]] || align="center" | — || {{N/A}} || T20I || style="text-align:center"| 51 || || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Imam-ul-Haq]] || {{age|1995|12|22}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]]
|| [[Multan cricket team|Multan]] || align="center" | — || {{N/A}} || Test, ODI || style="text-align:center"| 26 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{cricon|AUS}} 2019
|-
| [[Mohammad Huraira]] || {{age|2002|04|25}} || Right-handed || {{N/A}}
|| [[Faisalabad cricket team|Faisalabad]]
| align="center" | — || align="center" | D || Test || style="text-align:center"| 99 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Irfan Khan Niazi|Irfan Khan]] || {{age|2002|12|28}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| [[Faisalabad cricket team|Faisalabad]] || [[Karachi Kings]] || align="center" | D || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 80 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025
|-
| [[Shan Masood]] || {{age|1989|10|14}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || [[Karachi Kings]] || align="center" | B|| Test || style="text-align:center"| 94 || Test (c) || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2023 || {{cricon|ENG}} 2022
|-
| [[Hassan Nawaz (cricketer)|Hasan Nawaz]]|| {{age|2002|8|21}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}}
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Abdul Samad (Pakistani cricketer)|Abdul Samad]] || {{age|1998|1|25}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}}
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{n/a}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Saud Shakeel]] || {{age|1995|9|5}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || [[Quetta Gladiators]] || align="center" | C || Test, ODI || style="text-align:center"| 59 || Test (vc) || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Abdullah Shafique]] || {{age|1999|11|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off spin]]
| align="center" | — || [[Lahore Qalandars]] || align="center" | C || Test, ODI || style="text-align:center"| 57 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2023
|-
| [[Tayyab Tahir]] || {{age|1993|7|26}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]]
|| [[Lahore Whites cricket team|Lahore Whites]] || [[Multan Sultans]] || {{N/A}} || ODI || style="text-align:center"| 66 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{cricon|RSA}} 2024
|-
| [[Omair Yousuf]] || {{age|1998|12|27}} || Right-handed || {{N/A}}
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]]
|| [[Karachi Kings]] || {{N/A}} || T20I || style="text-align:center"| 30 || || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025
|-
| [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] || {{age|1990|04|10}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| [[Abbottabad cricket team|Abbottabad]] || [[Lahore Qalandars]] || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 39 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2019 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
! colspan="13" | All-rounders
|-
| [[Asif Afridi]] || {{age|1986|12|25}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || Test || style="text-align:center"| || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Salman Ali Agha]] || {{age|1990|9|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off spin]]
| align="center" | — || [[Islamabad United]] || align="center" | C || Test, ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 67 || T20I (c) || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Faheem Ashraf]] || {{age|1994|1|16}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Kamran Ghulam]] || {{age|1995|10|10}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| [[Peshawar cricket team|Peshawar]] || [[Multan Sultans]] || align="center" | D || Test, ODI || style="text-align:center"| 82 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Aamir Jamal]] || {{age|1996|07|05}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| [[Lahore Whites cricket team|Lahore Whites]] || [[Karachi Kings]] || align="center" | D || Test || style="text-align:center"| 65 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2024 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2024
|-
| [[Jahandad Khan (cricketer)|Jahandad Khan]] || {{age|2003|06|16}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| [[Rawalpindi cricket team|Rawalpindi]] || [[Lahore Qalandars]] || {{N/A}} || T20I || style="text-align:center"| 58 || || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025
|-
| [[Sajid Khan (cricketer)|Sajid Khan]] || {{age|1993|9|3}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off spin]]
|| [[Peshawar cricket team|Peshawar]] || align="center" | — || align="center" | C || Test || style="text-align:center"| 68 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Shadab Khan]] || {{age|1998|10|04}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]]
|| [[Rawalpindi cricket team|Rawalpindi]] || [[Islamabad United]] || align="center" | C || T20I || style="text-align:center"| 7 || || {{cricon|ENG}} 2020 || {{cricon|ENG}} 2023 || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025
|-
| [[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer)|Mohammad Nawaz]] || {{age|1994|03|21}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| [[Rawalpindi cricket team|Rawalpindi]] || [[Islamabad United]] || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 21 || || {{cricon|ENG}} 2022 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Hussain Talat]] || {{age|1996|02|12}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Khushdil Shah]] || {{age|1995|02|07}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|IND}} 2025 || {{cricon|UAE}} 2025
|-
! colspan=13 | Wicket-keeper-batters
|-
| [[Haseebullah Khan]] || {{age|2003|3|20}} || Left-handed || {{N/A}}
|| [[Multan cricket team|Multan]] || [[Quetta Gladiators]] || align="center" | D || ODI || style="text-align:center"| 53 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|AUS}} 2024
|-
| [[Usman Khan (cricketer)|Usman Khan]] || {{age|1995|5|10}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}}
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || [[Multan Sultans]] || align="center" | D || T20I || style="text-align:center"| 78 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{cricon|RSA}} 2025
|-
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] || {{age|1992|06|01}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}}
|| [[Peshawar cricket team|Peshawar]] || [[Multan Sultans]] || align="center" | A || Test, ODI || style="text-align:center"| 16 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|RSA}} 2024
|-
! colspan=13 | Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Abrar Ahmed (Pakistani cricketer)|Abrar Ahmed]] || {{age|1998|10|16}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[leg spin]]
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || [[Quetta Gladiators]] || align="center" | C || Test, ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 40 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|RSA}} 2025
|-
| [[Faisal Akram]] || {{age|2003|08|20}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Left-arm unorthodox spin|unorthodox]]
|| [[Multan cricket team|Multan]] || [[Multan Sultans]] || {{N/A}} || ODI || style="text-align:center"| 37 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Noman Ali]] || {{age|1986|10|7}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Slow left-arm orthodox|orthodox]]
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || align="center" | — || align="center" | C || Test || style="text-align:center"| 61 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Sufiyan Muqeem]] || {{age|1999|11|15}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Left-arm unorthodox spin|unorthodox]]
|| [[Lahore Whites cricket team|Lahore Whites]] || [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || {{N/A}} || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 13 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Usman Tariq]] || {{age|1998|1|1}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off spin]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
! colspan=13 | Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Mohammad Abbas (cricketer)|Mohammad Abbas]] || {{age|1990|3|10}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || Test || style="text-align:center"| || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|AUS}} 2019 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Abbas Afridi (cricketer)|Abbas Afridi]] || {{age|2001|4|5}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| [[Peshawar cricket team|Peshawar]] || [[Karachi Kings]] || align="center" | D || T20I || style="text-align:center"| 55 || || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025
|-
| [[Shaheen Shah Afridi]] || {{age|2000|04|06}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]
|| [[Federally Administered Tribal Areas cricket team|FATA]] || [[Lahore Qalandars]] || align="center" | B || Test, ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 10 || ODI (c) || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|RSA}} 2025
|-
| [[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan Ali]] || {{age|1994|02|07}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
| align="center" | — || [[Karachi Kings]] || {{N/A}} || Test, ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 32 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{cricon|UAE}} 2025
|-
| [[Kashif Ali (cricketer, born 1994)|Kashif Ali]] || {{age|1994|6|6}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || Test || style="text-align:center"| || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Mohammad Ali (cricketer, born 1992)|Mohammad Ali]] || {{age|1992|11|01}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
| [[Faisalabad cricket team|Faisalabad]] || [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || align="center" | D || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 13 || || {{cricon|BAN}} 2024 || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025
|-
| [[Mir Hamza]] || {{age|1992|9|10}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]]
|| [[Karachi Whites cricket team|Karachi Whites]] || [[Karachi Kings]] || align="center" | D || Test || style="text-align:center"| 31 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Mohammad Hasnain]] || {{age|2000|4|5}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]
|| [[Hyderabad cricket team (Pakistan)|Hyderabad]] || [[Multan Sultans]] || {{N/A}} || ODI || style="text-align:center"| 87 || || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2025 || {{cricon|ZIM}} 2024
|-
| [[Akif Javed]] || {{age|2000|10|10}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || ODI || style="text-align:center"| || || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|NZL}} 2025 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[Salman Mirza]] || {{age|1994|1|1}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]
|| || align="center" | || {{N/A}} || T20I || style="text-align:center"| || || {{N/A}} || {{N/A}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Haris Rauf]] || {{age|1993|11|7}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]
|| [[Islamabad cricket team|Islamabad]] || [[Lahore Qalandars]] || align="center" | C || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 97 || || {{cricon|ENG}} 2022 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|IND}} 2025
|-
| [[Naseem Shah]] || {{age|2003|2|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]]
| align="center" | — || [[Islamabad United]] || align="center " | B || ODI, T20I || style="text-align:center"| 71 || || {{cricon|SA}} 2024 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2025
|-
| [[Khurram Shahzad (Pakistani cricketer, born 1999)|Khurram Shahzad]] || {{age|1999|11|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]
|| [[Faisalabad cricket team|Faisalabad]] || [[Quetta Gladiators]] || align="center" | D || Test || style="text-align:center"| 49 || || {{cricon|WIN}} 2025 || {{N/A}}|| {{N/A}}
|-
| [[Mohammad Wasim Jr.|Mohammad Wasim]] || {{age|2001|08|25}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]]
|| [[Federally Administered Tribal Areas cricket team|FATA]] || [[Quetta Gladiators]] || align="center" | D || ODI || style="text-align:center"| 74 || || {{cricon|NZ}} 2022 || {{cricon|SRI}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2024
|-
|}

=== Pay grade ===
The PCB awards central contracts to its players which are pay graded according to the category of the contract. The contracts are valid until 30 June 2026. The categories received increases in salary from last year's contracts. Category A received a 202% increase, Category B received a 144% increase, Category C received a 135% increase and Category D received a 127% increase.<ref name="Contracts" /> Players will also receive 3% of annual revenue from ICC, which will be paid over and above their monthly retainers and match fees.<ref name="Contracts" /> Players' monthly salaries are as follows:<ref name="Historic">{{Cite web |title=Pakistan players set to receive 'historic' hike in new contracts |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-players-set-to-receive-historic-hike-from-new-central-contracts-1390937 |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023085042/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-players-set-to-receive-historic-hike-from-new-central-contracts-1390937 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Category A – {{PKR}}4.5 million
* Category B – {{PKR}}3 million
* Category C & D – {{PKR}}0.75 million – {{PKR}}1.5 million

==Coaching and managing staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="width:55%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;" | Position
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;" | Name
|-
| Manager
|Naveed Akram Cheema
|-
| Director
| Vacant
|-
| Batting coach
| [[Adam Hollioake]]
|-
| Fast bowling coach
| [[Umar Gul]]
|-
| Spin bowling coach
| [[Saeed Ajmal]]
|-
| Fielding coach
| Abdul Majeed
|-
| High performance coach
|[[Yasir Arafat (cricketer)|Yasir Arafat]]
|-
| Assistant team manager
| [[Mansoor Rana]]
|-
| Assistant batting coach
|Shahid Aslam
|-
| Team doctor
|Sohail Saleem
|-
| Physiotherapist
|Cliffe Deacon
|-
| Strength and conditioning coach
|Drikus Saaiman
|-
| Team analyst
|Talha Ejaz
|-
| Security manager
|Akhtar Hussain
|-
| Media manager
|Raza Rashid
|-
| Team masseur
|Malang Ali
|}

''Correct as of 16 February 2024''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-15 |title=PCB Decide to Sack Team Director Mohammad Hafeez |url=https://propakistani.pk/2024/02/15/pcb-decide-to-sack-team-director-mohammad-hafeez/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=propakistani.pk |language=en-US |author=Faiz Ahmed }}</ref>
{{notelist}}

===Coaching history===
Pakistan has been known for its high turnover of head coaches. In 2014 it was reported that Pakistan had changed head coach 27 times since 1992, with a number of coaches sacked midway through tournaments or series and several coaches serving multiple stints.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-cricket-pakistan-coaches-chronology-idUKL1676497120070716|title=TIMELINE - Pakistan coaches in the last decade|date=17 July 2007|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=31 January 2023|archive-date=31 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131103249/https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-cricket-pakistan-coaches-chronology-idUKL1676497120070716|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/27-coaches-since-1992-will-waqar-younis-bring-stability-pakistan-cricket-1650363.html|title=27 coaches since 1992: Will Waqar Younis bring stability to Pakistan cricket?|publisher=Firstpost|date=5 August 2014|accessdate=31 January 2023|archive-date=31 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131103244/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/27-coaches-since-1992-will-waqar-younis-bring-stability-pakistan-cricket-1650363.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*1995: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Intikhab Alam]]
*1996: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Mohammad]]
*1996–1998: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Haroon Rasheed]]
*1998–1999: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Javed Miandad]]
*1999: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Mohammad]]
*1999: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Wasim Raja]] (interim)
*1999: {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Pybus]] (interim)
*1999–2000: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Intikhab Alam]]
*2000–2001: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Javed Miandad]]
*2001: {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Pybus]]
*2001–2002: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mudassar Nazar]]
*2002–2003: {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Pybus]]
*2003–2004: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Javed Miandad]]
*2004–2007: {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Bob Woolmer]]
*2007–2008: {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Geoff Lawson (cricketer)|Geoff Lawson]]
*2008–2010: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Intikhab Alam]]
*2010–2011: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Waqar Younis]]
*2011–2012: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohsin Khan (cricketer)|Mohsin Khan]] (interim)
*2012–2014: {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Dav Whatmore]]
*2014: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Moin Khan]] (interim)
*2014–2016: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Waqar Younis]]
*2016–2019: {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Mickey Arthur]]
*2019–2021: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]
*2021–2023: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Saqlain Mushtaq]]
*2023: {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Abdul Rehman (Pakistani cricketer)|Abdul Rehman]] (interim)
*2023–: {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Grant Bradburn]]{{refn|group=nb|Bradburn was initially appointed as interim head coach for the [[New Zealand cricket team in Pakistan in 2022–23 (April 2023)|2022-23 New Zealand series]]; and was later given the job permanently on 13 May 2023.}}

==Selection committee==
On 7 August 2023, [[Inzamam-ul-Haq]] was appointed as chairman of the senior selection committee<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/inzamam-ul-haq-named-pakistan-chief-selector-for-second-time-1391306 |title=Inzamam-ul-Haq named Pakistan's chief selector for second time |date=7 August 2023|website=www.espncricinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1768887/inzamamul-haq-appointed-as-chief-selector-of-mens-cricket-team-pcb |title=Inzamamul Haq appointed as chief selector of men’s cricket team: PCB |date=7 August 2023|website=www.dawn.com}}</ref> and on 6 October 2023, he was also appointed chairman of the junior selection committee by the PCB. [[Tauseef Ahmed]], [[Wajahatullah Wasti]] and [[Wasim Haider]] were appointed as members of the senior selection committee, while the junior selection committee comprises of [[Aamer Nazir]], [[Javed Hayat]], [[Mahmood Hamid]], [[Naved Latif]], Salman Ahmed and Sanaullah Baloch.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Inzamam-ul-Haq to head Senior and Junior Men's Cricket Selection Committees |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/inzamam-ul-haq-to-head-senior-and-junior-men-s-cricket-selection-committees.html |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Records==
{{See also|Pakistan national cricket team record by opponent|List of Pakistan Test cricket records|List of Pakistan One Day International cricket records|List of Pakistan Twenty20 International cricket records}}

===Results summary===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"|
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Matches
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Won
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Lost
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Drawn
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| Tied
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| No result
! style="text-align:center; background:#01411C; color:white;"| First match
|-
|Test<ref>{{Cite web|title=Records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283877.html|access-date=29 January 2021|website=Cricinfo|archive-date=29 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070129061219/http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/RESULTS/TEST_RECORD_BY_COUNTRY.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
||453||148||139||166||–||–||16 October 1952
|-
|ODI<ref>{{Cite web|title=Records {{!}} One-Day Internationals {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html|access-date=22 December 2020|website=Cricinfo|archive-date=30 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430065622/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283878.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
||962||509||423||–||9||21||11 February 1973
|-
|T20I<ref>{{Cite web|title=Records {{!}} Twenty20 Internationals {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html|access-date=19 November 2021|website=Cricinfo|archive-date=11 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011034101/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283307.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
||223||134||80||–||3||6||28 August 2006
|}

==== Test record versus other nations ====
{{Pakistan Test cricket records by opponent}}

==== ODI record versus other nations ====
{{Pakistan ODI cricket records by opponent}}

==== T20I record versus other nations ====
{{Pakistan T20I cricket records by opponent}}

===Batting===
====Test batting records====

{| class="wikitable "
|-
! scope="col" style="width:100px;"| Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;"| International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;"|Year set
! scope="col" style="width:225px;"| Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;"|Record
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"|Notes
|-
| [[Hanif Mohammad]] || 1952–69 || 1958 ||
* 8th highest Test match innings
* Slowest Test triple century
* Highest Test innings on foreign soil
* 4th highest Test innings by an opener
||
337 runs<br />
970min
||
{{small|Hanif scored 337 runs against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] in 1958, which was also the first triple century by an Asian cricketer, and at the time the longest innings by any batsman in terms of time spent at the wicket.}}
|-
| rowspan="5" | [[Javed Miandad]] || rowspan="5" | 1976–96
| 1976 || Only teenager to score a double century || 19y 140d||
|-
| Career || 6th most Test double centuries || 6 ||
|-
| Career || Only player to score a century in his 1st, 50th & 100th Test match || ||
|-
| Career || Only player whose career batting average never fell below 50 || ||
|-
| Career || 16th most Test runs || 8,832 runs ||{{small|Javed Miandad's record is also the 2nd most Test runs by a Pakistani}}
|-
| [[Taslim Arif]] || 1980 || 1980 || 3rd highest Test match innings by a wicketkeeper ||210*||
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Inzamam-ul-Haq]] || rowspan="2" | 1991–2007
| Career || Joint 4th most sixes in an inning || 9 ||
|-
| Career || 17th Most Test Runs || 8,830 runs ||{{small|Inzamam's record is also the 3rd most Test runs by a Pakistani}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Mohammad Yousuf (cricketer, born 1974)|Mohammad Yousuf]] || rowspan="3" | 1998–2010 || 2006 || Most Test match runs in a calendar year ||1,788 ||
|-
| 2006 || Most Test centuries in a calendar year || 9 ||
|-
| 2006 || Most centuries in successive Tests || 6 centuries/5 Tests ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Shahid Afridi]] || rowspan="2" | 1998–2010
| 2004–05 || Joint 5th fastest Test fifty || 26 balls ||
|-
| 2006 || Joint most sixes off consecutive deliveries || 4 ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Younis Khan]] || rowspan="4" | 2000–2017
| 2009 || 5th highest individual innings by a captain || 313 ||{{small|Younis scored 313 against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in 2009, becoming the third Pakistani to reach a triple century, and also attaining the third highest Test Innings by a Pakistani}}
|-
| Career || 13th highest run scorer || 10099 runs ||{{small|Younis Khan's record is also the most Test runs by a Pakistani}}
|-
| Career || Joint 6th most Test hundreds || 34 Test Hundreds ||{{small|Younis Khan's record is also the most Test hundreds by a Pakistani}}
|-
|2017 || 1st Pakistani batsman (13th overall) to reach 10,000 Test runs|| ||
|-
| [[Yasir Hameed]] || 2003–10 || 2003 || Scored centuries in both the innings of his debut test || 170 & 105 || {{small|Yasir Hameed, in 2003, on his Test debut he scored 170 runs in Karachi. This is the highest score by a Pakistani on debut. He also scored 105 in the second innings of the same match, becoming only player to do so after West Indies' Lawrence Row}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Misbah-ul-Haq]] || rowspan="3" |2001–2017
|2014|| Fastest half-century|| 21 balls||
|-
|2014|| Joint second-fastest century ||56 balls||
|-
|2017||Most sixes hit by a captain in Tests||69||
|}

==== One-Day International batting records ====

{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" style="width:100px;"| Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;"| International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;"|Year set
! scope="col" style="width:225px;"| Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;"|Record
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"|Notes
|-
| [[Inzamam-Ul-Haq]] || 1991–2007 || Career || 6th highest career ODI runs || 11,739 ||
|-
| [[Saeed Anwar]] || 1989–2003 || 1997 || Joint 9th highest ODI innings || 194 ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Shahid Afridi]] || rowspan="2" | 1996–2015 || 1996 || Third-fastest ODI century || 37 balls
|| {{small|Afridi scored his maiden century in his maiden innings in 1996, against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] at [[Kenya]]. He was originally in the team as a bowling replacement for [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]], and walked out as a pinch-hitter up the order using [[Waqar Younis]]'s bat}}
|-
| Career || Most sixes in ODI || 351 sixes<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/42639.html Shahid Afridi | Cricket Players and Officials] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120024854/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/42639.html |date=20 January 2012 }}. ESPNcricinfo.</ref> ||
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| rowspan="6" |[[Babar Azam]] || rowspan="6" | 2015 – present || 2017 || Joint-third fastest to 1000 ODI runs<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/momentum-one-day-cup-2016-17/content/records/283174.html|title=Record / One-Day Internationals / Fastest to 1,000 ODI runs|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=26 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026052350/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/momentum-one-day-cup-2016-17/content/records/283174.html|url-status=live}}</ref>||| 21 innings ||
|-
| 2018 || Joint-second fastest to 2000 ODI runs<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/nz/content/records/283153.html|title=Record / One-Day Internationals / Fastest to 2,000 ODI runs|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=12 August 2019|archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812190743/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/nz/content/records/283153.html|url-status=live}}</ref>||| 45 innings ||
|-
| 2019 || Second fastest to 3000 ODI runs<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283178.html|title=Record / One-Day Internationals / Fastest to 3,000 ODI runs|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=12 August 2019|archive-date=16 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616051653/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283178.html|url-status=live}}</ref>||| 68 innings ||
|-
|2016–17||First batsman to score 5 consecutive centuries in one country in ODIs<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21043261/five-consecutive-tons-uae-babar-azam|title=Five consecutive tons in the UAE for Babar Azam|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date=17 October 2017|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018091428/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21043261/five-consecutive-tons-uae-babar-azam|archive-date=18 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>||||He had scores of 120, 123, 117, 103, 101 in [[UAE]]
|-
|2022
|Second fastest to 4000 ODI runs<ref>{{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Batting records {{!}} Fastest to 4000 runs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/fastest-to-4000-runs-283180 |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en |archive-date=5 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505225536/https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/fastest-to-4000-runs-283180 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|82 innings
|
|-
|2023
|Fastest to 5000 ODI runs<ref>{{Cite web |title=ICC - International Cricket Council - The fastest to 5000 runs in ODI cricket Take a bow, Babar Azam #PAKvNZ {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/icc/photos/a.163728620312909/6798075983544773/ |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |via=[[Facebook]]}}</ref>
|97 innings<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan vs New Zealand Scorecard 2023 {{!}} Cricket Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-in-pakistan-2023-1339583/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-4th-odi-1339622/full-scorecard |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en |archive-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506033750/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-in-pakistan-2023-1339583/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-4th-odi-1339622/full-scorecard |url-status=live }}</ref>
|
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| rowspan="4"|[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] || rowspan="4"| 2017–present || rowspan="4"|2018 || First Pakistani player and sixth overall to score a double century in [[One-Day International|ODI]]s<ref>{{cite web|title=Fakhar hits double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe|url=https://www.brecorder.com/2018/07/21/429801/fakhar-hits-record-double-ton-as-pakistan-crush-zimbabwe/|work=Business Recorder|date=20 July 2018|access-date=21 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721073259/https://www.brecorder.com/2018/07/21/429801/fakhar-hits-record-double-ton-as-pakistan-crush-zimbabwe/|archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>|| 210 ||
|-
| Fastest to 1000 ODI runs<ref name="Fakhar">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/fakhar-zaman-fastest-to-1000-odi-runs-scores-515-in-last-five-innings-1153016|title=Fakhar Zaman fastest to 1000 ODI runs, scores 515 runs in last five innings|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=23 July 2018|date=22 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722160155/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/fakhar-zaman-fastest-to-1000-odi-runs-scores-515-in-last-five-innings-1153016|archive-date=22 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
|| 18 innings ||
|-
| Most runs in 5 match ODI series<ref name="Fakhar" /> || 515 runs ||
|-
| Highest individual score in an ODI chase<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-pak-2nd-odi-stats-fakhar-zaman-records-the-highest-ever-individual-score-in-an-odi-chase-1257760|title=Fakhar Zaman records the highest ever individual score in an ODI chase|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=4 April 2021|archive-date=5 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405021244/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-pak-2nd-odi-stats-fakhar-zaman-records-the-highest-ever-individual-score-in-an-odi-chase-1257760|url-status=live}}</ref> || 193 runs ||
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==== T20 International batting records ====
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|-
! scope="col" style="width:100px;" | Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;" | International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;" |Year set
! scope="col" style="width:250px;" | Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;" |Record
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" |Notes
|-
| [[Mohammad Hafeez]] || 2006–21 || Career || 8th most runs in career || 1,908 ||
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| [[Shoaib Malik]] || 2006–21|| Career || 3rd most runs in career || 2,263 ||
|-
| [[Shahid Afridi]] || 2006–16 || 2010 || 3rd highest innings strike rate || 357.14 ||
|-
| [[Babar Azam]] || 2016–present || Career || Fastest to score 1,000 runs || 26 innings ||
|}

=== Bowling ===
==== Test bowling records ====
{| class="wikitable "
|-
! scope="col" style="width:100px;" | Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;" | International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;" |Year set
! scope="col" style="width:250px;" | Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;" |Record
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" |Notes
|-
| [[Wasim Akram]] || 1984–2003 || Career || 12th most Test wickets|| 414 ||
{{small|Akram also holds the record of most Test wickets by a Pakistani bowler}}
|-
| [[Waqar Younis]] || 1989–2003 || Career || 8th-best strike rate (more than 2000 balls bowled) || 43.4 ||
|-
|}

==== One-Day International bowling records ====
{| class="wikitable "
|-
! scope="col" style="width:100px;" | Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;" | International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;" |Year set
! scope="col" style="width:250px;" | Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;" |Record
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" |Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Wasim Akram]] || rowspan="2" | 1984–2003 || Career || 2nd most ODI wickets|| 502
||{{small|Akram's record was surpassed by [[Muttiah Muralitharan]]. Akram still holds the record of most ODI wickets by a Pakistani bowler}}
|-
| Career || One of three bowlers to take 2 ODI hat-tricks|| ||{{small|The other bowlers were Saqlain Mustaq and [[Chaminda Vaas]]}}
|-
| [[Waqar Younis]] || 1989–2003 || Career || 3rd most ODI wickets ||416 || {{small|Waqar also holds the record of second most ODI wickets by a Pakistani bowler}}
|-
| [[Saqlain Mushtaq]]|| 1995–2004 || Career || Fastest to reach 100, 150, 200 and 250 wickets <br /> First spinner to take a hat-trick in an ODI || || {{small|He has taken 2 ODI hat-tricks}}
|-
|}

==== T20 International records ====
{{unreferenced section|date=June 2019}}
{| class="wikitable "
|-
! scope="col" style="width:100px;" | Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;" | International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;" |Year set
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" | Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;" |Record
! scope="col" style="width:30px;" |Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Umar Gul]] || rowspan="2" | 2007–16
| Career || Joint 4th most wickets in career (with Saeed Ajmal) || 85 ||
|-
| Career || Most 4 wicket hauls in career || 4 ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Shahid Afridi]] || rowspan="2" | 2006–18 || Career || Most wickets in career || 98 ||
|-
| Career || Most wickets in T20 world cups || 41 ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Saeed Ajmal]] || rowspan="2" | 2009–14 || Career || Joint 4th most wickets in career (with Umar Gul) || 85 ||
|-
| Career || 2nd most wickets in T20 World Cups || 32 ||
|-
| [[Imad Wasim]] || 2015–present || || First spinner to take 5 wickets in a T20 International || 5 wickets / 14 runs ||
|}

==== Miscellaneous records ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:100px;" | Name
! scope="col" style="width:90px;" | International career span
! scope="col" style="width:70px;" |Year set
! scope="col" style="width:250px;" | Record description
! scope="col" style="width:120px;" |Record
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" |Notes
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Wasim Akram]] || rowspan="3" | 1984–2003 || Career || First bowler to take a hat-trick in both Test and ODI|| || {{small|Mohammad Sami (see below) has since taken a hat-trick in all forms of the game}}
|-
| Career || Only bowler to take four hat-tricks|| || {{small|[[Lasith Malinga]] has since matched and broken this record}}
|-
| Career || 1st bowler to take 400 wickets in both Test and ODI || || {{small|[[Muttiah Muralitharan]] has since achieved this}}
|-
| [[Mohammad Sami]]|| 2001–present || Career || First bowler to achieve a hat-trick in all three formats of the game|| ||
|}

==See also==

* [[Cricket in Pakistan]]
* [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry]]
* [[Benaud–Qadir Trophy]]
* [[Afghanistan–Pakistan cricket rivalry]]
* [[Pakistan blind cricket team]]
* [[Pakistan cricket team records]]
* [[Pakistan national women's cricket team]]
* [[Pakistan U-19 cricket team]]
* [[Pakistan Super League]]
* [[Pakistani national cricket captains]]
* [[Politics and sports]]
* [[List of Pakistan Test cricketers]]
* [[List of Pakistan ODI cricketers]]
* [[List of Pakistan Twenty20 International cricketers]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==Further reading==
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* {{cite book |last1=Oborne |first1=Peter |author-link=Peter Oborne |title=Wounded Tiger: A History of Cricket in Pakistan |date=2014 |publisher=Simon & Schuster |location=London |isbn=9781849832489}}
* {{cite book |last1=Heller |first1=Richard |last2=Oborne |first2=Peter |title=White on Green: Celebrating the Drama of Pakistan Cricket |date=2016 |publisher=Simon & Schuster |location=London |isbn=9781471156410}}
{{refend}}

==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [http://www1.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/PAK/ ESPN Cricinfo Pakistan]
{{Laureus Sport for Good Award}}
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2026 Men's T20 World Cup

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{{Short description|Tenth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{For|the women's cricket tournament|2026 Women's T20 World Cup}}
{{good article}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox cricket tournament
| name = 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| image = 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup logo.svg
| administrator = [[International Cricket Council]]
| cricket format = [[Twenty20 International]]
| tournament format = [[Tournament#Group stage|Group stage]], [[Men's T20 World Cup#Format|Super 8s]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|Knockout stage]]
| host = {{ubl|India|Sri Lanka}}
| fromdate = 7 February
| todate = 8 March 2026
| champions = {{cr|IND}}
| runner up = {{cr|NZ}}
| count = 3
| participants = 20
| matches = 55
| attendance =
| player of the series = {{cricon|IND}} [[Sanju Samson]]
| most runs = {{cricon|PAK}} [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (383)
| most wickets = {{cricon|IND}} [[Jasprit Bumrah]] (14)<br>{{cricon|IND}} [[Varun Chakravarthy]] (14)
| website = [https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026 icc-cricket.com]
| previous_year = 2024
| previous_tournament = 2024 Men's T20 World Cup
| next_year = 2028
| next_tournament = 2028 Men's T20 World Cup
}}

The '''2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup''' was the tenth edition of the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], co-hosted by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] and [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Sri Lanka had previously hosted the competition in [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] and India in [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]]. A total of twenty teams competed in 55 matches across five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka. More than 1.3 million spectators attended the matches across the two nations.<ref name=at/>

Twenty teams competed in the tournament, which included the teams from the two hosts, six of the top seven teams from the [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|previous edition]], the four highest-ranked teams in the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] not already qualified, and eight other teams determined through regional qualifiers. [[Italy national cricket team|Italy]] qualified for the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time.

[[India national cricket team|India]] were the defending champions, having won the 2024 edition. They defended their title by defeating [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] by 96 runs in the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]], becoming the first team to win two consecutive T20 World Cups, the first country to win the title at home, and the first team to win the tournament three times.

== Background ==
The [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] is a biennial [[world cup]] for [[cricket]] in [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) format, organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). It was first played in [[2007 World Twenty20|2007]] in South Africa, and the 2026 tournament marked its tenth edition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2024 |title=T20 World Cup winners: India, West Indies and England tied on two titles each – full list of champions |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/t20-world-cup-winners-list-champions |website=[[Olympics.com]] |access-date=29 November 2025 |archive-date=16 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816025541/https://olympics.com/en/news/t20-world-cup-winners-list-champions |url-status=live }}</ref> The ninth edition, held in [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|2024]] in the West Indies and the United States, was contested by 20 teams, and was won by [[India national cricket team|India]], who defeated [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in the [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 June 2024 |title=India win T20 World Cup 2024, stun South Africa by 7 runs in final as Bumrah, Hardik nail finish |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-win-t20-world-cup-2024-stun-south-africa-by-7-runs-in-final-9423182/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |date=29 June 2024 |archive-date=29 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629181658/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-win-t20-world-cup-2024-stun-south-africa-by-7-runs-in-final-9423182/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Host selection ===
In November 2021, as part of the [[2024–2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]], the ICC announced that the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup would be played in India and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 November 2021 |title=USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024–2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/usa-to-stage-t20-world-cup-2024-2031-icc-mens-tournament-hosts-confirmed |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=5 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205110854/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682 |url-status=live }}</ref> Initially [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] proposed to host the entire tournament, however, due to expansion of the tournament to 20 teams from the previous edition and lack of cricket stadiums in Sri Lanka, it was decided to be co-hosted with the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI).<ref>{{cite news |title=India to host 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka, 2031 ODI World Cup with Bangladesh |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/india-to-host-2026-t20-world-cup-with-sri-lanka-2031-odi-world-cup-with-bangladesh-1051629.html |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |archive-date=8 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108183656/https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/india-to-host-2026-t20-world-cup-with-sri-lanka-2031-odi-world-cup-with-bangladesh-1051629.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Sri Lanka had previously hosted the competition in [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] and India in [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]].<ref name="Schedule1">{{cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-announced|title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announced|date=25 November 2025|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=27 November 2025 }}</ref>

=== Format ===
The tournament's format remained the same as the previous edition. The 20 qualifying teams were divided into four groups of five each. In the group stage, each team played each of the other teams in the group once in a [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin]] format, and the top two teams in each group advanced to the Super 8 stage, where the teams were placed into two groups of four teams each. Prior to the tournament, the ICC had announced the eight [[seeding (sports)|seeded]] teams based on the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|ICC T20I rankings]], who were placed in predetermined positions in the Super 8 stage, irrespective of their position in the group stage. If an unseeded team qualified at the expense of a seeded team, it took the position of the corresponding seeded team that failed to qualify from their group. In the Super 8 stage, each team played against each of the other teams in the group once. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage, which consisted of two semi-finals, the winners of which faced off in the final.<ref name="Format">{{cite web |date=25 November 2025 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: India grouped with Pakistan, England with West Indies |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-schedule-india-grouped-with-pakistan-england-with-west-indies-1512693 |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=1 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260101122604/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-schedule-india-grouped-with-pakistan-england-with-west-indies-1512693 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Guide">{{Cite web |date=2026-02-06 |title=Your guide to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Key details |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/your-guide-to-the-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-key-details |access-date=2026-02-06 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="FAQs">{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 FAQs: Groups, timings, venues and everything you want to know |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-faqs-groups-timings-venues-and-everything-you-want-to-know-1522415 |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206170120/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-faqs-groups-timings-venues-and-everything-you-want-to-know-1522415 |url-status=live }}</ref> No points were carried over between stages.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

=== Schedule ===
In the [[2023–2027 ICC Men's Future Tours Programme]], the tournament was scheduled to be held in February–March 2026.<ref name="FTP">{{cite journal |title=2023–2027 ICC Men's FTP |url=https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf |date=17 August 2022 |journal=[[ICC Men's Future Tours Programme]] | publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |volume=4 |via=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=9 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209130126/https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC announced the final schedule on 25 November 2025, with the tournament scheduled to take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026. The teams will play 55 matches across five venues in India and three venues in Sri Lanka.<ref name="Schedule1"/><ref name="Schedule2">{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/fixtures-groups-released-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |title=Fixtures, groups released for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026|date=25 November 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=27 November 2025 |archive-date=13 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251213081528/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/fixtures-groups-released-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 January 2026, the ICC announced that warm-up matches would be held from 2 to 6 February.<ref name="Warm1">{{cite news |title=T20 World Cup 2026: India to play warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2026/01/25/t20-world-cup-2026-india-to-play-warm-up-match-against-south-africa-in-navi-mumbai.html |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] }}</ref><ref name="Warm2">{{cite news |last=Kukalyekar |first=Aditya |date=29 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 warm up matches schedule confirmed, two Indian teams to play |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-matches-schedule-confirmed-two-indian-teams-to-play-2026-01-29-1027984 |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[India TV News]] |archive-date=30 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130103727/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-matches-schedule-confirmed-two-indian-teams-to-play-2026-01-29-1027984 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Warm3">{{cite news |last=Madaan |first=Shubham |date=27 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Schedule announced Check All details |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-schedule-announced-check-all-details-fixtures-indvsa-bengaluru-166747/ |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[The Sunday Guardian]] }}</ref>

=== Prize money ===
The ICC allocated a pool of [[United States dollar|$]]11.25 million in prize money for the tournament. The prize for winning was $2.45 million, with each team receiving an additional $31,154 for each match they won, excluding the semi-finals and final.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prize Money Distribution for Men's T20WC 2026 Announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/prize-money-distribution-for-men-s-t20wc-2026-announced |date=11 March 2026 |access-date=2026-03-12 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right"
|+ Prize money allocation for the tournament<ref name="prize">{{cite news|date=3 June 2024|title=Highest prize money announced for historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/highest-prize-money-announced-for-historic-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024|access-date=4 June 2024|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]|archive-date=4 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604035955/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/highest-prize-money-announced-for-historic-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" scope=col | Place
! rowspan="2" scope=col | Teams
! colspan="2" scope=colgroup | Amount
|-
! scope=col | per side
! scope=col | Total
|-
| align=left | Champions || {{center|1}} || $2.45 million || $2.45 million
|-
| align=left | Runners-up || {{center|1}} || $1.28 million || $1.28 million
|-
| align=left | Semi-finalists || {{center|2}} || $787,500 || $1.575 million
|-
| align=left | 5th–8th place (Super 8) || {{center|4}} || $382,500 || $1.53 million
|-
| align=left | 9th–12th place (Group stage) || {{center|4}} || $247,500 || $0.99 million
|-
| align=left | 13th–20th place (Group stage) || {{center|8}} || $225,000 || $1.8 million
|-
| align=left | Match winners || {{center|52}} || $31,154 || $1.62 million
|- class=sortbottom
! align=left | Total || {{center|20}} || colspan="2" | $11.25 million
|}

=== Marketing ===
{{External media|width=250px|float=right
|video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbTlG6vDVWM "Feel the Thrill"] on [[YouTube]]
|video2=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9muMrMPpBI "Feel the Thrill (Tamil Sinhalese version)"] on [[YouTube]]
}}
In November 2025, former Indian captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was named as an ambassador for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/rohit-sharma-named-men-s-t20-world-cup-tournament-ambassador |title=Rohit Sharma named Men's T20 World Cup tournament ambassador |date=25 November 2025| publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=25 November 2025 |archive-date=5 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251205023417/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/rohit-sharma-named-men-s-t20-world-cup-tournament-ambassador |url-status=live}}</ref> The official theme song for the tournament, "Feel the Thrill", produced and performed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] with lyrics by Heisenberg and Raqueeb Alam, was released on 30 January 2026.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title=ICC Launches 'Feel The Thrill' As Official Song Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/icc-launches-feel-the-thrill-as-official-song-of-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-10916078 |access-date=9 February 2026 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=31 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260131143847/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/icc-launches-feel-the-thrill-as-official-song-of-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-10916078 |url-status=live }}</ref> A remix version featuring Sri Lankan artist Dinesh Gamage, sub-titled "Tamil Sinhalese version", which replaced [[Hindi]] verses with [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] verses, was released on 7 February.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9muMrMPpBI |title="Feel the Thrill" – ICC Men's T20 World Cup – "Tamil Sinhalese version" |date=8 February 2026 |type=Video |publisher=[[Sri Lanka Cricket]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216223746/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=VkaUMbtMhHhDL8Je%0A&v=-9muMrMPpBI&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional event, the "Captains' Carnival", featuring all the team captains and [[social media influencer]]s, was held on 5 February in Mumbai and Colombo.<ref>{{cite web|date=5 February 2026 |title=Captains' Carnival sets tone for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/captains-carnival-sets-tone-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup: Skippers unite for 'Captains Carnival' |url=https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/sports/946147/t20-world-cup-skippers-unite-for-captains-carnival/ |access-date=9 February 2026 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News]] }}</ref> On 6 February, the ICC announced that an opening ceremony would be held at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the third match of the opening day between India and the United States.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 February 2026 |title=Star-studded opening ceremony announced for T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/star-studded-opening-ceremony-announced-for-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref> [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Nora Fatehi]], Rishab Sharma, and [[Sivamani (percussionist)|Sivamani]] performed at the opening ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sahay |first=Suyash |date=7 February 2026 |title=ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Time, Performers, Streaming Info |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-live-time-performers-streaming-info-1825858 |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[ABP Live]] |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208091158/https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-live-time-performers-streaming-info-1825858 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Nishant |first=Shashwat |date=7 February 2026 |title=ICC T20 world cup 2026 opening ceremony, performers list, live streaming |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-performers-list-live-streaming-126020601719_1.html |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[Business Standard]] |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210014604/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-performers-list-live-streaming-126020601719_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Qualification ==
{{main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup qualification}}

The hosts, India and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka, India to co-host ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026 |url=https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=97989 |access-date=2024-09-14 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |language=en |archive-date=4 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204120132/https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=97989 |url-status=live }}</ref> along with the top seven teams from the 2024 tournament: [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], [[England cricket team|England]], South Africa, the [[United States national cricket team|United States]], and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]; directly qualified for the 2026 tournament. The remaining three direct qualification places were allocated to the next best-ranked teams in the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] as on 30 June 2024, that had not finished in the top seven: [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], and [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan, New Zealand, Ireland secure automatic qualification despite failing to make it to Super Eight |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-list-of-teams-qualified-automatic-qualification-super-eight-icc-rankings-pakistan-new-zealand-ireland/article68358992.ece |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[Sportstar]] |language=en |archive-date=24 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724125822/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-list-of-teams-qualified-automatic-qualification-super-eight-icc-rankings-pakistan-new-zealand-ireland/article68358992.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The eight remaining places were filled through the ICC's regional qualifiers, consisting of two teams each from Africa and Europe regions, three teams combined from Asia and East Asia-Pacific and one team from the Americas.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/stop-clock-set-to-become-a-permanent-fixture-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 |title=Stop clock set to become a permanent fixture in white-ball internationals from T20 World Cup 2024 |date=15 March 2024 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=15 March 2024|archive-date=15 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315112048/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/stop-clock-set-to-become-a-permanent-fixture-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130390/all-you-need-to-know-about-2026-t20-world-cup-qualification |title=All you need to know about 2026 T20 World Cup qualification |publisher=[[Cricbuzz]] |access-date=18 May 2024 |archive-date=26 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926044651/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130390/all-you-need-to-know-about-2026-t20-world-cup-qualification |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/how-does-qualification-for-the-2026-t20-world-cup-work |title=How does qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup work? |website=[[Wisden]] |date=7 June 2024 |access-date=10 June 2024 |archive-date=27 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927205157/https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/how-does-qualification-for-the-2026-t20-world-cup-work |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2025, [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] qualified for the World Cup from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final|Americas region]],<ref>{{cite news |date=22 June 2025 |title=Canada qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/americas-entrants-for-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-confirmed |access-date=29 November 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=6 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251006050800/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/americas-entrants-for-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-confirmed |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by [[Italy national cricket team|Italy]] and [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|Europe region]] in July.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 July 2025 |title=Italy and Netherlands qualify for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/italy-and-netherlands-qualify-for-the-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=16 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251216041437/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/italy-and-netherlands-qualify-for-the-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2025, [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] and [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] qualified from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final|Africa region]],<ref>{{cite news |date=3 October 2025 |title=Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/namibia-and-zimbabwe-qualify-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=31 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251231062841/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/namibia-and-zimbabwe-qualify-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]], [[Oman national cricket team|Oman]], and [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] from the combined [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|Asia-EAP qualifier]].<ref>{{cite news |date=16 October 2025 |title=UAE claim final T20 World Cup 2026 ticket in Oman |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/uae-claim-final-t20-world-cup-2026-ticket-in-oman |access-date=31 December 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref> Italy qualified for the men's T20 World Cup for the first time.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 November 2025 |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup: England to face Italy as schedule revealed |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly1r1wjwxlo |access-date=1 January 2026 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=28 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251128202354/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly1r1wjwxlo |url-status=live }}</ref> Ahead of the 2026 tournament, [[#Withdrawal of Bangladesh|Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament]], and they were replaced by the next highest ranked T20I team: [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]].<ref name=BAN_SCO/>

