Australia enter the T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the favourites. The Mitchell Marsh-led side will look to storm into the final and lift the trophy this time around.
So, here’s Australia’s schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, along with all details.
But before that…
How did Australia perform in the last edition?
The Aussies were unbeaten in Group B, winning all four of their matches. Thus, they advanced to the Super Eight stage.
Australia then started the Super Eight stage with a win over Bangladesh, though they lost to Afghanistan and India. This meant they missed out on a semi-final spot, ending their title dream.
How did the Aussies qualify for this edition?
Since Australia reached the Super Eight stage in the 2024 edition, they secured a direct entry for this year’s event.
Alright. When do they play their first match?
Australia are in Group B. And they will face Ireland in their group stage match on February 11 in Colombo. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST.
Where will Australia play their matches?
The Australians will play two group stage matches each in Sri Lanka’s Colombo and Kandy.
Here are the venues for Australia:
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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What’s Australia’s full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?
The Kangaroos will take on Zimbabwe in their second match on February 13. Then they will move to Kandy for the next two games. Australia will face co-hosts Sri Lanka on February 16, followed by Oman on February 20.
Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule (group stage):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| February 13, 2026 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 11:00 AM |
| February 16, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| February 20, 2026 | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
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What are Australia’s key fixtures?
Australia’s clash against Sri Lanka will be one to watch. The Lankans might pose a challenge on their familiar slow, spin-conducive surfaces. Likewise, Zimbabwe and Ireland may throw some surprises.
What will be Australia’s Super Eight fixtures if they qualify?
Australia are highly likely to advance to the Super Eight stage. And if they do, here are the teams they will play against.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | X2 (Australia) vs X3 (West Indies) | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | X1 (India) vs X2 (Australia) | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | X2 (Australia) vs X4 (South Africa) | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
How does Australia’s squad stack up?
Mitchell Marsh is all set to lead the Kangaroos for the second time in this tournament. He will pair up Travis Head at the top.
Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, and Josh Inglis will follow in the middle order. Inglis is also the lone wicketkeeper in the squad.
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, if fully fit, will lead the pace attack, which also includes Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett. Adam Zampa, meanwhile, will lead the spin department.
Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
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