With the T20 World Cup 2026 beginning on February 7, teams are in their last leg of preparations. Former champions Australia will play one warm-up match on February 5 to conclude their preparations after losing the three-match T20I series against Pakistan 0-3. Mitchell Marsh-led side has arrived in Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup 2026, where they are scheduled to play all their group stage fixtures.
The Aussies are placed in Group B for the marquee tournament, along with Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman and will kick start their campaign on February 11 against Ireland. While they are expected to cruise into the Super 8 with ease, their prime fixtures would involve a match against Sri Lanka.
Here in this article, we have compiled Australia’s schedule so far known at the T20 World Cup, along with their provisional squad.
Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: All you need to know
In which group has the Australian cricket team been placed in the T20 World Cup 2026?
The Mitchell Marsh-led Australian side has been placed in Group B, alongside Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman.
Australia schedule for T20 World Cup 2026
| Date & Day | Match Details | Timing (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, Wednesday | Australia vs Ireland | 3:00 pm | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| February 13, Friday | Australia vs Zimbabwe | 11:00 am | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| February 16, Monday | Australia vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 pm | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| February 20, Friday | Australia vs Oman | 7:00 pm | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
What is Australia’s squad for T20 World Cup 2026?
Cricket Australia announced the final squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 with pacer Pat Cummins missing out due to an injury. However, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are expected to be fit for the tournament. Hazlewood will miss out on the first few games.
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
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