[[File:2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Participating nations.svg|right|thumb|upright=2|alt=Map highlighting the countries at the 2026 T20 World Cup qualification pathway|Highlighted are the countries that participated in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup qualification pathway.
{{legend|#0000ff|Qualified directly (hosts, top 6 from the previous tournament, or via [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]])}}
{{legend|#00ab00|Qualified via the regional qualifiers}}
{{legend|#ffc900|Participated in the regional qualifiers but failed to qualify}}
{{legend|#000000|Withdrew or suspended}}]]

{{Table alignment}}
{| class="wikitable sortable defaultcenter col1left col3left"
|+ Teams qualified for the tournament<ref>{{cite news |date=17 October 2025 |title=The 20 teams competing at ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/the-20-teams-competing-at-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref>
! scope=col | Method of qualification
! scope=col | No. of teams
! scope=col | Teams
! scope=col | [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I ranking]]{{efn|The [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] as on 1 February 2026, before the start of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i|title=ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=1 February 2026|archive-date=8 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208020416/https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Hosts || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|IND}} || 1
|-
| {{cr|SL}} || 8
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup]]<br/><small>(Top teams from the previous tournament, excluding hosts)</small> || rowspan="7" | '''6 (7)''' || {{cr|AFG}} || 10
|-
| {{cr|AUS}} || 2
|-
| <s>{{cr|BAN}}</s>{{efn|name=Bangladesh}} || 9
|-
| {{cr|ENG}} || 3
|-
| {{cr|SA}} || 5
|-
| {{cr|USA}} || 18
|-
| {{cr|WIN}} || 7
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] || rowspan="4" | '''4 (3)''' || {{cr|IRE}} || 12
|-
| {{cr|NZ}} || 4
|-
| {{cr|PAK}} || 6
|-
| {{cr|SCO}}{{efn|name=Bangladesh}} || 14
|-
| [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final|Americas Qualifier]] || '''1''' || {{cr|CAN}} || 19
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|Europe Qualifier]] || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|ITA}} || 26
|-
| {{cr|NED}} || 13
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final|Africa Qualifier]] || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|NAM}} || 15
|-
| {{cr|ZIM}} || 11
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|Asia–EAP Qualifier]] || rowspan="3" | '''3''' || {{cr|NEP}} || 16
|-
| {{cr|OMA}} || 20
|-
| {{nobr|{{cr|UAE}}}} || 17
|- class=sortbottom
! Total || 20 || ||
|}
{{notelist|refs=
{{Efn|name=Bangladesh|Following the [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]]'s refusal to play in India, [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] were replaced by [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], the next highest ranked T20I team.<ref name=BAN_SCO>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-t20-world-cup-reports-say-2026-01-24/ |website=[[Reuters]] |date=January 24, 2026 |title=Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup |access-date=January 24, 2026}}</ref>}}
}}

== Venues ==
On 6 November 2025, the ICC announced the finalised venues for the World Cup, five in India: [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]], [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]] in [[Chennai]], [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]], [[Wankhede Stadium]] in [[Mumbai]] and [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]] in [[New Delhi]]; three in Sri Lanka: [[R. Premadasa Stadium]] and [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]] in [[Colombo]] and [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Kandy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2025 |title=ICC shortlists venues for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-icc-shortlists-venues-in-india-and-sri-lanka-1510319 |access-date=9 November 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251106200954/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-icc-shortlists-venues-in-india-and-sri-lanka-1510319 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Schedule1/>

{{col-begin}}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
! colspan="3" | Venues in India
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;" colspan="3" | {{location map+ |India|float=center |width=450 |caption= |alt=A map of India with pin-points on 2026 Men's T20 World Cup venues |places=
{{location map~ |India |lat=23.09 |long=72.60 |label=[[Ahmedabad]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=13.06 |long=80.28 |label=[[Chennai]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=22.56 |long=88.34 |label=[[Kolkata]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=18.94 |long=72.83 |label=[[Mumbai]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=28.63 |long=77.24 |label=[[New Delhi]] |position=left}}
}}
|-
! [[Ahmedabad]]
! [[Chennai]]
|-
| [[Narendra Modi Stadium]]
| [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''132,000'''
| Capacity: '''39,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''7 (Final)'''
| Matches: '''7'''
|-
| [[File:Narendra Modi Stadium view from the gallery.jpg|alt=Narendra Modi Stadium in 2023|150px]]
| [[File:M.A.Chidambaram Stadium before IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023.jpg|alt=M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in 2023|150px]]
|-
! [[Kolkata]]
! [[Mumbai]]
! [[New Delhi]]
|-
| [[Eden Gardens]]
| [[Wankhede Stadium]]
| [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''68,000'''
| Capacity: '''33,108'''
| Capacity: '''55,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''7 (Semi-final 1)'''
| Matches: '''8 (Semi-final 2)'''
| Matches: '''6'''
|-
| [[File:Eden Gardens under floodlights during a match.jpg|alt=Eden Gardens in 2017|150px]]
| [[File:Wankhede ICC WCF.jpg|alt=Wankhede Stadium in 2011|150px]]
| [[File:India vs Afghanistan on 11th October 2023.jpg|alt=Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2023|150px]]
|}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
! colspan="3" | Venues in Sri Lanka
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;" colspan="3" | {{location map+ |Sri Lanka |float=center |width=450 |caption= |alt=A map of Sri Lanka with pin-points on 2026 Men's T20 World Cup venues |places=
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka |lat=7.280278 |long=80.722222 |label=[[Kandy]] |position=Bottom}}
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka |lat=6.939667 |long=79.872028 |label=[[Colombo]] (RPS) |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka | lat = 6.93 | long = 79.85 |label=[[Colombo]] (SSC) |position=left}}
}}
|-
! colspan="2" | [[Colombo]]
! [[Kandy]]
|-
| [[R. Premadasa Stadium]]
| [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]]
| [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''35,000'''
| Capacity: '''10,000'''
| Capacity: '''35,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''8'''
| Matches: '''5'''
| Matches: '''7'''
|-
| [[File:The clouds roll in.jpg|alt=R. Premadasa Stadium in 2014|150px]]
| [[File:SCC Ground Colombo.jpg|alt=SSC Cricket Ground in 2001|150px]]
| [[File:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium5.JPG|alt=Pallekele Cricket Stadium in 2012|150px]]
|}
{{col-end}}

== Squads ==
{{Main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup squads}}

Each team was allowed a maximum squad size of 15 players and was required to submit the provisional squad to the ICC by 8 January 2026. The teams were allowed to make changes to the squads until 31 January 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the deadline to announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026? |url=https://www.insidesport.in/cricket/what-is-the-deadline-to-announce-squad-for-t20-world-cup-2026/|access-date=19 December 2025 |date=19 December 2025 |work=[[Inside Sport]] }}</ref> Any changes after this required permission from the ICC's technical committee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today |url=http://www.adaderana.lk/sportsnews.php?nid=11828 |access-date=2026-02-07 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Match officials ==
On 30 January 2026, the ICC released the list of [[match referee]]s and [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]]s for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title=Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/match-officials-named-for-t20-world-cup-2026-group-stage |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=30 January 2026 |archive-date=30 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130133459/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/match-officials-named-for-t20-world-cup-2026-group-stage |url-status=live }}</ref>

; Match referees
{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Dean Cosker]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Dave Gilbert (Australian cricketer)|Dave Gilbert]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Ranjan Madugalle]]
* {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Pycroft]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Richie Richardson]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Javagal Srinath]]
}}

; Umpires
{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* {{cricon|IRE}} [[Roland Black]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Kumar Dharmasena]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Chris Gaffaney]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Adrian Holdstock]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Illingworth]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Kettleborough]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Wayne Knights]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Donovan Koch]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Nitin Menon]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Sam Nogajski]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Allahudien Paleker]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Ahsan Raza]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Paul Reiffel]]
* {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Langton Rusere]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Sharfuddoula]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Gazi Sohel]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Rod Tucker]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Alex Wharf]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Asif Yaqoob]]
}}

== Warm-up matches ==
A total of 16 warm-up matches were played from 2 to 6 February, involving 18 teams participating in the World Cup in addition to the [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] teams.<ref name="Warm1"/><ref name="Warm2"/> The warm-up matches were held at four venues in India: BCCI Centre of Excellence Grounds 1 & 2 in [[Bengaluru]], M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and [[DY Patil Stadium]] in [[Navi Mumbai]]; and three in Sri Lanka: [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], R. Premadasa Stadium and SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.<ref name="Warm3"/> Sri Lanka and England played a three-match [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2025–26#T20I series|T20I series]] from 30 January to 3 February at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy as preparation for the World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sahay |first=Suyash |date=28 January 2026 |title=These 2 Teams Will Not Play T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Matches – Here's Why |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-these-2-teams-will-not-play-warm-up-matches-heres-why-1824145 |access-date=1 February 2026 |work=[[ABP News]] }}</ref>

{{collapse top|Warm-up matches|bg=lightblue}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 1'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 184/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Darwish Rasooli]] 84 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Watt]] 2/32 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] 21 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 3/14 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 61 runs
| motm = [[Darwish Rasooli]] (Afg)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521135.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = Abhijeet Bengeri (Ind) and P Jayapal (Ind)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 2'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[India A cricket team|India A]] {{flagdeco|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 238/3 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Narayan Jagadeesan]] 104 (55)
| wickets1 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 1/12 (2 overs)
| score2 = 200 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andries Gous]] 44 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Ravi Bishnoi]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| result = India A won by 38 runs
| motm = [[Narayan Jagadeesan]] (Ind)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521136.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Rohan Pandit]] (Ind) and Vinod Seshan (Ind)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 3'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ITA}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 156/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[JJ Smuts]] 49 (37)
| wickets1 = [[Dilpreet Bajwa]] 1/24 (3 overs)
| score2 = 146/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dilpreet Bajwa]] 37 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Grant Stewart (cricketer)|Grant Stewart]] 1/18 (3 overs)
| result = Italy won by 10 runs
| motm = [[JJ Smuts]] (Ita)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521137.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = Saidharshan Kumar (Ind) and Madanagopal Kuppuraj (Ind)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 4'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] {{flagdeco|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 145/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = Wanuja Sahan 29 (21)
| wickets1 = [[Jay Odedra]] 2/18 (3 overs)
| score2 = 146/5 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aamir Kaleem]] 80 (47)
| wickets2 = Wanuja Sahan 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Oman won by 5 wickets
| motm =
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521138.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = Chandrika Amarasinghe (SL) and [[Deepal Gunawardene]] (SL)
| toss = Sri Lanka A won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 5'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 178/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ryan Burl]] 50[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 3/22 (3 overs)
| score2 = 149 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Logan van Beek]] 40[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets2 = [[Richard Ngarava]] 3/11 (3 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 29 runs
| motm = [[Logan van Beek]] (Ned)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521139.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = Asanka Nanayakkara (SL) and [[Shantha Fonseka]] (SL)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 6'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 145/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sohaib Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Sohaib Khan]] 38[[not out|*]] (27)
| wickets1 = [[Sandeep Lamichhane]] 2/24 (4 overs)
| score2 = 148/3 (17 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aarif Sheikh]] 61[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets2 = [[Muhammad Rohid]] 1/13 (3 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 7 wickets
| motm =
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521140.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = Madanagopal Kuppuraj (Ind) and Saidharshan Kumar (Ind)
| toss = Nepal won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 7'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NAM}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 226/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jan Frylinck]] 88 (44)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Watt]] 1/19 (3 overs)
| score2 = 220/5 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brandon McMullen]] 95 (39)
| wickets2 = Max Heingo 2/44 (4 overs)
| result = Namibia won by 6 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521141.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[KN Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| toss = Namibia won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 8'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 51 (34)
| wickets1 = [[Roston Chase]] 1/18 (3 overs)
| score2 = 159/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matthew Forde]] 52[[not out|*]] (26)
| wickets2 = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] 2/19 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 23 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521142.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 9'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521143.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground|SSC Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 10'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 240/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 53 (20)
| wickets1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 1/18 (2 overs)
| score2 = 210/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tristan Stubbs]] 45[[not out|*]] (21)
| wickets2 = [[Abhishek Sharma]] 2/32 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 30 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521144.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban) and [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 11'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 187/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 56 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Sufyan Mehmood]] 3/22 (4 overs)
| score2 = 188/6 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jatinder Singh]] 55 (33)
| wickets2 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| result = Oman won by 4 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521145.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 12'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 161/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Navneet Dhaliwal]] 41 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Sandeep Lamichhane]] 2/14 (4 overs)
| score2 = 162/4 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aasif Sheikh (cricketer)|Aasif Sheikh]] 58 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Ajayveer Hundal]] 1/14 (2 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521146.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 13'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = No result
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521147.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 14'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 208/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Tim Seifert]] 66 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Saurabh Netravalkar]] 2/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 201/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Saiteja Mukkamalla]] 50 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] 5/32 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 7 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521148.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 15'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ITA}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 193/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Anthony Mosca]] 56 (22)
| wickets1 = [[Junaid Siddique (Emirati cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 3/32 (4 overs)
| score2 = 81 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Muhammad Farooq (cricketer, born 1992)|Muhammad Farooq]] 23 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Grant Stewart (cricketer)|Grant Stewart]] 3/7 (2 overs)
| result = Italy won by 112 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521149.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 16'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[India A cricket team|India A]] {{flagdeco|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 197/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Riyan Parag]] 69 (39)
| wickets1 = [[Gerhard Erasmus]] 2/2 (1 over)
| score2 = 67 (12.1 overs)
| runs2 = Dylan Leicher 22 (20)
| wickets2 = [[Gurjapneet Singh]] 2/6 (2 overs)
| result = India A won by 130 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521150.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| toss = India A won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
{{cob}}

== Group stage ==
The ICC announced the groups and fixtures on 25 November 2025, with group stage played from 7 to 20 February.<ref name="Schedule1"/><ref name="Schedule2"/> The 20 teams were divided into four groups of five with each team facing the other teams in the group. The group stage featured a total of 40 matches.<ref name="Format"/> The opening match was played between Netherlands and Pakistan at the SSC Cricket Ground on 7 February.<ref>{{cite press release |date=10 January 2025 |title=Pakistan to face Netherlands on 7 February on opening day of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-to-face-netherlands-on-7-february-on-opening-day-of-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]] }}</ref> The following table lists teams in order of their initial group stage seedings.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

{| class="wikitable"
! width=25% | [[#Group A|Group A]]
! width=25% | [[#Group B|Group B]]
! width=25% | [[#Group C|Group C]]
! width=25% | [[#Group D|Group D]]
|-
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|IND}}
* {{cr|PAK}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|USA}}}}
* {{cr|NED}}
* {{cr|NAM}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|AUS}}
* {{cr|SL}}
* {{cr|IRE}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|ZIM}}}}
* {{cr|OMA}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|ENG}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|WIN}}}}
* {{cr|NEP}}
* {{cr|ITA}}
* {{cr|SCO}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|NZ}}
* {{cr|SA}}
* {{cr|AFG}}
* {{cr|CAN}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|UAE}}}}
|}

=== Group A ===
<section begin=GroupA/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group A standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|ref=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/points-table-standings|title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup 2026 points table standings|access-date=9 March 2026|dynamic=n|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310222947/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/points-table-standings|archive-date=10 March 2026}}</ref> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc">{{Cite journal |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/igqt8cceiusrtat0ru5u.pdf |date=1 February 2026 |journal=[[ICC playing conditions|ICC Men's T20 World Cup, playing conditions]] |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |volume=10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210125452/https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/igqt8cceiusrtat0ru5u.pdf |archive-date=10 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |url-status=live }}</ref>

|team_order=IND, PAK, USA, NED, NAM

|win_IND=4 |loss_IND= |nr_IND= |nrr_IND=2.500 |status_IND=H
|win_PAK=3 |loss_PAK=1 |nr_PAK= |nrr_PAK=0.976
|win_NAM= |loss_NAM=4 |nr_NAM= |nrr_NAM=-3.108
|win_NED=1 |loss_NED=3 |nr_NED= |nrr_NED=-1.217
|win_USA=2 |loss_USA=2 |nr_USA= |nrr_USA=0.788

|name_IND={{cr|IND}} |name_PAK={{cr|PAK}} |name_NAM={{cr|NAM}} |name_NED={{cr|NED}} |name_USA={{cr|USA}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="GroupA" />
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<section begin="Match1" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match1}}'''Match 1'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 147 (19.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Scott Edwards (cricketer)|Scott Edwards]] 37 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Salman Mirza]] 3/24 (3.5 overs)
| score2 = 148/7 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 47 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Paul van Meekeren]] 2/20 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 3 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512719.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| attendance = 5,000<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Faheem Ashraf]] (Pak)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match1" />
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<section begin="Match3" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match3}}'''Match 3'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 161/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] 84[[not out|*]] (49)
| wickets1 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 4/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 132/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 37 (22)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammed Siraj]] 3/29 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 29 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512721.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 28,726<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Mohammad Mohsin (cricketer, born 1996)|Mohammad Mohsin]] and [[Shubham Ranjane]] (USA) both made their T20I debuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Aditya |date=2026-02-07 |title=Who is Mohammad Mohsin? USA bowler who once played for Pakistan, created trouble for India, claimed wicket of… |url=https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/who-is-mohammad-mohsin-usa-bowler-who-once-played-for-pakistan-created-trouble-for-india-claimed-wicket-of-rinku-singh/739004/ |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]] |language=en |archive-date=13 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260213172139/https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/who-is-mohammad-mohsin-usa-bowler-who-once-played-for-pakistan-created-trouble-for-india-claimed-wicket-of-rinku-singh/739004/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Saurabh Netravalkar]] (USA) surpassed [[Sanath Jayasuriya]]'s record for conceding the most runs in a T20 World Cup innings (0–65).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/saurabh-netravalkar-most-expensive-spell-t20-world-cups-india-vs-usa-wankhede-stats-records/article70604787.ece |title=IND vs USA: Saurabh Netravalkar registers most expensive spell in T20 World Cups |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref>
*This was India's ninth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup, the longest winning streak in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/47858814/t20-world-cup-2026-stats-india-record-ninth-consecutive-win-suryakumar-yadav-big-contribution |title=Stats – India's record ninth consecutive win at T20 World Cup |website=[[ESPN India]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind) surpassed [[Virat Kohli]]'s record for the [[List of India Twenty20 International cricket records#Most man of the match awards|most player of the match awards by an Indian]] in T20Is (17).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-india-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-most-potm-record-kohli-10519828/ |title=Suryakumar Yadav wins 17th Player of the Match award, breaks Kohli's T20I record |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208004743/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-india-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-most-potm-record-kohli-10519828/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match3" />
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<section begin="Match10" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match10}}'''Match 10'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NAM}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 156/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton]] 42 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 2/13 (3 overs)
| score2 = 159/3 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 72[[not out|*]] (48)
| wickets2 = [[Bernard Scholtz]] 1/27 (4 overs)
| result = Netherlands won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512728.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim)
| motm = [[Bas de Leede]] (Ned)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Willem Myburgh]] (Nam) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netherlands bring in Klaassen and van der Gugten and field; Myburgh debuts for Namibia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-netherlands-bring-in-fred-klaassen-and-timm-van-der-gugten-and-field-willem-myburgh-debuts-for-namibia-1523197 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211045015/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-netherlands-bring-in-fred-klaassen-and-timm-van-der-gugten-and-field-willem-myburgh-debuts-for-namibia-1523197 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was Namibia's maiden international game in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/namibia-play-their-first-ever-game-on-indian-soil-netherlands-seek-comeback-with-two-changes-2026-02-10-1029599|title=Namibia play their first-ever game on Indian soil, Netherlands seek comeback with two changes|work=[[India TV News]]|date=10 February 2026|access-date=10 February 2026|archive-date=11 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211155720/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/namibia-play-their-first-ever-game-on-indian-soil-netherlands-seek-comeback-with-two-changes-2026-02-10-1029599|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Ruben Trumpelmann]] (Nam) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Sabyasachi |date=2026-02-12 |title=From JJ Smit to Jan Frylinck: 5 Namibia stars who can derail India's charge |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-namibia-top-5-players-t20-world-cup-2866984-2026-02-12 |access-date=2026-02-15 |work=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=12 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212044205/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-namibia-top-5-players-t20-world-cup-2866984-2026-02-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match10" />
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<section begin="Match12" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match12}}'''Match 12'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 190/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 73 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 4/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 158/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 51 (30)
| wickets2 = [[Usman Tariq]] 3/27 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 32 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512730.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Ehsan Adil]] (USA) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ehsan Adil makes USA debut against former team Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pak-vs-usa-ehsan-adil-makes-makes-usa-debut-against-former-team-pakistan-1523301 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211113909/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pak-vs-usa-ehsan-adil-makes-makes-usa-debut-against-former-team-pakistan-1523301 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shaheen Afridi]] (Pak) played in his 100th T20I match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53277-shaheen-shah-afridi-amasses-major-landmark-amid-t20-world-cup-2026 |title=Shaheen Shah Afridi amasses major landmark amid T20 World Cup 2026 |website=[[Geo Super]] |date=10 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210175702/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53277-shaheen-shah-afridi-amasses-major-landmark-amid-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-10 |title=Sahibzada Farhan completes 1,000 T20I runs with match-winning knock against USA |url=https://english.aaj.tv/news/330452322 |access-date=2026-02-11 |work=[[Aaj News]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match12" />
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<section begin="Match18" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match18}}'''Match 18'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 209/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 61 (24)
| wickets1 = [[Gerhard Erasmus]] 4/20 (4 overs)
| score2 = 116 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 29 (20)
| wickets2 = [[Varun Chakravarthy]] 3/7 (2 overs)
| result = India won by 93 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512736.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Hardik Pandya]] (Ind)
| toss = Namibia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Ishan Kishan]] became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score half-century in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khelwire.com/articles/ishan-kishan-scores-his-maiden-t20-world-cup-half-century|title=Ishan Kishan scores his maiden T20 World Cup half-century|website=KhelWire|date=12 February 2026|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
* India's extended their record winning-streak in the T20 World Cup to ten consecutive wins.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-13 |title=India Create History With Win Against Namibia, Become First Team In The World To... |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/india-create-history-with-win-against-namibia-become-first-team-in-the-world-to-win-10-matches-in-a-row-in-t20-world-cup-article-153603243 |access-date=2026-02-14 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was India's largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing their previous winning margin of [[2012 World Twenty20|90 runs against England in 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-12 |title=India Register Record Win, Overtake Pakistan With Thumping Over Namibia In T20 World Cup |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-register-record-win-overtake-pakistan-with-thumping-over-namibia-in-t20-world-cup-10995949 |access-date=2026-02-14 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260214055830/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-register-record-win-overtake-pakistan-with-thumping-over-namibia-in-t20-world-cup-10995949 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match18" />
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<section begin="Match21" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match21}}'''Match 21'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|USA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 196/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Saiteja Mukkamalla]] 79 (51)
| wickets1 = [[Bas de Leede]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 103 (15.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 23 (17)
| wickets2 = [[Harmeet Singh (USA cricketer)|Harmeet Singh Baddhan]] 4/21 (4 overs)
| result = United States won by 93 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512739.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 18,955<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Harmeet Singh (USA cricketer)|Harmeet Singh Baddhan]] (USA)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match by an associate nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharyya |first=Debayan |date=2026-02-14 |title=USA Break Nepal's Associate Record with Dominant 93-Run Triumph In T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/usa-break-nepals-associate-record-with-dominant-93-run-triumph-in-t20-world-cup-2026-413523.html |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Mykhel |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match21" />
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<section begin="Match26" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match26}}'''Match 26'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|USA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 199/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sanjay Krishnamurthi]] 68[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets1 = [[Willem Myburgh]] 2/22 (4 overs)
| score2 = 168/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 58 (39)
| wickets2 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 2/30 (4 overs)
| result = United States won by 31 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512744.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Sanjay Krishnamurthi]] (USA)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Monank Patel]] (USA) became the first player for the United States to score 1000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=T20 WC: Monank, Sanjay hit fifties as USA post 199/4 against Namibia |work=Australia Indian News |url=https://indianews.com.au/t20-wc-monank-sanjay-hit-fifties-as-usa-post-199-4-against-namibia/ |access-date=2026-02-15 |language=en-AU}}</ref>
* [[Zane Green]] (Nam) became the first player to be [[retired out]] in the 2026 tournament and second overall in the T20 World Cup history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-namibia-s-zane-green-becomes-first-batter-to-be-retired-out-in-2026-t20-world-cup-1524333 |title=Namibia's Green becomes first batter to be retired out in 2026 T20 WC |date=15 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216065638/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-namibia-s-zane-green-becomes-first-batter-to-be-retired-out-in-2026-t20-world-cup-1524333 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Namibia were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Gulshan |date=2026-02-16 |title=USA vs Namibia ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights & Full Scorecard – February 15 |url=https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/usa-vs-namibia-yesterday-match-result-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Crictoday |language=en-US |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217232914/https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/usa-vs-namibia-yesterday-match-result-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match26" />
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<section begin="Match27" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match27}}'''Match 27'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 175/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 77 (40)
| wickets1 = [[Saim Ayub]] 3/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 114 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Usman Khan (cricketer)|Usman Khan]] 44 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Hardik Pandya]] 2/16 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 61 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512745.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Ishan Kishan]] (Ind)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's highest total against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/india-smash-their-highest-ever-total-vs-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-19850590.htm/|title=India smash their highest-ever total vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup|work=[[CNBC TV18]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=15 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215190101/https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/india-smash-their-highest-ever-total-vs-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-19850590.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* This was India's biggest win (by runs) against Pakistan in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-touch-new-high-register-their-highest-margin-of-victory-runs-over-pakistan-in-t20is-with-ws-lno-9905582.html|title=India Touch New High! Register Their Highest Margin Of Victory (Runs) Over Pakistan In T20Is|work=[[News18]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=18 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218225450/https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-touch-new-high-register-their-highest-margin-of-victory-runs-over-pakistan-in-t20is-with-ws-lno-9905582.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* India's extended their record winning-streak in T20 World Cup to eleven consecutive wins.<ref name="IND-Q"/>
* This was India's sixteenth consecutive win in ICC limited-overs tournaments, the longest winning streak by any team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=2026-02-15 |title=Stats - India make it 8-1 against Pakistan in T20 World Cups |url=https://africa.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/47939954/stats-india-make-8-1-pakistan-t20-world-cup |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>
* India qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name="IND-Q">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-qualify-super-8-t20-world-cup-unbeaten-record-colombo-10533956/|title=India beat Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s, extend T20 World Cup unbeaten record to 11 matches in Colombo|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217005701/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-qualify-super-8-t20-world-cup-unbeaten-record-colombo-10533956/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match27" />
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<section begin="Match35" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match35}}'''Match 35'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 199/3 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 100[[not out|*]] (58)
| wickets1 = [[Jack Brassell]] 2/48 (4 overs)
| score2 = 97 (17.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 23 (22)
| wickets2 = [[Usman Tariq]] 4/16 (3.3 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 102 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512753.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistan batter to score hundred in T20 World Cups |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-century-2nd-pakistan-batter-to-score-hundred-in-t20-world-cup-pak-vs-nam/article70647161.ece/amp/ |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=18 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the third century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|14th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* This was Pakistan's largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing their previous winning margin of 82 runs against Netherlands in [[2009 World Twenty20|2009]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan book Super 8 berth with record-breaking win over Namibia |url=https://www.news9live.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-pakistan-book-super-8-berth-with-record-breaking-win-over-namibia-2932764 |website= News9live |date=18 February 2026 }}</ref>
* Pakistan qualified for the Super 8 while Netherlands and United States were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=PAK-Q>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=State of Play: Pakistan complete Super Eight line-up |date=18 February 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20-world-cup-qualification-state-of-play |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218075913/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20-world-cup-qualification-state-of-play |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=United States eliminated from 2026 T20 World Cup. USA stats, results |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/18/united-states-cricket-performance-2026-t20-world-cup/88718383007/ |work=[[USA Today]] |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218140700/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/18/united-states-cricket-performance-2026-t20-world-cup/88718383007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match35" />
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<section begin="Match36" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match36}}'''Match 36'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 193/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shivam Dube]] 66 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 3/56 (4 overs)
| score2 = 176/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 33 (23)
| wickets2 = [[Varun Chakravarthy]] 3/14 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 17 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512754.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 70,000<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Shivam Dube]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes =India extended their record winning-streaks in T20 World Cups to 12 consecutive matches, and 17 in ICC limited-overs tournaments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sahoo |first=Ashutosh |date=2026-02-19 |title=India's winning streak reaches 12 as Netherlands fall in Ahmedabad; Zero matches lost since 2024 campaign |url=https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/india-vs-netherlands-t20-world-cup-2026-recap-shivam-dube-varun-as99 |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=The Bridge Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2026 |title=History rewritten by India; A record-smashing 17th straight win in ICC white-ball tournaments |url=https://www.threads.com/@cricaddictor/post/DU7ubjZEqYD |access-date=19 February 2026 |publisher=Cricket Addictor |via=[[Threads (social network)|Threads]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match36" />

=== Group B ===
<section begin=GroupB/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group B standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=ZIM, SL, AUS, IRE, OMA

|win_AUS=2 |loss_AUS=2 |nr_AUS= |nrr_AUS=1.523
|win_IRE=1 |loss_IRE=2 |nr_IRE=1 |nrr_IRE=0.150
|win_OMA= |loss_OMA=4 |nr_OMA= |nrr_OMA=-4.845
|win_SL=3 |loss_SL=1 |nr_SL= |nrr_SL=1.741 |status_SL=H
|win_ZIM=3 |loss_ZIM=0 |nr_ZIM=1 |nrr_ZIM=1.506

|name_AUS={{cr|AUS}} |name_IRE={{cr|IRE}} |name_OMA={{cr|OMA}} |name_SL={{cr|SL}} |name_ZIM={{cr|ZIM}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="GroupB" />
----
<section begin="Match6" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match6}}'''Match 6'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 163/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 56[[not out|*]] (43)
| wickets1 = [[George Dockrell]] 2/17 (4 overs)
| score2 = 143 (19.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harry Tector]] 40 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512724.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| attendance = 23,429<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Kamindu Mendis]] (SL)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match6" />
----
<section begin="Match8" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match8}}'''Match 8'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|OMA}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 103 (19.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Vinayak Shukla]] 28 (21)
| wickets1 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| score2 = 106/2 (13.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 48[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Sufyan Mehmood]] 2/12 (3 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512726.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] (Zim)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
* This was the first time Oman and Zimbabwe faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zimbabwe vs Oman Head To Head FC+LA+T20 match, team series results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-series-results/zimbabwe-oman-9vs37/combined-first-class-list-a-and-twenty20-12 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match8" />
----
<section begin="Match14" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match14}}'''Match 14'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marcus Stoinis]] 45 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Adair]] 2/44 (4 overs)
| score2 = 115 (16.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[George Dockrell]] 41 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Nathan Ellis]] 4/12 (3.5 overs)
| result = Australia won by 67 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512732.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Nathan Ellis]] (Aus)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
}}<section end="Match14" />
----
<section begin="Match16" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match16}}'''Match 16'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 225/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 61 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Jiten Ramanandi]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 120/9 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Nadeem (Omani cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]] 53[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets2 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 2/11 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 105 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512734.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Pavan Rathnayake]] (SL)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time Oman and Sri Lanka faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka vs Oman Head To Head FC+LA+T20 match, team series results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-match-results/sri-lanka-oman-8vs37/combined-first-class-list-a-and-twenty20-12 |access-date=2026-02-14 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Dasun Shanaka]] scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) in T20Is for Sri Lanka and equalled with [[Rohit Sharma]] for the fastest half-century by a captain in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Dasun Shanaka breaks his own Sri Lanka's fastest fifty record |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/12/dasun-shanaka-breaks-his-own-sri-lankas-fastest-fifty-record/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Newswire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Dasun Shanaka reclaims glory with fastest T20I fifty |url=https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/breaking-news/950123/dasun-shanaka-reclaims-glory-with-fastest-t20i-fifty/ |access-date=13 February 2026 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Ceylon Daily News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Sri Lanka wins second consecutive match, Dasun Shanaka equals Rohit Sharma's record |url=https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/sports/sri-lanka-wins-second-consecutive-match-dasun-shanaka-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-64285871902.html |access-date=15 February 2026 |work=[[Gujarat Samachar]]}}</ref>
* [[Mohammad Nadeem (Oman cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]] (Oma) became the oldest player (43 years and 161 days) to score a half-century in a Men's T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Oman's Mohammad Nadeem Breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's Record, Becomes Oldest Batter To... |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/omans-mohammad-nadeem-breaks-sanath-jayasuriyas-record-becomes-oldest-batter-to-score-50-in-t20-world-cup-ws-no-9898444.html |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match16" />
----
<section begin="Match19" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match19}}'''Match 19'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 169/2 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 64[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets1 = [[Cameron Green]] 1/6 (1.1 overs)
| score2 = 146 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matt Renshaw]] 65 (44)
| wickets2 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 4/17 (4 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512737.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] (Zim)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] became the third player for Zimbabwe to take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |title=T20 WC: Muzarabani's 100th wicket seals stunning Zimbabwe win over Aus|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/t20-wc-muzarabanis-100th-wicket-seals-stunning-zimbabwe-win-over-aus-articleshow-xmeh6g7 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=13 February 2026 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match19" />
----
<section begin="Match22" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match22}}'''Match 22'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 235/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Lorcan Tucker]] 94[[not out|*]] (51)
| wickets1 = [[Shakeel Ahmed (Omani cricketer)|Shakeel Ahmed]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| score2 = 139 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aamir Kaleem]] 50 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Joshua Little]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 96 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512740.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Lorcan Tucker]] (Ire)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Aamir Kaleem]] (Oma) became the oldest player (44 years and 86 days) to score a half-century in a Men's T20 World Cup, surpassing [[Mohammad Nadeem (Oman cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ireland vs Oman: Aamir Kaleem Blazes 28-Ball Fifty To Become Oldest Half-Centurion In T20 World Cup History |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/amp/story/sports/cricket/aamir-kaleem-oldest-half-centurion-wc-stat-highlights-ireland-vs-oman-icc-t20-world-cup-2026 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
* Oman were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |title=T20 World Cup: Ireland stay in Super 8s contention after smashing highest score of tournament in big win over Oman |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507390/t20-world-cup-ireland-stay-in-super-8s-contention-after-smashing-highest-score-of-tournament-in-big-win-over-oman |website=[[Sky Sports]] |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026 |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218210658/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507390/t20-world-cup-ireland-stay-in-super-8s-contention-after-smashing-highest-score-of-tournament-in-big-win-over-oman |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match22" />
----
<section begin="Match30" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match30}}'''Match 30'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 181 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Travis Head]] 56 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Dushan Hemantha]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 184/2 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 100[[not out|*]] (52)
| wickets2 = [[Marcus Stoinis]] 2/46 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512748.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Pathum Nissanka]] (SL)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Pathum Nissanka]] became the second player from Sri Lanka to score a century in T20 World Cup and the second Sri Lankan to score 2,500 T20I runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pathum Nissanka becomes second Sri lankan player to score century in T20 World Cups |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/pathum-nissanka-century-sri-lanka-vs-australia-t20-world-cup-2026/article70640339.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pathum Nissanka Achieves 2,500 T20I Runs, Second in Sri Lanka History |url=https://www.el-balad.com/6853385 |website=el-balad.com |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026}}</ref> This was the first century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|12th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* This was the highest successful run chase by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |title= Nissanka emulates Jayawardene and Dilshan - All the records Sri Lanka shattered on their way to a thumping win over Australia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-vs-australia-stats-nissanka-emulates-jayawardene-and-dilshan-1524602 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name=SL-Q>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-17 |title=Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/17/sri-lanka-super-8-schedule-confirmed-tickets-now-available-online/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |work=Newswire |language=en-US}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match30" />
----
<section begin="Match32" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match32}}'''Match 32'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512750.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes = Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 8 while Australia and Ireland were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=ZIM-Q>{{Cite web |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Australia crash OUT of Super 8 race as Zimbabwe seal HISTORIC qualification |url=https://www.india.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-australia-crash-out-of-super-8-race-as-zimbabwe-seal-historic-qualification-8310979/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=[[India.com]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219090105/https://www.india.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-australia-crash-out-of-super-8-race-as-zimbabwe-seal-historic-qualification-8310979/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=AUS-E>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-17 |title=Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe's match against Ireland rained off |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/17/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-washed-out |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match32" />
----
<section begin="Match38" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match38}}'''Match 38'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 178/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 62 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Graeme Cremer]] 2/27 (4 overs)
| score2 = 182/4 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 63[[not out|*]] (48)
| wickets2 = [[Dushan Hemantha]] 2/36 (4 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512756.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Sikandar Raza]] (Zim)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
}}<section end="Match38" />
----
<section begin="Match40" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match40}}'''Match 40'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|20}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|OMA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 104 (16.2 overs)
| runs1 = [[Wasim Ali (Omani cricketer)|Wasim Ali]] 32 (33)
| wickets1 = [[Adam Zampa]] 4/21 (3.2 overs)
| score2 = 108/1 (9.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mitchell Marsh]] 64[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets2 = [[Shakeel Ahmed (Omani cricketer)|Shakeel Ahmed]] 1/29 (4 overs)
| result = Australia won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512758.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Adam Zampa]] (Aus)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Glenn Maxwell]] (Aus) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-09 |title=Glenn Maxwell to become fourth player with 2,500+ runs and 50 wickets in T20Is |url=https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-verge-rare-2500-runs-50-wickets-milestone-t20is-23588771 |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251014045343/https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-verge-rare-2500-runs-50-wickets-milestone-t20is-23588771 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match40" />

