ICC revises T20 World Cup semi-final schedule
Cricket
If India qualify for the semi-finals, they will play in Mumbai, unless they are drawn against Pakistan.
(Dunya News) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the schedule for the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup following the completion of the Super Eight stage.
In a statement circulated to all stakeholders, the ICC clarified the arrangements and venue allocations for the semi-finals under various qualification scenarios.
According to the revised plan, the first semi-final could be held either in Colombo or Kolkata, depending on which teams qualify.
If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will play the first semi-final on March 4 in Colombo. In the event that Pakistan fail to qualify but Sri Lanka advance to the semi-finals and are not drawn against India, Sri Lanka will play the first semi-final in Colombo.
The ICC further stated that if neither Pakistan nor Sri Lanka reach the semi-finals, the first semi-final will be held in Kolkata, while the second semi-final will take place in Mumbai.
It was also clarified that if India qualify for the semi-finals, they will play in Mumbai, unless they are drawn against Pakistan. In that case, the match will be shifted to Colombo.
The revised arrangements aim to streamline logistical and competitive considerations ahead of the knockout stage of the tournament.
