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2026 T20 World Cup: India to open title defence against USA on 7 February

The Statesman Bhubaneswar

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November 26, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the groups for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with co-hosts and defending champions India grouped alongside Pakistan.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

The global cricket body also named former India captain Rohit Sharma as the tournament's brand ambassador.

India will open their title defence with a marquee night fixture against the United States at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on 7 February, setting the tone for what promises to be a spectacular opening day of cricket across the subcontinent.

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