=== Group C ===
<section begin=GroupC/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group C standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=WIN, ENG, SCO, ITA, NEP

|win_ENG=3 |loss_ENG=1 |nr_ENG= |nrr_ENG=0.201
|win_ITA=1 |loss_ITA=3 |nr_ITA= |nrr_ITA=-1.020
|win_NEP=1 |loss_NEP=3 |nr_NEP= |nrr_NEP=-1.349
|win_SCO=1 |loss_SCO=3 |nr_SCO= |nrr_SCO=0.184
|win_WIN=4 |loss_WIN= |nr_WIN= |nrr_WIN=1.874

|name_ENG={{cr|ENG}} |name_ITA={{cr|ITA}} |name_NEP={{cr|NEP}} |name_SCO={{cr|SCO}} |name_WIN={{cr|WIN}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated
}}<section end="GroupC" />
----
<section begin="Match2" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match2}}'''Match 2'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 182/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] 64 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Brad Currie]] 2/23 (4 overs)
| score2 = 147 (18.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Richie Berrington]] 42 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Romario Shepherd]] 5/20 (3)
| result = West Indies won by 35 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512720.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 15,080<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI)
| toss = Scotland won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Oliver Davidson]] (Sco) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Indies vs Scotland LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – cricket score, radio & video highlights |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/live/c99k0jpyllmt |access-date=2026-02-08 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Tom Bruce (cricketer)|Tom Bruce]] played his first T20I for Scotland after having previously played 17 T20Is for New Zealand, becoming the 24th cricketer to [[List of cricketers who have played for two international teams#Twenty20 International cricket|represent two international teams in T20Is]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-international-tom-bruce-switches-to-scotland-1498866 |title=Former New Zealand international Tom Bruce switches to Scotland |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=12 August 2025 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210205128/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-international-tom-bruce-switches-to-scotland-1498866 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI) broke [[Chris Gayle]]'s record of the fastest half-century by a West Indies batter in the T20 World Cup (22 balls).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/sports/west-indies-vs-scotland-t20-world-cup-2026-shimron-hetmyer-becomes-west-indies-batter-to-hit-fastest-fifty-in-t20-world-cup-enn26020705275 |title=WI vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Shimron Hetmyer Overtakes Chris Gayle's Milestone With Explosive Fifty |website=[[ETV Bharat]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Jason Holder]] (WI) became the first player for West Indies to take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/west-indies-all-rounder-jason-holder-achieves-massive-milestone-during-t20-world-cup-win-vs-scotland-10965722 |title=West Indies All-Rounder Jason Holder Achieves Massive Milestone During T20 World Cup Win vs Scotland |work=[[NDTV]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208152526/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/west-indies-all-rounder-jason-holder-achieves-massive-milestone-during-t20-world-cup-win-vs-scotland-10965722 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Romario Shepherd]] (WI) took his second [[List of Twenty20 International cricket hat-tricks|hat-trick]] and maiden [[List of five-wicket hauls in Twenty20 International cricket|five-wicket haul]] in T20Is and the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|13th overall in T20 World Cups]]. This was the first hat-trick in this edition and overall the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Hat-tricks|tenth in the T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/romario-shepherd-bags-hattrick-against-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-joins-elite-list-ws-l-9887057.html |title=Romario Shepherd Bags Hattrick Against Scotland At T20 World Cup, Joins Elite List |website=[[News18]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=7 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207130649/https://www.news18.com/cricket/romario-shepherd-bags-hattrick-against-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-joins-elite-list-ws-l-9887057.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match2" />
----
<section begin="Match5" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match5}}'''Match 5'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 184/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jacob Bethell]] 55 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 2/23 (3 overs)
| score2 = 180/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 44 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Liam Dawson]] 2/21 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 4 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512723.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,369<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time England and Nepal faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-nepal-5th-match-group-c-1512723/match-preview |title=England enter the unknown in maiden encounter with Nepal |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Sher Malla]] (Nep) made his T20I debut. He became the second Nepali player and the [[List of bowlers who have taken a wicket with their first ball in a format of international cricket|30th player overall to take a wicket with his first ball]] in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/cricket/sher-malla-strikes-1st-ball-on-t20i-debut-after-getting-cap-from-only-other-nepali-to-do-the-same-ws-lno-9888128.html |title=Sher Malla Strikes 1st Ball On T20I Debut After Getting Cap From Only Other Nepali To Do The Same |website=[[News18]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208104901/https://www.news18.com/amp/cricket/sher-malla-strikes-1st-ball-on-t20i-debut-after-getting-cap-from-only-other-nepali-to-do-the-same-ws-lno-9888128.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] (Nep) became the first Nepali cricketer to score 2,000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53192-dipendra-singh-airee-reaches-major-milestone-during-england-t20-world-cup-clash |title=Dipendra Singh Airee reaches major milestone during England T20 World Cup clash |website=[[Geo Super]] |date=8 February 2026| access-date=9 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Nepal's highest-ever innings total in the T20 World Cup (180).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burnton |first=Simon |date=2026-02-08 |title=England hold off Nepal charge in final over to avoid T20 World Cup shock |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/08/cricket-mens-t20-world-cup-england-nepal-match-report |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match5" />
----
<section begin="Match7" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match7}}'''Match 7'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 207/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[George Munsey]] 84 (54)
| wickets1 = [[Ali Hasan (cricketer)|Ali Hasan]] 1/21 (4 overs)
| score2 = 134 (16.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 52 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Michael Leask]] 4/17 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 73 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512725.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Michael Leask]] (Sco)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = Italy made their T20 World Cup debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137638/italy-carry-hope-and-curiosity-to-their-cricket-world-cup-debut-t20-world-cup-2026-cricbuzzcom |title=Italy carry hope and curiosity to their cricket World Cup debut |publisher=[[Cricbuzz]] | access-date=9 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Scotland's highest innings total in the T20 World Cup (207). This was also the highest score made by an associate nation in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/scotland-records-highest-team-total-by-an-associate-team-in-t20-world-cups-126020900427_1.html |title=Scotland records highest team total by an associate team in T20 World Cups |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210050845/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/scotland-records-highest-team-total-by-an-associate-team-in-t20-world-cups-126020900427_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match7" />
----
<section begin="Match15" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match15}}'''Match 15'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 196/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sherfane Rutherford]] 76[[not out|*]] (42)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 2/16 (4 overs)
| score2 = 166 (19 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sam Curran]] 43[[not out|*]] (30)
| wickets2 = [[Gudakesh Motie]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 30 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512733.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 21,577<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Sherfane Rutherford]] (WI)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match15" />
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<section begin="Match17" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match17}}'''Match 17'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NEP}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 123 (19.3 overs)
| runs1 = [[Aarif Sheikh]] 27 (24)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 3/18 (4 overs)
| score2 = 124/0 (12.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Anthony Mosca]] 62[[not out|*]] (32)
| result = Italy won by 10 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512735.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] (Ita)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time Italy and Nepal faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/italy-vs-nepal-17th-match-group-c-1512735/match-preview |title=Buoyed by strong support, Paudel's Nepal search for two points against Italy |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=11 February 2026 |access-date=11 February 2026 |archive-date=12 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212165232/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/italy-vs-nepal-17th-match-group-c-1512735/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was the first World Cup match victory for Italy across all formats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/italy-vs-nepal-t20-world-cup-first-win-wc-cricket-history-stats/article70624094.ece|title=Italy beats Nepal to claim first T20 World Cup win|work=[[Sportstar]]|date=12 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Italy's first 10-wicket win in T20Is and the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Greatest win margin (by wickets)|eighth overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/every-10-wicket-win-at-t20-world-cups-italy-register-record-maiden-victory|title=Every 10 wicket win at men's T20 World Cups: Italy register record maiden victory|website=Wisden|date=12 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match17" />
----
<section begin="Match23" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match23}}'''Match 23'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 152 (19.4 overs)
| runs1 = [[Richie Berrington]] 49 (32)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 3/36 (4 overs)
| score2 = 155/5 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Banton]] 63[[not out|*]] (41)
| wickets2 = [[Oliver Davidson]] 1/12 (2 overs)
| result = England won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512741.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Tom Banton]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jos Buttler]] (Eng) played in his 150th T20I match and scored his 4,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=T20 World Cup: England beat Scotland by five wickets to boost Super 8 qualification hopes after Tom Banton impresses |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507417/t20-world-cup-england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-to-boost-super-8-qualification-hopes-after-tom-banton-impresses |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217095912/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507417/t20-world-cup-england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-to-boost-super-8-qualification-hopes-after-tom-banton-impresses |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Jofra Archer]] (Eng) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Jofra Archer reaches 50 T20I wickets with probing spell against Scotland |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/latest-news/jofra-archer-50-t20i-wickets-england-vs-scotland-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=[[Rajasthan Royals]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was England's maiden victory against a European country in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-england-beats-scotland-first-win-over-european-countries-eng-vs-sco/article70632177.ece|title=England beats Scotland to claim first win over a European country in T20 World Cups|work=[[Sportstar]]|date=14 February 2026|access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match23" />
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<section begin="Match25" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match25}}'''Match 25'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NEP}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 133/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 58 (47)
| wickets1 = [[Jason Holder]] 4/27 (4 overs)
| score2 = 134/1 (15.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shai Hope]] 61[[not out|*]] (44)
| wickets2 = [[Nandan Yadav]] 1/24 (3 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512743.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,225<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Jason Holder]] (WI)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = West Indies qualified for the Super 8 while Nepal were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=WIN-Q>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507784/t20-world-cup-west-indies-qualify-for-super-8s-in-englands-group-after-commanding-nepal-win-with-group-game-to-spare|title=T20 World Cup: West Indies qualify for Super 8s in England's group after commanding Nepal win with group game to spare|website=[[Sky Sports]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217010929/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507784/t20-world-cup-west-indies-qualify-for-super-8s-in-englands-group-after-commanding-nepal-win-with-group-game-to-spare|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cup|title=Nepal eliminated after third straight defeat in T20 World Cup|work=[[The Kathmandu Post]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=16 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025958/https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match25" />
----
<section begin="Match29" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match29}}'''Match 29'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 202/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Will Jacks]] 53[[not out|*]] (22)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 178 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 60 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Jamie Overton]] 3/18 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 24 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512747.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time England and Italy faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-italy-29th-match-group-c-1512747/match-preview |title=T20 World Cup 2026, ENG vs ITA 29th Match, Group C Match Preview - England face unexpected test of nerve in Italy showdown |date=15 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216062654/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-italy-29th-match-group-c-1512747/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* England qualified for the Super 8 while Italy and Scotland were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=ENG-Q>{{Cite web |title=T20 World Cup: England qualify for Super 8s after nervous victory over Italy in Kolkata, with Scotland now eliminated |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13508180/t20-world-cup-england-qualify-for-super-8s-after-nervous-victory-over-italy-in-kolkata-with-scotland-now-eliminated |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218105643/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13508180/t20-world-cup-england-qualify-for-super-8s-after-nervous-victory-over-italy-in-kolkata-with-scotland-now-eliminated |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match29" />
----
<section begin="Match33" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match33}}'''Match 33'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 170/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Michael Jones (cricketer)|Michael Jones]] 71 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Sompal Kami]] 3/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 171/3 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 50[[not out|*]] (23)
| wickets2 = [[Michael Leask]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512751.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 18,920<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] (Nep)
| toss = Nepal won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was Nepal's first win in a T20 World Cup match after 12 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-18 |title='This means a lot to me': Skipper Rohit Paudel emotional as Nepal end 12-year wait for T20 World Cup win |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-first-t20-world-cup-win-12-years-rohit-paudel-gratitude-10537652/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218023535/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-first-t20-world-cup-win-12-years-rohit-paudel-gratitude-10537652/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match33" />
----
<section begin="Match37" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match37}}'''Match 37'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 165/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shai Hope]] 75 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 2/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 26 (21)
| wickets2 = [[Shamar Joseph]] 4/30 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 42 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512755.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim)
| motm = [[Shai Hope]] (WI)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jason Holder]] (WI) played in his 300th international match.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 February 2026 |access-date=19 February 2026 |title=Italy ask West Indies to bat in Holder's 300th international game |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/47972840/t20-world-cup-2026-ita-vs-wi-italy-ask-west-indies-bat-jason-holder-300th-international-game |website= [[ESPN]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match37" />

=== Group D ===
<section begin=GroupD/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group D standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=SA, NZ, AFG, UAE, CAN

|win_AFG=2 |loss_AFG=2 |nr_AFG= |nrr_AFG=0.889
|win_CAN= |loss_CAN=4 |nr_CAN= |nrr_CAN=-2.426
|win_NZ=3 |loss_NZ=1 |nr_NZ= |nrr_NZ=1.227
|win_SA=4 |loss_SA= |nr_SA= |nrr_SA=1.943
|win_UAE=1 |loss_UAE=3 |nr_UAE= |nrr_UAE=-1.364

|name_AFG={{cr|AFG}} |name_CAN={{cr|CAN}} |name_NZ={{cr|NZ}} |name_SA={{cr|SA}} |name_UAE={{cr|UAE}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated
}}<section end="GroupD" />
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<section begin="Match4" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match4}}'''Match 4'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Gulbadin Naib]] 63 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Lockie Ferguson]] 2/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 183/5 (17.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tim Seifert]] 65 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] 2/31 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512722.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 24,991<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Gulbadin Naib]] (Afg) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gulbadin Naib achieves major landmark during T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53170-gulbadin-naib-achieves-major-landmark-during-t20-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=[[Geo Super]] |language=en-US |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208093951/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53170-gulbadin-naib-achieves-major-landmark-during-t20-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ) scored his 2,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-08 |title=T20 World Cup: Tim Seifert becomes fifth New Zealand batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/t20-world-cup-tim-seifert-becomes-fifth-new-zealand-batter-to-reach-2000-t20i-runs/articleshow/128068996.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2026-02-08 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
* This was New Zealand's highest run chase in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-t20-world-cup-highest-chase-spin-test-2864978-2026-02-08 |title=New Zealand pass Afghanistan spin test in Chennai to lay down early marker |work=[[India Today]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211104034/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-t20-world-cup-highest-chase-spin-test-2864978-2026-02-08 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match4" />
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<section begin="Match9" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match9}}'''Match 9'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 213/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Aiden Markram]] 59 (32)
| wickets1 = [[Ansh Patel]] 3/31 (4 overs)
| score2 = 156/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Navneet Dhaliwal]] 64 (49)
| wickets2 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 4/31 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 57 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512727.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time South Africa and Canada faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/canada-vs-south-africa-9th-match-group-d-1512727/match-preview |title=Canada look for early splash against favourites South Africa |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209070643/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/canada-vs-south-africa-9th-match-group-d-1512727/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match9" />
----
<section begin="Match11" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match11}}'''Match 11'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 173/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] 66[[not out|*]] (45)
| wickets1 = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] 2/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 175/0 (15.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tim Seifert]] 89[[not out|*]] (42)
| result = New Zealand won by 10 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512729.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 19,623<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Roland Black]] (Ire)
| motm = [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] and [[Alishan Sharafu]]'s 107-run partnership is the highest for any wicket by the UAE in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand beat U.A.E., New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/live-cricket-score |access-date=2026-02-15 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210103351/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/live-cricket-score |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was the UAE's highest innings total in the T20 World Cup (173).<ref name="UaeNzEspn">{{cite web |last=Muthu |first=Alagappan |date=10 February 2026 |title=Seifert, Allen fifties help New Zealand gallop to record-breaking win against UAE |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/match-report |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 February 2026 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211231758/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Tim Seifert]] and [[Finn Allen]] (NZ) both hit their 100th six in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=10 February 2026 |title=Stats – Allen the fastest to 5000 T20 runs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-tim-seifert-and-finn-allen-s-smash-records-from-the-top-1523308 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 February 2026}}</ref>
*[[Tim Seifert]] and [[Finn Allen]]'s 175-run partnership was the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest partnerships (any wicket)|highest partnership ever in the T20 World Cup]].<ref name="UaeNzEspn"/>
* This was New Zealand's [[List of New Zealand Twenty20 International cricket records#Greatest win margins (by wickets)|fourth 10-wicket win in T20Is]] and the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Greatest win margin (by wickets)|seventh overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 February 2026 |title=New Zealand openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-openers-smash-t20-world-cup-record-10-wicket-rout-uae-2026-02-10/ |work=[[Reuters]] |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match11" />
----
<section begin="Match13" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match13}}'''Match 13'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 187/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ryan Rickelton]] 61 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 3/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 187 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] 84 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/26 (4 overs)
| result = Match tied (South Africa won the second [[Super Over]])
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512731.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = Super Over: Afghanistan 17/0, South Africa 17/1.
* Second Super Over: South Africa 23/0, Afghanistan 19/2.
}}<section end="Match13" />
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<section begin="Match20" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match20}}'''Match 20'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 150/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Harsh Thaker]] 50 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 5/35 (4 overs)
| score2 = 151/5 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aryansh Sharma]] 74[[not out|*]] (53)
| wickets2 = [[Saad Bin Zafar]] 3/14 (4 overs)
| result = United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512738.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] (UAE)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] (UAE) took his maiden [[five-wicket haul]] in T20Is and the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|14th overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/junaid-siddique-s-five-for-in-t20-world-cup-puts-him-in-elite-list-2026-02-13-1030178 |title=Junaid Siddique's five-for in T20 World Cup puts him in elite list |work=[[India TV]] |date=13 February 2026 |access-date=13 February 2026 |archive-date=15 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215093833/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/junaid-siddique-s-five-for-in-t20-world-cup-puts-him-in-elite-list-2026-02-13-1030178 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match20" />
----
<section begin="Match24" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match24}}'''Match 24'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 175/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mark Chapman (cricketer)|Mark Chapman]] 48 (26)
| wickets1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 4/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 178/3 (17.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aiden Markram]] 86[[not out|*]] (44)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 1/9 (1 over)
| result = South Africa won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512742.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 54,923<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Marco Jansen]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Quinton de Kock]] (SA) became the first South African to score 3,000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=Quinton de Kock Creates History, Becomes First South African Batter To Achieve Colossal Record |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/quinton-de-kock-creates-history-during-t20-world-cup-becomes-first-south-african-batter-to-achieve-colossal-record-article-153613341 |access-date=2026-02-15 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Aiden Markram]] scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) for South Africa in the T20 World Cup and equalled with [[Rohit Sharma]] and [[Dasun Shanaka]] for the fastest half-century by a captain in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |work=[[News 18]] |title=Aiden Markram Equals Rohit Sharma's Record Of Fastest 50 By A Captain In T20 World Cup |access-date=14 February 2026 |date=14 February 2026 |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/aiden-markram-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-of-fastest-50-by-a-captain-in-t20-world-cup-9904296.html |archive-date=14 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260214172200/https://www.news18.com/cricket/aiden-markram-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-of-fastest-50-by-a-captain-in-t20-world-cup-9904296.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match24" />
----
<section begin="Match28" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match28}}'''Match 28'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 160/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sohaib Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Sohaib Khan]] 68 (48)
| wickets1 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 4/15 (4 overs)
| score2 = 162/5 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 53 (41)
| wickets2 = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 2/23 (3.2 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512746.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI)
| motm = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] (Afg)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Rashid Khan]] (Afg) took his 700th wicket in the T20 format, the first cricketer to achieve this milestone.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=16 February 2026 |title=Rashid becomes first to 700 wickets in T20 cricket |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-bowler-rashid-khan-picks-up-record-700th-wicket-in-t20-cricket-1523411 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217111206/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-bowler-rashid-khan-picks-up-record-700th-wicket-in-t20-cricket-1523411 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* South Africa qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name=SA-Q>{{cite news |title=South Africa into Super Eights without playing as Afghanistan beat UAE |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/sports-special/t20-world-cup-2026/news/south-africa-super-eights-without-playing-afghanistan-beat-uae-4107421 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=16 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match28" />
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<section begin="Match31" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match31}}'''Match 31'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 173/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Yuvraj Samra]] 110 (65)
| wickets1 = [[Jacob Duffy]] 1/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 176/2 (15.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] 76[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Saad Bin Zafar]] 1/29 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512749.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] (NZ)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time Canada and New Zealand faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite news |title=New Zealand and Canada will face each other for the first time in T20Is in Chennai on Monday |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-2026-nz-vs-can-pitch-report-and-ma-chidambaram-stadium-stats-126021600720_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Yuvraj Samra]] and [[Dilpreet Bajwa]]'s 116-run partnership is the highest for any wicket by Canada in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2026 |title=New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundred |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-reach-super-eight-despite-samra-hundred-2026-02-17/ |access-date=21 February 2026 |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>
* [[Yuvraj Samra]] became the first Canadian player, the first player from an Associate nation and the youngest player from any nation to score a century in a T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yuvraj Samra becomes first player from Associate nation to score a T20 World Cup hundred, reaches three figures vs New Zealand |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/yuvraj-samra-associate-first-century-vs-new-zealand/article70641893.ece |access-date=17 February 2026 |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=17 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Canada's 19-year-old Yuvraj makes history with 58-ball T20 World Cup century vs New Zealand |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-samra-century-canada-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-youngest-10536205 |access-date=17 February 2026 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 February 2026 |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217072443/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-samra-century-canada-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-youngest-10536205/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the second century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|13th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* New Zealand qualified for the Super 8 while Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates and Canada were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=NZ-Q>{{cite web |access-date=17 February 2026 |title=NZ vs CAN HIGHLIGHTS, T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand beats Canada by eight wickets, qualifies for Super Eights stage |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-canada-live-score-t20-world-cup-2026-nz-v-can-scorecard-match-centre-highlights-real-time-updates/article70641535.ece |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=17 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand storm into Super 8s, knock Afghanistan out of T20 World Cup |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-vs-canada-t20-world-cup-match-report-glenn-phillips-yuvraj-samra-chennai-2869589-2026-02-17 |work=[[India Today]] |date=17 February 2026 |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match31" />
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<section begin="Match34" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match34}}'''Match 34'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 122/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Alishan Sharafu]] 45 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Corbin Bosch]] 3/12 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123/4 (13.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dewald Brevis]] 36 (25)
| wickets2 = Muhammad Arfan 1/16 (2 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512752.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Corbin Bosch]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match34" />
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<section begin="Match39" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match39}}'''Match 39'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 200/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 95[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets1 = Jaskaran Singh 3/52 (4 overs)
| score2 = 118/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harsh Thaker]] 30 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 4/7 (4 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 82 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512757.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] (Afg)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match39" />

== Super 8 stage ==
The top two teams from the four groups advanced to the Super 8 stage, where they were divided into two groups of four teams each. In the Super 8 stage, each team played the others in their respective group in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.<ref name="Format"/>

Prior to the tournament, eight teams were pre-seeded for the Super 8 stage based on the T20I rankings at the time:<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/> Australia, India,<ref name="IND-Q"/> South Africa,<ref name="SA-Q"/> and the West Indies<ref name="WIN-Q"/> in Group 1; England,<ref name="ENG-Q"/> New Zealand,<ref name="NZ-Q"/> Pakistan,<ref name="PAK-Q"/> and Sri Lanka<ref name="SL-Q"/> in Group 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-18 |title=Groups, fixtures confirmed for Super Eights at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/groups-fixtures-confirmed-for-super-eights-at-t20-world-cup |access-date=2026-02-21 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> Australia did not qualify for the Super 8 stage, and their place was taken by Zimbabwe.<ref name="AUS-E"/><ref name="ZIM-Q"/> Due to the pre-seeding, all of the group stage winners ended up in Group 1, and all the runners-up in Group 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table|title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Points Table|publisher=[[Cricbuzz]]|access-date=20 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217070338/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table|url-status=live}}</ref> The ICC faced criticism for its pre-seeding system with critics also commenting that its tournaments have always been similarly unfair.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fifty years of blunders: How the ICC keeps getting the World Cup format wrong |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/t20-world-cup-icc-blunders-fifty-years-format-wrong-history-odis-2871463-2026-02-20 |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=[[India Today]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Why ICC Is Facing Criticism Over T20 World Cup Super 8 Format |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/why-icc-is-facing-criticism-over-t20-world-cup-super-8-format-11106566 |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=20 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260220053325/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/why-icc-is-facing-criticism-over-t20-world-cup-super-8-format-11106566 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC replied that the pre-seedings were made to enable fans to safely arrange travel for their team's games.<ref>{{cite news |title=More dead rubbers, lopsided groups: Why the T20 World Cup's Super Eights pre-seedings are unfair |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/more-dead-rubbers-lopsided-groups-why-the-t20-world-cups-super-eights-pre-seedings-are-unfair |access-date=19 February 2026 |work=[[Wisden]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width=50% | Qualification
! colspan="2" width=50% | Super 8 stage
|-
! width=25% | [[#Group 1|Group 1]]
! width=25% | [[#Group 2|Group 2]]
|-
| rowspan="4" width=40% | {{nowrap|Advanced from the group stage}}<br/><small>(Top 2 teams from each group)</small>
| {{center|'''A'''}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|PAK}}
|-
| {{center|'''B'''}} || {{cr|ZIM}} || {{cr|SL}}
|-
| {{center|'''C'''}} || {{cr|WIN}} || {{cr|ENG}}
|-
| {{center|'''D'''}} || {{nobr|{{cr|SA}}}} || {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}
|}

=== Group 1 ===
<section begin=Group1/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group 1 standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=SA, IND, WIN, ZIM

|win_IND=2 |loss_IND=1 |nr_IND= |nrr_IND=0.106 |status_IND=H
|win_SA=3 |loss_SA= |nr_SA= |nrr_SA=2.259
|win_WIN=1 |loss_WIN=2 |nr_WIN= |nrr_WIN=0.993
|win_ZIM= |loss_ZIM=3 |nr_ZIM= |nrr_ZIM=-3.415

|name_IND={{cr|IND}} |name_SA={{cr|SA}} |name_WIN={{cr|WIN}} |name_ZIM={{cr|ZIM}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} {{nobr|[[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="Group1" />
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<section begin="Match43" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match43}}'''Match 43'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|22}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 187/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]] 63 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 3/15 (4 overs)
| score2 = 111 (18.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shivam Dube]] 42 (37)
| wickets2 = [[Marco Jansen]] 4/22 (3.5 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 76 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512761.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 90,954<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng)
| motm = [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = South Africa broke India's record 12-match win streak in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=Ahmedabad heartbreak 2.0: SA bring India back to earth, hand massive Super 8 loss |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-super-8-miller-jansen-south-africa-beat-india-ahmedabad-2872626-2026-02-22 |work=[[India Today]] |date=22 February 2026 |archive-date=23 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223033058/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-super-8-miller-jansen-south-africa-beat-india-ahmedabad-2872626-2026-02-22 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was India's first loss at an ICC limited-overs competition since the [[2023 Cricket World Cup final]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=When did India men last lose a match in an ICC tournament? India's previous five defeats and what happened detailed |url=https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/india-men-last-lose-match-icc-tournament-previous-five-defeats/5e61d1e1ba2624720035254a |website=Cricket News}}</ref>
* This was India's largest loss margin (by runs) in the history of T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=India Outplayed By South Africa In Super Eight, Suffer Their Biggest Defeat In T20 World Cup |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-suffer-their-biggest-defeat-in-t20-world-cup-outplayed-by-south-africa-in-super-eight-11122182 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] }}</ref>
* [[Jasprit Bumrah]] broke [[Ravichandran Ashwin]]'s record for most wickets taken by an Indian in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 March 2026 |title=Bumrah breaks Ashwin's record for most T20 World Cup wickets for India|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-most-wickets-t20-world-cup-history-stats-bumrah-breaks-ashwin-record/article70663740.ece/ |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=22 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match43" />
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<section begin="Match44" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match44}}'''Match 44'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|23}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 254/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] 85 (34)
| wickets1 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 2/42 (4 overs)
| score2 = 147 (17.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brad Evans (cricketer)|Brad Evans]] 43 (21)
| wickets2 = [[Gudakesh Motie]] 4/28 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 107 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512762.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,199<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI) scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) for West Indies in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Shimron Hetmyer blazes 19-ball half-century against Zimbabwe, fastest T20 World Cup fifty for West Indies |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/latest-news/shimron-hetmyer-breaks-fastest-fifty-t20-world-cup-west-indies |work=[[Rajasthan Royals]] |date=23 February 2026 }}</ref>
* West Indies recorded the second highest total in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=West Indies smash second-highest T20 World Cup total - Check full list |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-smash-second-highest-t20-world-cup-total-check-full-list/articleshow/128721498.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 February 2026 |archive-date=24 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260224065635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-smash-second-highest-t20-world-cup-total-check-full-list/articleshow/128721498.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Brad Evans (cricketer)|Brad Evans]] and [[Richard Ngarava]] (Zim) recorded the highest partnership for the 10th wicket in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/live-west-indies-zimbabwe-set-for-super-eight-clash |title=Record batting display sees West Indies trump Zimbabwe |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=23 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match44" />
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<section begin="Match47" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match47}}'''Match 47'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|26}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 176/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Romario Shepherd]] 52[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets1 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| score2 = 177/1 (16.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aiden Markram]] 82[[not out|*]] (46)
| wickets2 = [[Roston Chase]] 1/46 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512765.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 28,422<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Aiden Markram]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jason Holder]] and [[Romario Shepherd]] (WI) recorded the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/stats-jason-holder-romario-shepherd-record-highest-ever-8th-wicket-partnership-in-t20is-during-west-indies-vs-south-africa/ |title=Stats: Jason Holder-Romario Shepherd record highest-ever 8th-wicket partnership in T20Is during West Indies vs South Africa |publisher=CricTracker |date=26 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match47" />
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<section begin="Match48" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match48}}'''Match 48'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|26}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 256/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Abhishek Sharma]] 55 (30)
| wickets1 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 1/29 (3 overs)
| score2 = 184/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 97[[not out|*]] (59)
| wickets2 = [[Arshdeep Singh]] 3/24 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 72 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512766.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Hardik Pandya]] (Ind)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind) completed 4,000 international runs during the match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suryakumar Yadav completes 4,000 international runs |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/suryakumar-yadav-completes-4000-international-runs/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[The Tribune (India)|The Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref>
* India recorded their highest total and the second highest total by any team in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2026 |title=IND vs ZIM: India records its highest score in T20 World Cups, second best total in tournament history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-highest-total-t20-world-cup-record-ind-vs-zim-stats/article70680591.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=26 February 2026 }}</ref>
* South Africa qualified for their second consecutive and overall fourth T20 World Cup semi-final while Zimbabwe were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup: India stay in semi-final hunt after beating Zimbabwe with South Africa's knockout place confirmed |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13512576/t20-world-cup-india-stay-in-semi-final-hunt-after-beating-zimbabwe-with-south-africas-knockout-place-confirmed |website=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match48" />
----
<section begin="Match51" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match51}}'''Match 51'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|01}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 153/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 73 (43)
| wickets1 = [[Kwena Maphaka]] 2/21 (4 overs)
| score2 = 154/5 (17.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dewald Brevis]] 42 (18)
| wickets2 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 3/29 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512769.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sikandar Raza]] (Zim)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Lungi Ngidi]] became the first South African cricketer to take 90 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bisht |first=Harshit |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/lungi-ngidi-becomes-south-africas-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is-ws-o-9936638.html |title=Lungi Ngidi Breaks Tabraiz Shamsi's Record, Becomes South Africa's Highest Wicket-Taker In T20Is |work=[[News18]] |date=1 March 2026 |access-date=2 March 2026 |archive-date=2 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260302030829/https://www.news18.com/cricket/lungi-ngidi-becomes-south-africas-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is-ws-o-9936638.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match51" />
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<section begin="Match52" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match52}}'''Match 52'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|01}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 195/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Roston Chase]] 40 (25)
| wickets1 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 2/36 (4 overs)
| score2 = 199/5 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sanju Samson]] 97[[not out|*]] (50)
| wickets2 = [[Jason Holder]] 2/38 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512770.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 58,354<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sanju Samson]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's highest successful run-chase in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=1 March 2026 |title=Highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history: India's 196 vs West Indies ranks third; Check full list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/full-list-highest-successful-run-chases-t20-world-cup-india-196-vs-west-indies-10559955/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=March 2026 }}</ref>
* India qualified for their third consecutive and overall sixth T20 World Cup semi-final while West Indies were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2026 |title=How India Have Fared In T20 World Cup Semifinals So Far |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/how-india-have-fared-in-the-semifinals-in-t20-world-cups-11167340 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=9 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260309102448/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/how-india-have-fared-in-the-semifinals-in-t20-world-cups-11167340 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match52" />

=== Group 2 ===
<section begin=Group2/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group 2 standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=ENG, NZ, PAK, SL

|win_ENG=3 |loss_ENG= |nr_ENG= |nrr_ENG=1.096
|win_NZ=1 |loss_NZ=1 |nr_NZ=1 |nrr_NZ=1.390
|win_PAK=1 |loss_PAK=1 |nr_PAK=1 |nrr_PAK=-0.123
|win_SL= |loss_SL=3 |nr_SL= |nrr_SL=-1.950 |status_SL=H

|name_ENG={{cr|ENG}} |name_NZ={{cr|NZ}} |name_SL={{cr|SL}} |name_PAK={{cr|PAK}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} {{nobr|[[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="Group2" />
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<section begin="Match41" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match41}}'''Match 41'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|21}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = No result
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512759.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes = This was the 50th T20I game between New Zealand and Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-21 |title=New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights T20 World Cup 2026: Match abandoned due to rain in Colombo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-live-score-super-8-t20-world-cup-nz-vs-pak-scorecard-colombo-weather-liveblog-13982255.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260221171452/https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-live-score-super-8-t20-world-cup-nz-vs-pak-scorecard-colombo-weather-liveblog-13982255.html |archive-date=21 February 2026 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Firstpost]] |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] (NZ) played in his 100th T20I match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-23 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell hopes New Zealand can ride wave of support as India's 'second favourite team' |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-new-zealand-second-favourite-team-indian-fans-support-daryl-mitchell/article70668552.ece |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match41" />
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<section begin="Match42" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match42}}'''Match 42'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|22}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 146/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Phil Salt]] 62 (40)
| wickets1 = [[Dunith Wellalage]] 3/26 (4 overs)
| score2 = 95 (16.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dasun Shanaka]] 30 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Will Jacks]] 3/22 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 51 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512760.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match42" />
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<section begin="Match45" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match45}}'''Match 45'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|24}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 164/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 63 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Liam Dawson]] 3/24 (4 overs)
| score2 = 166/8 (19.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harry Brook]] 100 (51)
| wickets2 = [[Shaheen Afridi]] 4/30 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 2 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512763.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Harry Brook]] (Eng)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Shadab Khan]] (Pak) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is. He also became the first cricketer from Pakistan to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-24 |title=Shadab Khan Creates History For Pakistan, Achieves Record That Shahid Afridi Could Not |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/shadab-khan-creates-history-for-pakistan-achieves-record-that-shahid-afridi-could-not-article-153686326 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Harry Brook]] (Eng) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in T20Is. He also became the first captain to score a century in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2026 |title=Harry Brook's maiden T20I century guides England to two-wicket Super 8 win over Pakistan |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/harry-brooks-first-ever-t20i-century-guides-england-to-two-wicket-super-8-win-over-pakistan-19857115.htm/amp |work=[[CNBC TV18]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Harry Brook becomes first captain to score century in men's T20 World Cup |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/harry-brook-hundred-century-first-captain-mens-t20-world-cup-history-record/article70672680.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the fourth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|15th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* England qualified for their fifth consecutive and overall sixth T20 World Cup semi-final as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2026 |title=England qualifies for semifinals of T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/england-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2026-harry-brook-super-eight-match-result-news/article70672374.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match45" />
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<section begin="Match46" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match46}}'''Match 46'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|25}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 168/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 47 (26)
| wickets1 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| score2 = 107/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Kamindu Mendis]] 31 (23)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 4/27 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 61 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512764.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Allahudien Paleker]] (SA) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Rachin Ravindra]] (NZ)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Mitchell Santner]] (NZ) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is. He also became the first cricketer from New Zealand to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Mitchell Santner Creates History, Achieves Unprecedented Feat For New Zealand In T20Is |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/mitchell-santner-creates-history-becomes-first-new-zealand-player-to-score-1000-runs-and-take-100-wickets-in-t20is-article-153695787 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Sri Lanka eliminated from T20 World Cup after loss to New Zealand: What does this mean for Pakistan's semifinal qualification scenario? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-eliminated-t20-world-cup-pakistan-semifinal-scenarios-10552401/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260225180831/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-eliminated-t20-world-cup-pakistan-semifinal-scenarios-10552401/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match46" />
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<section begin="Match49" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match49}}'''Match 49'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|27}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 159/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] 39 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Will Jacks]] 2/23 (4 overs)
| score2 = 161/6 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Banton]] 33 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 3/19 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 4 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512767.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] (NZ) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.
* [[Will Jacks]] (Eng) equalled [[Shane Watson]]'s [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] record for the most player of the match awards by a player in a single edition of the T20 World Cup (4).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Will Jacks equals Shane Watsons T20 World Cup record|url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/will-jacks-equals-shane-watsons-t20-world-cup-record/amp-11772231676530.html |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match49" />
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<section begin="Match50" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match50}}'''Match 50'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|28}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 212/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 100 (60)
| wickets1 = [[Dilshan Madushanka]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| score2 = 207/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dasun Shanaka]] 76[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets2 = [[Abrar Ahmed]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 5 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512768.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] and [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]'s 176-run partnership for Pakistan was the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest partnerships (any wicket)|highest partnership ever in the T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman record highest partnership in T20 World Cup history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-fakhar-zaman-highest-partnership-record-t20-world-cup-pakistan-vs-srilanka/article70688694.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
* [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) broke [[Virat Kohli]]'s [[2014 World Twenty20#Most runs|2014 record for most runs]] scored in a single edition of the T20 World Cup (383 runs).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Most runs in a T20 World Cup - Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's record |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/48061446/most-runs-t20-world-cup-sahibzada-farhan-breaks-virat-kohli-record |work=[[ESPN]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref> He also became the first batsman to score two centuries in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan becomes first player to score two hundreds in a T20 World Cup edition |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-two-hundreds-same-t20-world-cup-century-record-pakistan-vs-sri-lanka/article70688777.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the fifth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|16th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* [[Abrar Ahmed]] (Pak) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.qoo10.co.id/en/international/74001/pakistans-abrar-ahmed-strikes-50-t20i-wickets-with-flair-dominates-sri-lanka-again-in-2026-world-cup-thriller/ |title=Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Strikes 50 T20I Wickets With Flair, Dominates Sri Lanka Again In 2026 World Cup Thriller |website=[[Qoo10]] |date=28 February 2026 |access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref>
* [[Dasun Shanaka]] became the first Sri Lankan to hit 100 sixes in T20Is and the first captain to score 20 sixes in the T20 World Cup.<ref name=SL-PAK>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-28 |title=Highest Total, Most Sixes And More: Every Record Broken In The Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Fixture {{!}} ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/highest-total-most-sixes-and-more-every-record-broken-in-the-pakistan-sri-lanka-t20-world-cup-fixture |access-date=2026-03-01 |website=Wisden |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=Dasun Shanaka Breaks Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh's World Records; Becomes First Player In History To Stunning Feat |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/dasun-shanaka-breaks-rohit-sharma-yuvraj-singhs-world-records-becomes-first-player-in-history-to-score-20-sixes-as-captain-in-t20-world-cup-article-153724181 |access-date=2026-03-01 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> He also broke [[Kusal Perera]]'s 2017 record for most sixes in a T20I innings for Sri Lanka (8 sixes).<ref name=SL-PAK/>
* New Zealand qualified for their fifth T20 World Cup semi-final while Pakistan were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-t20-world-cup-despite-win-over-sri-lanka-2026-02-28/ |title=New Zealand reach semis after Pakistan eliminated from T20 World Cup |work=[[Reuters]] |date=28 February 2026 |access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in Super 8 game |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-t20-world-cup-sri-lanka-super-8-kandy-10558076/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match50" />

== Knockout stage ==
The knockout stage consisted of two semi-finals played on 4 and 5 March, and the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]] on 8 March.<ref name="Format"/> Both semi-finals and the final had a reserve day available on 5, 6, and 9 March respectively. If a reserve day had come into play, the match would not have beeen restarted but instead resumed from the previous day's play, if there was any; with the semi-finals commencing at 15:00 and final at 19:00 (both [[UTC+05:30]]).<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><ref name="KO1">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Semi-final schedule, fixtures, UK times, venues, reserve days & final date |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c70n9kndlk6o |access-date=2026-03-03 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=5 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260305212808/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c70n9kndlk6o |url-status=live }}</ref> In the event of no minimum play (at least 10 overs per side) on the scheduled day and the reserve day, in the semi-finals, the team that finished higher in the Super 8 stage would progress to the final, and if no play were possible in the final, the teams would be declared as joint-winners.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><ref name="KO2">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=IND vs NZ Final: What happens if T20 World Cup 2026 final is washed out? ICC rules explained |url=https://www.ottplay.com/sports/news/ind-vs-nz-final-what-happens-if-t20-world-cup-2026-final-is-washed-out-icc-rules-explained/3fdc43ff57169 |access-date=2026-03-23 |work=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> If any match ended in a [[Result (cricket)#Tie|tie]], a [[Super Over]] would be used to determine the winner. If the scores in the Super Over were also tied, subsequent Super Overs will be played until there's a winner.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

The first semi-final and the final were scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad respectively, but both would have been moved to the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo if Pakistan had qualified.<ref name="Final">{{cite news |date=9 September 2025 |title=Narendra Modi Stadium to host T20 World Cup final, R Premadasa Stadium announced as alternative for Pakistan. |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-likely-from-february-7-to-march-8-1502118 |access-date=10 September 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=10 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250910085155/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-likely-from-february-7-to-march-8-1502118 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second semi-final was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.<ref name="KO1"/> If Pakistan fails to qualify while either India or Sri Lanka qualifies they would have played in semi-final 2 and 1 respectively.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/> If Sri Lanka is not to face against India, then semi-final 1 would have been moved to Colombo as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka could play semi-final in Colombo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-could-play-semi-final-in-colombo-1525615 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223225038/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-could-play-semi-final-in-colombo-1525615 |archive-date=23 February 2026 |access-date=2026-03-01 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> Otherwise, group 1 winner and group 2 runner-up will play in semi-final 1 while, group 2 winner and group 1 runner-up will play in semi-final 2.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

=== Bracket ===
<section begin="bracket" />{{4TeamBracket
| team-width = 150px
| score-width = 150px

| RD1 = '''[[#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]]'''
| RD1-seed1 = 1W
| RD1-team1 = {{cr|SA}}
| RD1-score1 = 169/8 (20 overs)
| RD1-seed2 = '''2R'''
| RD1-team2 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}'''
| RD1-score2 = '''{{nobr|173/1 (12.5 overs)}}'''

| RD1-seed3 = 2W
| RD1-team3 = {{cr|ENG}}
| RD1-score3 = 246/7 (20 overs)
| RD1-seed4 = '''1R'''
| RD1-team4 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|IND}}}}'''
| RD1-score4 = '''{{nobr|253/7 (20 overs)}}'''

| RD2= '''[[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|Final]]'''
| RD2-seed1 = SF1W
| RD2-team1 = {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}
| RD2-score1 = 159 (19 overs)
| RD2-seed2 = '''SF2W'''
| RD2-team2 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|IND}}}}'''
| RD2-score2 = '''{{nobr|255/5 (20 overs)}}'''
}}
* Source:<ref>{{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|ref=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup, fixtures and results|access-date=9 March 2026 |dynamic=n |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260311180415/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results |archive-date=11 March 2026}}</ref><ref name="Guide"/><ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><section end="bracket"/>

=== Semi-finals ===
<section begin="Match53" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|Semi-final 1}}'''Semi-final 1'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|04}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 169/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 55[[not out|*]] (30)
| wickets1 = [[Cole McConchie]] 2/9 (1 over)
| score2 = 173/1 (12.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Finn Allen]] 100[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets2 = [[Kagiso Rabada]] 1/28 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512771.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 33,533<ref name="26t20wc-at"/>
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Finn Allen]] (NZ)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Finn Allen]] broke [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]]'s record for the fastest half-century by a New Zealand batter in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Finn Allen Breaks Record Of Fastest 50 By New Zealand Batter In T20 World Cup knockout|url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/finn-allen-breaks-record-of-fastest-50-by-new-zealand-batter-in-t20-world-cup-ws-no-9942674.html |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Finn Allen]] (NZ) scored the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Fastest 100|fastest century in the T20 World Cup]] and became the first player to score a century in T20 World Cup knockouts.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Finn Allen hits 33-ball century as New Zealand demolish South Africa |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/new-zealand-south-africa-finn-allen-t20-world-cup-semi-final-x25hkrmsw |work=[[The Times]] |date=4 March 2026 |archive-date=7 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260307025941/https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/new-zealand-south-africa-finn-allen-t20-world-cup-semi-final-x25hkrmsw |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the sixth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|17th overall in the T20 World Cup]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* New Zealand qualified for their second T20 World Cup final.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-04 |title=T20 World Cup: Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cz9qqyg515do |access-date=2026-03-05 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match53" />
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<section begin="Match54"/>{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|Semi-final 2}}'''Semi-final 2'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|05}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 253/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sanju Samson]] 89 (42)
| wickets1 = [[Will Jacks]] 2/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 246/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jacob Bethell]] 105 (48)
| wickets2 = [[Hardik Pandya]] 2/38 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 7 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512772.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance =
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Allahudien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Sanju Samson]] (Ind)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's 20th appearance in a semi-final of an ICC limited-overs tournaments; the most by any nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vishnu |first=P. N. |date=2026-03-02 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: India create history with record 20th ICC tournament semi-final; check top five list here |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-india-create-history-with-record-20th-icc-tournament-semi-final-check-top-five-list-here-11772451911771.html |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was the third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=India set up T20 World Cup semi-final against England after edging West Indies |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-west-indies-india-kolkata-mumbai-b2929777.html |access-date=2026-03-03 |work=[[The Independent]] |language=en |archive-date=3 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303180909/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-west-indies-india-kolkata-mumbai-b2929777.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* India's 253 was the highest total in T20 World Cup knockouts.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2026 |title=India Break Record Of Highest Team Total (253/7) In T20 World Cup Knockout Match |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-break-record-of-highest-team-total-in-t20-world-cup-knockout-match-ws-no-9944693.html |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* The 499 runs scored in this match was the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest match aggregate|highest match aggregate in T20 World Cup history]] and [[List of Twenty20 International records#Highest match aggregate|second highest in T20Is]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=2026-03-05 |title=Stats - Records and sixes galore in a high-scoring semi-final |url=https://www.espn.com.au/cricket/story/_/id/48113419/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-records-sixes-galore-high-scoring-semi-final |access-date=2026-03-06 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Jacob Bethell]] (Eng) scored his maiden T20I century and the highest individual score in T20 World Cup knockout matches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-05 |title=Highest individual scores in T20 World Cup knockouts: Bethell, Sanju Samson enter top five |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sanju-samson-record-highest-score-t20-world-cup-knockouts-kohli-stats-/article70708176.ece |access-date=2026-03-06 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> This was the seventh century of the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|18th overall in T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/> Bethell also became the fourth England player to [[List of cricketers with centuries in all international formats|score a century in all three international formats]].<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-records-and-sixes-galore-in-a-high-scoring-semi-final-1527015</ref>
* India became the first team to qualify for four T20 World Cup finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-05 |title=India becomes first team to qualify for four men's T20 World Cup finals |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-t20-world-cup-2026-final-fourth-time-most-appearance-record-stats/article70708745.ece |access-date=2026-03-06 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match54"/>
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[[File:Sanju Samson in PMO New Delhi.jpg|thumb|alt=Sanju Samson in 2024|India's [[Sanju Samson]] received the player of the match for the Semi-final 2, and the player of the tournament award.]]
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=== Final ===
{{Main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup final}}
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New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-2026-final-toss-record-playing-xi-13987387.html |title=New Zealand win toss in T20 World Cup final: Did past toss winners also lift the trophy? |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=13 March 2026 |work=[[Firstpost]] |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308151203/https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-2026-final-toss-record-playing-xi-13987387.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Indian opener [[Sanju Samson]] scored 89 [[Run (cricket)|runs]] from 46 [[Delivery (cricket)|balls]] along with half-centuries from [[Abhishek Sharma]] and [[Ishan Kishan]]. [[James Neesham]] [[Dismissal (cricket)|dismissed]] Samson, Kishan and [[Suryakumar Yadav]] in the 16th [[Over (cricket)|over]]. In the final two overs, [[Shivam Dube]] scored 26 runs from 8 balls to take India to the total of 255 runs for the loss of five [[wicket]]s—the highest total in a T20 World Cup knockout match. [[Run chase|Chasing]] the target, New Zealand opener [[Tim Seifert]] was the only batter from his team to register a 50+ score; [[Mitchell Santner]] scored 43 runs, [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] scored 17 runs, while the remaining batters were dismissed for single-digit scores. New Zealand were all-out for 159 to see them lose by 96 runs.<ref name="sc1">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Final: GOAT T20 team, India defend their title comprehensively |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/live-match-blog |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308135622/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/live-match-blog |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sc2">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: IND beats NZ to defend title; Bumrah wins Player of Match, Samson awarded Player of Tournament |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-live-score-updates-t20-world-cup-2026-final-ind-nz-highlights-ahmedabad/article70718633.ece |work=[[Sportstar]]}}</ref><ref name="sc3">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/mar/08/india-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-live |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref>

