In the aftermath of Sri Lanka beating Australia, things have become pretty interesting as far as Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is concerned. The 2021 champions are on the verge of getting eliminated, as the fate doesn’t remain in their own hands. Pathum Nissanka, the first centurion of this tournament, mauled Australia. towards the brink of elimination.
Now, Australia’s chances rest on Ireland. They would need Ireland to beat Zimbabwe in today’s encounter. Ireland and Zimbabwe go head-to-head in today’s second T20 World Cup match at the same ground in Pallekele. If Zimbabwe win, they would go through to the Super 8s of the competition to face India, South Africa and the West Indies. However, if Ireland topple the Zimbabwe outfit, things can turn into chaos.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Today’s Matches (Feb 17)
| Match | Group | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand vs Canada | 31st Match, Group D | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Ireland vs Zimbabwe | 32nd Match, Group B | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 3:00 PM |
| Scotland vs Nepal | 33rd Match, Group C | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
Meanwhile, the first game today will see New Zealand take on Canada. This may look ordinary on paper but this match holds importance for as many as four teams. If New Zealand win, which they might, the Kiwis will join SA in qualifying from Group D. However, if Canada causes an upset, it will keep all three of Afghanistan, Canada and the UAE in contention to qualify.
The last game is a dead rubber from Group C. Live from the Wankhede Stadium, which has been an incredible host in this tournament, Scotland and Nepal will finish their campaigns. Scotland, who replaced Bangladesh in this tournament, would love to end up third on the points table. Meanwhile, Nepal are still eyeing their first T20 World Cup 2026 win to rejoice their insane fan base.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Broadcast and live streaming details
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will enjoy one of the widest broadcasts ever, with India remaining the epicentre of coverage through JioStar.
All matches will be televised on Star Sports, while JioHotstar will handle digital streaming, offering coverage in multiple Indian languages, vertical live feeds for mobile users, and immersive viewing options like 360-degree view and multi-cam angles. JioHotstar will also provide additional regional language feeds and Indian Sign Language coverage for India fixtures, the semi-finals and the final.
Where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 in each country?
| Country / Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, TV Supreme, PEO TV | Dialog Play, ThePapare.com |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW |
| Australia | — | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | SKY Sport digital |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV, Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, YouTube (USA matches) |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Caribbean | ESPN | — |
| Latin America | ESPN | Disney+ |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia digital |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (selected matches) |
| Netherlands | — | NOS |
| Malaysia & Hong Kong | Astro Cricket, PCCW | CricBuzz |
| Pacific Islands (PNG) | Digicel | — |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Lemar TV digital |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | — |
| Global / Other Territories | — | ICC.tv |
| In-flight & in Sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 |
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