This was India's third T20 World Cup title victory, after [[2007 World Twenty20 final|2007]] and 2024. India were the first team to successfully defend their title to win two consecutive titles and the first tournament hosts to win.<ref name="rec-win">{{cite web |access-date=9 March 2026 |title=India becomes first team to defend T20 World Cup title, lift trophy at home |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/india-becomes-first-team-to-defend-t20-world-cup-title-lift-trophy-at-home-126030800781_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref> [[Suryakumar Yadav]] became the fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event after [[Kapil Dev]], [[MS Dhoni]] and Rohit Sharma.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 March 2026 |title=Suryakumar Yadav gives himself a few slaps after joining Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni as India's T20 World Cup-winning captain |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-slaps-himself-after-joining-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-as-india-s-t20-world-cup-winning-captain-101773001438371.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=9 March 2026 }}</ref> [[Jasprit Bumrah]] picked up four wickets for India, conceding only 15 runs in 4 overs and received the player of the match award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-08 |title=Jasprit Bumrah wins Player of match award in T20 World Cup 2026 final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-player-of-the-match-t20-world-cup-final-2026-india-vs-new-zealand-stats-record/article70719726.ece |access-date=2026-03-13 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> The match was attended by 86,824 fans.<ref name="scf">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=IND vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, Final at Ahmedabad, March 08, 2026 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/full-scorecard |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>

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| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|08}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 255/5 (20 overs)
| score2 = 159 (19 overs)
| result = [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final#Match details|India won by 96 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512773.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| notes = 
}}
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[[File:Jasprit_Bumrah_in_PMO_New_Delhi.jpg|thumb|alt=Jasprit Bumrah in 2024|[[Jasprit Bumrah]] received the player of the match award for the final.]]
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== Statistics ==
[[Sahibzada Farhan]] of Pakistan scored the most runs in the 2026 tournament (383 runs from innings).<ref name="mr">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|tournament|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-17604|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026|stat=most runs|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref> This was also the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Most runs in a tournament|most runs in a single T20 World Cup]], surpassing [[Virat Kohli]]'s [[2014 World Twenty20#Most runs|2014 record]].<ref name="mrt">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|trophy|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|title=Men's T20 World Cup|stat=most runs in a series|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref> A total of seven centuries were scored in the 2026 tournament surpassing the previous high of two in a single edition of T20 World Cup ([[2010 World Twenty20|2010]], [[2014 World Twenty20|2014]], [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]] and [[2022 Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]).<ref name="Cent-list">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|trophy|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|title=Men's T20 World Cup|stat=list of centuries|access-date=17 January 2026|dynamic=n|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260407113708/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espncricinfo.com%2Frecords%2Ftrophy%2Fbatting-list-hundreds%2Ficc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|archive-date=7 April 2026}}</ref> [[Jasprit Bumrah]] and [[Varun Chakravarthy]] of India both took 14 wickets each and were tied for the most wickets in the 2026 tournament.<ref name="mw">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|tournament|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-17604|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026|stat=most wickets|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Most runs scored by a batter<ref name="mr"/>
! scope=col | [[Run (cricket)|Runs]]
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
|-
! scope=row | 383
| [[Sahibzada Farhan]] || {{cr|PAK}}
|-
! scope=row | 326
| [[Tim Seifert]] || {{cr|NZ}}
|-
! scope=row | 321
| [[Sanju Samson]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row | 317
| [[Ishan Kishan]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row | 298
| [[Finn Allen]] || {{cr|NZ}}
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Most wickets taken by a bowler<ref name="mw"/>
! scope=col | [[Wicket]]s
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
|-
! scope=row rowspan=2 | 14
| [[Jasprit Bumrah]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
| [[Varun Chakravarthy]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row rowspan=3 | 13
| {{nobr|[[Shadley van Schalkwyk]]}} || {{nobr|{{cr|USA}}}}
|-
| [[Blessing Muzarabani]] || {{cr|ZIM}}
|-
| [[Adil Rashid]] || {{cr|ENG}}
|}

== Team of the tournament ==
On 9 March, the ICC announced its team of the tournament with [[Sanju Samson]] being named as player of the tournament and [[Aiden Markram]] as the captain of the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-08 |title=Sanju Samson adjudged T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/sanju-samson-adjudged-t20-world-cup-player-of-the-tournament |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315080347/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/sanju-samson-adjudged-t20-world-cup-player-of-the-tournament |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="tot">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-09 |title=Team of the tournament announced for T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/team-of-the-tournament-announced-for-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Aiden Markram (cropped).jpg|thumb|alt=Aiden Markram in 2018|South Africa's [[Aiden Markram]] was named as the captain for the ICC's team of the tournament.]]
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Team of the tournament<ref name="tot"/>
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
! scope=col | Role
|-
! scope=row | [[Sahibzada Farhan]]
| {{cr|PAK}} || [[Batting (cricket)|Batter]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Sanju Samson]]
| {{cr|IND}} || [[Wicket-keeper]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Ishan Kishan]]
| {{cr|IND}} || Batter
|-
! scope=row | [[Aiden Markram]]
| {{cr|SA}}|| Batter / [[Captain (cricket)|Captain]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Hardik Pandya]]
| {{cr|IND}} || rowspan="3" | [[All-rounder]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Will Jacks]]
| {{cr|ENG}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Jason Holder]]
| {{cr|WIN}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Jasprit Bumrah]]
| {{cr|IND}} || rowspan="4" | [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Lungi Ngidi]]
| {{cr|SA}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Adil Rashid]]
| {{cr|ENG}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Blessing Muzarabani]]
| {{cr|ZIM}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]]
| {{cr|USA}} || [[Twelfth man (cricket)|12th man]]
|}

== Controversies ==
=== Withdrawal of Bangladesh===
After the Bangladeshi cricketer [[Mustafizur Rahman]] was released by the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], on the BCCI's request, from the [[2026 Indian Premier League]] squad, on 3 January 2026, the [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]] (BCB) requested for Bangladesh's matches at the World Cup to be moved from India, citing security reasons.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh govt asks cricket board to shift T20 World Cup games out of India after Mustafizur controversy |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-govt-asks-cricket-board-to-shift-t20-world-cup-games-out-of-india-after-mustafizur-controversy/articleshow/126330617.cms |access-date=4 January 2026 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=4 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104105817/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-govt-asks-cricket-board-to-shift-t20-world-cup-games-out-of-india-after-mustafizur-controversy/articleshow/126330617.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=4 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-bangladesh-refuse-to-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1518033 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=4 January 2026 |archive-date=5 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260105080256/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-bangladesh-refuse-to-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1518033 |url-status=live }}</ref> Officials from the ICC met with members of the BCB to try and find a solution to the issue.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2026 |title=ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-meet-with-bcb-over-bangladesh-s-refusal-to-play-t20-world-cup-matches-in-india-1518291 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=10 January 2026 }}</ref> On 6 January, [[ESPNcricinfo]] reported that the ICC rejected the BCB's request and Bangladesh would forfeit points if they refused to play.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2026 |title=ICC to Bangladesh: play in India or forfeit points |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-bangladesh-play-in-india-or-forfeit-points-1518315 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 January 2026 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107160701/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-bangladesh-play-in-india-or-forfeit-points-1518315 |url-status=live }}</ref> A day later, the BCB denied this, stating, "the ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address [our] concerns".<ref>{{cite news |date=7 January 2026 |title=BCB: ICC willing to address concerns about playing T20 World Cup in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-says-icc-willing-to-address-concerns-about-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1518430 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 January 2026 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107160646/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-says-icc-willing-to-address-concerns-about-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1518430 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 12 January, media reported that the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]] and the [[Kerala Cricket Association]] offered to host the matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium at Chennai and [[Greenfield International Stadium]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] respectively instead of Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2026 |title=New venue options emerge for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches: Report |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-venue-options-emerge-for-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-2026-matches-report-2026-01-12-1025458 |access-date=12 January 2026 |work=[[India TV]] |archive-date=13 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113082114/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-venue-options-emerge-for-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-2026-matches-report-2026-01-12-1025458 |url-status=live }}</ref> The same day, the ICC refused Bangladesh's security assessment, stating that "there was no overall threat to the [team]" and that there was "low to moderate risks [to the team] in some venues and low to nil in others".<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2026 |title=No specific threat to Bangladesh team in India, says ICC security assessment |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-specific-threat-to-bangladesh-team-in-india-for-2026-t20-world-cup-says-icc-security-assessment-1519243 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=13 January 2026 |archive-date=13 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113044212/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-specific-threat-to-bangladesh-team-in-india-for-2026-t20-world-cup-says-icc-security-assessment-1519243 |url-status=live }}</ref> A day later, the BCB reiterated its request to move Bangladesh's matches outside of India citing security concerns.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2026 |title=BCB firm on stance that Bangladesh won't travel to India for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-firm-on-stance-that-bangladesh-won-t-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1519348 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=16 January 2026 |archive-date=14 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114052724/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-firm-on-stance-that-bangladesh-won-t-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1519348 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 17 January, the BCB requested to swap groups with Ireland, who were scheduled to play their matches in Sri Lanka, which was rejected by the ICC.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup crisis: PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-crisis-pcb-writes-to-icc-supporting-bangladesh-s-stance-1520329 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 }}</ref>

On 18 January, the ICC announced that the final decision on the matter would be taken after the board meeting scheduled on 21 January.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh's participation in 2026 T20 World Cup to be finalised by January 21 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-bangladesh-s-participation-to-be-finalised-by-january-21-1520069 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 }}</ref> Following the meeting on 21 January, the ICC refused to shift Bangladesh's matches, and offered a revised deadline of one day for the BCB to decide on the participation.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=ICC to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if they don't travel to India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-don-t-travel-to-india-1520371 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 |archive-date=22 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260122102942/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-don-t-travel-to-india-1520371 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh asked to play in India or sit-out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/icc-s-t20-world-cup-verdict-on-bangladesh-cricket-bcci-2855353-2026-01-21 |access-date=21 January 2026 |work=[[India Today]] }}</ref> The next day, the BCB reiterated their refusal to play in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=22 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh firm on not playing T20 World Cup in India despite risk of exclusion |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-firm-on-not-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-despite-icc-saying-they-will-be-replaced-1520515 |access-date=22 January 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=23 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123082733/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-firm-on-not-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-despite-icc-saying-they-will-be-replaced-1520515 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 January, the ICC officially announced that Bangladesh would be replaced by Scotland, the next highest ranked team in the ICC T20I rankings, who had not qualified for the tournament.<ref name="Scot">{{cite news |date=24 January 2026 |title=Scotland to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/scotland-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup |access-date=31 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=25 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260125091831/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/scotland-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=24 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh Replaced By Scotland At 2026 Men's T20 World Cup After Refusing To Travel To India |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-at-2026-mens-t20-world-cup-after-refusing-travel-to-india |access-date=31 January 2026 |website=Wisden}}</ref> In a press release issued on 9 February 2026, the ICC stated that no financial, sporting, or administrative penalty would be imposed on the BCB with regards to its withdrawal from the tournament. It also said that the BCB have the right to appeal against the same as per existing ICC regulations, and Bangladesh would be given the hosting rights to an ICC event in the [[2028–2031 ICC Events cycle|2028–2031 events cycle]].<ref name="ICC_PR">{{cite web |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 – Press Note |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-press-note |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=9 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209202357/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-press-note |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== India–Pakistan tensions ===
{{See also|India–Pakistan relations}}
On 1 February, the [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani government]] allowed its cricket team to participate in the World Cup but directed the team not to play its match against India on February 15. While the PCB did not officially communicate the decision to the ICC, it was reportedly taken in protest against the ICC's refusal to relocate Bangladesh's matches out of India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan government says 'no' to India match in T20 World Cup |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137531/pakistan-to-forfeit-india-clash-in-t20-world-cup |work=[[Cricbuzz]] |date=1 February 2026 |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=1 February 2026 |title=Pakistan to Boycott India match on 15 Feb |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-1521915 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=1 February 2026 |archive-date=1 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260201195432/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-1521915 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC warned the PCB of possible sanctions for a potential boycott of the [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|match against India]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2 February 2026 |title=No India vs Pakistan at T20 World Cup? Pak's boycott, ICC's warning & the big fallout explained |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/no-india-vs-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup-paks-boycott-iccs-warning-the-big-fallout-explained/articleshow/127851688.cms |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=3 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260203061320/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/no-india-vs-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup-paks-boycott-iccs-warning-the-big-fallout-explained/articleshow/127851688.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Following discussions between the ICC, PCB and BCB, on 9 February,<ref name="ICC_PR"/> the Pakistan government announced that it was directing the team to take part in the match against India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan withdraw boycott of India match at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-withdraw-boycott-of-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-1523168 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209213921/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-withdraw-boycott-of-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-1523168 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |url-status=live }}</ref>

During the India–Pakistan match on the 15 February 2026, there was no handshake between the Indian captain [[Suryakumar Yadav]] and the Pakistani captain [[Salman Ali Agha]], which typically happens during coin tosses, and among players after the match is concluded.<ref>{{cite news |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cricket/cricket-no-handshake-as-pakistan-elect-to-field-against-india/ar-AA1WoFTf?ocid=BingNewsSerp |access-date=15 February 2026 |date=15 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Newman |first=Paul |date=15 February 2026 |title=India v Pakistan: How no handshake at the toss set the tone for a T20 World Cup game filled with tension |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7048316/2026/02/15/india-pakistan-t20-handshake-tension/ |access-date=15 February 2026 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> This policy has continued since the [[2025 Asia Cup]], due to the [[2025 Pahalgam attack|Pahalgam terror attack]] and the [[2025 India–Pakistan conflict]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 February 2026 |title=India continue with no-handshake policy as Pakistan win toss and opt to field first in Colombo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2026-no-handshake-toss-update-colombo-abhishek-sharma-13980064.html |work=[[Firstpost]] }}</ref> However, this is the first time this has occurred in an ICC tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last=Francis |first=Krishan |title=India crushes Pakistan by 61 runs in marquee game in T20 World Cup. No handshakes again |url=https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/pakistan-takes-india-marquee-game-t20-world-cup-130183665 |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216042459/https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/pakistan-takes-india-marquee-game-t20-world-cup-130183665 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Broadcasting ==
[[JioStar]] handled the global broadcasting rights as part of its deal with the ICC,<ref>{{cite web |date=12 December 2025 |title=Joint Statement from ICC and JioStar on Media Rights Agreement and recent media reports |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/joint-statement-from-icc-and-jiostar-on-media-rights-agreement-and-recent-media-reports |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=12 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260112175824/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/joint-statement-from-icc-and-jiostar-on-media-rights-agreement-and-recent-media-reports |url-status=live }}</ref> and the global broadcasters for the tournament were confirmed by the ICC on 5 February 2026.<ref name="Broad-1">{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=All the Broadcast details for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/all-the-broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=5 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=6 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206103848/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/all-the-broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Broad-2">{{cite web |date=7 February 2026 |title=T20WC 2026 to be broadcast in more languages and countries |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20wc-2026-to-be-broadcast-in-more-languages-and-countries |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211185210/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20wc-2026-to-be-broadcast-in-more-languages-and-countries |url-status=live }}</ref> The matches were broadcast across more than 80 territories.<ref name="Broad-2"/> The matches were also broadcast through [[ICC.tv]] and the ICC's official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref name="Broad-3">{{cite web |title=Official Broadcasters {{!}} ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/official-broadcasters |access-date=8 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=7 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207231157/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/official-broadcasters |url-status=live }}</ref> JioHotstar provided a vertical live feed along with 360 degree view and multi-camera features.<ref name="Broad-1"/> The ICC partnered with American sports podcaster [[Jomboy (sports media)|Jomboy]] to provide an alternate commentary feed for American viewers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farrell |first=Melinda |title=Meet Jomboy – the American baseball pundit making cricket fun for newbies |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/24/who-is-jomboy-cricket-commentator-baseball-analyst-icc-t20-world-cup-2024 |access-date=8 February 2026 |work=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]] |archive-date=13 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613214336/https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/24/who-is-jomboy-cricket-commentator-baseball-analyst-icc-t20-world-cup-2024 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rest |first=Jonathan |date=4 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup gets free, creative coverage in US |url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/t20-world-cup-gets-free-creative-coverage-in-us/ |access-date=8 February 2026 |work=Sport Business }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Broadcasters for the tournament<ref name="Broad-1"/><ref name="Broad-2"/><ref name="Broad-3"/>
! scope="col" | Region
! scope="col" | Country/Sub-region
! scope="col" | Broadcasting licensee(s)
! scope="col" | Broadcasting platforms
! scope="col" | Radio
|-
! rowspan=2 | Africa
| Middle East and North Africa || [[E&]] || CricLife Max & [[StarzPlay]] || rowspan="2" {{N/A}}
|-
| Sub-Saharan Africa || [[SuperSport (South African broadcaster)|SuperSport]] || SS Cricket
|-
! rowspan=3 | Americas
| Canada || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]] & [[Cricbuzz]] || rowspan=3 {{N/A}}
|-
| Caribbean Islands || [[ESPN]] || [[ESPN Caribbean]] & [[Disney+]]
|-
| United States || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]] & [[Cricbuzz]]
|-
! rowspan=16 | Asia
| Afghanistan || [[Lemar TV]] || [[Lemar TV]] || rowspan=7 {{N/A}}
|-
| Bangladesh || TSM || [[Nagorik (TV channel)|Nagorik TV]], [[T Sports]], [[Toffee (streaming service)|Toffee]] & Rabbithole
|-
| Bahrain || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| Qatar || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| Kuwait || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| China || [[International Cricket Council]] || [[Douyin]] (only [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]])<ref>{{cite web|date=8 March 2026 |title=21点30分，T20世界杯决赛，抖音直播不见不散！|trans-title=9:30 PM, T20 World Cup final, don't miss it on Douyin live! |url=https://www.douyin.com/video/7614852417712131355 |website=[[Douyin]] |language=zh |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Hong Kong || [[Cricbuzz]] || [[Cricbuzz]], [[Astro (company)|Astro Cricket]] & [[PCCW]]
|-
| India || [[Disney Star]] || [[Star Sports (India)|Star Sports]] & [[JioHotstar]] || [[All India Radio]]
|-
| Malaysia || [[Cricbuzz]] || [[Cricbuzz]], [[Astro (company)|Astro Cricket]] & [[PCCW]] || rowspan="6" {{N/A}}
|-
| Nepal || [[Kantipur Television]] || [[Kantipur Television#Kantipur MAX|Kantipur MAX]] & Styx Nepal
|-
| Oman || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas]]
|-
| Pakistan || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] & Myco || [[PTV Sports]] & [[Geo Super]]<br/>Myco, Tamasha, [[ARY ZAP]] & Tapmad
|-
| Pacific Islands || [[Digicel]] || [[Digicel|PNG Digicel]]
|-
| Singapore || [[Hub Sports]] || [[Hub Sports|Hub Sports 4]]
|-
| Sri Lanka || [[Dialog TV]] || [[Dialog TV|Dialog Play]], [[Peo TV]], ThePapare & [[TV Supreme]] || [[FM Derana]]
|-
| United Arab Emirates || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas]], Reel, Roxy, Cinepolis & Star || {{N/A}}
|-
! rowspan="4" | Europe
| Ireland || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]], Sky Sports Main Event & [[Sky Go]] || rowspan = 3 {{N/A}}
|-
| Italy || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Italia]]
|-
| Netherlands || [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]] || NOS
|-
| United Kingdom || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]], Sky Sports Main Event, [[Sky Go]] & [[Now (streaming service)|Now]] || [[BBC Radio]]
|-
! rowspan="2" | Oceania
| Australia || [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] || [[Amazon Prime Video|Prime Video]] || [[History of ABC Radio (Australia)|ABC Radio]] & [[Sports Entertainment Network|SEN]]
|-
| New Zealand || [[Sky (New Zealand)|Sky TV NZ]] || [[Sky Sport (New Zealand)|Sky Sport]] & Sky Sport Now || {{N/A}}
|-
! colspan="2" | In-flight & At sea
| [[Sport 24]] || Sport 24 & Sport 24 Live|| {{N/A}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Rest of the world
| [[International Cricket Council]] || [[ICC.tv]] & [[YouTube]] || {{N/A}}
|}

=== Commentators ===
The ICC released the following list of commentators for the tournament on 6 February 2026.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=ICC announce star-studded commentary team and exciting broadcast innovations for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-announce-star-studded-commentary-team-and-exciting-broadcast-innovations-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of commentators and presenters for ICC Men's T20 World Cup |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-full-list-of-commentators-and-presenters-for-icc-mens-t20-world-cup |website=Wisden}}</ref>

{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* [[Roshan Abeysinghe]]
* [[Wasim Akram]]
* [[Russel Arnold]]
* [[Michael Atherton]]
* [[Samuel Badree]]
* [[Temba Bavuma]]
* [[Harsha Bhogle]]
* [[Ian Bishop (cricketer)|Ian Bishop]]
* [[Carlos Brathwaite]]
* [[Simon Doull]]
* [[Aaron Finch]]
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]]
* [[Natalie Germanos]]
* [[Matthew Hayden]]
* [[Mark Howard (broadcaster)|Mark Howard]]
* [[Nasser Hussain]]
* Raunak Kapoor
* [[Dinesh Karthik]]
* [[Athar Ali Khan]]
* [[Bazid Khan]]
* [[Nick Knight (cricketer)|Nick Knight]]
* [[Andrew Leonard (commentator)|Andrew Leonard]]
* [[Katey Martin]]
* [[Angelo Mathews]]
* [[Mpumelelo Mbangwa]]
* [[Preston Mommsen]]
* [[Eoin Morgan]]
* [[Danny Morrison (cricketer)|Danny Morrison]]
* [[Kass Naidoo]]
* [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]]
* [[Shaun Pollock]]
* [[Ramiz Raja]]
* [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
* [[Ravi Shastri]]
* [[Ian Smith (New Zealand cricketer)|Ian Smith]]
* [[Dale Steyn]]
* [[Robin Uthappa]]
* [[Ian Ward (cricketer)|Ian Ward]]
* [[Alan Wilkins (cricketer)|Alan Wilkins]]
* [[Waqar Younis]]
}}

=== Viewership ===
The semi-final 2 between India and England had a peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers and a total of 619 million views, becoming the most watched T20 match, surpassing [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup final]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 SETS NEW GLOBAL STREAMING RECORD ON JIOHOTSTAR DURING INDIA–ENGLAND SEMI-FINAL |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-on-jiohotstar-during-india-england-semi-final |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308104106/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-on-jiohotstar-during-india-england-semi-final |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=India-England T20 World Cup semi-final sets new global streaming record |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/india-england-t20-world-cup-semi-final-sets-new-global-streaming-record |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> The final match had a peak of 72.5 million concurrent viewers.<ref name=at>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-23 |title=A game for the world: cricket's growth horizons |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/a-game-for-the-world-cricket-s-growth-horizons |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=25 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260325001923/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/a-game-for-the-world-cricket-s-growth-horizons |url-status=live |quote=The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 had hit 72.5 million digital concurrent users [...]. With nearly 1.3 million in-stadia fans attending the tournament [...]}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name=26t20wc-at>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=Attendance at 2026 T20 World Cup: Fan attendances at every venue and match detailed |url=https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/2026-t20-world-cup-fan-attendances-every-venue-match/55c4f9eaf36199a13aaee737 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=Cricket News |language=en}}</ref>
}}

== External links ==
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* {{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-warm-up-matches-2025-26-1521126|title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup warm-up matches}}

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2026 Men's T20 World Cup

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{{Short description|Tenth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{For|the women's cricket tournament|2026 Women's T20 World Cup}}
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{{Use British English|date=March 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox cricket tournament
| name = 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| image = 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup logo.svg
| administrator = [[International Cricket Council]]
| cricket format = [[Twenty20 International]]
| tournament format = [[Tournament#Group stage|Group stage]], [[Men's T20 World Cup#Format|Super 8s]] and [[Single-elimination tournament|Knockout stage]]
| host = {{ubl|India|Sri Lanka}}
| fromdate = 7 February
| todate = 8 March 2026
| champions = {{cr|IND}}
| runner up = {{cr|NZ}}
| count = 3
| participants = 20
| matches = 55
| attendance =
| player of the series = {{cricon|IND}} [[Sanju Samson]]
| most runs = {{cricon|PAK}} [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (383)
| most wickets = {{cricon|IND}} [[Jasprit Bumrah]] (14)<br>{{cricon|IND}} [[Varun Chakravarthy]] (14)
| website = [https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026 icc-cricket.com]
| previous_year = 2024
| previous_tournament = 2024 Men's T20 World Cup
| next_year = 2028
| next_tournament = 2028 Men's T20 World Cup
}}

The '''2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup''' was the tenth edition of the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]], co-hosted by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] and [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Sri Lanka had previously hosted the competition in [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] and India in [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]]. A total of twenty teams competed in 55 matches across five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka. More than 1.3 million spectators attended the matches across the two nations.<ref name=at/>

Twenty teams competed in the tournament, which included the teams from the two hosts, six of the top seven teams from the [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|previous edition]], the four highest-ranked teams in the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] not already qualified, and eight other teams determined through regional qualifiers. [[Italy national cricket team|Italy]] qualified for the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time.

[[India national cricket team|India]] were the defending champions, having won the 2024 edition. They defended their title by defeating [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] by 96 runs in the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]], becoming the first team to win two consecutive T20 World Cups, the first country to win the title at home, and the first team to win the tournament three times.

== Background ==
The [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] is a biennial [[world cup]] for [[cricket]] in [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) format, organised by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC). It was first played in [[2007 World Twenty20|2007]] in South Africa, and the 2026 tournament marked its tenth edition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2024 |title=T20 World Cup winners: India, West Indies and England tied on two titles each – full list of champions |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/t20-world-cup-winners-list-champions |website=[[Olympics.com]] |access-date=29 November 2025 |archive-date=16 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816025541/https://olympics.com/en/news/t20-world-cup-winners-list-champions |url-status=live }}</ref> The ninth edition, held in [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|2024]] in the West Indies and the United States, was contested by 20 teams, and was won by [[India national cricket team|India]], who defeated [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in the [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 June 2024 |title=India win T20 World Cup 2024, stun South Africa by 7 runs in final as Bumrah, Hardik nail finish |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-win-t20-world-cup-2024-stun-south-africa-by-7-runs-in-final-9423182/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |date=29 June 2024 |archive-date=29 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629181658/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-win-t20-world-cup-2024-stun-south-africa-by-7-runs-in-final-9423182/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Host selection ===
In November 2021, as part of the [[2024–2031 ICC men's hosts cycle]], the ICC announced that the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup would be played in India and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 November 2021 |title=USA to stage T20 World Cup: 2024–2031 ICC Men's tournament hosts confirmed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/usa-to-stage-t20-world-cup-2024-2031-icc-mens-tournament-hosts-confirmed |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=5 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205110854/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2354682 |url-status=live }}</ref> Initially [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] proposed to host the entire tournament, however, due to expansion of the tournament to 20 teams from the previous edition and lack of cricket stadiums in Sri Lanka, it was decided to be co-hosted with the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI).<ref>{{cite news |title=India to host 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka, 2031 ODI World Cup with Bangladesh |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/india-to-host-2026-t20-world-cup-with-sri-lanka-2031-odi-world-cup-with-bangladesh-1051629.html |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |archive-date=8 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108183656/https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/india-to-host-2026-t20-world-cup-with-sri-lanka-2031-odi-world-cup-with-bangladesh-1051629.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Sri Lanka had previously hosted the competition in [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] and India in [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]].<ref name="Schedule1">{{cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-announced|title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announced|date=25 November 2025|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=27 November 2025 }}</ref>

=== Format ===
The tournament's format remained the same as the previous edition. The 20 qualifying teams were divided into four groups of five each. In the group stage, each team played each of the other teams in the group once in a [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin]] format, and the top two teams in each group advanced to the Super 8 stage, where the teams were placed into two groups of four teams each. Prior to the tournament, the ICC had announced the eight [[seeding (sports)|seeded]] teams based on the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|ICC T20I rankings]], who were placed in predetermined positions in the Super 8 stage, irrespective of their position in the group stage. If an unseeded team qualified at the expense of a seeded team, it took the position of the corresponding seeded team that failed to qualify from their group. In the Super 8 stage, each team played against each of the other teams in the group once. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage, which consisted of two semi-finals, the winners of which faced off in the final.<ref name="Format">{{cite web |date=25 November 2025 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: India grouped with Pakistan, England with West Indies |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-schedule-india-grouped-with-pakistan-england-with-west-indies-1512693 |access-date=20 February 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=1 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260101122604/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-schedule-india-grouped-with-pakistan-england-with-west-indies-1512693 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Guide">{{Cite web |date=2026-02-06 |title=Your guide to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Key details |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/your-guide-to-the-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-key-details |access-date=2026-02-06 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="FAQs">{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 FAQs: Groups, timings, venues and everything you want to know |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-faqs-groups-timings-venues-and-everything-you-want-to-know-1522415 |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206170120/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-faqs-groups-timings-venues-and-everything-you-want-to-know-1522415 |url-status=live }}</ref> No points were carried over between stages.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

=== Schedule ===
In the [[2023–2027 ICC Men's Future Tours Programme]], the tournament was scheduled to be held in February–March 2026.<ref name="FTP">{{cite journal |title=2023–2027 ICC Men's FTP |url=https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf |date=17 August 2022 |journal=[[ICC Men's Future Tours Programme]] | publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |volume=4 |via=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=9 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209130126/https://i.imgci.com/db/DOWNLOAD/0000/0045/men-s_ftp_2023_2027.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC announced the final schedule on 25 November 2025, with the tournament scheduled to take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026. The teams will play 55 matches across five venues in India and three venues in Sri Lanka.<ref name="Schedule1"/><ref name="Schedule2">{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/fixtures-groups-released-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |title=Fixtures, groups released for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026|date=25 November 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=27 November 2025 |archive-date=13 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251213081528/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/fixtures-groups-released-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 January 2026, the ICC announced that warm-up matches would be held from 2 to 6 February.<ref name="Warm1">{{cite news |title=T20 World Cup 2026: India to play warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2026/01/25/t20-world-cup-2026-india-to-play-warm-up-match-against-south-africa-in-navi-mumbai.html |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] }}</ref><ref name="Warm2">{{cite news |last=Kukalyekar |first=Aditya |date=29 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 warm up matches schedule confirmed, two Indian teams to play |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-matches-schedule-confirmed-two-indian-teams-to-play-2026-01-29-1027984 |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[India TV News]] |archive-date=30 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130103727/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-matches-schedule-confirmed-two-indian-teams-to-play-2026-01-29-1027984 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Warm3">{{cite news |last=Madaan |first=Shubham |date=27 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Schedule announced Check All details |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-warm-up-schedule-announced-check-all-details-fixtures-indvsa-bengaluru-166747/ |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[The Sunday Guardian]] }}</ref>

=== Prize money ===
The ICC allocated a pool of [[United States dollar|$]]11.25 million in prize money for the tournament. The prize for winning was $2.45 million, with each team receiving an additional $31,154 for each match they won, excluding the semi-finals and final.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prize Money Distribution for Men's T20WC 2026 Announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/prize-money-distribution-for-men-s-t20wc-2026-announced |date=11 March 2026 |access-date=2026-03-12 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right"
|+ Prize money allocation for the tournament<ref name="prize">{{cite news|date=3 June 2024|title=Highest prize money announced for historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/highest-prize-money-announced-for-historic-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024|access-date=4 June 2024|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]|archive-date=4 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604035955/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/highest-prize-money-announced-for-historic-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" scope=col | Place
! rowspan="2" scope=col | Teams
! colspan="2" scope=colgroup | Amount
|-
! scope=col | per side
! scope=col | Total
|-
| align=left | Champions || {{center|1}} || $2.45 million || $2.45 million
|-
| align=left | Runners-up || {{center|1}} || $1.28 million || $1.28 million
|-
| align=left | Semi-finalists || {{center|2}} || $787,500 || $1.575 million
|-
| align=left | 5th–8th place (Super 8) || {{center|4}} || $382,500 || $1.53 million
|-
| align=left | 9th–12th place (Group stage) || {{center|4}} || $247,500 || $0.99 million
|-
| align=left | 13th–20th place (Group stage) || {{center|8}} || $225,000 || $1.8 million
|-
| align=left | Match winners || {{center|52}} || $31,154 || $1.62 million
|- class=sortbottom
! align=left | Total || {{center|20}} || colspan="2" | $11.25 million
|}

=== Marketing ===
{{External media|width=250px|float=right
|video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbTlG6vDVWM "Feel the Thrill"] on [[YouTube]]
|video2=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9muMrMPpBI "Feel the Thrill (Tamil Sinhalese version)"] on [[YouTube]]
}}
In November 2025, former Indian captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was named as an ambassador for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/rohit-sharma-named-men-s-t20-world-cup-tournament-ambassador |title=Rohit Sharma named Men's T20 World Cup tournament ambassador |date=25 November 2025| publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=25 November 2025 |archive-date=5 December 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251205023417/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/rohit-sharma-named-men-s-t20-world-cup-tournament-ambassador |url-status=live}}</ref> The official theme song for the tournament, "Feel the Thrill", produced and performed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] with lyrics by Heisenberg and Raqueeb Alam, was released on 30 January 2026.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title=ICC Launches 'Feel The Thrill' As Official Song Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/icc-launches-feel-the-thrill-as-official-song-of-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-10916078 |access-date=9 February 2026 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=31 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260131143847/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/icc-launches-feel-the-thrill-as-official-song-of-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-10916078 |url-status=live }}</ref> A remix version featuring Sri Lankan artist Dinesh Gamage, sub-titled "Tamil Sinhalese version", which replaced [[Hindi]] verses with [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] verses, was released on 7 February.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9muMrMPpBI |title="Feel the Thrill" – ICC Men's T20 World Cup – "Tamil Sinhalese version" |date=8 February 2026 |type=Video |publisher=[[Sri Lanka Cricket]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216223746/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=VkaUMbtMhHhDL8Je%0A&v=-9muMrMPpBI&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional event, the "Captains' Carnival", featuring all the team captains and [[social media influencer]]s, was held on 5 February in Mumbai and Colombo.<ref>{{cite web|date=5 February 2026 |title=Captains' Carnival sets tone for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/captains-carnival-sets-tone-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup: Skippers unite for 'Captains Carnival' |url=https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/sports/946147/t20-world-cup-skippers-unite-for-captains-carnival/ |access-date=9 February 2026 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News]] }}</ref> On 6 February, the ICC announced that an opening ceremony would be held at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the third match of the opening day between India and the United States.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 February 2026 |title=Star-studded opening ceremony announced for T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/star-studded-opening-ceremony-announced-for-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref> [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Nora Fatehi]], Rishab Sharma, and [[Sivamani (percussionist)|Sivamani]] performed at the opening ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sahay |first=Suyash |date=7 February 2026 |title=ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Time, Performers, Streaming Info |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-live-time-performers-streaming-info-1825858 |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[ABP Live]] |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208091158/https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-live-time-performers-streaming-info-1825858 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Nishant |first=Shashwat |date=7 February 2026 |title=ICC T20 world cup 2026 opening ceremony, performers list, live streaming |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-performers-list-live-streaming-126020601719_1.html |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[Business Standard]] |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210014604/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-performers-list-live-streaming-126020601719_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Qualification ==
{{main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup qualification}}

The hosts, India and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka, India to co-host ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026 |url=https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=97989 |access-date=2024-09-14 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |language=en |archive-date=4 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204120132/https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=97989 |url-status=live }}</ref> along with the top seven teams from the 2024 tournament: [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], [[England cricket team|England]], South Africa, the [[United States national cricket team|United States]], and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]; directly qualified for the 2026 tournament. The remaining three direct qualification places were allocated to the next best-ranked teams in the [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] as on 30 June 2024, that had not finished in the top seven: [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]], and [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan, New Zealand, Ireland secure automatic qualification despite failing to make it to Super Eight |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-list-of-teams-qualified-automatic-qualification-super-eight-icc-rankings-pakistan-new-zealand-ireland/article68358992.ece |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=[[Sportstar]] |language=en |archive-date=24 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724125822/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-list-of-teams-qualified-automatic-qualification-super-eight-icc-rankings-pakistan-new-zealand-ireland/article68358992.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The eight remaining places were filled through the ICC's regional qualifiers, consisting of two teams each from Africa and Europe regions, three teams combined from Asia and East Asia-Pacific and one team from the Americas.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/stop-clock-set-to-become-a-permanent-fixture-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 |title=Stop clock set to become a permanent fixture in white-ball internationals from T20 World Cup 2024 |date=15 March 2024 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=15 March 2024|archive-date=15 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315112048/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/stop-clock-set-to-become-a-permanent-fixture-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130390/all-you-need-to-know-about-2026-t20-world-cup-qualification |title=All you need to know about 2026 T20 World Cup qualification |publisher=[[Cricbuzz]] |access-date=18 May 2024 |archive-date=26 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926044651/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130390/all-you-need-to-know-about-2026-t20-world-cup-qualification |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/how-does-qualification-for-the-2026-t20-world-cup-work |title=How does qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup work? |website=[[Wisden]] |date=7 June 2024 |access-date=10 June 2024 |archive-date=27 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927205157/https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/how-does-qualification-for-the-2026-t20-world-cup-work |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2025, [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] qualified for the World Cup from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final|Americas region]],<ref>{{cite news |date=22 June 2025 |title=Canada qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/americas-entrants-for-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-confirmed |access-date=29 November 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=6 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251006050800/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/americas-entrants-for-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-confirmed |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by [[Italy national cricket team|Italy]] and [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|Europe region]] in July.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 July 2025 |title=Italy and Netherlands qualify for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/italy-and-netherlands-qualify-for-the-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=16 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251216041437/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/italy-and-netherlands-qualify-for-the-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2025, [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] and [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] qualified from the [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final|Africa region]],<ref>{{cite news |date=3 October 2025 |title=Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/namibia-and-zimbabwe-qualify-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=31 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251231062841/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/namibia-and-zimbabwe-qualify-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]], [[Oman national cricket team|Oman]], and [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]] from the combined [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|Asia-EAP qualifier]].<ref>{{cite news |date=16 October 2025 |title=UAE claim final T20 World Cup 2026 ticket in Oman |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/uae-claim-final-t20-world-cup-2026-ticket-in-oman |access-date=31 December 2025 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref> Italy qualified for the men's T20 World Cup for the first time.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 November 2025 |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup: England to face Italy as schedule revealed |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly1r1wjwxlo |access-date=1 January 2026 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=28 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251128202354/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly1r1wjwxlo |url-status=live }}</ref> Ahead of the 2026 tournament, [[#Withdrawal of Bangladesh|Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament]], and they were replaced by the next highest ranked T20I team: [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]].<ref name=BAN_SCO/>

[[File:2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Participating nations.svg|right|thumb|upright=2|alt=Map highlighting the countries at the 2026 T20 World Cup qualification pathway|Highlighted are the countries that participated in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup qualification pathway.
{{legend|#0000ff|Qualified directly (hosts, top 6 from the previous tournament, or via [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]])}}
{{legend|#00ab00|Qualified via the regional qualifiers}}
{{legend|#ffc900|Participated in the regional qualifiers but failed to qualify}}
{{legend|#000000|Withdrew or suspended}}]]

{{Table alignment}}
{| class="wikitable sortable defaultcenter col1left col3left"
|+ Teams qualified for the tournament<ref>{{cite news |date=17 October 2025 |title=The 20 teams competing at ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/the-20-teams-competing-at-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=1 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref>
! scope=col | Method of qualification
! scope=col | No. of teams
! scope=col | Teams
! scope=col | [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I ranking]]{{efn|The [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] as on 1 February 2026, before the start of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i|title=ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]|access-date=1 February 2026|archive-date=8 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208020416/https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/t20i|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Hosts || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|IND}} || 1
|-
| {{cr|SL}} || 8
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup]]<br/><small>(Top teams from the previous tournament, excluding hosts)</small> || rowspan="7" | '''6 (7)''' || {{cr|AFG}} || 10
|-
| {{cr|AUS}} || 2
|-
| <s>{{cr|BAN}}</s>{{efn|name=Bangladesh}} || 9
|-
| {{cr|ENG}} || 3
|-
| {{cr|SA}} || 5
|-
| {{cr|USA}} || 18
|-
| {{cr|WIN}} || 7
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings]] || rowspan="4" | '''4 (3)''' || {{cr|IRE}} || 12
|-
| {{cr|NZ}} || 4
|-
| {{cr|PAK}} || 6
|-
| {{cr|SCO}}{{efn|name=Bangladesh}} || 14
|-
| [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final|Americas Qualifier]] || '''1''' || {{cr|CAN}} || 19
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final|Europe Qualifier]] || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|ITA}} || 26
|-
| {{cr|NED}} || 13
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final|Africa Qualifier]] || rowspan="2" | '''2''' || {{cr|NAM}} || 15
|-
| {{cr|ZIM}} || 11
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|Asia–EAP Qualifier]] || rowspan="3" | '''3''' || {{cr|NEP}} || 16
|-
| {{cr|OMA}} || 20
|-
| {{nobr|{{cr|UAE}}}} || 17
|- class=sortbottom
! Total || 20 || ||
|}
{{notelist|refs=
{{Efn|name=Bangladesh|Following the [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]]'s refusal to play in India, [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] were replaced by [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], the next highest ranked T20I team.<ref name=BAN_SCO>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-t20-world-cup-reports-say-2026-01-24/ |website=[[Reuters]] |date=January 24, 2026 |title=Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup |access-date=January 24, 2026}}</ref>}}
}}

== Venues ==
On 6 November 2025, the ICC announced the finalised venues for the World Cup, five in India: [[Narendra Modi Stadium]] in [[Ahmedabad]], [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]] in [[Chennai]], [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium|Arun Jaitley Stadium]] in [[Delhi]], [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]] and [[Wankhede Stadium]] in [[Mumbai]]; and three in Sri Lanka: [[R. Premadasa Stadium]] and [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]] in [[Colombo]] and [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]] in [[Kandy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2025 |title=ICC shortlists venues for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-icc-shortlists-venues-in-india-and-sri-lanka-1510319 |access-date=9 November 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=6 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251106200954/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-icc-shortlists-venues-in-india-and-sri-lanka-1510319 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Schedule1/>

{{col-begin}}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
! colspan="3" | Venues in India
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;" colspan="3" | {{location map+ |India|float=center |width=450 |caption= |alt=A map of India with pin-points on 2026 Men's T20 World Cup venues |places=
{{location map~ |India |lat=23.09 |long=72.60 |label=[[Ahmedabad]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=13.06 |long=80.28 |label=[[Chennai]] |position=right}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=28.63 |long=77.24 |label=[[Delhi]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=22.56 |long=88.34 |label=[[Kolkata]] |position=left}}
{{location map~ |India |lat=18.94 |long=72.83 |label=[[Mumbai]] |position=left}}
}}
|-
! [[Ahmedabad]]
! [[Chennai]]
! [[Delhi]]
|-
| [[Narendra Modi Stadium]]
| [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]
| [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''132,000'''
| Capacity: '''39,000'''
| Capacity: '''55,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''7 (Final)'''
| Matches: '''7'''
| Matches: '''6'''
|-
| [[File:Narendra Modi Stadium view from the gallery.jpg|alt=Narendra Modi Stadium in 2023|150px]]
| [[File:M.A.Chidambaram Stadium before IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023.jpg|alt=M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in 2023|150px]]
| [[File:India vs Afghanistan on 11th October 2023.jpg|alt=Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2023|150px]]
|-
! [[Kolkata]]
! [[Mumbai]]
|-
| [[Eden Gardens]]
| [[Wankhede Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''68,000'''
| Capacity: '''33,108'''
|-
| Matches: '''7 (Semi-final 1)'''
| Matches: '''8 (Semi-final 2)'''
|-
| [[File:Eden Gardens under floodlights during a match.jpg|alt=Eden Gardens in 2017|150px]]
| [[File:Wankhede ICC WCF.jpg|alt=Wankhede Stadium in 2011|150px]]
|}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:90%;"
! colspan="3" | Venues in Sri Lanka
|-
| style="background:#ececec;color:#2C2C2C;vertical-align:middle;" colspan="3" | {{location map+ |Sri Lanka |float=center |width=450 |caption= |alt=A map of Sri Lanka with pin-points on 2026 Men's T20 World Cup venues |places=
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka |lat=7.280278 |long=80.722222 |label=[[Kandy]] |position=Bottom}}
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka |lat=6.939667 |long=79.872028 |label=[[Colombo]] (RPS) |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Sri Lanka | lat = 6.93 | long = 79.85 |label=[[Colombo]] (SSC) |position=left}}
}}
|-
! colspan="2" | [[Colombo]]
! [[Kandy]]
|-
| [[R. Premadasa Stadium]]
| [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]]
| [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]]
|-
| Capacity: '''35,000'''
| Capacity: '''10,000'''
| Capacity: '''35,000'''
|-
| Matches: '''8'''
| Matches: '''5'''
| Matches: '''7'''
|-
| [[File:The clouds roll in.jpg|alt=R. Premadasa Stadium in 2014|150px]]
| [[File:SCC Ground Colombo.jpg|alt=SSC Cricket Ground in 2001|150px]]
| [[File:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium5.JPG|alt=Pallekele Cricket Stadium in 2012|150px]]
|}
{{col-end}}

== Squads ==
{{Main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup squads}}

Each team was allowed a maximum squad size of 15 players and was required to submit the provisional squad to the ICC by 8 January 2026. The teams were allowed to make changes to the squads until 31 January 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the deadline to announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026? |url=https://www.insidesport.in/cricket/what-is-the-deadline-to-announce-squad-for-t20-world-cup-2026/|access-date=19 December 2025 |date=19 December 2025 |work=[[Inside Sport]] }}</ref> Any changes after this required permission from the ICC's technical committee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today |url=http://www.adaderana.lk/sportsnews.php?nid=11828 |access-date=2026-02-07 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Match officials ==
On 30 January 2026, the ICC released the list of [[match referee]]s and [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]]s for the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title=Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/match-officials-named-for-t20-world-cup-2026-group-stage |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |access-date=30 January 2026 |archive-date=30 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130133459/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/match-officials-named-for-t20-world-cup-2026-group-stage |url-status=live }}</ref>

; Match referees
{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Dean Cosker]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Dave Gilbert (Australian cricketer)|Dave Gilbert]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Ranjan Madugalle]]
* {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Pycroft]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Richie Richardson]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Javagal Srinath]]
}}

; Umpires
{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* {{cricon|IRE}} [[Roland Black]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Kumar Dharmasena]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Chris Gaffaney]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Adrian Holdstock]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Illingworth]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Kettleborough]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Wayne Knights]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Donovan Koch]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Nitin Menon]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Sam Nogajski]]
* {{flagicon|IND}} [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Allahudien Paleker]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Ahsan Raza]]
* {{flagicon|WIN}} [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Paul Reiffel]]
* {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Langton Rusere]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Sharfuddoula]]
* {{flagicon|BAN}} [[Gazi Sohel]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Rod Tucker]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Alex Wharf]]
* {{flagicon|SL}} [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Asif Yaqoob]]
}}

== Warm-up matches ==
A total of 16 warm-up matches were played from 2 to 6 February, involving 18 teams participating in the World Cup in addition to the [[India A cricket team|India A]] and [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] teams.<ref name="Warm1"/><ref name="Warm2"/> The warm-up matches were held at four venues in India: BCCI Centre of Excellence Grounds 1 & 2 in [[Bengaluru]], M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and [[DY Patil Stadium]] in [[Navi Mumbai]]; and three in Sri Lanka: [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], R. Premadasa Stadium and SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.<ref name="Warm3"/> Sri Lanka and England played a three-match [[English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2025–26#T20I series|T20I series]] from 30 January to 3 February at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy as preparation for the World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sahay |first=Suyash |date=28 January 2026 |title=These 2 Teams Will Not Play T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Matches – Here's Why |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-these-2-teams-will-not-play-warm-up-matches-heres-why-1824145 |access-date=1 February 2026 |work=[[ABP News]] }}</ref>

{{collapse top|Warm-up matches|bg=lightblue}}
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 1'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 184/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Darwish Rasooli]] 84 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Watt]] 2/32 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matthew Cross (cricketer)|Matthew Cross]] 21 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 3/14 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 61 runs
| motm = [[Darwish Rasooli]] (Afg)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521135.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = Abhijeet Bengeri (Ind) and P Jayapal (Ind)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 2'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[India A cricket team|India A]] {{flagdeco|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 238/3 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Narayan Jagadeesan]] 104 (55)
| wickets1 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 1/12 (2 overs)
| score2 = 200 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Andries Gous]] 44 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Ravi Bishnoi]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| result = India A won by 38 runs
| motm = [[Narayan Jagadeesan]] (Ind)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521136.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Rohan Pandit]] (Ind) and Vinod Seshan (Ind)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 3'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|02|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ITA}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 156/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[JJ Smuts]] 49 (37)
| wickets1 = [[Dilpreet Bajwa]] 1/24 (3 overs)
| score2 = 146/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dilpreet Bajwa]] 37 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Grant Stewart (cricketer)|Grant Stewart]] 1/18 (3 overs)
| result = Italy won by 10 runs
| motm = [[JJ Smuts]] (Ita)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521137.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = Saidharshan Kumar (Ind) and Madanagopal Kuppuraj (Ind)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 4'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = [[Sri Lanka A cricket team|Sri Lanka A]] {{flagdeco|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 145/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = Wanuja Sahan 29 (21)
| wickets1 = [[Jay Odedra]] 2/18 (3 overs)
| score2 = 146/5 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aamir Kaleem]] 80 (47)
| wickets2 = Wanuja Sahan 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Oman won by 5 wickets
| motm =
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521138.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = Chandrika Amarasinghe (SL) and [[Deepal Gunawardene]] (SL)
| toss = Sri Lanka A won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 5'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 178/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ryan Burl]] 50[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 3/22 (3 overs)
| score2 = 149 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Logan van Beek]] 40[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets2 = [[Richard Ngarava]] 3/11 (3 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 29 runs
| motm = [[Logan van Beek]] (Ned)
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521139.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = Asanka Nanayakkara (SL) and [[Shantha Fonseka]] (SL)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 6'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|03|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 145/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sohaib Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Sohaib Khan]] 38[[not out|*]] (27)
| wickets1 = [[Sandeep Lamichhane]] 2/24 (4 overs)
| score2 = 148/3 (17 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aarif Sheikh]] 61[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets2 = [[Muhammad Rohid]] 1/13 (3 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 7 wickets
| motm =
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521140.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = Madanagopal Kuppuraj (Ind) and Saidharshan Kumar (Ind)
| toss = Nepal won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 7'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NAM}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 226/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jan Frylinck]] 88 (44)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Watt]] 1/19 (3 overs)
| score2 = 220/5 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brandon McMullen]] 95 (39)
| wickets2 = Max Heingo 2/44 (4 overs)
| result = Namibia won by 6 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521141.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[KN Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| toss = Namibia won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 8'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 51 (34)
| wickets1 = [[Roston Chase]] 1/18 (3 overs)
| score2 = 159/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matthew Forde]] 52[[not out|*]] (26)
| wickets2 = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] 2/19 (3 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 23 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521142.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 9'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521143.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground|SSC Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 10'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|04|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 240/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 53 (20)
| wickets1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 1/18 (2 overs)
| score2 = 210/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tristan Stubbs]] 45[[not out|*]] (21)
| wickets2 = [[Abhishek Sharma]] 2/32 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 30 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521144.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban) and [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 11'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 187/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 56 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Sufyan Mehmood]] 3/22 (4 overs)
| score2 = 188/6 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jatinder Singh]] 55 (33)
| wickets2 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| result = Oman won by 4 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521145.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Colombo Cricket Club Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 12'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|13:00|+05:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 161/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Navneet Dhaliwal]] 41 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Sandeep Lamichhane]] 2/14 (4 overs)
| score2 = 162/4 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aasif Sheikh (cricketer)|Aasif Sheikh]] 58 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Ajayveer Hundal]] 1/14 (2 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521146.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 13'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 =
| runs1 =
| wickets1 =
| score2 =
| runs2 =
| wickets2 =
| result = No result
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521147.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 14'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|05|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+05:30}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 208/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Tim Seifert]] 66 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Saurabh Netravalkar]] 2/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 201/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Saiteja Mukkamalla]] 50 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] 5/32 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 7 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521148.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[DY Patil Stadium]], [[Navi Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 15'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ITA}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 193/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Anthony Mosca]] 56 (22)
| wickets1 = [[Junaid Siddique (Emirati cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 3/32 (4 overs)
| score2 = 81 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Muhammad Farooq (cricketer, born 1992)|Muhammad Farooq]] 23 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Grant Stewart (cricketer)|Grant Stewart]] 3/7 (2 overs)
| result = Italy won by 112 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521149.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field.
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = '''Warm-up match 16'''
| date = {{start date|2026|02|06|df=y}}
| time = {{UTZ|17:00|+05:30}}
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[India A cricket team|India A]] {{flagdeco|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 197/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Riyan Parag]] 69 (39)
| wickets1 = [[Gerhard Erasmus]] 2/2 (1 over)
| score2 = 67 (12.1 overs)
| runs2 = Dylan Leicher 22 (20)
| wickets2 = [[Gurjapneet Singh]] 2/6 (2 overs)
| result = India A won by 130 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1521150.html Scorecard]
| venue = BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, [[Bengaluru]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| toss = India A won the toss and elected to bat.
}}
{{cob}}

== Group stage ==
The ICC announced the groups and fixtures on 25 November 2025, with group stage played from 7 to 20 February.<ref name="Schedule1"/><ref name="Schedule2"/> The 20 teams were divided into four groups of five with each team facing the other teams in the group. The group stage featured a total of 40 matches.<ref name="Format"/> The opening match was played between Netherlands and Pakistan at the SSC Cricket Ground on 7 February.<ref>{{cite press release |date=10 January 2025 |title=Pakistan to face Netherlands on 7 February on opening day of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-to-face-netherlands-on-7-february-on-opening-day-of-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=[[Pakistan Cricket Board]] }}</ref> The following table lists teams in order of their initial group stage seedings.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

{| class="wikitable"
! width=25% | [[#Group A|Group A]]
! width=25% | [[#Group B|Group B]]
! width=25% | [[#Group C|Group C]]
! width=25% | [[#Group D|Group D]]
|-
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|IND}}
* {{cr|PAK}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|USA}}}}
* {{cr|NED}}
* {{cr|NAM}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|AUS}}
* {{cr|SL}}
* {{cr|IRE}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|ZIM}}}}
* {{cr|OMA}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|ENG}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|WIN}}}}
* {{cr|NEP}}
* {{cr|ITA}}
* {{cr|SCO}}
| valign="top" |
* {{cr|NZ}}
* {{cr|SA}}
* {{cr|AFG}}
* {{cr|CAN}}
* {{nobr|{{cr|UAE}}}}
|}

=== Group A ===
<section begin=GroupA/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group A standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|ref=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/points-table-standings|title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup 2026 points table standings|access-date=9 March 2026|dynamic=n|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310222947/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/points-table-standings|archive-date=10 March 2026}}</ref> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc">{{Cite journal |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/igqt8cceiusrtat0ru5u.pdf |date=1 February 2026 |journal=[[ICC playing conditions|ICC Men's T20 World Cup, playing conditions]] |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |volume=10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210125452/https://images.icc-cricket.com/image/upload/prd/igqt8cceiusrtat0ru5u.pdf |archive-date=10 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |url-status=live }}</ref>

|team_order=IND, PAK, USA, NED, NAM

|win_IND=4 |loss_IND= |nr_IND= |nrr_IND=2.500 |status_IND=H
|win_PAK=3 |loss_PAK=1 |nr_PAK= |nrr_PAK=0.976
|win_NAM= |loss_NAM=4 |nr_NAM= |nrr_NAM=-3.108
|win_NED=1 |loss_NED=3 |nr_NED= |nrr_NED=-1.217
|win_USA=2 |loss_USA=2 |nr_USA= |nrr_USA=0.788

|name_IND={{cr|IND}} |name_PAK={{cr|PAK}} |name_NAM={{cr|NAM}} |name_NED={{cr|NED}} |name_USA={{cr|USA}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="GroupA" />
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<section begin="Match1" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match1}}'''Match 1'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NED}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 147 (19.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Scott Edwards (cricketer)|Scott Edwards]] 37 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Salman Mirza]] 3/24 (3.5 overs)
| score2 = 148/7 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 47 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Paul van Meekeren]] 2/20 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 3 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512719.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| attendance = 5,000<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Faheem Ashraf]] (Pak)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match1" />
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<section begin="Match3" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match3}}'''Match 3'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 161/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] 84[[not out|*]] (49)
| wickets1 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 4/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 132/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 37 (22)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammed Siraj]] 3/29 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 29 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512721.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 28,726<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Mohammad Mohsin (cricketer, born 1996)|Mohammad Mohsin]] and [[Shubham Ranjane]] (USA) both made their T20I debuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Aditya |date=2026-02-07 |title=Who is Mohammad Mohsin? USA bowler who once played for Pakistan, created trouble for India, claimed wicket of… |url=https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/who-is-mohammad-mohsin-usa-bowler-who-once-played-for-pakistan-created-trouble-for-india-claimed-wicket-of-rinku-singh/739004/ |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]] |language=en |archive-date=13 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260213172139/https://news24online.com/sports/cricket/who-is-mohammad-mohsin-usa-bowler-who-once-played-for-pakistan-created-trouble-for-india-claimed-wicket-of-rinku-singh/739004/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Saurabh Netravalkar]] (USA) surpassed [[Sanath Jayasuriya]]'s record for conceding the most runs in a T20 World Cup innings (0–65).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/saurabh-netravalkar-most-expensive-spell-t20-world-cups-india-vs-usa-wankhede-stats-records/article70604787.ece |title=IND vs USA: Saurabh Netravalkar registers most expensive spell in T20 World Cups |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref>
*This was India's ninth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup, the longest winning streak in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/47858814/t20-world-cup-2026-stats-india-record-ninth-consecutive-win-suryakumar-yadav-big-contribution |title=Stats – India's record ninth consecutive win at T20 World Cup |website=[[ESPN India]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind) surpassed [[Virat Kohli]]'s record for the [[List of India Twenty20 International cricket records#Most man of the match awards|most player of the match awards by an Indian]] in T20Is (17).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-india-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-most-potm-record-kohli-10519828/ |title=Suryakumar Yadav wins 17th Player of the Match award, breaks Kohli's T20I record |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208004743/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-india-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-most-potm-record-kohli-10519828/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match3" />
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<section begin="Match10" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match10}}'''Match 10'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NAM}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 156/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton]] 42 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 2/13 (3 overs)
| score2 = 159/3 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 72[[not out|*]] (48)
| wickets2 = [[Bernard Scholtz]] 1/27 (4 overs)
| result = Netherlands won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512728.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim)
| motm = [[Bas de Leede]] (Ned)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Willem Myburgh]] (Nam) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netherlands bring in Klaassen and van der Gugten and field; Myburgh debuts for Namibia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-netherlands-bring-in-fred-klaassen-and-timm-van-der-gugten-and-field-willem-myburgh-debuts-for-namibia-1523197 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211045015/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-netherlands-bring-in-fred-klaassen-and-timm-van-der-gugten-and-field-willem-myburgh-debuts-for-namibia-1523197 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was Namibia's maiden international game in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/namibia-play-their-first-ever-game-on-indian-soil-netherlands-seek-comeback-with-two-changes-2026-02-10-1029599|title=Namibia play their first-ever game on Indian soil, Netherlands seek comeback with two changes|work=[[India TV News]]|date=10 February 2026|access-date=10 February 2026|archive-date=11 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211155720/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/namibia-play-their-first-ever-game-on-indian-soil-netherlands-seek-comeback-with-two-changes-2026-02-10-1029599|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Ruben Trumpelmann]] (Nam) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Sabyasachi |date=2026-02-12 |title=From JJ Smit to Jan Frylinck: 5 Namibia stars who can derail India's charge |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-namibia-top-5-players-t20-world-cup-2866984-2026-02-12 |access-date=2026-02-15 |work=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=12 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212044205/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-namibia-top-5-players-t20-world-cup-2866984-2026-02-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match10" />
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<section begin="Match12" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match12}}'''Match 12'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|USA}}
| score1 = 190/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 73 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 4/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 158/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shubham Ranjane]] 51 (30)
| wickets2 = [[Usman Tariq]] 3/27 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 32 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512730.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Ehsan Adil]] (USA) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ehsan Adil makes USA debut against former team Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pak-vs-usa-ehsan-adil-makes-makes-usa-debut-against-former-team-pakistan-1523301 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211113909/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pak-vs-usa-ehsan-adil-makes-makes-usa-debut-against-former-team-pakistan-1523301 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shaheen Afridi]] (Pak) played in his 100th T20I match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53277-shaheen-shah-afridi-amasses-major-landmark-amid-t20-world-cup-2026 |title=Shaheen Shah Afridi amasses major landmark amid T20 World Cup 2026 |website=[[Geo Super]] |date=10 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210175702/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53277-shaheen-shah-afridi-amasses-major-landmark-amid-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-10 |title=Sahibzada Farhan completes 1,000 T20I runs with match-winning knock against USA |url=https://english.aaj.tv/news/330452322 |access-date=2026-02-11 |work=[[Aaj News]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match12" />
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<section begin="Match18" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match18}}'''Match 18'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 209/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 61 (24)
| wickets1 = [[Gerhard Erasmus]] 4/20 (4 overs)
| score2 = 116 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 29 (20)
| wickets2 = [[Varun Chakravarthy]] 3/7 (2 overs)
| result = India won by 93 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512736.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Hardik Pandya]] (Ind)
| toss = Namibia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Ishan Kishan]] became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score half-century in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khelwire.com/articles/ishan-kishan-scores-his-maiden-t20-world-cup-half-century|title=Ishan Kishan scores his maiden T20 World Cup half-century|website=KhelWire|date=12 February 2026|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
* India's extended their record winning-streak in the T20 World Cup to ten consecutive wins.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-13 |title=India Create History With Win Against Namibia, Become First Team In The World To... |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/india-create-history-with-win-against-namibia-become-first-team-in-the-world-to-win-10-matches-in-a-row-in-t20-world-cup-article-153603243 |access-date=2026-02-14 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was India's largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing their previous winning margin of [[2012 World Twenty20|90 runs against England in 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-12 |title=India Register Record Win, Overtake Pakistan With Thumping Over Namibia In T20 World Cup |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-register-record-win-overtake-pakistan-with-thumping-over-namibia-in-t20-world-cup-10995949 |access-date=2026-02-14 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260214055830/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-register-record-win-overtake-pakistan-with-thumping-over-namibia-in-t20-world-cup-10995949 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match18" />
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<section begin="Match21" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match21}}'''Match 21'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|USA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 196/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Saiteja Mukkamalla]] 79 (51)
| wickets1 = [[Bas de Leede]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 103 (15.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 23 (17)
| wickets2 = [[Harmeet Singh (USA cricketer)|Harmeet Singh Baddhan]] 4/21 (4 overs)
| result = United States won by 93 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512739.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 18,955<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Harmeet Singh (USA cricketer)|Harmeet Singh Baddhan]] (USA)
| toss = Netherlands won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match by an associate nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharyya |first=Debayan |date=2026-02-14 |title=USA Break Nepal's Associate Record with Dominant 93-Run Triumph In T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/usa-break-nepals-associate-record-with-dominant-93-run-triumph-in-t20-world-cup-2026-413523.html |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Mykhel |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match21" />
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<section begin="Match26" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match26}}'''Match 26'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|USA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 199/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sanjay Krishnamurthi]] 68[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets1 = [[Willem Myburgh]] 2/22 (4 overs)
| score2 = 168/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 58 (39)
| wickets2 = [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]] 2/30 (4 overs)
| result = United States won by 31 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512744.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Sanjay Krishnamurthi]] (USA)
| toss = United States won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Monank Patel]] (USA) became the first player for the United States to score 1000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=T20 WC: Monank, Sanjay hit fifties as USA post 199/4 against Namibia |work=Australia Indian News |url=https://indianews.com.au/t20-wc-monank-sanjay-hit-fifties-as-usa-post-199-4-against-namibia/ |access-date=2026-02-15 |language=en-AU}}</ref>
* [[Zane Green]] (Nam) became the first player to be [[retired out]] in the 2026 tournament and second overall in the T20 World Cup history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-namibia-s-zane-green-becomes-first-batter-to-be-retired-out-in-2026-t20-world-cup-1524333 |title=Namibia's Green becomes first batter to be retired out in 2026 T20 WC |date=15 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216065638/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-namibia-s-zane-green-becomes-first-batter-to-be-retired-out-in-2026-t20-world-cup-1524333 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Namibia were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Gulshan |date=2026-02-16 |title=USA vs Namibia ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights & Full Scorecard – February 15 |url=https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/usa-vs-namibia-yesterday-match-result-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Crictoday |language=en-US |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217232914/https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/usa-vs-namibia-yesterday-match-result-icc-t20-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match26" />
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<section begin="Match27" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match27}}'''Match 27'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|PAK}}
| score1 = 175/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ishan Kishan]] 77 (40)
| wickets1 = [[Saim Ayub]] 3/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 114 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Usman Khan (cricketer)|Usman Khan]] 44 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Hardik Pandya]] 2/16 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 61 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512745.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Ishan Kishan]] (Ind)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's highest total against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/india-smash-their-highest-ever-total-vs-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-19850590.htm/|title=India smash their highest-ever total vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup|work=[[CNBC TV18]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=15 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215190101/https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/india-smash-their-highest-ever-total-vs-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-19850590.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* This was India's biggest win (by runs) against Pakistan in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-touch-new-high-register-their-highest-margin-of-victory-runs-over-pakistan-in-t20is-with-ws-lno-9905582.html|title=India Touch New High! Register Their Highest Margin Of Victory (Runs) Over Pakistan In T20Is|work=[[News18]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=18 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218225450/https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-touch-new-high-register-their-highest-margin-of-victory-runs-over-pakistan-in-t20is-with-ws-lno-9905582.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* India's extended their record winning-streak in T20 World Cup to eleven consecutive wins.<ref name="IND-Q"/>
* This was India's sixteenth consecutive win in ICC limited-overs tournaments, the longest winning streak by any team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=2026-02-15 |title=Stats - India make it 8-1 against Pakistan in T20 World Cups |url=https://africa.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/47939954/stats-india-make-8-1-pakistan-t20-world-cup |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>
* India qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name="IND-Q">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-qualify-super-8-t20-world-cup-unbeaten-record-colombo-10533956/|title=India beat Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s, extend T20 World Cup unbeaten record to 11 matches in Colombo|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217005701/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-beat-pakistan-qualify-super-8-t20-world-cup-unbeaten-record-colombo-10533956/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match27" />
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<section begin="Match35" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match35}}'''Match 35'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NAM}}
| score1 = 199/3 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 100[[not out|*]] (58)
| wickets1 = [[Jack Brassell]] 2/48 (4 overs)
| score2 = 97 (17.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Louren Steenkamp]] 23 (22)
| wickets2 = [[Usman Tariq]] 4/16 (3.3 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 102 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512753.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistan batter to score hundred in T20 World Cups |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-century-2nd-pakistan-batter-to-score-hundred-in-t20-world-cup-pak-vs-nam/article70647161.ece/amp/ |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=18 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the third century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|14th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* This was Pakistan's largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup match, surpassing their previous winning margin of 82 runs against Netherlands in [[2009 World Twenty20|2009]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan book Super 8 berth with record-breaking win over Namibia |url=https://www.news9live.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-pakistan-book-super-8-berth-with-record-breaking-win-over-namibia-2932764 |website= News9live |date=18 February 2026 }}</ref>
* Pakistan qualified for the Super 8 while Netherlands and United States were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=PAK-Q>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=State of Play: Pakistan complete Super Eight line-up |date=18 February 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20-world-cup-qualification-state-of-play |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218075913/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20-world-cup-qualification-state-of-play |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 February 2026 |title=United States eliminated from 2026 T20 World Cup. USA stats, results |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/18/united-states-cricket-performance-2026-t20-world-cup/88718383007/ |work=[[USA Today]] |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218140700/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/02/18/united-states-cricket-performance-2026-t20-world-cup/88718383007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match35" />
----
<section begin="Match36" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match36}}'''Match 36'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NED}}
| score1 = 193/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shivam Dube]] 66 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Logan van Beek]] 3/56 (4 overs)
| score2 = 176/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Bas de Leede]] 33 (23)
| wickets2 = [[Varun Chakravarthy]] 3/14 (3 overs)
| result = India won by 17 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512754.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 70,000<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Shivam Dube]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes =India extended their record winning-streaks in T20 World Cups to 12 consecutive matches, and 17 in ICC limited-overs tournaments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sahoo |first=Ashutosh |date=2026-02-19 |title=India's winning streak reaches 12 as Netherlands fall in Ahmedabad; Zero matches lost since 2024 campaign |url=https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/india-vs-netherlands-t20-world-cup-2026-recap-shivam-dube-varun-as99 |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=The Bridge Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2026 |title=History rewritten by India; A record-smashing 17th straight win in ICC white-ball tournaments |url=https://www.threads.com/@cricaddictor/post/DU7ubjZEqYD |access-date=19 February 2026 |publisher=Cricket Addictor |via=[[Threads (social network)|Threads]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match36" />

=== Group B ===
<section begin=GroupB/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group B standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=ZIM, SL, AUS, IRE, OMA

|win_AUS=2 |loss_AUS=2 |nr_AUS= |nrr_AUS=1.523
|win_IRE=1 |loss_IRE=2 |nr_IRE=1 |nrr_IRE=0.150
|win_OMA= |loss_OMA=4 |nr_OMA= |nrr_OMA=-4.845
|win_SL=3 |loss_SL=1 |nr_SL= |nrr_SL=1.741 |status_SL=H
|win_ZIM=3 |loss_ZIM=0 |nr_ZIM=1 |nrr_ZIM=1.506

|name_AUS={{cr|AUS}} |name_IRE={{cr|IRE}} |name_OMA={{cr|OMA}} |name_SL={{cr|SL}} |name_ZIM={{cr|ZIM}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="GroupB" />
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<section begin="Match6" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match6}}'''Match 6'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 163/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 56[[not out|*]] (43)
| wickets1 = [[George Dockrell]] 2/17 (4 overs)
| score2 = 143 (19.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harry Tector]] 40 (34)
| wickets2 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512724.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| attendance = 23,429<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Kamindu Mendis]] (SL)
| toss = Ireland won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match6" />
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<section begin="Match8" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match8}}'''Match 8'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|OMA}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 103 (19.5 overs)
| runs1 = [[Vinayak Shukla]] 28 (21)
| wickets1 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| score2 = 106/2 (13.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 48[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Sufyan Mehmood]] 2/12 (3 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512726.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] (Zim)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
* This was the first time Oman and Zimbabwe faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zimbabwe vs Oman Head To Head FC+LA+T20 match, team series results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-series-results/zimbabwe-oman-9vs37/combined-first-class-list-a-and-twenty20-12 |access-date=2026-02-11 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match8" />
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<section begin="Match14" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match14}}'''Match 14'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|IRE}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marcus Stoinis]] 45 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Mark Adair]] 2/44 (4 overs)
| score2 = 115 (16.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[George Dockrell]] 41 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Nathan Ellis]] 4/12 (3.5 overs)
| result = Australia won by 67 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512732.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Nathan Ellis]] (Aus)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
}}<section end="Match14" />
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<section begin="Match16" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match16}}'''Match 16'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 225/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Kusal Mendis]] 61 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Jiten Ramanandi]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 120/9 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Nadeem (Omani cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]] 53[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets2 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 2/11 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 105 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512734.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Wayne Knights]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Pavan Rathnayake]] (SL)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time Oman and Sri Lanka faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka vs Oman Head To Head FC+LA+T20 match, team series results |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/team-match-results/sri-lanka-oman-8vs37/combined-first-class-list-a-and-twenty20-12 |access-date=2026-02-14 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Dasun Shanaka]] scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) in T20Is for Sri Lanka and equalled with [[Rohit Sharma]] for the fastest half-century by a captain in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Dasun Shanaka breaks his own Sri Lanka's fastest fifty record |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/12/dasun-shanaka-breaks-his-own-sri-lankas-fastest-fifty-record/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Newswire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Dasun Shanaka reclaims glory with fastest T20I fifty |url=https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/breaking-news/950123/dasun-shanaka-reclaims-glory-with-fastest-t20i-fifty/ |access-date=13 February 2026 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Ceylon Daily News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Sri Lanka wins second consecutive match, Dasun Shanaka equals Rohit Sharma's record |url=https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/sports/sri-lanka-wins-second-consecutive-match-dasun-shanaka-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-64285871902.html |access-date=15 February 2026 |work=[[Gujarat Samachar]]}}</ref>
* [[Mohammad Nadeem (Oman cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]] (Oma) became the oldest player (43 years and 161 days) to score a half-century in a Men's T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=Oman's Mohammad Nadeem Breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's Record, Becomes Oldest Batter To... |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/omans-mohammad-nadeem-breaks-sanath-jayasuriyas-record-becomes-oldest-batter-to-score-50-in-t20-world-cup-ws-no-9898444.html |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match16" />
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<section begin="Match19" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match19}}'''Match 19'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 169/2 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 64[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets1 = [[Cameron Green]] 1/6 (1.1 overs)
| score2 = 146 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Matt Renshaw]] 65 (44)
| wickets2 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 4/17 (4 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512737.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] (Zim)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] became the third player for Zimbabwe to take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |title=T20 WC: Muzarabani's 100th wicket seals stunning Zimbabwe win over Aus|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/t20-wc-muzarabanis-100th-wicket-seals-stunning-zimbabwe-win-over-aus-articleshow-xmeh6g7 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=13 February 2026 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match19" />
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<section begin="Match22" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match22}}'''Match 22'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|OMA}}
| score1 = 235/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Lorcan Tucker]] 94[[not out|*]] (51)
| wickets1 = [[Shakeel Ahmed (Omani cricketer)|Shakeel Ahmed]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| score2 = 139 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aamir Kaleem]] 50 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Joshua Little]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Ireland won by 96 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512740.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Raveendra Wimalasiri]] (SL)
| motm = [[Lorcan Tucker]] (Ire)
| toss = Oman won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Aamir Kaleem]] (Oma) became the oldest player (44 years and 86 days) to score a half-century in a Men's T20 World Cup, surpassing [[Mohammad Nadeem (Oman cricketer)|Mohammad Nadeem]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ireland vs Oman: Aamir Kaleem Blazes 28-Ball Fifty To Become Oldest Half-Centurion In T20 World Cup History |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/amp/story/sports/cricket/aamir-kaleem-oldest-half-centurion-wc-stat-highlights-ireland-vs-oman-icc-t20-world-cup-2026 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
* Oman were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |title=T20 World Cup: Ireland stay in Super 8s contention after smashing highest score of tournament in big win over Oman |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507390/t20-world-cup-ireland-stay-in-super-8s-contention-after-smashing-highest-score-of-tournament-in-big-win-over-oman |website=[[Sky Sports]] |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026 |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218210658/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507390/t20-world-cup-ireland-stay-in-super-8s-contention-after-smashing-highest-score-of-tournament-in-big-win-over-oman |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match22" />
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<section begin="Match30" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match30}}'''Match 30'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 181 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Travis Head]] 56 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Dushan Hemantha]] 3/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 184/2 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 100[[not out|*]] (52)
| wickets2 = [[Marcus Stoinis]] 2/46 (4 overs)
| result = Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512748.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Pathum Nissanka]] (SL)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Pathum Nissanka]] became the second player from Sri Lanka to score a century in T20 World Cup and the second Sri Lankan to score 2,500 T20I runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pathum Nissanka becomes second Sri lankan player to score century in T20 World Cups |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/pathum-nissanka-century-sri-lanka-vs-australia-t20-world-cup-2026/article70640339.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pathum Nissanka Achieves 2,500 T20I Runs, Second in Sri Lanka History |url=https://www.el-balad.com/6853385 |website=el-balad.com |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026}}</ref> This was the first century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|12th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* This was the highest successful run chase by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |title= Nissanka emulates Jayawardene and Dilshan - All the records Sri Lanka shattered on their way to a thumping win over Australia |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-vs-australia-stats-nissanka-emulates-jayawardene-and-dilshan-1524602 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name=SL-Q>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-17 |title=Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/17/sri-lanka-super-8-schedule-confirmed-tickets-now-available-online/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |work=Newswire |language=en-US}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match30" />
----
<section begin="Match32" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match32}}'''Match 32'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IRE}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = Match abandoned
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512750.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| toss = No toss.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes = Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 8 while Australia and Ireland were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=ZIM-Q>{{Cite web |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Australia crash OUT of Super 8 race as Zimbabwe seal HISTORIC qualification |url=https://www.india.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-australia-crash-out-of-super-8-race-as-zimbabwe-seal-historic-qualification-8310979/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=[[India.com]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219090105/https://www.india.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-australia-crash-out-of-super-8-race-as-zimbabwe-seal-historic-qualification-8310979/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=AUS-E>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-17 |title=Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe's match against Ireland rained off |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/17/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-washed-out |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match32" />
----
<section begin="Match38" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match38}}'''Match 38'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SL}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 178/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Pathum Nissanka]] 62 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Graeme Cremer]] 2/27 (4 overs)
| score2 = 182/4 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 63[[not out|*]] (48)
| wickets2 = [[Dushan Hemantha]] 2/36 (4 overs)
| result = Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512756.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Sikandar Raza]] (Zim)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
}}<section end="Match38" />
----
<section begin="Match40" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match40}}'''Match 40'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|20}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|OMA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}
| score1 = 104 (16.2 overs)
| runs1 = [[Wasim Ali (Omani cricketer)|Wasim Ali]] 32 (33)
| wickets1 = [[Adam Zampa]] 4/21 (3.2 overs)
| score2 = 108/1 (9.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mitchell Marsh]] 64[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets2 = [[Shakeel Ahmed (Omani cricketer)|Shakeel Ahmed]] 1/29 (4 overs)
| result = Australia won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512758.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ)
| motm = [[Adam Zampa]] (Aus)
| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Glenn Maxwell]] (Aus) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-09 |title=Glenn Maxwell to become fourth player with 2,500+ runs and 50 wickets in T20Is |url=https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-verge-rare-2500-runs-50-wickets-milestone-t20is-23588771 |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251014045343/https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-verge-rare-2500-runs-50-wickets-milestone-t20is-23588771 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match40" />

=== Group C ===
<section begin=GroupC/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group C standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=WIN, ENG, SCO, ITA, NEP

|win_ENG=3 |loss_ENG=1 |nr_ENG= |nrr_ENG=0.201
|win_ITA=1 |loss_ITA=3 |nr_ITA= |nrr_ITA=-1.020
|win_NEP=1 |loss_NEP=3 |nr_NEP= |nrr_NEP=-1.349
|win_SCO=1 |loss_SCO=3 |nr_SCO= |nrr_SCO=0.184
|win_WIN=4 |loss_WIN= |nr_WIN= |nrr_WIN=1.874

|name_ENG={{cr|ENG}} |name_ITA={{cr|ITA}} |name_NEP={{cr|NEP}} |name_SCO={{cr|SCO}} |name_WIN={{cr|WIN}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated
}}<section end="GroupC" />
----
<section begin="Match2" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match2}}'''Match 2'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|07}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|SCO}}
| score1 = 182/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] 64 (36)
| wickets1 = [[Brad Currie]] 2/23 (4 overs)
| score2 = 147 (18.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Richie Berrington]] 42 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Romario Shepherd]] 5/20 (3)
| result = West Indies won by 35 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512720.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 15,080<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI)
| toss = Scotland won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Oliver Davidson]] (Sco) made his T20I debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Indies vs Scotland LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – cricket score, radio & video highlights |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/live/c99k0jpyllmt |access-date=2026-02-08 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Tom Bruce (cricketer)|Tom Bruce]] played his first T20I for Scotland after having previously played 17 T20Is for New Zealand, becoming the 24th cricketer to [[List of cricketers who have played for two international teams#Twenty20 International cricket|represent two international teams in T20Is]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-international-tom-bruce-switches-to-scotland-1498866 |title=Former New Zealand international Tom Bruce switches to Scotland |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=12 August 2025 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210205128/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-international-tom-bruce-switches-to-scotland-1498866 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI) broke [[Chris Gayle]]'s record of the fastest half-century by a West Indies batter in the T20 World Cup (22 balls).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/sports/west-indies-vs-scotland-t20-world-cup-2026-shimron-hetmyer-becomes-west-indies-batter-to-hit-fastest-fifty-in-t20-world-cup-enn26020705275 |title=WI vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Shimron Hetmyer Overtakes Chris Gayle's Milestone With Explosive Fifty |website=[[ETV Bharat]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Jason Holder]] (WI) became the first player for West Indies to take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/west-indies-all-rounder-jason-holder-achieves-massive-milestone-during-t20-world-cup-win-vs-scotland-10965722 |title=West Indies All-Rounder Jason Holder Achieves Massive Milestone During T20 World Cup Win vs Scotland |work=[[NDTV]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208152526/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/west-indies-all-rounder-jason-holder-achieves-massive-milestone-during-t20-world-cup-win-vs-scotland-10965722 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Romario Shepherd]] (WI) took his second [[List of Twenty20 International cricket hat-tricks|hat-trick]] and maiden [[List of five-wicket hauls in Twenty20 International cricket|five-wicket haul]] in T20Is and the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|13th overall in T20 World Cups]]. This was the first hat-trick in this edition and overall the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Hat-tricks|tenth in the T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/romario-shepherd-bags-hattrick-against-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-joins-elite-list-ws-l-9887057.html |title=Romario Shepherd Bags Hattrick Against Scotland At T20 World Cup, Joins Elite List |website=[[News18]] |date=7 February 2026 |access-date=7 February 2026 |archive-date=7 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207130649/https://www.news18.com/cricket/romario-shepherd-bags-hattrick-against-scotland-at-t20-world-cup-joins-elite-list-ws-l-9887057.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match2" />
----
<section begin="Match5" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match5}}'''Match 5'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 184/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Jacob Bethell]] 55 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 2/23 (3 overs)
| score2 = 180/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 44 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Liam Dawson]] 2/21 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 4 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512723.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,369<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time England and Nepal faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-nepal-5th-match-group-c-1512723/match-preview |title=England enter the unknown in maiden encounter with Nepal |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=7 February 2026| access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Sher Malla]] (Nep) made his T20I debut. He became the second Nepali player and the [[List of bowlers who have taken a wicket with their first ball in a format of international cricket|30th player overall to take a wicket with his first ball]] in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/cricket/sher-malla-strikes-1st-ball-on-t20i-debut-after-getting-cap-from-only-other-nepali-to-do-the-same-ws-lno-9888128.html |title=Sher Malla Strikes 1st Ball On T20I Debut After Getting Cap From Only Other Nepali To Do The Same |website=[[News18]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208104901/https://www.news18.com/amp/cricket/sher-malla-strikes-1st-ball-on-t20i-debut-after-getting-cap-from-only-other-nepali-to-do-the-same-ws-lno-9888128.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] (Nep) became the first Nepali cricketer to score 2,000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53192-dipendra-singh-airee-reaches-major-milestone-during-england-t20-world-cup-clash |title=Dipendra Singh Airee reaches major milestone during England T20 World Cup clash |website=[[Geo Super]] |date=8 February 2026| access-date=9 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Nepal's highest-ever innings total in the T20 World Cup (180).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burnton |first=Simon |date=2026-02-08 |title=England hold off Nepal charge in final over to avoid T20 World Cup shock |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/08/cricket-mens-t20-world-cup-england-nepal-match-report |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match5" />
----
<section begin="Match7" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match7}}'''Match 7'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 207/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[George Munsey]] 84 (54)
| wickets1 = [[Ali Hasan (cricketer)|Ali Hasan]] 1/21 (4 overs)
| score2 = 134 (16.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 52 (31)
| wickets2 = [[Michael Leask]] 4/17 (4 overs)
| result = Scotland won by 73 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512725.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Michael Leask]] (Sco)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = Italy made their T20 World Cup debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137638/italy-carry-hope-and-curiosity-to-their-cricket-world-cup-debut-t20-world-cup-2026-cricbuzzcom |title=Italy carry hope and curiosity to their cricket World Cup debut |publisher=[[Cricbuzz]] | access-date=9 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Scotland's highest innings total in the T20 World Cup (207). This was also the highest score made by an associate nation in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/scotland-records-highest-team-total-by-an-associate-team-in-t20-world-cups-126020900427_1.html |title=Scotland records highest team total by an associate team in T20 World Cups |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210050845/https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/scotland-records-highest-team-total-by-an-associate-team-in-t20-world-cups-126020900427_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match7" />
----
<section begin="Match15" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match15}}'''Match 15'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 196/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sherfane Rutherford]] 76[[not out|*]] (42)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 2/16 (4 overs)
| score2 = 166 (19 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sam Curran]] 43[[not out|*]] (30)
| wickets2 = [[Gudakesh Motie]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 30 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512733.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 21,577<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Sherfane Rutherford]] (WI)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match15" />
----
<section begin="Match17" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match17}}'''Match 17'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|12}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NEP}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 123 (19.3 overs)
| runs1 = [[Aarif Sheikh]] 27 (24)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 3/18 (4 overs)
| score2 = 124/0 (12.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Anthony Mosca]] 62[[not out|*]] (32)
| result = Italy won by 10 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512735.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| umpires = [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] (Ita)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time Italy and Nepal faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/italy-vs-nepal-17th-match-group-c-1512735/match-preview |title=Buoyed by strong support, Paudel's Nepal search for two points against Italy |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=11 February 2026 |access-date=11 February 2026 |archive-date=12 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212165232/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/italy-vs-nepal-17th-match-group-c-1512735/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was the first World Cup match victory for Italy across all formats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/italy-vs-nepal-t20-world-cup-first-win-wc-cricket-history-stats/article70624094.ece|title=Italy beats Nepal to claim first T20 World Cup win|work=[[Sportstar]]|date=12 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
* This was Italy's first 10-wicket win in T20Is and the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Greatest win margin (by wickets)|eighth overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/every-10-wicket-win-at-t20-world-cups-italy-register-record-maiden-victory|title=Every 10 wicket win at men's T20 World Cups: Italy register record maiden victory|website=Wisden|date=12 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match17" />
----
<section begin="Match23" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match23}}'''Match 23'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 152 (19.4 overs)
| runs1 = [[Richie Berrington]] 49 (32)
| wickets1 = [[Adil Rashid]] 3/36 (4 overs)
| score2 = 155/5 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Banton]] 63[[not out|*]] (41)
| wickets2 = [[Oliver Davidson]] 1/12 (2 overs)
| result = England won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512741.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Allahuddien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Tom Banton]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jos Buttler]] (Eng) played in his 150th T20I match and scored his 4,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=T20 World Cup: England beat Scotland by five wickets to boost Super 8 qualification hopes after Tom Banton impresses |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507417/t20-world-cup-england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-to-boost-super-8-qualification-hopes-after-tom-banton-impresses |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217095912/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507417/t20-world-cup-england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-to-boost-super-8-qualification-hopes-after-tom-banton-impresses |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Jofra Archer]] (Eng) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Jofra Archer reaches 50 T20I wickets with probing spell against Scotland |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/latest-news/jofra-archer-50-t20i-wickets-england-vs-scotland-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=[[Rajasthan Royals]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was England's maiden victory against a European country in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-england-beats-scotland-first-win-over-european-countries-eng-vs-sco/article70632177.ece|title=England beats Scotland to claim first win over a European country in T20 World Cups|work=[[Sportstar]]|date=14 February 2026|access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match23" />
----
<section begin="Match25" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match25}}'''Match 25'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|15}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NEP}}
| team2 = {{cr|WIN}}
| score1 = 133/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 58 (47)
| wickets1 = [[Jason Holder]] 4/27 (4 overs)
| score2 = 134/1 (15.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shai Hope]] 61[[not out|*]] (44)
| wickets2 = [[Nandan Yadav]] 1/24 (3 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512743.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,225<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Jason Holder]] (WI)
| toss = West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = West Indies qualified for the Super 8 while Nepal were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=WIN-Q>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507784/t20-world-cup-west-indies-qualify-for-super-8s-in-englands-group-after-commanding-nepal-win-with-group-game-to-spare|title=T20 World Cup: West Indies qualify for Super 8s in England's group after commanding Nepal win with group game to spare|website=[[Sky Sports]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217010929/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13507784/t20-world-cup-west-indies-qualify-for-super-8s-in-englands-group-after-commanding-nepal-win-with-group-game-to-spare|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cup|title=Nepal eliminated after third straight defeat in T20 World Cup|work=[[The Kathmandu Post]]|date=15 February 2026|access-date=15 February 2026|archive-date=16 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025958/https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match25" />
----
<section begin="Match29" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match29}}'''Match 29'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 202/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Will Jacks]] 53[[not out|*]] (22)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 2/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 178 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 60 (25)
| wickets2 = [[Jamie Overton]] 3/18 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 24 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512747.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Chris Brown (cricketer, born 1973)|Chris Brown]] (NZ) and [[Donovan Koch]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time England and Italy faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-italy-29th-match-group-c-1512747/match-preview |title=T20 World Cup 2026, ENG vs ITA 29th Match, Group C Match Preview - England face unexpected test of nerve in Italy showdown |date=15 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216062654/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/england-vs-italy-29th-match-group-c-1512747/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
* England qualified for the Super 8 while Italy and Scotland were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=ENG-Q>{{Cite web |title=T20 World Cup: England qualify for Super 8s after nervous victory over Italy in Kolkata, with Scotland now eliminated |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13508180/t20-world-cup-england-qualify-for-super-8s-after-nervous-victory-over-italy-in-kolkata-with-scotland-now-eliminated |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218105643/https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13508180/t20-world-cup-england-qualify-for-super-8s-after-nervous-victory-over-italy-in-kolkata-with-scotland-now-eliminated |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match29" />
----
<section begin="Match33" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match33}}'''Match 33'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SCO}}
| team2 = {{cr|NEP}}
| score1 = 170/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Michael Jones (cricketer)|Michael Jones]] 71 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Sompal Kami]] 3/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 171/3 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] 50[[not out|*]] (23)
| wickets2 = [[Michael Leask]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| result = Nepal won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512751.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 18,920<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]] (Ind) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] (Nep)
| toss = Nepal won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was Nepal's first win in a T20 World Cup match after 12 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-18 |title='This means a lot to me': Skipper Rohit Paudel emotional as Nepal end 12-year wait for T20 World Cup win |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-first-t20-world-cup-win-12-years-rohit-paudel-gratitude-10537652/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218023535/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-first-t20-world-cup-win-12-years-rohit-paudel-gratitude-10537652/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match33" />
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<section begin="Match37" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match37}}'''Match 37'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ITA}}
| score1 = 165/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shai Hope]] 75 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Crishan Kalugamage]] 2/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123 (18 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Manenti]] 26 (21)
| wickets2 = [[Shamar Joseph]] 4/30 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 42 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512755.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim)
| motm = [[Shai Hope]] (WI)
| toss = Italy won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jason Holder]] (WI) played in his 300th international match.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 February 2026 |access-date=19 February 2026 |title=Italy ask West Indies to bat in Holder's 300th international game |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/47972840/t20-world-cup-2026-ita-vs-wi-italy-ask-west-indies-bat-jason-holder-300th-international-game |website= [[ESPN]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match37" />

=== Group D ===
<section begin=GroupD/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group D standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=SA, NZ, AFG, UAE, CAN

|win_AFG=2 |loss_AFG=2 |nr_AFG= |nrr_AFG=0.889
|win_CAN= |loss_CAN=4 |nr_CAN= |nrr_CAN=-2.426
|win_NZ=3 |loss_NZ=1 |nr_NZ= |nrr_NZ=1.227
|win_SA=4 |loss_SA= |nr_SA= |nrr_SA=1.943
|win_UAE=1 |loss_UAE=3 |nr_UAE= |nrr_UAE=-1.364

|name_AFG={{cr|AFG}} |name_CAN={{cr|CAN}} |name_NZ={{cr|NZ}} |name_SA={{cr|SA}} |name_UAE={{cr|UAE}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E |result5=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} [[#Super 8 stage|Super 8 stage]] |text_E=Eliminated
}}<section end="GroupD" />
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<section begin="Match4" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match4}}'''Match 4'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|08}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 182/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Gulbadin Naib]] 63 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Lockie Ferguson]] 2/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 183/5 (17.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tim Seifert]] 65 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Mujeeb Ur Rahman]] 2/31 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512722.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 24,991<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Langton Rusere]] (Zim) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Gulbadin Naib]] (Afg) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gulbadin Naib achieves major landmark during T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53170-gulbadin-naib-achieves-major-landmark-during-t20-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=[[Geo Super]] |language=en-US |archive-date=8 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208093951/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/53170-gulbadin-naib-achieves-major-landmark-during-t20-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ) scored his 2,000th run in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-08 |title=T20 World Cup: Tim Seifert becomes fifth New Zealand batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/t20-world-cup-tim-seifert-becomes-fifth-new-zealand-batter-to-reach-2000-t20i-runs/articleshow/128068996.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2026-02-08 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
* This was New Zealand's highest run chase in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-t20-world-cup-highest-chase-spin-test-2864978-2026-02-08 |title=New Zealand pass Afghanistan spin test in Chennai to lay down early marker |work=[[India Today]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211104034/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-t20-world-cup-highest-chase-spin-test-2864978-2026-02-08 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match4" />
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<section begin="Match9" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match9}}'''Match 9'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|09}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 213/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Aiden Markram]] 59 (32)
| wickets1 = [[Ansh Patel]] 3/31 (4 overs)
| score2 = 156/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Navneet Dhaliwal]] 64 (49)
| wickets2 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 4/31 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 57 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512727.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was the first time South Africa and Canada faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/canada-vs-south-africa-9th-match-group-d-1512727/match-preview |title=Canada look for early splash against favourites South Africa |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=8 February 2026 |access-date=9 February 2026 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209070643/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/canada-vs-south-africa-9th-match-group-d-1512727/match-preview |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match9" />
----
<section begin="Match11" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match11}}'''Match 11'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|10}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 173/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] 66[[not out|*]] (45)
| wickets1 = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] 2/37 (4 overs)
| score2 = 175/0 (15.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tim Seifert]] 89[[not out|*]] (42)
| result = New Zealand won by 10 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512729.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| attendance = 19,623<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Roland Black]] (Ire)
| motm = [[Tim Seifert]] (NZ)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] and [[Alishan Sharafu]]'s 107-run partnership is the highest for any wicket by the UAE in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Zealand beat U.A.E., New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/live-cricket-score |access-date=2026-02-15 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210103351/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/live-cricket-score |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was the UAE's highest innings total in the T20 World Cup (173).<ref name="UaeNzEspn">{{cite web |last=Muthu |first=Alagappan |date=10 February 2026 |title=Seifert, Allen fifties help New Zealand gallop to record-breaking win against UAE |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/match-report |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 February 2026 |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211231758/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/new-zealand-vs-united-arab-emirates-11th-match-group-d-1512729/match-report |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Tim Seifert]] and [[Finn Allen]] (NZ) both hit their 100th six in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=10 February 2026 |title=Stats – Allen the fastest to 5000 T20 runs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-tim-seifert-and-finn-allen-s-smash-records-from-the-top-1523308 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 February 2026}}</ref>
*[[Tim Seifert]] and [[Finn Allen]]'s 175-run partnership was the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest partnerships (any wicket)|highest partnership ever in the T20 World Cup]].<ref name="UaeNzEspn"/>
* This was New Zealand's [[List of New Zealand Twenty20 International cricket records#Greatest win margins (by wickets)|fourth 10-wicket win in T20Is]] and the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Greatest win margin (by wickets)|seventh overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 February 2026 |title=New Zealand openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-openers-smash-t20-world-cup-record-10-wicket-rout-uae-2026-02-10/ |work=[[Reuters]] |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match11" />
----
<section begin="Match13" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match13}}'''Match 13'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|11}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 187/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ryan Rickelton]] 61 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 3/41 (4 overs)
| score2 = 187 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]] 84 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/26 (4 overs)
| result = Match tied (South Africa won the second [[Super Over]])
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512731.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Lungi Ngidi]] (SA)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = Super Over: Afghanistan 17/0, South Africa 17/1.
* Second Super Over: South Africa 23/0, Afghanistan 19/2.
}}<section end="Match13" />
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<section begin="Match20" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match20}}'''Match 20'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|13}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 150/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Harsh Thaker]] 50 (41)
| wickets1 = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 5/35 (4 overs)
| score2 = 151/5 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aryansh Sharma]] 74[[not out|*]] (53)
| wickets2 = [[Saad Bin Zafar]] 3/14 (4 overs)
| result = United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512738.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] (UAE)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] (UAE) took his maiden [[five-wicket haul]] in T20Is and the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|14th overall in T20 World Cups]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/junaid-siddique-s-five-for-in-t20-world-cup-puts-him-in-elite-list-2026-02-13-1030178 |title=Junaid Siddique's five-for in T20 World Cup puts him in elite list |work=[[India TV]] |date=13 February 2026 |access-date=13 February 2026 |archive-date=15 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215093833/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/junaid-siddique-s-five-for-in-t20-world-cup-puts-him-in-elite-list-2026-02-13-1030178 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match20" />
----
<section begin="Match24" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match24}}'''Match 24'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|14}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 175/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mark Chapman (cricketer)|Mark Chapman]] 48 (26)
| wickets1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 4/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 178/3 (17.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aiden Markram]] 86[[not out|*]] (44)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 1/9 (1 over)
| result = South Africa won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512742.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 54,923<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Marco Jansen]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Quinton de Kock]] (SA) became the first South African to score 3,000 runs in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=Quinton de Kock Creates History, Becomes First South African Batter To Achieve Colossal Record |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/quinton-de-kock-creates-history-during-t20-world-cup-becomes-first-south-african-batter-to-achieve-colossal-record-article-153613341 |access-date=2026-02-15 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Aiden Markram]] scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) for South Africa in the T20 World Cup and equalled with [[Rohit Sharma]] and [[Dasun Shanaka]] for the fastest half-century by a captain in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |work=[[News 18]] |title=Aiden Markram Equals Rohit Sharma's Record Of Fastest 50 By A Captain In T20 World Cup |access-date=14 February 2026 |date=14 February 2026 |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/aiden-markram-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-of-fastest-50-by-a-captain-in-t20-world-cup-9904296.html |archive-date=14 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260214172200/https://www.news18.com/cricket/aiden-markram-equals-rohit-sharmas-record-of-fastest-50-by-a-captain-in-t20-world-cup-9904296.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match24" />
----
<section begin="Match28" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match28}}'''Match 28'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|16}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|AFG}}
| score1 = 160/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sohaib Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Sohaib Khan]] 68 (48)
| wickets1 = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] 4/15 (4 overs)
| score2 = 162/5 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 53 (41)
| wickets2 = [[Junaid Siddique (United Arab Emirates cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] 2/23 (3.2 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512746.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Roland Black]] (Ire) and [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI)
| motm = [[Azmatullah Omarzai]] (Afg)
| toss = Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Rashid Khan]] (Afg) took his 700th wicket in the T20 format, the first cricketer to achieve this milestone.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=16 February 2026 |title=Rashid becomes first to 700 wickets in T20 cricket |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-bowler-rashid-khan-picks-up-record-700th-wicket-in-t20-cricket-1523411 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217111206/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-bowler-rashid-khan-picks-up-record-700th-wicket-in-t20-cricket-1523411 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* South Africa qualified for the Super 8 as a result of this match.<ref name=SA-Q>{{cite news |title=South Africa into Super Eights without playing as Afghanistan beat UAE |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/sports-special/t20-world-cup-2026/news/south-africa-super-eights-without-playing-afghanistan-beat-uae-4107421 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=16 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match28" />
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<section begin="Match31" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match31}}'''Match 31'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|17}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|CAN}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 173/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Yuvraj Samra]] 110 (65)
| wickets1 = [[Jacob Duffy]] 1/25 (4 overs)
| score2 = 176/2 (15.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] 76[[not out|*]] (36)
| wickets2 = [[Saad Bin Zafar]] 1/29 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 8 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512749.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] (NZ)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = This was the first time Canada and New Zealand faced each other in T20Is.<ref>{{cite news |title=New Zealand and Canada will face each other for the first time in T20Is in Chennai on Monday |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-2026-nz-vs-can-pitch-report-and-ma-chidambaram-stadium-stats-126021600720_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
* [[Yuvraj Samra]] and [[Dilpreet Bajwa]]'s 116-run partnership is the highest for any wicket by Canada in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2026 |title=New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundred |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-reach-super-eight-despite-samra-hundred-2026-02-17/ |access-date=21 February 2026 |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>
* [[Yuvraj Samra]] became the first Canadian player, the first player from an Associate nation and the youngest player from any nation to score a century in a T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yuvraj Samra becomes first player from Associate nation to score a T20 World Cup hundred, reaches three figures vs New Zealand |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/yuvraj-samra-associate-first-century-vs-new-zealand/article70641893.ece |access-date=17 February 2026 |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=17 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Canada's 19-year-old Yuvraj makes history with 58-ball T20 World Cup century vs New Zealand |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-samra-century-canada-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-youngest-10536205 |access-date=17 February 2026 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 February 2026 |archive-date=17 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217072443/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-samra-century-canada-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-youngest-10536205/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the second century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|13th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* New Zealand qualified for the Super 8 while Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates and Canada were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref name=NZ-Q>{{cite web |access-date=17 February 2026 |title=NZ vs CAN HIGHLIGHTS, T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand beats Canada by eight wickets, qualifies for Super Eights stage |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-canada-live-score-t20-world-cup-2026-nz-v-can-scorecard-match-centre-highlights-real-time-updates/article70641535.ece |website=[[Sportstar]] |date=17 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand storm into Super 8s, knock Afghanistan out of T20 World Cup |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/new-zealand-vs-canada-t20-world-cup-match-report-glenn-phillips-yuvraj-samra-chennai-2869589-2026-02-17 |work=[[India Today]] |date=17 February 2026 |access-date=17 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match31" />
----
<section begin="Match34" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match34}}'''Match 34'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|18}}
| time = {{UTZ|11:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|UAE}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 122/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Alishan Sharafu]] 45 (38)
| wickets1 = [[Corbin Bosch]] 3/12 (4 overs)
| score2 = 123/4 (13.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dewald Brevis]] 36 (25)
| wickets2 = Muhammad Arfan 1/16 (2 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 6 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512752.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[New Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Leslie Reifer (umpire)|Leslie Reifer]] (WI) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Corbin Bosch]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match34" />
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<section begin="Match39" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match39}}'''Match 39'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|19}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|AFG}}
| team2 = {{cr|CAN}}
| score1 = 200/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] 95[[not out|*]] (56)
| wickets1 = Jaskaran Singh 3/52 (4 overs)
| score2 = 118/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harsh Thaker]] 30 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 4/7 (4 overs)
| result = Afghanistan won by 82 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512757.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Gazi Sohel]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Ibrahim Zadran]] (Afg)
| toss = Canada won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match39" />

== Super 8 stage ==
The top two teams from the four groups advanced to the Super 8 stage, where they were divided into two groups of four teams each. In the Super 8 stage, each team played the others in their respective group in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.<ref name="Format"/>

Prior to the tournament, eight teams were pre-seeded for the Super 8 stage based on the T20I rankings at the time:<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/> Australia, India,<ref name="IND-Q"/> South Africa,<ref name="SA-Q"/> and the West Indies<ref name="WIN-Q"/> in Group 1; England,<ref name="ENG-Q"/> New Zealand,<ref name="NZ-Q"/> Pakistan,<ref name="PAK-Q"/> and Sri Lanka<ref name="SL-Q"/> in Group 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-18 |title=Groups, fixtures confirmed for Super Eights at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/groups-fixtures-confirmed-for-super-eights-at-t20-world-cup |access-date=2026-02-21 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> Australia did not qualify for the Super 8 stage, and their place was taken by Zimbabwe.<ref name="AUS-E"/><ref name="ZIM-Q"/> Due to the pre-seeding, all of the group stage winners ended up in Group 1, and all the runners-up in Group 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table|title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Points Table|publisher=[[Cricbuzz]]|access-date=20 February 2026|archive-date=17 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217070338/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/11253/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/points-table|url-status=live}}</ref> The ICC faced criticism for its pre-seeding system with critics also commenting that its tournaments have always been similarly unfair.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fifty years of blunders: How the ICC keeps getting the World Cup format wrong |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/t20-world-cup-icc-blunders-fifty-years-format-wrong-history-odis-2871463-2026-02-20 |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=[[India Today]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Why ICC Is Facing Criticism Over T20 World Cup Super 8 Format |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/why-icc-is-facing-criticism-over-t20-world-cup-super-8-format-11106566 |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=20 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260220053325/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/why-icc-is-facing-criticism-over-t20-world-cup-super-8-format-11106566 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC replied that the pre-seedings were made to enable fans to safely arrange travel for their team's games.<ref>{{cite news |title=More dead rubbers, lopsided groups: Why the T20 World Cup's Super Eights pre-seedings are unfair |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/more-dead-rubbers-lopsided-groups-why-the-t20-world-cups-super-eights-pre-seedings-are-unfair |access-date=19 February 2026 |work=[[Wisden]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width=50% | Qualification
! colspan="2" width=50% | Super 8 stage
|-
! width=25% | [[#Group 1|Group 1]]
! width=25% | [[#Group 2|Group 2]]
|-
| rowspan="4" width=40% | {{nowrap|Advanced from the group stage}}<br/><small>(Top 2 teams from each group)</small>
| {{center|'''A'''}} || {{cr|IND}} || {{cr|PAK}}
|-
| {{center|'''B'''}} || {{cr|ZIM}} || {{cr|SL}}
|-
| {{center|'''C'''}} || {{cr|WIN}} || {{cr|ENG}}
|-
| {{center|'''D'''}} || {{nobr|{{cr|SA}}}} || {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}
|}

=== Group 1 ===
<section begin=Group1/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group 1 standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=SA, IND, WIN, ZIM

|win_IND=2 |loss_IND=1 |nr_IND= |nrr_IND=0.106 |status_IND=H
|win_SA=3 |loss_SA= |nr_SA= |nrr_SA=2.259
|win_WIN=1 |loss_WIN=2 |nr_WIN= |nrr_WIN=0.993
|win_ZIM= |loss_ZIM=3 |nr_ZIM= |nrr_ZIM=-3.415

|name_IND={{cr|IND}} |name_SA={{cr|SA}} |name_WIN={{cr|WIN}} |name_ZIM={{cr|ZIM}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} {{nobr|[[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="Group1" />
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<section begin="Match43" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match43}}'''Match 43'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|22}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 187/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]] 63 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 3/15 (4 overs)
| score2 = 111 (18.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shivam Dube]] 42 (37)
| wickets2 = [[Marco Jansen]] 4/22 (3.5 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 76 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512761.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 90,954<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng)
| motm = [[David Miller (South African cricketer)|David Miller]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = South Africa broke India's record 12-match win streak in T20 World Cups.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=Ahmedabad heartbreak 2.0: SA bring India back to earth, hand massive Super 8 loss |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-super-8-miller-jansen-south-africa-beat-india-ahmedabad-2872626-2026-02-22 |work=[[India Today]] |date=22 February 2026 |archive-date=23 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223033058/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-super-8-miller-jansen-south-africa-beat-india-ahmedabad-2872626-2026-02-22 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* This was India's first loss at an ICC limited-overs competition since the [[2023 Cricket World Cup final]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=When did India men last lose a match in an ICC tournament? India's previous five defeats and what happened detailed |url=https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/india-men-last-lose-match-icc-tournament-previous-five-defeats/5e61d1e1ba2624720035254a |website=Cricket News}}</ref>
* This was India's largest loss margin (by runs) in the history of T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=India Outplayed By South Africa In Super Eight, Suffer Their Biggest Defeat In T20 World Cup |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/india-suffer-their-biggest-defeat-in-t20-world-cup-outplayed-by-south-africa-in-super-eight-11122182 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] }}</ref>
* [[Jasprit Bumrah]] broke [[Ravichandran Ashwin]]'s record for most wickets taken by an Indian in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 March 2026 |title=Bumrah breaks Ashwin's record for most T20 World Cup wickets for India|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-most-wickets-t20-world-cup-history-stats-bumrah-breaks-ashwin-record/article70663740.ece/ |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=22 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match43" />
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<section begin="Match44" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match44}}'''Match 44'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|23}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 254/6 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] 85 (34)
| wickets1 = [[Blessing Muzarabani]] 2/42 (4 overs)
| score2 = 147 (17.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brad Evans (cricketer)|Brad Evans]] 43 (21)
| wickets2 = [[Gudakesh Motie]] 4/28 (4 overs)
| result = West Indies won by 107 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512762.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance = 19,199<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Jayaraman Madanagopal]] (Ind)
| motm = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Shimron Hetmyer]] (WI) scored the fastest half-century (19 balls) for West Indies in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Shimron Hetmyer blazes 19-ball half-century against Zimbabwe, fastest T20 World Cup fifty for West Indies |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/latest-news/shimron-hetmyer-breaks-fastest-fifty-t20-world-cup-west-indies |work=[[Rajasthan Royals]] |date=23 February 2026 }}</ref>
* West Indies recorded the second highest total in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=West Indies smash second-highest T20 World Cup total - Check full list |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-smash-second-highest-t20-world-cup-total-check-full-list/articleshow/128721498.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 February 2026 |archive-date=24 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260224065635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-smash-second-highest-t20-world-cup-total-check-full-list/articleshow/128721498.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Brad Evans (cricketer)|Brad Evans]] and [[Richard Ngarava]] (Zim) recorded the highest partnership for the 10th wicket in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/live-west-indies-zimbabwe-set-for-super-eight-clash |title=Record batting display sees West Indies trump Zimbabwe |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=23 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match44" />
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<section begin="Match47" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match47}}'''Match 47'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|26}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 176/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Romario Shepherd]] 52[[not out|*]] (37)
| wickets1 = [[Lungi Ngidi]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| score2 = 177/1 (16.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Aiden Markram]] 82[[not out|*]] (46)
| wickets2 = [[Roston Chase]] 1/46 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512765.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| attendance = 28,422<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Sharfuddoula]] (Ban)
| motm = [[Aiden Markram]] (SA)
| toss = South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Jason Holder]] and [[Romario Shepherd]] (WI) recorded the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/stats-jason-holder-romario-shepherd-record-highest-ever-8th-wicket-partnership-in-t20is-during-west-indies-vs-south-africa/ |title=Stats: Jason Holder-Romario Shepherd record highest-ever 8th-wicket partnership in T20Is during West Indies vs South Africa |publisher=CricTracker |date=26 February 2026 |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match47" />
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<section begin="Match48" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match48}}'''Match 48'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|26}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ZIM}}
| score1 = 256/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Abhishek Sharma]] 55 (30)
| wickets1 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 1/29 (3 overs)
| score2 = 184/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Brian Bennett (cricketer)|Brian Bennett]] 97[[not out|*]] (59)
| wickets2 = [[Arshdeep Singh]] 3/24 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 72 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512766.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]]
| umpires = [[Richard Kettleborough]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Hardik Pandya]] (Ind)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Suryakumar Yadav]] (Ind) completed 4,000 international runs during the match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suryakumar Yadav completes 4,000 international runs |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/suryakumar-yadav-completes-4000-international-runs/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[The Tribune (India)|The Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref>
* India recorded their highest total and the second highest total by any team in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2026 |title=IND vs ZIM: India records its highest score in T20 World Cups, second best total in tournament history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-highest-total-t20-world-cup-record-ind-vs-zim-stats/article70680591.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=26 February 2026 }}</ref>
* South Africa qualified for their second consecutive and overall fourth T20 World Cup semi-final while Zimbabwe were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup: India stay in semi-final hunt after beating Zimbabwe with South Africa's knockout place confirmed |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13512576/t20-world-cup-india-stay-in-semi-final-hunt-after-beating-zimbabwe-with-south-africas-knockout-place-confirmed |website=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match48" />
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<section begin="Match51" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match51}}'''Match 51'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|01}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ZIM}}
| team2 = {{cr|SA}}
| score1 = 153/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 73 (43)
| wickets1 = [[Kwena Maphaka]] 2/21 (4 overs)
| score2 = 154/5 (17.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dewald Brevis]] 42 (18)
| wickets2 = [[Sikandar Raza]] 3/29 (4 overs)
| result = South Africa won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512769.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
| umpires = [[Kumar Dharmasena]] (SL) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sikandar Raza]] (Zim)
| toss = Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Lungi Ngidi]] became the first South African cricketer to take 90 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bisht |first=Harshit |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/lungi-ngidi-becomes-south-africas-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is-ws-o-9936638.html |title=Lungi Ngidi Breaks Tabraiz Shamsi's Record, Becomes South Africa's Highest Wicket-Taker In T20Is |work=[[News18]] |date=1 March 2026 |access-date=2 March 2026 |archive-date=2 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260302030829/https://www.news18.com/cricket/lungi-ngidi-becomes-south-africas-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is-ws-o-9936638.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match51" />
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<section begin="Match52" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match52}}'''Match 52'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|01}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|WIN}}
| team2 = {{cr|IND}}
| score1 = 195/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Roston Chase]] 40 (25)
| wickets1 = [[Jasprit Bumrah]] 2/36 (4 overs)
| score2 = 199/5 (19.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Sanju Samson]] 97[[not out|*]] (50)
| wickets2 = [[Jason Holder]] 2/38 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512770.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 58,354<ref name=26t20wc-at/>
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Sanju Samson]] (Ind)
| toss = India won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's highest successful run-chase in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=1 March 2026 |title=Highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history: India's 196 vs West Indies ranks third; Check full list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/full-list-highest-successful-run-chases-t20-world-cup-india-196-vs-west-indies-10559955/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=March 2026 }}</ref>
* India qualified for their third consecutive and overall sixth T20 World Cup semi-final while West Indies were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2026 |title=How India Have Fared In T20 World Cup Semifinals So Far |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/how-india-have-fared-in-the-semifinals-in-t20-world-cups-11167340 |work=[[NDTV Sports]] |archive-date=9 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260309102448/https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/how-india-have-fared-in-the-semifinals-in-t20-world-cups-11167340 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match52" />

=== Group 2 ===
<section begin=Group2/>
{{#invoke:Sports table |main |style=CricketRR |show_tie=no |title=Group 2 standings |update=complete
|source = [[ESPNcricinfo]]<ref name="t20wc26-pt"/> |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) [[Net run rate]]; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) [[ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings|T20I Rankings]] ahead of the tournament<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

|team_order=ENG, NZ, PAK, SL

|win_ENG=3 |loss_ENG= |nr_ENG= |nrr_ENG=1.096
|win_NZ=1 |loss_NZ=1 |nr_NZ=1 |nrr_NZ=1.390
|win_PAK=1 |loss_PAK=1 |nr_PAK=1 |nrr_PAK=-0.123
|win_SL= |loss_SL=3 |nr_SL= |nrr_SL=-1.950 |status_SL=H

|name_ENG={{cr|ENG}} |name_NZ={{cr|NZ}} |name_SL={{cr|SL}} |name_PAK={{cr|PAK}}

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=E |result4=E

|col_Q=green1 |res_col_header=Q
|text_Q={{nobr|Advanced to the}} {{nobr|[[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} |text_E=Eliminated |status_text_H=Hosts
}}<section end="Group2" />
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<section begin="Match41" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match41}}'''Match 41'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|21}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 =
| score2 =
| result = No result
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512759.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Paul Reiffel]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| rain = No play was possible due to rain.
| notes = This was the 50th T20I game between New Zealand and Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-21 |title=New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights T20 World Cup 2026: Match abandoned due to rain in Colombo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-live-score-super-8-t20-world-cup-nz-vs-pak-scorecard-colombo-weather-liveblog-13982255.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260221171452/https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-live-score-super-8-t20-world-cup-nz-vs-pak-scorecard-colombo-weather-liveblog-13982255.html |archive-date=21 February 2026 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Firstpost]] |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] (NZ) played in his 100th T20I match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-23 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell hopes New Zealand can ride wave of support as India's 'second favourite team' |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2026-new-zealand-second-favourite-team-indian-fans-support-daryl-mitchell/article70668552.ece |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match41" />
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<section begin="Match42" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match42}}'''Match 42'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|22}}
| daynight = y
| time = {{UTZ|15:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|ENG}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 146/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Phil Salt]] 62 (40)
| wickets1 = [[Dunith Wellalage]] 3/26 (4 overs)
| score2 = 95 (16.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dasun Shanaka]] 30 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Will Jacks]] 3/22 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 51 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512760.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
}}<section end="Match42" />
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<section begin="Match45" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match45}}'''Match 45'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|24}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 164/9 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 63 (45)
| wickets1 = [[Liam Dawson]] 3/24 (4 overs)
| score2 = 166/8 (19.1 overs)
| runs2 = [[Harry Brook]] 100 (51)
| wickets2 = [[Shaheen Afridi]] 4/30 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 2 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512763.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Nitin Menon]] (Ind) and [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Harry Brook]] (Eng)
| toss = Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Shadab Khan]] (Pak) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is. He also became the first cricketer from Pakistan to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-24 |title=Shadab Khan Creates History For Pakistan, Achieves Record That Shahid Afridi Could Not |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/shadab-khan-creates-history-for-pakistan-achieves-record-that-shahid-afridi-could-not-article-153686326 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Harry Brook]] (Eng) scored his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in T20Is. He also became the first captain to score a century in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2026 |title=Harry Brook's maiden T20I century guides England to two-wicket Super 8 win over Pakistan |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/harry-brooks-first-ever-t20i-century-guides-england-to-two-wicket-super-8-win-over-pakistan-19857115.htm/amp |work=[[CNBC TV18]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Harry Brook becomes first captain to score century in men's T20 World Cup |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/harry-brook-hundred-century-first-captain-mens-t20-world-cup-history-record/article70672680.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the fourth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|15th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* England qualified for their fifth consecutive and overall sixth T20 World Cup semi-final as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2026 |title=England qualifies for semifinals of T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/england-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2026-harry-brook-super-eight-match-result-news/article70672374.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=24 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match45" />
----
<section begin="Match46" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match46}}'''Match 46'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|25}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 168/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 47 (26)
| wickets1 = [[Maheesh Theekshana]] 3/30 (4 overs)
| score2 = 107/8 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Kamindu Mendis]] 31 (23)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 4/27 (4 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 61 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512764.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Allahudien Paleker]] (SA) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Rachin Ravindra]] (NZ)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Mitchell Santner]] (NZ) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is. He also became the first cricketer from New Zealand to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Mitchell Santner Creates History, Achieves Unprecedented Feat For New Zealand In T20Is |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/mitchell-santner-creates-history-becomes-first-new-zealand-player-to-score-1000-runs-and-take-100-wickets-in-t20is-article-153695787 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Sri Lanka were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Sri Lanka eliminated from T20 World Cup after loss to New Zealand: What does this mean for Pakistan's semifinal qualification scenario? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-eliminated-t20-world-cup-pakistan-semifinal-scenarios-10552401/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260225180831/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-eliminated-t20-world-cup-pakistan-semifinal-scenarios-10552401/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match46" />
----
<section begin="Match49" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match49}}'''Match 49'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|27}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 159/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]] 39 (28)
| wickets1 = [[Will Jacks]] 2/23 (4 overs)
| score2 = 161/6 (19.3 overs)
| runs2 = [[Tom Banton]] 33 (24)
| wickets2 = [[Rachin Ravindra]] 3/19 (4 overs)
| result = England won by 4 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512767.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[R. Premadasa Stadium]], [[Colombo]]
| umpires = [[Adrian Holdstock]] (SA) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Will Jacks]] (Eng)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
| notes = [[Matt Henry (cricketer)|Matt Henry]] (NZ) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.
* [[Will Jacks]] (Eng) equalled [[Shane Watson]]'s [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]] record for the most player of the match awards by a player in a single edition of the T20 World Cup (4).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Will Jacks equals Shane Watsons T20 World Cup record|url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/will-jacks-equals-shane-watsons-t20-world-cup-record/amp-11772231676530.html |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match49" />
----
<section begin="Match50" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|match50}}'''Match 50'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|02|28}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|PAK}}
| team2 = {{cr|SL}}
| score1 = 212/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] 100 (60)
| wickets1 = [[Dilshan Madushanka]] 3/33 (4 overs)
| score2 = 207/6 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Dasun Shanaka]] 76[[not out|*]] (31)
| wickets2 = [[Abrar Ahmed]] 3/23 (4 overs)
| result = Pakistan won by 5 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512768.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Pallekele International Cricket Stadium|Pallekele Cricket Stadium]], [[Kandy]]
| umpires = [[Sam Nogajski]] (Aus) and [[Rod Tucker]] (Aus)
| motm = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak)
| toss = Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Sahibzada Farhan]] and [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]'s 176-run partnership for Pakistan was the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest partnerships (any wicket)|highest partnership ever in the T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman record highest partnership in T20 World Cup history |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-fakhar-zaman-highest-partnership-record-t20-world-cup-pakistan-vs-srilanka/article70688694.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
* [[Sahibzada Farhan]] (Pak) broke [[Virat Kohli]]'s [[2014 World Twenty20#Most runs|2014 record for most runs]] scored in a single edition of the T20 World Cup (383 runs).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Most runs in a T20 World Cup - Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's record |url=https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/48061446/most-runs-t20-world-cup-sahibzada-farhan-breaks-virat-kohli-record |work=[[ESPN]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref> He also became the first batsman to score two centuries in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Sahibzada Farhan becomes first player to score two hundreds in a T20 World Cup edition |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-two-hundreds-same-t20-world-cup-century-record-pakistan-vs-sri-lanka/article70688777.ece |work=[[Sportstar]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref> This was the fifth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|16th overall in the T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* [[Abrar Ahmed]] (Pak) took his 50th wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.qoo10.co.id/en/international/74001/pakistans-abrar-ahmed-strikes-50-t20i-wickets-with-flair-dominates-sri-lanka-again-in-2026-world-cup-thriller/ |title=Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Strikes 50 T20I Wickets With Flair, Dominates Sri Lanka Again In 2026 World Cup Thriller |website=[[Qoo10]] |date=28 February 2026 |access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref>
* [[Dasun Shanaka]] became the first Sri Lankan to hit 100 sixes in T20Is and the first captain to score 20 sixes in the T20 World Cup.<ref name=SL-PAK>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-28 |title=Highest Total, Most Sixes And More: Every Record Broken In The Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Fixture {{!}} ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/highest-total-most-sixes-and-more-every-record-broken-in-the-pakistan-sri-lanka-t20-world-cup-fixture |access-date=2026-03-01 |website=Wisden |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=Dasun Shanaka Breaks Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh's World Records; Becomes First Player In History To Stunning Feat |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/dasun-shanaka-breaks-rohit-sharma-yuvraj-singhs-world-records-becomes-first-player-in-history-to-score-20-sixes-as-captain-in-t20-world-cup-article-153724181 |access-date=2026-03-01 |work=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> He also broke [[Kusal Perera]]'s 2017 record for most sixes in a T20I innings for Sri Lanka (8 sixes).<ref name=SL-PAK/>
* New Zealand qualified for their fifth T20 World Cup semi-final while Pakistan were eliminated as a result of this match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-t20-world-cup-despite-win-over-sri-lanka-2026-02-28/ |title=New Zealand reach semis after Pakistan eliminated from T20 World Cup |work=[[Reuters]] |date=28 February 2026 |access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in Super 8 game |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-t20-world-cup-sri-lanka-super-8-kandy-10558076/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=28 February 2026 }}</ref>
}}<section end="Match50" />

== Knockout stage ==
The knockout stage consisted of two semi-finals played on 4 and 5 March, and the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]] on 8 March.<ref name="Format"/> Both semi-finals and the final had a reserve day available on 5, 6, and 9 March respectively. If a reserve day had come into play, the match would not have beeen restarted but instead resumed from the previous day's play, if there was any; with the semi-finals commencing at 15:00 and final at 19:00 (both [[UTC+05:30]]).<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><ref name="KO1">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Semi-final schedule, fixtures, UK times, venues, reserve days & final date |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c70n9kndlk6o |access-date=2026-03-03 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=5 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260305212808/https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c70n9kndlk6o |url-status=live }}</ref> In the event of no minimum play (at least 10 overs per side) on the scheduled day and the reserve day, in the semi-finals, the team that finished higher in the Super 8 stage would progress to the final, and if no play were possible in the final, the teams would be declared as joint-winners.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><ref name="KO2">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=IND vs NZ Final: What happens if T20 World Cup 2026 final is washed out? ICC rules explained |url=https://www.ottplay.com/sports/news/ind-vs-nz-final-what-happens-if-t20-world-cup-2026-final-is-washed-out-icc-rules-explained/3fdc43ff57169 |access-date=2026-03-23 |work=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> If any match ended in a [[Result (cricket)#Tie|tie]], a [[Super Over]] would be used to determine the winner. If the scores in the Super Over were also tied, subsequent Super Overs will be played until there's a winner.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

The first semi-final and the final were scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad respectively, but both would have been moved to the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo if Pakistan had qualified.<ref name="Final">{{cite news |date=9 September 2025 |title=Narendra Modi Stadium to host T20 World Cup final, R Premadasa Stadium announced as alternative for Pakistan. |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-likely-from-february-7-to-march-8-1502118 |access-date=10 September 2025 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=10 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250910085155/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-likely-from-february-7-to-march-8-1502118 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second semi-final was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.<ref name="KO1"/> If Pakistan fails to qualify while either India or Sri Lanka qualifies they would have played in semi-final 2 and 1 respectively.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/> If Sri Lanka is not to face against India, then semi-final 1 would have been moved to Colombo as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka could play semi-final in Colombo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-could-play-semi-final-in-colombo-1525615 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223225038/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-could-play-semi-final-in-colombo-1525615 |archive-date=23 February 2026 |access-date=2026-03-01 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> Otherwise, group 1 winner and group 2 runner-up will play in semi-final 1 while, group 2 winner and group 1 runner-up will play in semi-final 2.<ref name="26t20wc-pc"/>

=== Bracket ===
<section begin="bracket" />{{4TeamBracket
| team-width = 150px
| score-width = 150px

| RD1 = '''[[#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]]'''
| RD1-seed1 = 1W
| RD1-team1 = {{cr|SA}}
| RD1-score1 = 169/8 (20 overs)
| RD1-seed2 = '''2R'''
| RD1-team2 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}'''
| RD1-score2 = '''{{nobr|173/1 (12.5 overs)}}'''

| RD1-seed3 = 2W
| RD1-team3 = {{cr|ENG}}
| RD1-score3 = 246/7 (20 overs)
| RD1-seed4 = '''1R'''
| RD1-team4 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|IND}}}}'''
| RD1-score4 = '''{{nobr|253/7 (20 overs)}}'''

| RD2= '''[[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|Final]]'''
| RD2-seed1 = SF1W
| RD2-team1 = {{nobr|{{cr|NZ}}}}
| RD2-score1 = 159 (19 overs)
| RD2-seed2 = '''SF2W'''
| RD2-team2 = '''{{nobr|{{cr|IND}}}}'''
| RD2-score2 = '''{{nobr|255/5 (20 overs)}}'''
}}
* Source:<ref>{{ESPNcricinfo 2|series|ref=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results |title=2026 Men's T20 World Cup, fixtures and results|access-date=9 March 2026 |dynamic=n |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260311180415/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results |archive-date=11 March 2026}}</ref><ref name="Guide"/><ref name="26t20wc-pc"/><section end="bracket"/>

=== Semi-finals ===
<section begin="Match53" />{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|Semi-final 1}}'''Semi-final 1'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|04}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|SA}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 169/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Marco Jansen]] 55[[not out|*]] (30)
| wickets1 = [[Cole McConchie]] 2/9 (1 over)
| score2 = 173/1 (12.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Finn Allen]] 100[[not out|*]] (33)
| wickets2 = [[Kagiso Rabada]] 1/28 (3 overs)
| result = New Zealand won by 9 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512771.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| attendance = 33,533<ref name="26t20wc-at"/>
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Alex Wharf]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Finn Allen]] (NZ)
| toss = New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = [[Finn Allen]] broke [[Glenn Phillips (cricketer)|Glenn Phillips]]'s record for the fastest half-century by a New Zealand batter in the T20 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Finn Allen Breaks Record Of Fastest 50 By New Zealand Batter In T20 World Cup knockout|url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/finn-allen-breaks-record-of-fastest-50-by-new-zealand-batter-in-t20-world-cup-ws-no-9942674.html |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Finn Allen]] (NZ) scored the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Fastest 100|fastest century in the T20 World Cup]] and became the first player to score a century in T20 World Cup knockouts.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Finn Allen hits 33-ball century as New Zealand demolish South Africa |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/new-zealand-south-africa-finn-allen-t20-world-cup-semi-final-x25hkrmsw |work=[[The Times]] |date=4 March 2026 |archive-date=7 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260307025941/https://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/new-zealand-south-africa-finn-allen-t20-world-cup-semi-final-x25hkrmsw |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the sixth century in the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|17th overall in the T20 World Cup]].<ref name="Cent-list"/>
* New Zealand qualified for their second T20 World Cup final.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-04 |title=T20 World Cup: Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cz9qqyg515do |access-date=2026-03-05 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match53" />
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{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-break}}
<section begin="Match54"/>{{Single-innings cricket match
| round = {{anchor|Semi-final 2}}'''Semi-final 2'''
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|05}}
| night = y
| time = {{UTZ|19:00|+5:30}}
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|ENG}}
| score1 = 253/7 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sanju Samson]] 89 (42)
| wickets1 = [[Will Jacks]] 2/40 (4 overs)
| score2 = 246/7 (20 overs)
| runs2 = [[Jacob Bethell]] 105 (48)
| wickets2 = [[Hardik Pandya]] 2/38 (4 overs)
| result = India won by 7 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512772.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Wankhede Stadium]], [[Mumbai]]
| attendance =
| umpires = [[Chris Gaffaney]] (NZ) and [[Allahudien Paleker]] (SA)
| motm = [[Sanju Samson]] (Ind)
| toss = England won the toss and elected to field.
| notes = This was India's 20th appearance in a semi-final of an ICC limited-overs tournaments; the most by any nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vishnu |first=P. N. |date=2026-03-02 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: India create history with record 20th ICC tournament semi-final; check top five list here |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-india-create-history-with-record-20th-icc-tournament-semi-final-check-top-five-list-here-11772451911771.html |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |language=en}}</ref>
* This was the third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-01 |title=India set up T20 World Cup semi-final against England after edging West Indies |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-west-indies-india-kolkata-mumbai-b2929777.html |access-date=2026-03-03 |work=[[The Independent]] |language=en |archive-date=3 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303180909/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-west-indies-india-kolkata-mumbai-b2929777.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* India's 253 was the highest total in T20 World Cup knockouts.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2026 |title=India Break Record Of Highest Team Total (253/7) In T20 World Cup Knockout Match |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/india-break-record-of-highest-team-total-in-t20-world-cup-knockout-match-ws-no-9944693.html |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* The 499 runs scored in this match was the [[List of Men's T20 World Cup records#Highest match aggregate|highest match aggregate in T20 World Cup history]] and [[List of Twenty20 International records#Highest match aggregate|second highest in T20Is]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandarupalli |first=Sampath |date=2026-03-05 |title=Stats - Records and sixes galore in a high-scoring semi-final |url=https://www.espn.com.au/cricket/story/_/id/48113419/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-records-sixes-galore-high-scoring-semi-final |access-date=2026-03-06 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Jacob Bethell]] (Eng) scored his maiden T20I century and the highest individual score in T20 World Cup knockout matches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-05 |title=Highest individual scores in T20 World Cup knockouts: Bethell, Sanju Samson enter top five |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sanju-samson-record-highest-score-t20-world-cup-knockouts-kohli-stats-/article70708176.ece |access-date=2026-03-06 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> This was the seventh century of the 2026 tournament and [[List of Men's T20 World Cup centuries|18th overall in T20 World Cup history]].<ref name="Cent-list"/> Bethell also became the fourth England player to [[List of cricketers with centuries in all international formats|score a century in all three international formats]].<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-records-and-sixes-galore-in-a-high-scoring-semi-final-1527015</ref>
* India became the first team to qualify for four T20 World Cup finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-05 |title=India becomes first team to qualify for four men's T20 World Cup finals |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-t20-world-cup-2026-final-fourth-time-most-appearance-record-stats/article70708745.ece |access-date=2026-03-06 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}<section end="Match54"/>
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[[File:Sanju Samson in PMO New Delhi.jpg|thumb|alt=Sanju Samson in 2024|India's [[Sanju Samson]] received the player of the match for the Semi-final 2, and the player of the tournament award.]]
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=== Final ===
{{Main|2026 Men's T20 World Cup final}}
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New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-2026-final-toss-record-playing-xi-13987387.html |title=New Zealand win toss in T20 World Cup final: Did past toss winners also lift the trophy? |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=13 March 2026 |work=[[Firstpost]] |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308151203/https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-2026-final-toss-record-playing-xi-13987387.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Indian opener [[Sanju Samson]] scored 89 [[Run (cricket)|runs]] from 46 [[Delivery (cricket)|balls]] along with half-centuries from [[Abhishek Sharma]] and [[Ishan Kishan]]. [[James Neesham]] [[Dismissal (cricket)|dismissed]] Samson, Kishan and [[Suryakumar Yadav]] in the 16th [[Over (cricket)|over]]. In the final two overs, [[Shivam Dube]] scored 26 runs from 8 balls to take India to the total of 255 runs for the loss of five [[wicket]]s—the highest total in a T20 World Cup knockout match. [[Run chase|Chasing]] the target, New Zealand opener [[Tim Seifert]] was the only batter from his team to register a 50+ score; [[Mitchell Santner]] scored 43 runs, [[Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)|Daryl Mitchell]] scored 17 runs, while the remaining batters were dismissed for single-digit scores. New Zealand were all-out for 159 to see them lose by 96 runs.<ref name="sc1">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Final: GOAT T20 team, India defend their title comprehensively |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/live-match-blog |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308135622/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/live-match-blog |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sc2">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: IND beats NZ to defend title; Bumrah wins Player of Match, Samson awarded Player of Tournament |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-live-score-updates-t20-world-cup-2026-final-ind-nz-highlights-ahmedabad/article70718633.ece |work=[[Sportstar]]}}</ref><ref name="sc3">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/mar/08/india-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-live |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref>

This was India's third T20 World Cup title victory, after [[2007 World Twenty20 final|2007]] and 2024. India were the first team to successfully defend their title to win two consecutive titles and the first tournament hosts to win.<ref name="rec-win">{{cite web |access-date=9 March 2026 |title=India becomes first team to defend T20 World Cup title, lift trophy at home |url=https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/india-becomes-first-team-to-defend-t20-world-cup-title-lift-trophy-at-home-126030800781_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref> [[Suryakumar Yadav]] became the fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event after [[Kapil Dev]], [[MS Dhoni]] and Rohit Sharma.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 March 2026 |title=Suryakumar Yadav gives himself a few slaps after joining Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni as India's T20 World Cup-winning captain |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-slaps-himself-after-joining-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-as-india-s-t20-world-cup-winning-captain-101773001438371.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=9 March 2026 }}</ref> [[Jasprit Bumrah]] picked up four wickets for India, conceding only 15 runs in 4 overs and received the player of the match award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-08 |title=Jasprit Bumrah wins Player of match award in T20 World Cup 2026 final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-player-of-the-match-t20-world-cup-final-2026-india-vs-new-zealand-stats-record/article70719726.ece |access-date=2026-03-13 |work=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> The match was attended by 86,824 fans.<ref name="scf">{{cite web |date=8 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026 |title=IND vs NZ Cricket Scorecard, Final at Ahmedabad, March 08, 2026 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/india-vs-new-zealand-final-1512773/full-scorecard |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>

<section begin="Match55"/>{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = {{Start date|df=y|2026|03|08}}
| night = y
| team1 = {{cr-rt|IND}}
| team2 = {{cr|NZ}}
| score1 = 255/5 (20 overs)
| score2 = 159 (19 overs)
| result = [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final#Match details|India won by 96 runs]]
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1512773.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], [[Ahmedabad]]
| notes = 
}}
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[[File:Jasprit_Bumrah_in_PMO_New_Delhi.jpg|thumb|alt=Jasprit Bumrah in 2024|[[Jasprit Bumrah]] received the player of the match award for the final.]]
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== Statistics ==
[[Sahibzada Farhan]] of Pakistan scored the most runs in the 2026 tournament (383 runs from innings).<ref name="mr">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|tournament|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-17604|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026|stat=most runs|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref> This was also the [[Men's T20 World Cup records#Most runs in a tournament|most runs in a single T20 World Cup]], surpassing [[Virat Kohli]]'s [[2014 World Twenty20#Most runs|2014 record]].<ref name="mrt">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|trophy|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|title=Men's T20 World Cup|stat=most runs in a series|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref> A total of seven centuries were scored in the 2026 tournament surpassing the previous high of two in a single edition of T20 World Cup ([[2010 World Twenty20|2010]], [[2014 World Twenty20|2014]], [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]] and [[2022 Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]).<ref name="Cent-list">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|trophy|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|title=Men's T20 World Cup|stat=list of centuries|access-date=17 January 2026|dynamic=n|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260407113708/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espncricinfo.com%2Frecords%2Ftrophy%2Fbatting-list-hundreds%2Ficc-men-s-t20-world-cup-89|archive-date=7 April 2026}}</ref> [[Jasprit Bumrah]] and [[Varun Chakravarthy]] of India both took 14 wickets each and were tied for the most wickets in the 2026 tournament.<ref name="mw">{{ESPNcricinfo 2|tournament|id=icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-17604|title=Men's T20 World Cup 2026|stat=most wickets|access-date=8 March 2026|dynamic=y}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Most runs scored by a batter<ref name="mr"/>
! scope=col | [[Run (cricket)|Runs]]
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
|-
! scope=row | 383
| [[Sahibzada Farhan]] || {{cr|PAK}}
|-
! scope=row | 326
| [[Tim Seifert]] || {{cr|NZ}}
|-
! scope=row | 321
| [[Sanju Samson]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row | 317
| [[Ishan Kishan]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row | 298
| [[Finn Allen]] || {{cr|NZ}}
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Most wickets taken by a bowler<ref name="mw"/>
! scope=col | [[Wicket]]s
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
|-
! scope=row rowspan=2 | 14
| [[Jasprit Bumrah]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
| [[Varun Chakravarthy]] || {{cr|IND}}
|-
! scope=row rowspan=3 | 13
| {{nobr|[[Shadley van Schalkwyk]]}} || {{nobr|{{cr|USA}}}}
|-
| [[Blessing Muzarabani]] || {{cr|ZIM}}
|-
| [[Adil Rashid]] || {{cr|ENG}}
|}

== Team of the tournament ==
On 9 March, the ICC announced its team of the tournament with [[Sanju Samson]] being named as player of the tournament and [[Aiden Markram]] as the captain of the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-08 |title=Sanju Samson adjudged T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/sanju-samson-adjudged-t20-world-cup-player-of-the-tournament |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315080347/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/sanju-samson-adjudged-t20-world-cup-player-of-the-tournament |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="tot">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-09 |title=Team of the tournament announced for T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/team-of-the-tournament-announced-for-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Aiden Markram (cropped).jpg|thumb|alt=Aiden Markram in 2018|South Africa's [[Aiden Markram]] was named as the captain for the ICC's team of the tournament.]]
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Team of the tournament<ref name="tot"/>
! scope=col | Player
! scope=col | Team
! scope=col | Role
|-
! scope=row | [[Sahibzada Farhan]]
| {{cr|PAK}} || [[Batting (cricket)|Batter]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Sanju Samson]]
| {{cr|IND}} || [[Wicket-keeper]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Ishan Kishan]]
| {{cr|IND}} || Batter
|-
! scope=row | [[Aiden Markram]]
| {{cr|SA}}|| Batter / [[Captain (cricket)|Captain]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Hardik Pandya]]
| {{cr|IND}} || rowspan="3" | [[All-rounder]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Will Jacks]]
| {{cr|ENG}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Jason Holder]]
| {{cr|WIN}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Jasprit Bumrah]]
| {{cr|IND}} || rowspan="4" | [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
|-
! scope=row | [[Lungi Ngidi]]
| {{cr|SA}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Adil Rashid]]
| {{cr|ENG}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Blessing Muzarabani]]
| {{cr|ZIM}}
|-
! scope=row | [[Shadley van Schalkwyk]]
| {{cr|USA}} || [[Twelfth man (cricket)|12th man]]
|}

== Controversies ==
=== Withdrawal of Bangladesh===
After the Bangladeshi cricketer [[Mustafizur Rahman]] was released by the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], on the BCCI's request, from the [[2026 Indian Premier League]] squad, on 3 January 2026, the [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]] (BCB) requested for Bangladesh's matches at the World Cup to be moved from India, citing security reasons.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh govt asks cricket board to shift T20 World Cup games out of India after Mustafizur controversy |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-govt-asks-cricket-board-to-shift-t20-world-cup-games-out-of-india-after-mustafizur-controversy/articleshow/126330617.cms |access-date=4 January 2026 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=4 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104105817/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-govt-asks-cricket-board-to-shift-t20-world-cup-games-out-of-india-after-mustafizur-controversy/articleshow/126330617.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=4 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-bangladesh-refuse-to-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1518033 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=4 January 2026 |archive-date=5 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260105080256/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2026-t20-world-cup-bangladesh-refuse-to-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1518033 |url-status=live }}</ref> Officials from the ICC met with members of the BCB to try and find a solution to the issue.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2026 |title=ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-meet-with-bcb-over-bangladesh-s-refusal-to-play-t20-world-cup-matches-in-india-1518291 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=10 January 2026 }}</ref> On 6 January, [[ESPNcricinfo]] reported that the ICC rejected the BCB's request and Bangladesh would forfeit points if they refused to play.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2026 |title=ICC to Bangladesh: play in India or forfeit points |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-bangladesh-play-in-india-or-forfeit-points-1518315 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 January 2026 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107160701/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-bangladesh-play-in-india-or-forfeit-points-1518315 |url-status=live }}</ref> A day later, the BCB denied this, stating, "the ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address [our] concerns".<ref>{{cite news |date=7 January 2026 |title=BCB: ICC willing to address concerns about playing T20 World Cup in India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-says-icc-willing-to-address-concerns-about-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1518430 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=7 January 2026 |archive-date=7 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107160646/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-says-icc-willing-to-address-concerns-about-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1518430 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 12 January, media reported that the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]] and the [[Kerala Cricket Association]] offered to host the matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium at Chennai and [[Greenfield International Stadium]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] respectively instead of Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2026 |title=New venue options emerge for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches: Report |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-venue-options-emerge-for-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-2026-matches-report-2026-01-12-1025458 |access-date=12 January 2026 |work=[[India TV]] |archive-date=13 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113082114/https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-venue-options-emerge-for-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-2026-matches-report-2026-01-12-1025458 |url-status=live }}</ref> The same day, the ICC refused Bangladesh's security assessment, stating that "there was no overall threat to the [team]" and that there was "low to moderate risks [to the team] in some venues and low to nil in others".<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2026 |title=No specific threat to Bangladesh team in India, says ICC security assessment |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-specific-threat-to-bangladesh-team-in-india-for-2026-t20-world-cup-says-icc-security-assessment-1519243 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=13 January 2026 |archive-date=13 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113044212/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-specific-threat-to-bangladesh-team-in-india-for-2026-t20-world-cup-says-icc-security-assessment-1519243 |url-status=live }}</ref> A day later, the BCB reiterated its request to move Bangladesh's matches outside of India citing security concerns.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2026 |title=BCB firm on stance that Bangladesh won't travel to India for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-firm-on-stance-that-bangladesh-won-t-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1519348 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=16 January 2026 |archive-date=14 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114052724/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-firm-on-stance-that-bangladesh-won-t-travel-to-india-for-t20-world-cup-1519348 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 17 January, the BCB requested to swap groups with Ireland, who were scheduled to play their matches in Sri Lanka, which was rejected by the ICC.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=T20 World Cup crisis: PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-crisis-pcb-writes-to-icc-supporting-bangladesh-s-stance-1520329 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 }}</ref>

On 18 January, the ICC announced that the final decision on the matter would be taken after the board meeting scheduled on 21 January.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh's participation in 2026 T20 World Cup to be finalised by January 21 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-bangladesh-s-participation-to-be-finalised-by-january-21-1520069 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 }}</ref> Following the meeting on 21 January, the ICC refused to shift Bangladesh's matches, and offered a revised deadline of one day for the BCB to decide on the participation.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=ICC to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if they don't travel to India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-don-t-travel-to-india-1520371 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2026 |archive-date=22 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260122102942/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-don-t-travel-to-india-1520371 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh asked to play in India or sit-out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/icc-s-t20-world-cup-verdict-on-bangladesh-cricket-bcci-2855353-2026-01-21 |access-date=21 January 2026 |work=[[India Today]] }}</ref> The next day, the BCB reiterated their refusal to play in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=22 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh firm on not playing T20 World Cup in India despite risk of exclusion |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-firm-on-not-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-despite-icc-saying-they-will-be-replaced-1520515 |access-date=22 January 2026 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-date=23 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123082733/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-firm-on-not-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-despite-icc-saying-they-will-be-replaced-1520515 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 January, the ICC officially announced that Bangladesh would be replaced by Scotland, the next highest ranked team in the ICC T20I rankings, who had not qualified for the tournament.<ref name="Scot">{{cite news |date=24 January 2026 |title=Scotland to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/scotland-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup |access-date=31 January 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=25 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260125091831/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/scotland-to-replace-bangladesh-at-t20-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=24 January 2026 |title=Bangladesh Replaced By Scotland At 2026 Men's T20 World Cup After Refusing To Travel To India |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-at-2026-mens-t20-world-cup-after-refusing-travel-to-india |access-date=31 January 2026 |website=Wisden}}</ref> In a press release issued on 9 February 2026, the ICC stated that no financial, sporting, or administrative penalty would be imposed on the BCB with regards to its withdrawal from the tournament. It also said that the BCB have the right to appeal against the same as per existing ICC regulations, and Bangladesh would be given the hosting rights to an ICC event in the [[2028–2031 ICC Events cycle|2028–2031 events cycle]].<ref name="ICC_PR">{{cite web |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 – Press Note |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-press-note |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |date=9 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209202357/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-press-note |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== India–Pakistan tensions ===
{{See also|India–Pakistan relations}}
On 1 February, the [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani government]] allowed its cricket team to participate in the World Cup but directed the team not to play its match against India on February 15. While the PCB did not officially communicate the decision to the ICC, it was reportedly taken in protest against the ICC's refusal to relocate Bangladesh's matches out of India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan government says 'no' to India match in T20 World Cup |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137531/pakistan-to-forfeit-india-clash-in-t20-world-cup |work=[[Cricbuzz]] |date=1 February 2026 |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=1 February 2026 |title=Pakistan to Boycott India match on 15 Feb |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-1521915 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=1 February 2026 |archive-date=1 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260201195432/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-1521915 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ICC warned the PCB of possible sanctions for a potential boycott of the [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|match against India]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2 February 2026 |title=No India vs Pakistan at T20 World Cup? Pak's boycott, ICC's warning & the big fallout explained |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/no-india-vs-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup-paks-boycott-iccs-warning-the-big-fallout-explained/articleshow/127851688.cms |access-date=7 February 2026 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=3 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260203061320/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/no-india-vs-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup-paks-boycott-iccs-warning-the-big-fallout-explained/articleshow/127851688.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Following discussions between the ICC, PCB and BCB, on 9 February,<ref name="ICC_PR"/> the Pakistan government announced that it was directing the team to take part in the match against India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistan withdraw boycott of India match at T20 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-withdraw-boycott-of-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-1523168 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209213921/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-withdraw-boycott-of-india-match-at-t20-world-cup-1523168 |archive-date=9 February 2026 |access-date=10 February 2026 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |url-status=live }}</ref>

During the India–Pakistan match on the 15 February 2026, there was no handshake between the Indian captain [[Suryakumar Yadav]] and the Pakistani captain [[Salman Ali Agha]], which typically happens during coin tosses, and among players after the match is concluded.<ref>{{cite news |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cricket/cricket-no-handshake-as-pakistan-elect-to-field-against-india/ar-AA1WoFTf?ocid=BingNewsSerp |access-date=15 February 2026 |date=15 February 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Newman |first=Paul |date=15 February 2026 |title=India v Pakistan: How no handshake at the toss set the tone for a T20 World Cup game filled with tension |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7048316/2026/02/15/india-pakistan-t20-handshake-tension/ |access-date=15 February 2026 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> This policy has continued since the [[2025 Asia Cup]], due to the [[2025 Pahalgam attack|Pahalgam terror attack]] and the [[2025 India–Pakistan conflict]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 February 2026 |title=India continue with no-handshake policy as Pakistan win toss and opt to field first in Colombo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2026-no-handshake-toss-update-colombo-abhishek-sharma-13980064.html |work=[[Firstpost]] }}</ref> However, this is the first time this has occurred in an ICC tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last=Francis |first=Krishan |title=India crushes Pakistan by 61 runs in marquee game in T20 World Cup. No handshakes again |url=https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/pakistan-takes-india-marquee-game-t20-world-cup-130183665 |date=16 February 2026 |access-date=16 February 2026 |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |archive-date=16 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216042459/https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/pakistan-takes-india-marquee-game-t20-world-cup-130183665 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Broadcasting ==
[[JioStar]] handled the global broadcasting rights as part of its deal with the ICC,<ref>{{cite web |date=12 December 2025 |title=Joint Statement from ICC and JioStar on Media Rights Agreement and recent media reports |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/joint-statement-from-icc-and-jiostar-on-media-rights-agreement-and-recent-media-reports |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=12 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260112175824/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/joint-statement-from-icc-and-jiostar-on-media-rights-agreement-and-recent-media-reports |url-status=live }}</ref> and the global broadcasters for the tournament were confirmed by the ICC on 5 February 2026.<ref name="Broad-1">{{cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=All the Broadcast details for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/all-the-broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=5 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=6 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206103848/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/all-the-broadcast-details-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Broad-2">{{cite web |date=7 February 2026 |title=T20WC 2026 to be broadcast in more languages and countries |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20wc-2026-to-be-broadcast-in-more-languages-and-countries |access-date=7 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=11 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211185210/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/t20wc-2026-to-be-broadcast-in-more-languages-and-countries |url-status=live }}</ref> The matches were broadcast across more than 80 territories.<ref name="Broad-2"/> The matches were also broadcast through [[ICC.tv]] and the ICC's official [[YouTube]] channel.<ref name="Broad-3">{{cite web |title=Official Broadcasters {{!}} ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/official-broadcasters |access-date=8 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |archive-date=7 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207231157/https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/official-broadcasters |url-status=live }}</ref> JioHotstar provided a vertical live feed along with 360 degree view and multi-camera features.<ref name="Broad-1"/> The ICC partnered with American sports podcaster [[Jomboy (sports media)|Jomboy]] to provide an alternate commentary feed for American viewers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farrell |first=Melinda |title=Meet Jomboy – the American baseball pundit making cricket fun for newbies |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/24/who-is-jomboy-cricket-commentator-baseball-analyst-icc-t20-world-cup-2024 |access-date=8 February 2026 |work=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]] |archive-date=13 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613214336/https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/24/who-is-jomboy-cricket-commentator-baseball-analyst-icc-t20-world-cup-2024 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rest |first=Jonathan |date=4 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup gets free, creative coverage in US |url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/t20-world-cup-gets-free-creative-coverage-in-us/ |access-date=8 February 2026 |work=Sport Business }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Broadcasters for the tournament<ref name="Broad-1"/><ref name="Broad-2"/><ref name="Broad-3"/>
! scope="col" | Region
! scope="col" | Country/Sub-region
! scope="col" | Broadcasting licensee(s)
! scope="col" | Broadcasting platforms
! scope="col" | Radio
|-
! rowspan=2 | Africa
| Middle East and North Africa || [[E&]] || CricLife Max & [[StarzPlay]] || rowspan="2" {{N/A}}
|-
| Sub-Saharan Africa || [[SuperSport (South African broadcaster)|SuperSport]] || SS Cricket
|-
! rowspan=3 | Americas
| Canada || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]] & [[Cricbuzz]] || rowspan=3 {{N/A}}
|-
| Caribbean Islands || [[ESPN]] || [[ESPN Caribbean]] & [[Disney+]]
|-
| United States || Willow || [[Willow (TV channel)|Willow TV]] & [[Cricbuzz]]
|-
! rowspan=16 | Asia
| Afghanistan || [[Lemar TV]] || [[Lemar TV]] || rowspan=7 {{N/A}}
|-
| Bangladesh || TSM || [[Nagorik (TV channel)|Nagorik TV]], [[T Sports]], [[Toffee (streaming service)|Toffee]] & Rabbithole
|-
| Bahrain || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| Qatar || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| Kuwait || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas|VOX & Epix Cinemas]]
|-
| China || [[International Cricket Council]] || [[Douyin]] (only [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup final|final]])<ref>{{cite web|date=8 March 2026 |title=21点30分，T20世界杯决赛，抖音直播不见不散！|trans-title=9:30 PM, T20 World Cup final, don't miss it on Douyin live! |url=https://www.douyin.com/video/7614852417712131355 |website=[[Douyin]] |language=zh |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Hong Kong || [[Cricbuzz]] || [[Cricbuzz]], [[Astro (company)|Astro Cricket]] & [[PCCW]]
|-
| India || [[Disney Star]] || [[Star Sports (India)|Star Sports]] & [[JioHotstar]] || [[All India Radio]]
|-
| Malaysia || [[Cricbuzz]] || [[Cricbuzz]], [[Astro (company)|Astro Cricket]] & [[PCCW]] || rowspan="6" {{N/A}}
|-
| Nepal || [[Kantipur Television]] || [[Kantipur Television#Kantipur MAX|Kantipur MAX]] & Styx Nepal
|-
| Oman || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas]]
|-
| Pakistan || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] & Myco || [[PTV Sports]] & [[Geo Super]]<br/>Myco, Tamasha, [[ARY ZAP]] & Tapmad
|-
| Pacific Islands || [[Digicel]] || [[Digicel|PNG Digicel]]
|-
| Singapore || [[Hub Sports]] || [[Hub Sports|Hub Sports 4]]
|-
| Sri Lanka || [[Dialog TV]] || [[Dialog TV|Dialog Play]], [[Peo TV]], ThePapare & [[TV Supreme]] || [[FM Derana]]
|-
| United Arab Emirates || {{N/A}} || [[VOX Cinemas]], Reel, Roxy, Cinepolis & Star || {{N/A}}
|-
! rowspan="4" | Europe
| Ireland || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]], Sky Sports Main Event & [[Sky Go]] || rowspan = 3 {{N/A}}
|-
| Italy || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Italia]]
|-
| Netherlands || [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]] || NOS
|-
| United Kingdom || [[Sky Sports]] || [[Sky Sports Cricket]], Sky Sports Main Event, [[Sky Go]] & [[Now (streaming service)|Now]] || [[BBC Radio]]
|-
! rowspan="2" | Oceania
| Australia || [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] || [[Amazon Prime Video|Prime Video]] || [[History of ABC Radio (Australia)|ABC Radio]] & [[Sports Entertainment Network|SEN]]
|-
| New Zealand || [[Sky (New Zealand)|Sky TV NZ]] || [[Sky Sport (New Zealand)|Sky Sport]] & Sky Sport Now || {{N/A}}
|-
! colspan="2" | In-flight & At sea
| [[Sport 24]] || Sport 24 & Sport 24 Live|| {{N/A}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Rest of the world
| [[International Cricket Council]] || [[ICC.tv]] & [[YouTube]] || {{N/A}}
|}

=== Commentators ===
The ICC released the following list of commentators for the tournament on 6 February 2026.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=ICC announce star-studded commentary team and exciting broadcast innovations for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-announce-star-studded-commentary-team-and-exciting-broadcast-innovations-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026 |access-date=6 February 2026 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of commentators and presenters for ICC Men's T20 World Cup |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026/cricket-news/t20-world-cup-2026-full-list-of-commentators-and-presenters-for-icc-mens-t20-world-cup |website=Wisden}}</ref>

{{div col|colwidth=15em|content=
* [[Roshan Abeysinghe]]
* [[Wasim Akram]]
* [[Russel Arnold]]
* [[Michael Atherton]]
* [[Samuel Badree]]
* [[Temba Bavuma]]
* [[Harsha Bhogle]]
* [[Ian Bishop (cricketer)|Ian Bishop]]
* [[Carlos Brathwaite]]
* [[Simon Doull]]
* [[Aaron Finch]]
* [[Sunil Gavaskar]]
* [[Natalie Germanos]]
* [[Matthew Hayden]]
* [[Mark Howard (broadcaster)|Mark Howard]]
* [[Nasser Hussain]]
* Raunak Kapoor
* [[Dinesh Karthik]]
* [[Athar Ali Khan]]
* [[Bazid Khan]]
* [[Nick Knight (cricketer)|Nick Knight]]
* [[Andrew Leonard (commentator)|Andrew Leonard]]
* [[Katey Martin]]
* [[Angelo Mathews]]
* [[Mpumelelo Mbangwa]]
* [[Preston Mommsen]]
* [[Eoin Morgan]]
* [[Danny Morrison (cricketer)|Danny Morrison]]
* [[Kass Naidoo]]
* [[Niall O'Brien (cricketer)|Niall O'Brien]]
* [[Shaun Pollock]]
* [[Ramiz Raja]]
* [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
* [[Ravi Shastri]]
* [[Ian Smith (New Zealand cricketer)|Ian Smith]]
* [[Dale Steyn]]
* [[Robin Uthappa]]
* [[Ian Ward (cricketer)|Ian Ward]]
* [[Alan Wilkins (cricketer)|Alan Wilkins]]
* [[Waqar Younis]]
}}

=== Viewership ===
The semi-final 2 between India and England had a peak of 65.2 million concurrent viewers and a total of 619 million views, becoming the most watched T20 match, surpassing [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup final]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 SETS NEW GLOBAL STREAMING RECORD ON JIOHOTSTAR DURING INDIA–ENGLAND SEMI-FINAL |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-on-jiohotstar-during-india-england-semi-final |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=8 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260308104106/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sets-new-global-streaming-record-on-jiohotstar-during-india-england-semi-final |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-07 |title=India-England T20 World Cup semi-final sets new global streaming record |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/india-england-t20-world-cup-semi-final-sets-new-global-streaming-record |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en}}</ref> The final match had a peak of 72.5 million concurrent viewers.<ref name=at>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-23 |title=A game for the world: cricket's growth horizons |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/a-game-for-the-world-cricket-s-growth-horizons |access-date=2026-03-23 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]] |language=en |archive-date=25 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260325001923/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/a-game-for-the-world-cricket-s-growth-horizons |url-status=live |quote=The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 had hit 72.5 million digital concurrent users [...]. With nearly 1.3 million in-stadia fans attending the tournament [...]}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name=26t20wc-at>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=Attendance at 2026 T20 World Cup: Fan attendances at every venue and match detailed |url=https://www.cricketnews.com/en/cricket/news/2026-t20-world-cup-fan-attendances-every-venue-match/55c4f9eaf36199a13aaee737 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=Cricket News |language=en}}</ref>
}}

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Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

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{{short description|Cricket stadium in New Delhi}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox venue
| name = Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium
| former names = Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
| logo_image =
| logo_caption =
| image = Arun Jaitley Stadium during India vs Australia 2019 ODI.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption = Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi
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The '''Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium''' ({{lang-hi|अरुण जेटली क्रिकेट स्टेडियम}}, {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|ارون جیٹلی کرکٹ اسٹیڈیم}}}}, {{lang-pa|ਅਰੁਣ ਜੇਤਲੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਕਟ ਸਟੇਡੀਅਮ}}) is a [[cricket]] [[stadium]] owned and operated by the [[Delhi & District Cricket Association]] (DDCA) and located on [[Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg]], [[New Delhi]].<ref name="cricwindow.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricwindow.com/Venues/Feroz-Shah-Kotla-New-Delhi.html|title = Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi Stadium Details}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=DDCA renames Feroz Shah Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium|newspaper= The Times of India|date= 12 September 2019|url= https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/ddca-renames-feroz-shah-kotla-as-arun-jaitley-stadium/amp_articleshow/71100230.cms}}</ref> It was established in 1883 as the '''Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium''', and named after the nearby [[Feroz Shah Kotla|Kotla fort]]. It is the second oldest functional international cricket stadium in India, after the [[Eden Gardens]] of [[Kolkata]]. As of 25 October 2019, it has hosted 34 Tests, 25 ODIs and 6 T20I.

In a 2017 felicitation ceremony, the DDCA named four stands of the stadium after former India captain [[Bishan Singh Bedi]], former India all-rounder [[Mohinder Amarnath]], former India and [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] opener [[Gautam Gambhir]]. The home team's dressing room was named after [[Raman Lamba]] and the away dressing room after [[Prakash Bhandari]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/98488/feroz-shah-kotla-stadium-to-name-stands-after-former-india-cricket-team-players-bishan-singh-bedi-mohinder-amarnath |title=Feroz Shah Kotla to name stands after Bedi, Amarnath |work=Cricbuzz |date=21 November 2017 | access-date=21 November 2017}}</ref>

On 12 September 2019, the stadium was renamed in memory of former [[Delhi & District Cricket Association|DDCA President]] and [[Minister of Finance (India)|Finance Minister]] [[Arun Jaitley]], after his death on 24 August 2019. DDCA president Rajat Sharma said: "It was Arun Jaitley's support and encouragement that players like Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Ashish Nehra, Rishabh Pant and many others could make India proud."<ref>{{cite web |title=Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium renamed after Arun Jaitley, pavilion stand unveiled as Virat Kohli stand |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/feroz-shah-kotla-stadium-renamed-after-arun-jaitley-pavilion-stand-unveiled-as-virat-kohli-stand-1598525-2019-09-12 |website=indiatoday.in |publisher=India Today Group |access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref> Arun Jaitley has also been credited with turning the stadium into a modern facility, increasing its seating capacity and building better facilities for players during his tenure as DDCA president. The stadium was officially renamed at a function that took place on 12 September 2019. One of the stands of the stadium was named after former Indian captain [[Virat Kohli]] on the same date. The name change has been criticised by former Indian captain [[Bishan Singh Bedi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-12-23|title=Bishan Singh Bedi to DDCA: Remove my name from Kotla stand, cancel my membership|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30586568/bishan-singh-bedi-ddca-remove-my-name-kotla-stand-cancel-my-membership|access-date=2020-12-23|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref> After announcing the name change, DDCA clarified that only the stadium had been renamed and that the ground would be still called the ''Feroz Shah Kotla Ground''.

As of 2017, the [[India national cricket team]] had been undefeated for over 28 years in Test matches and for over 10 years in ODI matches at this ground.<ref>[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/india/engine/records/team/match_results.html?class=1;id=333;type=ground Indian record at the Kotla]</ref>

==History==
The first Test match at this venue was played on 10 November 1948 when India took on the West Indies.

=== Records ===
In 1952, playing against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], [[Hemu Adhikari]] and [[Ghulam Ahmed (cricketer)|Ghulam Ahmed]] were involved in a record tenth wicket stand of 111 runs – a record that still stands. In 1965, [[S Venkataraghavan]], in his debut series, demolished the New Zealand line up with figures of 8 for 72 and 4 for 80. In 1969–70, [[Bishen Singh Bedi]] and [[Erapalli Prasanna]] combined to spin India to a famous seven wicket win over [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], the duo picking 18 wickets between themselves.<ref name="fr">[http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58040.html Feroz Shah Kotla] crickinfo.com</ref>
In 1981, [[Geoff Boycott]] surpassed [[Gary Sobers]]' world record test aggregate.

In 1983, [[Sunil Gavaskar]] hit his 29th test ton in this ground to equal [[Don Bradman]]'s then record tally of 29 centuries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs West Indies 2nd Test 1983 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-india-1983-84-61939/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-test-63351/full-scorecard|access-date=2022-11-24|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en}}</ref>

In 1999, [[Anil Kumble]] took all 10 wickets in an innings against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], to become only the second bowler to achieve this feat after [[Jim Laker]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs Pakistan 2nd Test 1999 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15864/scorecard/63829/india-vs-pakistan-2nd-test-pakistan-tour-of-india-1998-99|access-date=2020-07-17|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en}}</ref>

In December 2005, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] scored his 35th test century against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] to break Sunil Gavaskar record of the most test centuries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tendulkar reaches 35th Test century {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23058059/tendulkar-reaches-35th-test-century|access-date=2020-07-17|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2009 Dangerous pitch ===

On 27 December 2009, an ODI match between India and Sri Lanka was called off because pitch conditions were classed as unfit to host a match. Based on match referee's report of the match, the ground was banned by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) for 12 months. International cricket returned as stadium at the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/01/21/no-international-matches-in-ferozshah-kotla-until-2010-end-icc-67660/ |title=No International matches in Feroze Shah Kotla until end 2010 |access-date=12 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210947/http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/01/21/no-international-matches-in-ferozshah-kotla-until-2010-end-icc-67660/ |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Indian Premier League===
Since 2008 the stadium has been the home of the [[Delhi Capitals]] (formerly Delhi Daredevils) of the [[Indian Premier League]].

===2017 Smog incident===

During the second day of third test of [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2017-18]] at [[Delhi]], smog forced Sri Lanka cricketers to stop play and wear anti-pollution masks, a rare sight in terms of play interruptions. Cricketer [[Lahiru Gamage]] reported to have [[shortness of breath]].<ref>{{Cite news| title= Pollution stops play at Delhi test match as bowlers struggle to breathe|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/03/pollution-stops-play-at-delhi-test-match-as-bowlers-struggle-to-breathe}}</ref> [[Nic Pothas]], coach of Sri Lankan cricket team, reported that cricketer [[Suranga Lakmal]] had vomited regularly due to severe pollution effect on the Delhi ground. There was a haltage of play between 12:32pm to 12:49pm, which caused Indian coach [[Ravi Shastri]] to come out to consult with the on-field umpires.<ref name="SmogNDTV">{{Cite news| title=India vs Sri Lanka 3rd test angry Ravi Shastri marched on to the field twitter trolled him| publisher=NDTV sports| access-date=4 December 2017| url=https://amp.sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2017-18/india-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-test-angry-ravi-shastri-marched-on-to-the-field-twitter-trolled-him-1783278?akamai-rum=off| archive-date=31 October 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031175252/https://amp.sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2017-18/india-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-test-angry-ravi-shastri-marched-on-to-the-field-twitter-trolled-him-1783278?akamai-rum=off| url-status=dead}}</ref> BCCI president C. K. Khanna accused the Sri Lankan team of making fuss while Indian spectators called the team "melodramatic".<ref>{{cite news |title=Pollution In Delhi Is So Bad That Sri Lankan Cricketers Are Vomiting After Fielding For A Day |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/sports/pollution-in-delhi-is-so-bad-that-sri-lankan-cricketers-are-vomiting-after-fielding-for-a-day-334939.html |access-date=20 October 2021 |work=IndiaTimes |agency=IndiaTimes |publisher=IndiaTimes |date=4 December 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref> On day 4, India's [[Mohammed Shami]] was also seen vomiting on the field.<ref name="SmogIndia">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21675222/sri-lanka-struggles-delhi-air-genuine-shikhar-dhawan |title=SL's struggles with Delhi air may be genuine - Dhawan |access-date=6 December 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=5 December 2017 }}</ref>

Following the match, both participating countries criticised the choice to play the Test in Delhi with the high levels of pollution.<ref name="postsmog">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21697391/delhi-test-draws-criticism-sl-manager-indian-medical-association |title=Delhi Test draws criticism from SL manager, Indian Medical Association |access-date=7 December 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The Sri Lanka manager [[Asanka Gurusinha]] said that both teams were using oxygen cylinders in their dressing rooms due to breathing difficulties,<ref name="postsmog"/> and suggested the use of air-quality meters in future fixtures.<ref name="postsmog"/> President of the [[Indian Medical Association]], KK Agarwal, said that playing in such conditions could result in [[Respiratory disease|lung]] and [[Cardiovascular disease|heart disease]], and recommended the inclusion of atmospheric pollution as a factor in the assessment criteria for a match.<ref name="postsmog" />

==Statistics==

[[File:IndVNz2016toss.jpg|thumb|A match between India and New Zealand in 2016]]
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Indian cricket team have won 10 test matches here until date out of 18 test matches.(Matches which have loss or win)

* Most successful team overall:- India - 10 wins
* Most successful visiting team:- England – 3 wins
* Highest Innings Score : 644/8 by West Indies on 6 February 1959<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/62849.html | title = West Indies tour of India, 5th Test: India v West Indies at Delhi, Feb 6-11, 1959 | access-date = 21 October 2016}}</ref>
* Lowest Innings Score : 75 all out by India on 25 November 1987<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63466.html | title = West Indies tour of India, 1st Test: India v West Indies at Delhi, Nov 25-29, 1987 | access-date = 21 October 2016}}</ref>
* Wins Batting First : 5
* Wins Bowling First : 13
* Average Innings Score :285
* Most Runs : [[Sachin Tendulkar]] (759 runs)
* Highest Individual Score : 243 by [[Virat Kohli]] v Sri Lanka on 3 December 2017
* Most Successful Bowler : Anil Kumble (58 wickets)

== Various format records ==

=== Test record ===
The highest test score on this ground is by the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], when they scored 644–8 in 1959 and 631 all out in 1948. The next highest score was made by India scoring 613–7 in 2008. The most runs scored here is by [[Dilip Vengsarkar]] (673 runs), followed by [[Sunil Gavaskar]] (668 runs) and [[Sachin Tendulkar]] (643 runs). The most wickets taken here is by [[Anil Kumble]] (58 wickets), followed by [[Kapil Dev]] (32 wickets) and [[R Ashwin]] (27 wickets).

=== ODI record ===
* Only twice had a team scored 300+ runs in an innings.
* The highest ODI total on this ground is 428/5, scored by South Africa against Sri Lanka at the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2&id=333&type=ground|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Cricinfo}}</ref>
* 12 batsmen have scored ODI centuries - [[Roy Dias]] (Sri Lanka), Sachin Tendulkar (India), [[Ricky Ponting]] (Australia), [[Nick Knight (cricketer)|Nick Knight]] (England), [[AB de Villiers]] (South Africa), Virat Kohli (India), [[Kane Williamson]] (New Zealand), [[Usman Khawaja]] (Australia), [[Aiden Markram]] (South Africa), [[Rassie van der Dussen]] (South Africa), [[Quinton de Kock]] (South Africa) and [[Rohit Sharma]] (India).
* [[Viv Richards]] (West Indies) took 6 wickets against India in 1989.

==== ODI Cricket World Cup ====
This stadium has hosted One Day International (ODI) matches when India hosted the Cricket World Cup in [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]], [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]], [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]] and [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]].

===Twenty20 internationals===
====[[2016 ICC World Twenty20]]====
The ground was selected to host matches in the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]]. Three matches from Group A were scheduled to be played here as well as one semi-final. The first ever [[Twenty20 International]] held at the ground was a Group A match between [[England national cricket team|England]] and [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]].

====Indian cricket team matches====
The ground hosted a T20I match on 1 November 2017 between [[Indian Cricket Team|India]] and [[New Zealand Cricket Team|New Zealand]], the first ever Indian International Twenty-20 at this ground and also the last international match for [[Ashish Nehra]]. On the eve of his farewell game, the DDCA renamed one end of the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground as "Ashish Nehra End" for one day, making Nehra the second bowler in cricket history, after [[James Anderson (cricketer)]], to have bowled from an end named after him.

The first match of the [[Bangladeshi cricket team in India in 2019–20|Bangladesh tour of India 2019–20]], the T20I in Delhi, was the 1,000th men's Twenty20 International match was played on 3 November 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-t20i-delhi-feroz-shah-kotla-1000th-match-preview-1615185-2019-11-02 |title=1st T20I: Bangladesh up against India, history and pollution in 1000th T20I match |work=India Today |access-date=7 November 2019}}</ref> Bangladesh won the match by seven wickets, to record their first ever victory against India in the format.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1205576.html |title=Mushfiqur Rahim's fifty seals Bangladesh's first T20I win over India |work=ESPN Cricinfo |date=3 November 2019 |access-date=7 November 2019}}</ref>

==Accessibility==
'''Road''': [[Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg]]
bus stops : Ambedkar stadium bus stop, [[Delhi Gate, Delhi|Delhi gate]] bus stop, Saheed park bus stop, Ambedkar stadium terminal, [[Darya Ganj]], Darya Ganj Golcha Cinema

'''[[Delhi Metro]]''': [[Delhi Gate metro station|Delhi Gate Metro Station]]

'''[[Indian Railways]]''': [[Tilak Bridge railway station]] (TKJ)

'''Air''': [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]

==See also==
*[[List of Test cricket grounds]]
*[[List of international cricket centuries at Arun Jaitley Stadium|List of international cricket centuries at the AJS]]
*[[List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at Arun Jaitley Stadium|List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at the AJS]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130630110249/http://delhigovt.nic.in/ground.asp#arc1 Arun Jaitley Stadium] at [[Government of Delhi]]

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101227121053/http://www.iplcricket.com/category/ipl-pictures/stadium-layouts/ Arun Jaitley Stadium Layout]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030704205933/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/06/stories/2003020600030300.htm Article on the ground from The Hindu]
* [http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58040.html Stats on the ground from Cricinfo]

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United Arab Emirates national cricket team

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| association = [[Emirates Cricket Board]]
| od_captain = [[Harpreet Singh Bhatia]]
| t20i_captain = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]]
| coach = [[Lalchand Rajput]]

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| icc_status = Associate member
| icc_member_year = 1990
| icc_status2 = Affiliate member
| icc_member_year2 = 1989
| icc_region = [[Asian Cricket Council|Asia]]

| odi_rank = 20th
| t20i_rank = 15th
| odi_rank_best = 13th <small>(02 May 2022)</small>
| t20i_rank_best = 11th <small>(21 Oct 2019)</small>

| first_odi = v. {{cr|IND}} at [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]], [[Sharjah]]; 13 April 1994
| most_recent_odi = v. {{cr|NEP}} at [[ICC Academy Ground]], [[Dubai]]; 5 November 2025
| num_odis = 128
| num_odis_this_year = 0
| odi_record = 42/85<br />(1 tie, 0 no results)
| odi_record_this_year = 0/0<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wc_apps = 2
| wc_first = [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]
| wc_best = Group stage (1996, [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]])
| wcq_apps = 7
| wcq_first = [[1994 ICC Trophy|1994]]
| wcq_best = Champions (1994)

| first_t20i = v. {{cr|NED}} at [[Sylhet International Cricket Stadium]], [[Sylhet]]; 17 March 2014
| most_recent_t20i = v. {{cr|SA}} at [[Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium]], [[Delhi]]; 18 February 2026
| num_t20is = 147
| num_t20is_this_year = 6
| t20i_record = 78/68<br />(0 ties, 1 no result)
| t20i_record_this_year = 1/5<br />(0 ties, 0 no results)

| wt20_apps = 3
| wt20_first = [[2014 ICC World Twenty20|2014]]
| wt20_best = First round (2014, 2022)
| wt20q_apps = 7{{efn|T20 World Cup Qualifier refers to the Regional Final of the ICC Asia region from the 2023 edition.}}
| wt20q_first = [[2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]
| wt20q_best = Champions (2022)

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The '''United Arab Emirates men's national cricket team''' represents the [[United Arab Emirates]] in [[international cricket]]. They are governed by the [[Emirates Cricket Board]] (ECB) which became an Affiliate Member of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) in 1989 and an [[List of International Cricket Council members|Associate Member]] the following year.<ref name="TL">The team is composed mainly of Indian and Pakistani expatriates working in UAE. [http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/GENERAL/TIMELINES/uae.shtml A Timeline of UAE cricket] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709093903/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/GENERAL/TIMELINES/uae.shtml |date=July 9, 2012 }} at CricketEurope</ref> Since 2005, the ICC's headquarters have been located in [[Dubai]].

One of the emerging [[One Day International]] (ODI) teams,<ref name="EWC">Encyclopedia of World Cricket by Roy Morgan, Sportsbooks Publishing, 2007</ref> the UAE won the [[ACC Trophy]] on four consecutive occasions between 2000 and 2006, and were runners-up in the tournament on three occasions, in 1996, 1998<ref name="TL" /> and 2008.<ref name="ACCT08">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/180/180216.html Scorecard] of Hong Kong v UAE, 3 August 2008 at CricketArchive</ref> They won the [[Cricket World Cup Qualifier|ICC Trophy]] in 1994, and played their first ODIs that year, later playing in the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="TL" /> Other ODI matches came in the [[2004 Asia Cup|2004]] and [[2008 Asia Cup]]s. At the [[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014 World Cup Qualifier]], the UAE finished in the second place behind [[Scotland cricket team|Scotland]], qualifying for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 World Cup]] and gaining ODI status until 2018.<ref name="odistatus">{{cite web|url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2014/media-releases/77919/scotland-and-uae-battle-lock-horns-in-final-of-icc-cwcq-2014|title=Scotland and UAE battle lock horns in final of ICC CWCQ 2014|work=International Cricket Council|date=31 January 2014|access-date=31 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131233903/http://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2014/media-releases/77919/scotland-and-uae-battle-lock-horns-in-final-of-icc-cwcq-2014|archive-date=31 January 2014}}</ref>

The UAE made the group stage of the [[2014 World Twenty20|2014 ICC World Twenty20]] and [[2022 Men's T20 World Cup|2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]. The team qualified for the [[2019 Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier|2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]] as hosts. Following the demise of the [[World Cricket League]] (WCL), UAE played in the [[2019–2023 Cricket World Cup League 2|2019–22 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2]].

==History==

===Early days===
In 1892, cricket was introduced by the [[British Army]] in what is now the UAE, but was then known as the "[[Trucial States]]". The game spread during World War II, as personnel from the [[Royal Air Force|British Royal Air Force]] and other Commonwealth forces (which included [[first-class cricket|first-class]] and [[club cricket|club]] cricketers from [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]) stationed in cities such as [[Ajman]], [[Al Ain]], [[Dubai]] and [[Sharjah]], continued their favourite pastime. The pitches installed by them around the air base in Sharjah were used by British and other foreign nationals after the war ended.<ref name="EWC" />

Sharjah residents began playing the Dubai residents in the local derbies which were held in Dubai. The Garden city of Al Ain has the oldest cricket council in the whole of the UAE. The popularity of the game declined after independence in 1971; however, when South Asians began settling in the country, they brought with them a wish to play cricket. The local Arab population, educated in India and Pakistan, set up clubs and domestic tournaments began in the 1980s.<ref name="EWC" />

===Making of the national side===
The first match was played by the UAE national side in February 1976 against [[Pakistan International Airlines cricket team|Pakistan International Airlines]] in Sharjah. The visitors scored 345/5 from their 50 overs and the UAE were on 88/4 from 28 overs when the game was abandoned due to rain.<ref name="EWC" />

Wealthy locals began investing in the sport and an International standard cricket ground was constructed in Sharjah. The [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium|Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium]] hosted its first international event in 1984 when [[India national cricket team|India]], [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] contested the [[Asia Cup]]. The venue has gone on to host almost 200 ODIs<ref>[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Grounds/27/1745_o.html One-Day International Matches] played on [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]] at CricketArchive</ref> and four [[Test cricket|Test matches]],<ref>[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Grounds/27/1745_t.html Test Matches played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium] at CricketArchive</ref> the Test matches having been held there due to security concerns in Pakistan following the [[2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team]] in March 2009, in [[Lahore]].<ref name="EWC" />

The [[Emirates Cricket Board]] (ECB) was established in 1989<ref name="EWC" /> and gained affiliate membership of the ICC the same year. They were quickly promoted to associate member status the following year.<ref name="TL" /> Also in 1990, the national side returned to action, twice losing heavily to the [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]]. These heavy defeats showed that much work needed to be done if the UAE were to be successful in the [[1994 ICC Trophy]] and the ECB adopted a controversial policy.<ref name="EWC" />

===1994 ICC Trophy===
Hoping to form a successful national side in time for the tournament in Kenya, the ECB attracted several players with first-class experience in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to take up employment in the country so that they could satisfy the residential requirements to represent the UAE in the tournament.<ref name="EWC" />

With just one native Arab selected in the shape of [[Sultan Zarawani]], who [[Captain (cricket)|captained]] the side, the UAE won the trophy and thus qualified for the [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996 World Cup]].<ref name="EWC" /> The [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] had beaten [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] in the final,<ref name="ICCT94">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/58/58659.html Scorecard] of Kenya v UAE, 6 March 1994 at CricketArchive</ref> and the Kenyan players and cricket board were very vocal in their anger at being defeated by what they and other observers described as a team of imported mercenaries.<ref name="EWC" />

Whilst the ICC remained relatively silent on the controversy, the national team eligibility requirements were strongly tightened for all future ICC sanctioned tournaments.<ref name="EWC" />

===First ODIs===
The UAE played their first ODIs in 1994 in the triangular [[Austral-Asia Cup]] with Pakistan and India, which the UAE also hosted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149440.html |title=The star who turned traitor |work=ESPN Cricinfo |date=31 March 2008 |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref> They finished last in a tri-series against Kenya and the Netherlands the same year and also finished last in a tournament against the A sides of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1995. They returned to ODI cricket in the 1996 World Cup where they lost all matches except the one against the Netherlands, which was the first ever ODI between two associate members of the ICC.<ref name="TL" />

Later in 1996 the UAE were runners-up to [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] in the first ACC Trophy. The tightened eligibility rules meant that they were unable to repeat their 1994 success when they finished tenth in the [[1997 ICC Trophy]] in Malaysia.<ref name="TL" /> They were beaten by Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the 1998 ACC Trophy.<ref name="Shock">[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000040/004020.shtml Saudis stun champions] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524044325/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000040/004020.shtml |date=May 24, 2011 }}, 25 July 2008, CricketEurope</ref>

===21st century===

====2000 – 2009====

With Bangladesh being promoted to ICC full membership, the UAE began to establish themselves as the top associate side in Asia, though they often fell short against the top associates in Europe and North America, a position that remains to this day.<ref name="EWC" /> They won the ACC Trophy in 2000 and 2002, beating [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]] and [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]] in the respective finals, but finished fifth in the [[2001 ICC Trophy]] in Canada.<ref name="TL" />

UAE hosted the [[2004 ICC Six Nations Challenge]] and finished fifth, level on points with four other teams. The year was a busy one for the UAE cricketers as they played the first [[ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]] match against Nepal, with [[Ali Asad (cricketer, born 1976)|Ali Asad]] taking nine [[Wicket#Dismissing a batsman|wickets]] in the first innings. They beat [[Malaysia national cricket team|Malaysia]] later in the tournament but lost to [[Canada national cricket team|Canada]] in the semi-finals. They won the ACC Trophy again that year, beating [[Oman national cricket team|Oman]] in the final. They returned to ODI cricket, losing to India and Sri Lanka in the first round of the [[Asia Cup]], and finished fourth in the [[Hong Kong Cricket Sixes|Hong Kong Sixes]], beating India and [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] on the way.<ref name="TL" />

They reached the semi-finals of the ICC Intercontinental Cup again in 2005, also playing a series against [[England Lions cricket team|England A]] at Sharjah, losing all four matches.<ref name="TL" /> The [[2005 ICC Trophy]] in Ireland saw them finish sixth.<ref name="ICCT05">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/82/82973.html Scorecard] of Netherlands v UAE, 11 July 2005 at CricketArchive</ref> They beat Hong Kong in the final of the 2006 ACC Trophy, but began their [[2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006 ICC Intercontinental Cup]] campaign with an innings defeat by [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]]. The campaign continued with a draw against Scotland and a defeat by [[Ireland cricket team|Ireland]], again by an innings. They finished fourth in the first [[ACC Twenty20 Cup]] in 2007.<ref name="TL" />

Their campaign in the [[2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2007–2008 ICC Intercontinental Cup]] was unsuccessful, with just one win against [[Bermuda national cricket team|Bermuda]] in their seven matches.<ref>[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml 2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070620180456/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CRICKETEUROPE/DATABASE/2007/TOURNAMENTS/INTERCONTINENTAL/about.shtml |date=June 20, 2007 }} at CricketEurope</ref> The team fared better in [[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|Division Two]] of the [[World Cricket League]] in [[Windhoek]] in 2007, winning the tournament after beating Oman in the final.<ref name="WCL207">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/131/131292.html Scorecard] of Oman v UAE, 1 December 2007 at CricketArchive</ref>

They again played in the Asia Cup in 2008, losing to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the first round.<ref name="AC08">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Events/Tables/Asia_Cup_2008.html 2008 Asia Cup Points Table] at CricketArchive</ref> Their 2008 ACC Trophy Elite began with a shock defeat to [[Saudi Arabia national cricket team|Saudi Arabia]], their first ACC Trophy defeat since the 1998 semi-final.<ref name="Shock" /> They lost to Hong Kong in the final, ending a run of four consecutive titles.<ref name="ACCT08"/>

The UAE hosted and were runners-up at the [[2009 ACC Twenty20 Cup]], losing the final to [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], after winning four group matches and accounting for Oman in their semi-final.<ref>[http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/tournaments/acc-twenty20-cup-2009 Asian Cricket, Accessed 14 May 2011]</ref>

====2010 – present====

In October 2010, the team announced that it had hired [[Kabir Khan (cricketer)|Kabir Khan]] to become its coach. Khan had great success with the Afghan team during his one-year stint as they became eligible to play ODIs. Kabir Khan also stated that his aim was to help UAE qualify for the [[2012 World Twenty20|2012 ICC World Twenty20]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/other/content/story/479636.html |title=Kabir Khan to coach UAE |work=Cricinfo |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |date=2 October 2010 |access-date=19 February 2015}}</ref>

In April 2011, the UAE hosted and won [[2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|Division Two]] of the [[World Cricket League]] without losing a match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcldiv2-2011/content/series/475041.html|title=ICC World Cricket League Division Two|website=Cricinfo|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> In June/July 2011, they played Kenya at [[Nairobi]] for the first round of [[2011–2013 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011–13 ICC Intercontinental Cup]]. In December, the UAE participated in the [[2011 ACC Twenty20 Cup]] in Nepal.<ref>[http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/tournaments/acc-twenty20-cup-2011 Asian Cricket, Accessed 14 May 2011]</ref> Then in 2013, they traveled to Scotland to compete in the [[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2013 Cricket World Cup Qualifier]], the final event of the 2009–13 World Cricket League.<ref>[http://www.cricketeurope4.net/WCL7/DATABASE/ABOUT/structure.shtml Cricket Europe, Accessed 14 May 2011] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921043421/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/WCL7/DATABASE/ABOUT/structure.shtml |date=September 21, 2012 }}</ref>

UAE finished third in the [[2013 ACC Twenty20 Cup]] which after defeating Hong Kong in the play-off for third place. In November, they hosted [[2013 World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] and finished fourth after losing to Nepal in the play-off for third place, and qualified for the [[2014 ICC World Twenty20]], defeating the Netherlands by 10 runs in the quarter-final.

UAE participated in the [[2014 World Twenty20|2014 ICC World Twenty20]] but were unsuccessful in the tournament, going without a win. UAE finished second in the [[2014 ACC Premier League]] and qualified for the [[ACC Championship|2014 ACC Championship]]. They also qualified for 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

UAE qualified to play in the Cricket World Cup after a lapse of almost twenty years. Unlike other teams in the tournament, the squad of players mainly consisted of semi-professionals.<ref name="2015wcstandings">{{cite web |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85785/zimbabwe-v-uae-preview-match-8-nelson |title=Zimbabwe v UAE Preview, Match 8, Nelson |date=18 February 2015 |publisher=ICC |access-date=19 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219053517/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/85785/zimbabwe-v-uae-preview-match-8-nelson |archive-date=2015-02-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The team registered their highest ODI total ever at the 2015 Cricket World Cup in a group stage match played against Zimbabwe in Nelson, New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/834413.html |title=Williams, Ervine ruin UAE's spirited comeback |author=Monga, Sidharth |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |date=19 February 2015 |access-date=19 February 2015}}</ref> However, they failed to register a win and were eliminated from the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]] with 6 losses out of 6 matches in [[2015 Cricket World Cup Pool B|Pool B]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/standings/| title= Standings / Cricket World Cup 2015 - ICC Cricket / Official Website|work= International Cricket Council| access-date= 18 March 2015}}</ref> They returned to T20 cricket in the 2022 World Cup where they lost all matches except the one against Namibia, which was the first ever T20 between two associate members of the ICC.

New Zealand toured UAE in August 2023 for a three match T20I series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzc.nz/news-items/archive/blackcaps-to-play-uae/ |title=BLACKCAPS to play UAE |access-date=24 March 2023 |work=New Zealand Cricket}}</ref> In the second T20I, UAE pulled off a stunning upset, defeating New Zealand by 7 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3641186 |title=UAE script history with series-levelling win over New Zealand |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref> It was UAE's first international win over New Zealand and also New Zealand's first defeat against an associate team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-in-united-arab-emirates-2023-1377725/united-arab-emirates-vs-new-zealand-2nd-t20i-1377728/match-report |title=Aayan, Waseem, Asif crush NZ to seal historic win for UAE |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref>
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 19 August 2023
| time = 18:00
| night = Yes
| team1 = {{cr-rt|NZ}}
| team2 = {{cr|UAE}}
| score1 = 142/8 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Mark Chapman (cricketer)|Mark Chapman]] 63 (46)
| wickets1 = [[Aayan Afzal Khan]] 3/20 (4 overs)
| score2 = 144/3 (15.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] 55 (29)
| wickets2 = [[Mitchell Santner]] 1/26 (3 overs)
| result = United Arab Emirates won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1377728.html Scorecard]
| venue = [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], Dubai
| umpires = [[Aasif Iqbal]] (UAE) and [[Shiju Sam]] (UAE)
| motm = [[Aayan Afzal Khan]] (UAE)
| toss = United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field.
| rain =
| notes = This was United Arab Emirates's maiden victory against New Zealand in any format of cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aayan, Waseem, Asif crush NZ to seal historic win for UAE|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-in-united-arab-emirates-2023-1377725/united-arab-emirates-vs-new-zealand-2nd-t20i-1377728/match-report|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=20 August 2023}}</ref>
}}

==International grounds==

{| class="sortable wikitable"
! Venue
! City
!Map
|-
|[[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]]
|[[Dubai]]
| rowspan="4" |{{location map+|UAE|float=center|width=250|caption=Locations of all stadiums which have hosted an international cricket match within UAE|places=
{{location map~|UAE|label=<small>[[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|DSC]]/[[ICC Academy Ground|ICC Academy]]</small>|position=right|lat=25.046667|long=55.218889}}
{{location map~|UAE|label=<small>[[Sharjah Cricket Stadium|Sharjah]]</small>|position=right|lat=25.330822|long=55.420956}}
{{location map~|UAE|label=<small>[[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium|Sheikh Zayed]]</small>|position=left|lat=24.396389|long=54.540556}}
}}
|-
|[[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]]
|[[Sharjah]]
|-
|[[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]]
|[[Abu Dhabi]]
|-
|[[ICC Academy Ground]]
|[[Dubai]]
|}

===Infrastructure===
In terms of infrastructure, the UAE have the best stadiums as compared to other [[List of International Cricket Council members#Associate Members|Associate members]]: [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]] in Abu Dhabi;
[[Dubai International Cricket Stadium|DSC Cricket Stadium]], Dubai and Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, which has hosted around 200 ODIs and Test matches.

International stadiums in [[Ajman]] and [[Al Ain]] are currently under development.

The following are the main cricket stadiums in UAE:
* [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]], Sharjah
* [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], Dubai
* [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium]], Abu Dhabi
* [[Dubai Cricket Council Ground No 1]], Dubai
* [[Dubai Cricket Council Ground No 2]], Dubai
* [[ICC Academy|ICC Global Cricket Academy]] 1, Dubai
* [[ICC Academy|ICC Global Cricket Academy]] 2, Dubai
* Ajman International Cricket Stadium, Ajman
* Al Ain International Cricket Stadium, Al Ain

==Tournament history==

===Cricket World Cup===
{{main|United Arab Emirates at the Cricket World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! colspan="8" |[[Cricket World Cup|World Cup record]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |{{tooltip|P|Played}}
! width=50 |{{tooltip|W|Won}}
! width=50 |{{tooltip|L|Lost}}
! width=50 |{{tooltip|T|Tie}}
! width=50 |{{tooltip|NR|No Result}}
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]]||colspan="7" rowspan=4|''Not eligible – not an ICC member''
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983]]
|-
|{{flagicon|India}}{{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[1987 Cricket World Cup|1987]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[1992 Cricket World Cup|1992]]||colspan="7"|''Did not participate in qualifying''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|PAK}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996]]||First Round||11/12||5||1||4||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[1999 Cricket World Cup|1999]]||colspan="7" rowspan=4|''Did not qualify''
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|KEN}} [[2003 Cricket World Cup|2003]]
|-
|{{flagicon|West Indies}} [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007]]
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} {{flagicon|BGD}} [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{flagicon|NZL}} [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015]]||Group Stage||13/14||6||0||6||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2019 Cricket World Cup|2019]]||colspan="7" rowspan=2|''Did not qualify''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023]]
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}} {{flagicon|ZIM}} {{flagicon|NAM}} [[2027 Cricket World Cup|2027]]||colspan="7"|''TBD''
|-
|'''Total'''||'''Group Stage'''|| '''2/12'''||'''11'''||'''1'''||'''10'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|}

===T20 World Cup===
{{Main|United Arab Emirates at the Men's T20 World Cup}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!colspan=8|[[Men's T20 World Cup|ICC T20 World Cup]]
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|South Africa}} [[2007 World Twenty20|2007]]|| colspan="7" rowspan="4" |''Did not qualify''
|-
|{{flagicon|England}} [[2009 World Twenty20|2009]]
|-
|{{flagicon|West Indies}} [[2010 World Twenty20|2010]]
|-
|{{flagicon|Sri Lanka}} [[2012 World Twenty20|2012]]
|-
|{{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[2014 World Twenty20|2014]]|||Group Stage||16/16||3||0||3||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|India}} [[2016 World Twenty20|2016]]|| colspan="7" rowspan="2" |''Did not qualify''
|-
|{{flagicon|UAE}} {{flagicon|Oman}} [[2021 Men's T20 World Cup|2021]]
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[2022 Men's T20 World Cup|2022]]||Group Stage||16/16||3||1||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|USA}} {{flagicon|WIN}} [[2024 Men's T20 World Cup|2024]]|| colspan="7" |''Did not qualify''
|-
|{{flagicon|IND}} {{flagicon|SRI}} [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup|2026]]||Group Stage||16/20||4||1||3||0||0
|-
|'''Total'''||'''Group Stage'''||'''16th'''||'''10'''||'''2'''||'''8'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|-
|}

===[[Cricket World Cup Qualifier|ICC World Cup Qualifier]]===

* [[1979 ICC Trophy|1979]] to [[1986 ICC Trophy|1986]]: Not eligible – Not an ICC member<ref name="TL" />
* [[1990 ICC Trophy|1990]]: Did not participate<ref name="WC92">{{cite web|url=http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT90/|title=ICC Trophy 1990: Netherlands|website=uk.cricinfo.com|access-date=8 September 2018|archive-date=9 July 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709014042/http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/ICCT90/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[1994 ICC Trophy|1994]]: Winners<ref name="TL" />
* [[1997 ICC Trophy|1997]]: 10th place<ref name="TL" />
* [[2001 ICC Trophy|2001]]: 5th place<ref name="TL" />
* [[2005 ICC Trophy|2005]]: 6th place<ref name="ICCT05" />
* [[2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier|2009]]: 7th place<ref>{{cite web |url=http://iccworldcupqualifier.yahoo.net/matchesandscores/uana1904.html?nocache=1305450919640%2C |title=ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2009, 7th-8th place playoff |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |date=2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321012532/http://iccworldcupqualifier.yahoo.net/matchesandscores/uana1904.html?nocache=1305450919640%2C |archive-date=March 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2014]]: Runner up (Qualified for [[2015 Cricket World Cup]])
*[[2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2018]]: 6th place
* [[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2023]]: 9th place

===[[Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier|ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]]===

* [[2010 World Twenty20 Qualifier|2010]]: 3rd Place<ref>2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier</ref>
* [[2013 World Twenty20 Qualifier|2013]]: 4th Place<ref>2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier</ref>
* [[2015 World Twenty20 Qualifier|2015]]: 13th Place<ref>2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier</ref>
* [[2019 Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier|2019]]: 8th Place
* [[2022 Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier A|2022]] (A): '''Champions'''
* [[2023 Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier|2023]] (T20 WC Asia Qualifier): 3rd place
===ICC Twenty20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier|ICC Twenty20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final]] records
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|OMA}} [[2025 Men's T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final|2025]]||Qualified to 2026 T20 World Cup ||6||4||2||0||0||0
|-
|'''Total'''||'''1/1'''||'''0 Title '''||'''6'''||'''4'''||'''2'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|}

===[[ICC Intercontinental Cup|Intercontinental Cup]]===

* [[2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2004]]: Semi Finals<ref name="TL" />
* [[2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2005]]: Semi Finals<ref name="TL" />
* [[2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2006]]: First round<ref name="TL" />
* [[2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Shield|2009–10 (Shield)]]: 2nd place
* [[2011–2013 ICC Intercontinental Cup|2011–13]]: 4th place

===[[World Cricket League]]===

*[[2007 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|2007 Division Two]]: '''Champions'''<ref name="WCL207" />
*[[2009 Cricket World Cup Qualifier|2009 World Cup Qualifier]]: 7th place
*[[2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|2011 Division Two]]: '''Champions'''
*[[2011–2013 ICC World Cricket League Championship|2011–13 WCL Championship]]: 3rd place
*[[2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two|2018 Division Two]]: '''Champions'''

===[[Asia Cup]]===

* 1983 to 1988: Not eligible – Not an ACC member<ref name="TL" />
* 1990/91: Did not participate<ref name="TL" />
* 1995: Did not participate<ref name="TL" />
* 1997: Did not qualify<ref name="TL" />
* 2000: Did not qualify<ref name="TL" />
* [[2004 Asia Cup|2004]]: 5th place<ref name="TL" />
* [[2008 Asia Cup|2008]]: 5th place<ref name="AC08" />
* [[2010 Asia Cup|2010]]: Did not qualify<ref name="TL" />
* [[2012 Asia Cup|2012]]: Did not qualify<ref name="TL" />
* 2014: Did not qualify<ref name="TL" />
* [[2016 Asia Cup|2016]]: 5th place
* [[2018 Asia Cup|2018]]: Did not qualify
* [[2022 Asia Cup|2022]]: Did not qualify
* [[2023 Asia Cup|2023]]: Did not qualify
* [[2025 Asia Cup|2025]]: 6th place

===Asia Cup Qualifier===
*[[2016 Asia Cup Qualifier|2016]]: Winners (Qualified for 2016 Asia Cup)
*[[2018 Asia Cup Qualifier|2018]]: Runner up (failed to qualify)
*[[2022 Asia Cup Qualifier|2022]]: Runner up (failed to qualify)

===Men's Gulf T20I Championship===
*[[2023 Men's Gulf T20I Championship|2023]]: Runners-up
*[[2024 Men's Gulf T20I Championship|2024]]: Winners

===ACC Western Region T20===

* [[2019 ACC Western Region T20|2019]]: Did not participate
* [[2022 Asia Cup Qualifier|2020]]: Winner (Qualified for [[2022 Asia Cup Qualifier|2020 Asia Cup Qualifier]])

===[[ACC Championship]]===

*[[2014 ACC Championship|2014]]: Qualified

===[[ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament]]===

*[[ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament|2004]]: Runners-up
*[[ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament|2005]]: '''Winners'''
*[[ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament|2006]]: Runners-up

===[[ACC Premier Cup|ACC Premier League]]===
*[[2014 ACC Premier League|2014]]: Runners-up
*[[2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup|2023]]: Runners-up

===[[ACC Trophy]]===
* [[1996 ACC Trophy|1996]]: Runners up<ref name="TL" />
* [[1998 ACC Trophy|1998]]: Semi Finals<ref name="Shock" />
* [[2000 ACC Trophy|2000]]: Winners<ref name="TL" />
* [[2002 ACC Trophy|2002]]: Winners<ref name="TL" />
* [[2004 ACC Trophy|2004]]: Winners<ref name="TL" />
* [[2006 ACC Trophy|2006]]: Winners<ref name="TL" />
* [[2008 ACC Trophy Elite|2008 (Elite)]]: Runners up<ref name="ACCT08" />
* [[2010 ACC Trophy Elite|2010 (Elite)]]: 6th place
* [[2012 ACC Trophy Elite|2012]]: '''Winners''' (Shared trophy with [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]])

===ACC Twenty20 Cup===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width=900px;"
|-
!colspan=9|[[ACC Twenty20 Cup]] records<ref name="TL" />
|-
! width=150 |Year
! width=150 |Round
! width=50 |Position
! width=50 |GP
! width=50 |W
! width=50 |L
! width=50 |T
! width=50 |NR
|-
|{{flagicon|Kuwait}} [[2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2007]]||Semi-finals||4/10||6||4||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} [[2009 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2009]]||Runners-up||2/12||7||5||2||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|Nepal}} [[2011 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2011]]||Group stages ||5/10||5||4||1||0||0
|-
|{{flagicon|Nepal}} [[2013 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2013]]||Semi-finals||–||6||5||1||0||0
|-
|style="border: 3px solid red"|{{flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} [[2015 ACC Twenty20 Cup|2015]]||colspan=8|Did not participate
|-
|'''Total'''||'''4/5'''||'''0 Title '''||'''24'''||'''18'''||'''6'''||'''0'''||'''0'''
|}

==Current squad==
''Updated as of 4 September 2025''

This lists all the active players who were part of the UAE squad for [[2025 Asia Cup|2025 Asia Cup's T20I]] or latest ODI squad. Uncapped players are listed in ''italics''.

Note: Forms column refers to the formats the player has played for the UAE in the latest ODI/T20I squad, not over their whole career

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Age
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Batting style
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Bowling style
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Forms
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Last ODI
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Last T20I
! style="text-align:center; background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; | Notes
|-
!colspan="12"| Batters
|-
| [[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] || {{age|1994|2|12}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 || T20I Captain
|-
| [[Alishan Sharafu]] || {{age|2003|1|10}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
| [[Ethan D'Souza]] || {{age|2006|3|17}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || T20I || {{cricon|USA}} 2023 || {{cricon|OMA}} 2025 ||
|-
| [[Asif Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Asif Khan]] || {{age|1990|2|15}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|SCO}} 2025 || {{cricon|PAK}} 2025 ||
|-
| Muhammad Zohaib || {{age|1990|2|15}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || T20I || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|IRE}} 2026 ||
|-
| Sagar Kalyan || {{age|1996|9|30}} || Left-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{n/a}} ||
|-
!colspan="12"| All-rounders
|-
| [[Muhammad Farooq (cricketer, born 1992)|Muhammad Farooq]] || {{age|1992|10|5}} || Right-handed || [[Leg break]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|OMA}} 2024 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
|| Harshit Kaushik || {{age|1996|9|19}} || Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2026 ||
|-
| [[Dhruv Parashar]] || {{age|2004|12|20}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
| [[Aayan Afzal Khan]] || {{age|2005|11|15}} || Right-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || ODI || {{cricon|SCO}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMA}} 2025 ||
|-
!colspan="12"| Wicket-keepers
|-
| [[Rahul Chopra]] || {{age|1994|11|7}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|IRE}} 2026 || ODI Captain
|-
| [[Aryansh Sharma]] || {{age|2004|12|3}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
| [[Vriitya Aravind]] || {{age|2002|6|11}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || ODI || {{cricon|NED}} 2025 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2024 ||
|-
| [[Tanish Suri]] || {{age|2005|6|4}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || ODI || {{cricon|SCO}} 2025 || {{cricon|KUW}} 2024 ||
|-
| [[Sayed Haider]] || {{age|2001|4|26}} || Right-handed || {{n/a}} || T20I || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
!colspan="12"| Pace bowlers
|-
| [[Muhammad Jawadullah]] || {{age|1994|7|5}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
| [[Matiullah Khan]] || {{age|1993|3|1}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || T20I || {{cricon|USA}} 2023 || {{cricon|NGA}} 2025 ||
|-
| [[Saghir Khan]] || {{age|1999|2|18}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || T20I || {{n/a}} || {{cricon|AFG}} 2025 ||
|-
| [[Muhammad Rohid]] || {{age|2002|9|29}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || T20I || {{cricon|USA}} 2025 || {{cricon|NZ}} 2026 ||
|-
| [[Junaid Siddique (Emirati cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] || {{age|1992|12|6}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|SCO}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
| Zahid Ali || {{age|1992|3|14}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ''ODI'' || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|OMA}} 2025 ||
|-
| [[Sanchit Sharma]] || {{age|2001|7|22}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] || ODI || {{cricon|SCO}} 2025 || {{cricon|BAN}} 2025 ||
|-
!colspan="12"| Spin bowlers
|-
| [[Haider Ali (cricketer, born 1994)|Haider Ali]] || {{age|1994|7|5}} || Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || T20I || {{cricon|NEP}} 2025 || {{cricon|SA}} 2026 ||
|-
| Simranjeet Singh || {{age|1989|11|13}} || Right-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || ODI, T20I || {{cricon|USA}} 2025 || {{cricon|AFG}} 2026 ||
|}

==Coaching staff==
{| class="wikitable"
! style="background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; text-align:center; | Position
! style="background:#0142D2; color:#E3BE3D; text-align:center; | Name
|-
| Coach
| [[Lalchand Rajput]]
|-
| Assistant coach
| [[Mohammad Naveed]]
|-
| Analyst
| [[Mohammad Tauqir]]
|-
| Strength and conditioning coach
| [[Amjad Javed]]
|-
| Physiotherapist
| [[Sultan Ahmed (Emirati cricketer)|Sultan Ahmed]]
|-
| Physiotherapist
| [[Amir Hayat]]
|}

==Records and statistics==

'''International match summary – United Arab Emirates'''<ref name="ODI">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=2;id=27;type=team |title=Records /United Arab Emirates / One-Day Internationals / Result summary |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref><ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=3;id=27;type=team |title=Records / United Arab Emirates / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 500px;"
|-
| colspan=7 align="center" | '''Playing Record'''
|-
! Format !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! Inaugural match
|-
| align="left"| One-Day Internationals || 128 || 42 || 85 || 1 || 0 || 13 April 1994
|-
| align="left"| Twenty20 Internationals || 147 || 78 || 68 || 0 || 1 || 17 March 2014
|}
''Last updated 18 February 2026.''

===One-Day Internationals===
* Highest team total: 348/3 v. [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] on 12 March 2022 at [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium]], Sharjah<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/uae/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=2;id=27;type=team|title=Records / United Arab Emirates / One-Day Internationals / Highest totals |website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 151[[Not out|*]], [[Asif Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Asif Khan]] v. [[United States national cricket team|United States]] on 6 July 2023 at [[Takashinga Cricket Club]], Harare<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/uae/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=2;id=27;type=team|title=Records / United Arab Emirates / One-Day Internationals / High scores|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 6/34, [[Zahoor Khan]] v. [[Ireland national cricket team|Ireland]] on 2 March 2017 at [[ICC Academy Ground|ICC Academy 1]], Dubai<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/uae/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=2;id=27;type=team |title= Records / United Arab Emirates / One-Day Internationals / Best bowling figures |access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>

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'''Most ODI runs for the United Arab Emirates'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=2;id=27;type=team| title=Records / United Arab Emirates / One-Day Internationals / Most runs | publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Vriitya Aravind]] || 1,865 || 31.08 || 2019–2025
|-
|[[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]]|| 1,698 || 26.12 || 2022–2025
|-
|[[Rohan Mustafa]]|| 1,504 || 21.48 || 2014–2023
|-
|[[Asif Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Asif Khan]] || 1,270 || 38.48 || 2022–2025
|-
|[[Shaiman Anwar]]|| 1,219 || 31.25 || 2014–2019
|}
{{col-break}}

'''Most ODI wickets for the United Arab Emirates'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=2;id=27;type=team| title=Records / United Arab Emirates / One-Day Internationals / Most wickets | publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Zahoor Khan]]|| 93 || 25.86 || 2017–2024
|-
|[[Junaid Siddique (Emirati cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]]|| 86 || 28.67 || 2019–2025
|-
|[[Rohan Mustafa]]|| 85 || 33.29 || 2014–2023
|-
|[[Ahmed Raza (Emirati cricketer)|Ahmed Raza]]|| 64 || 30.06 || 2014–2022
|-
|[[Mohammad Naveed]]|| 53 || 33.15 || 2014–2019
|}
{{col-end}}

'''ODI record versus other nations'''<ref name="ODI" />

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First match !! First win
|-
| colspan="8" align="center" | '''v. Test nations'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|AFG}} || 6 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 2 May 2014 || 28 November 2014
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 24 June 2008 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ENG}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 18 February 1996 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 13 April 1994 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 9 || 1 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 25 February 2015 || 8 January 2021
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NZL}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 27 February 1996 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 17 April 1994 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|RSA}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 16 February 1996 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SRI}} || 3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 17 July 2004 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|WIN}} || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 15 March 2015 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 6 || 1 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 19 February 2015 || 22 March 2018
|-
| colspan="8" align="center" | '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 1 April 2023 || 1 April 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|HK}} || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 4 May 2014 || 4 May 2014
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|JER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 April 2023 || 5 April 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 9 || 7 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 6 January 2020 || 6 January 2020
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 17 || 8 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 30 August 2018 || 30 August 2018
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 5 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 1 March 1996 || 1 March 1996
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 10 || 3 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 5 January 2020 || 5 February 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 11 || 6 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 31 March 2017 || 31 March 2017
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SCO}} || 17 || 5 || 12 || 0 || 0 || 1 February 2014 || 24 January 2017
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|USA}} || 11 || 2 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 8 December 2019 || 4 June 2022
|}
''Records complete to ODI #4925. Last updated 5 November 2025.''

===Twenty20 Internationals===
* Highest team total: 245/2 v. [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] on 29 September 2024 at [[Wanderers Cricket Ground]], Windhoek<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/highest_innings_totals.html?class=3;id=27;type=team |title=Records / UAE / Twenty20 Internationals / Highest totals |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=14 April 2017}}</ref>
* Highest individual score: 117[[Not out|*]], [[Shaiman Anwar]] v. [[Papua New Guinea national cricket team|Papua New Guinea]] on 14 April 2017 at [[Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium|Sheikh Zayed Stadium]], Abu Dhabi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/uae/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3;id=27;type=team|title=Cricket Records - Records - United Arab Emirates - Twenty20 Internationals - High scores - ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
* Best individual bowling figures: 5/19, [[Ahmed Raza (Emirati cricketer)|Ahmed Raza]] v. [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]] on 22 February 2022 at [[Oman Cricket Academy Ground|Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1]], Muscat<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/uae/engine/records/bowling/best_figures_innings.html?class=3;id=27;type=team |title= United Arab Emirates – Records – Twenty20 Internationals / Best bowling figures in an innings |publisher= ESPNCricinfo |access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref>

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'''Most T20I runs for the United Arab Emirates'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=27;type=team| title=Records / United Arab Emirates / Twenty20 Internationals / Most runs | publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Player!!Runs!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)|Muhammad Waseem]] || 3,338 || 36.68 || 2021–2026
|-
|[[Alishan Sharafu]] || 1,816 || 32.42 || 2020–2026
|-
|[[Asif Khan (Emirati cricketer)|Asif Khan]] || 1,302 || 28.30 || 2023–2025
|-
|[[Vriitya Aravind]] || 1,052 || 27.68 || 2020–2024
|-
|[[Rohan Mustafa]] || 1,006 || 20.95 || 2014–2023
|}
{{col-break}}

'''Most T20I wickets for the United Arab Emirates'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=3;id=27;type=team| title=Records / United Arab Emirates / Twenty20 Internationals / Most wickets| publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Player!!Wickets!!Average!!Career span
|-
|[[Junaid Siddique (Emirati cricketer)|Junaid Siddique]] || 124 || 20.51 || 2019–2026
|-
|[[Zahoor Khan]] || 72 || 19.52 || 2017–2023
|-
|[[Rohan Mustafa]] || 61 || 21.03 || 2014–2023
|-
|[[Muhammad Jawadullah]] || 60 || 19.93 || 2020–2026
|-
|[[Ali Naseer]] || 51 || 20.03 || 2023–2024
|}
{{col-end}}

'''T20I record versus other nations'''<ref name="T20I" />

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 600px;"
|-
! Opponent !! M !! W !! L !! T !! NR !! First match !! First win
|-
| colspan="8" style="text-align:center;"| '''v. Test nations'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|AFG}} || 15 || 3 || 12 || 0 || 0 || 10 July 2015 || 19 February 2016
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|AUS}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 22 October 2018 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BAN}} || 6 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 26 February 2016 || 19 May 2025
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IND}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 3 March 2016 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IRE}} || 13 || 7 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 19 March 2014 || 16 February 2016
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NZ}} || 4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 17 August 2023 || 19 August 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PAK}} || 4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 29 February 2016 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 18 February 2026 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SRI}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 25 February 2016 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|ZIM}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 21 March 2014 ||
|-
| colspan="8" style="text-align:center;"| '''v. Associate Members'''
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BHR}} || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 21 February 2022 || 30 October 2023
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|BHU}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 19 November 2024 || 19 November 2024
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAM}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 17 April 2024 || 17 April 2024
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|CAN}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 27 October 2019 || 27 October 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|GER}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 19 February 2022 || 19 February 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|HK}} || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 21 February 2016 || 21 February 2016
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|IRN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 23 February 2020 || 23 February 2020
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|JPN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 16 October 2025 || 16 October 2025
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|JER}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 22 October 2019 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|KEN}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 18 July 2025 || 18 July 2025
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|KUW}} || 8 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 24 February 2020 || 24 February 2020
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|MAS}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 10 October 2025 || 10 October 2025
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NAM}} || 4 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 5 October 2021 || 20 October 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NEP}} || 11 || 5 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 31 January 2019 || 31 January 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NED}} || 9 || 4 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 17 March 2014 || 3 August 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|NGA}} || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 24 October 2019 || 24 October 2019
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|OMA}} || 12 || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 22 November 2015 || 22 November 2015
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|PNG}} || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 12 April 2017 || 12 April 2017
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|QAT}} || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 26 February 2020 || 26 February 2020
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SAM}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 15 October 2025 || 15 October 2025
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SAU}} || 4 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 25 February 2020 || 25 February 2020
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SCO}} || 6 || 2 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 9 July 2015 || 4 February 2016
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|SIN}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 22 August 2022 || 22 August 2022
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|THA}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 23 November 2024 || 23 November 2024
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|UGA}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 19 July 2025 ||
|-
| align="left"| {{cr|USA}} || 4 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 15 March 2019 || 16 March 2019
|}
''Records complete to T20I #3721. Last updated 18 February 2026.''

==Other First-class Records==
===ICC Trophy===
* Highest team total: 330/9 v. [[Bermuda]], 27 February 1994 at [[Nairobi Club Ground]]<ref>[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/UnitedArabEmirates/Icct/Highest_Team_Totals_UnitedArabEmirates.html UAE totals of 200 and more in an innings in the ICC Trophy]{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829211228/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/UnitedArabEmirates/Icct/Highest_Team_Totals_UnitedArabEmirates.html |date=August 29, 2008 }} at CricketArchive</ref>
* Highest individual score: 126 [[not out]] by [[Azhar Saeed]], 25 February 1994 at [[Aga Khan Sports Club Ground]], Nairobi<ref>[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/UnitedArabEmirates/Icct/Highest_Player_Scores_UnitedArabEmirates.html Individual scores of 100 and more in an innings for UAE in the ICC Trophy] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018221531/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/UnitedArabEmirates/Icct/Highest_Player_Scores_UnitedArabEmirates.html |date=October 18, 2012 }} at CricketArchive</ref>
* Best innings bowling: 5/32 by [[Ahmed Nadeem]] v. [[United States national cricket team|USA]], 1 July 2005 at [[The Meadow, Downpatrick]]<ref>[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/UnitedArabEmirates/Icct/Best_Innings_Bowling_UnitedArabEmirates.html Four or more wickets in an innings for UAE in the ICC Trophy] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007150330/http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Records/UnitedArabEmirates/Icct/Best_Innings_Bowling_UnitedArabEmirates.html |date=October 7, 2008 }} at CricketArchive</ref>

===Overall===
* Highest team total: 459/4 v. [[Brunei national cricket team|Brunei]],<ref name="EWC" /> 14 August 2006 at [[Kinrara Academy Oval]], Kuala Lumpur<ref name="BruUAE">[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/101/101567.html Scorecard] of Brunei v UAE, 14 August 2006 at CricketArchive</ref>
* Highest individual score: 213 not out by [[Arshad Ali (cricketer)|Arshad Ali]] v. Brunei,<ref name="EWC" /> 14 August 2006 at [[Kinrara Academy Oval]], Kuala Lumpur<ref name="BruUAE" />
* Best innings bowling: 9/74 by Ali Asad v. Nepal,<ref name="EWC" /> 25 March 2004 at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium<ref>[http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/79/79319.html Scorecard] of UAE v Nepal, 25 March 2004 at CricketArchive</ref>

==World records==
* Khurram Khan is the oldest player to score an ODI century as well as the oldest player to score his maiden ODI century (at the age of 43 years and 162 days).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/282995.html| title=Oldest player to score an ODI century| publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284138.html| title=Oldest player to score his maiden ODI century| publisher=Cricinfo}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of United Arab Emirates ODI cricketers]]
* [[List of United Arab Emirates Twenty20 International cricketers]]
* [[United Arab Emirates national women's cricket team]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.emiratescricket.com/ Emirates Cricket Board] (Official website)
* [http://ilt20uae.com/ International League T20] (Official website)

{{National cricket teams}}
{{National sports teams of the United Arab Emirates}}

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