T20 World Cup 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Live Streaming
The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup will be the 10th edition of the competition and will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
It will be contested among 20 nations across 55 matches and provides the pinnacle of cricket in the shortest format of the game.
Australia have been drawn into Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Ireland, Oman and Zimbabwe and will be aiming for their second T20 World Cup trophy after claiming the silverware in 2021.
Bets.com.au provides a complete guide to the T20 World Cup, with our expert cricket tipsters giving out free betting tips and predictions throughout the competition. We also show you how to live stream every game of the 2026 T20 World Cup live online.
T20 World Cup 2026 Fast Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 February – 8 March 2026 |
| Cricket Format | Twenty20 International |
| Tournament Format | Group stage, Super 8s & Knockout stage |
| Hosts | India, Sri Lanka |
| Teams | 20 |
| Matches | 55 |
| Reigning Champions | India |
Best T20 World Cup Bookmakers
All leading bookmakers in Australia will be offering odds for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The best bookies will provide various betting markets, not just limited to H2H but player props and run totals.
The best T20 World Cup bookmakers can be seen below, while you can also read our comprehensive bookmaker reviews to see who best fits your needs.
T20 World Cup 2026 Betting Odds
India are the leading favourites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup, ahead of Australia.
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Check out the leading contenders in the table below.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 2.40 |
| Australia | 5.00 |
| England | 5.50 |
| South Africa | 7.00 |
| New Zealand | 12.00 |
| Pakistan | 17.00 |
| West Indies | 21.00 |
| Afghanistan | 31.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 41.00 |
| United States | 251 |
| Ireland | 251 |
| Netherlands | 501 |
| Scotland | 501 |
| Canada | 501 |
| Namibia | 501 |
| Nepal | 501 |
| Oman | 501 |
| Italy | 501 |
| United Arab Emirates | 501 |
| Zimbabwe | 501 |
Odds from Ladbrokes. Correct from 3/2/26.
T20 World Cup Live Stream
Online bookmaker bet365 will be offering registered users live streaming coverage of every game at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
In order to watch live T20 World Cup cricket on bet365, follow the steps below:
- Sign in or register for an account at bet365
- Click this link: bet365 > Live Streaming > T20 World Cup
- Select the match you want to watch
- Registered depositing users can now watch & bet on cricket
Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access.
To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Note, under Australian law, Live Streaming on bet365 is exempt from Parts 3 and 4 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018.
T20 World Cup 2026 Teams & Groups
You can view the teams and groups for the 2026 T20 World Cup in the table below.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Pakistan, United States, Netherlands, Namibia |
| Group B | Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman |
| Group C | England, West Indies, Scotland, Italy, Nepal |
| Group D | South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, United Arab Emirates |
T20 World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
You can find the complete 2026 T20 World Cup fixtures schedule in the table below.
The tournament begins on February 7, with Australia playing their first match on February 11 against Ireland.
There's a total of 40 group stage games, with the Super 8 beginning on February 22. The final takes place on March 9.
| Game | Venue | Round | Date | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1: Netherlands vs Pakistan | SSC, Colombo | Group Stage | 7 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 2: Scotland vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group Stage | 7 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 3: India vs USA | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Group Stage | 8 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 4: Afghanistan vs New Zealand | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Group Stage | 8 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 5: England vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Group Stage | 8 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 6: Sri Lanka vs Ireland | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Group Stage | 9 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 7: Scotland vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group Stage | 9 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 8: Oman vs Zimbabwe | SSC, Colombo | Group Stage | 9 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 9: Canada vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Group Stage | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 10: Namibia vs Netherlands | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Group Stage | 10 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 11: New Zealand vs UAE | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Group Stage | 10 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 12: Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo | Group Stage | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 13: Afghanistan vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Group Stage | 11 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 14: Australia vs Ireland | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Group Stage | 11 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 15: England vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Group Stage | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 16: Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Group Stage | 12 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 17: Italy vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Group Stage | 12 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 18: India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Group Stage | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 19: Australia vs Zimbabwe | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Group Stage | 13 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 20: Canada vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Group Stage | 13 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 21: Netherlands vs USA | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Group Stage | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 22: Ireland vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | Group Stage | 14 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 23: Scotland vs England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group Stage | 14 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 24: New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Group Stage | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 25: Nepal vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Group Stage | 15 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 26: Namibia vs USA | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Group Stage | 15 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 27: India vs Pakistan | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Group Stage | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 28: Afghanistan vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Group Stage | 16 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 29: England vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group Stage | 16 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 30: Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Group Stage | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 31: Canada vs New Zealand | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Group Stage | 17 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 32: Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Group Stage | 17 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 33: Scotland vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Group Stage | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 34: South Africa vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Group Stage | 18 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 35: Namibia vs Pakistan | SSC, Colombo | Group Stage | 18 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 36: India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Group Stage | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 37: Italy vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group Stage | 19 Feb 2026 | 16:30 |
| Match 38: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Group Stage | 19 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 39: Afghanistan vs Canada | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Group Stage | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 40: Australia vs Oman | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Group Stage | 21 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 41: Super 8 Match 1 (TBD vs TBD) | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Super 8 | 22 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 42: Super 8 Match 2 (TBD vs TBD) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Super 8 | 22 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 43: Super 8 Match 3 (TBD vs TBD) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Super 8 | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 44: Super 8 Match 4 (TBD vs TBD) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Super 8 | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 45: Super 8 Match 5 (TBD vs TBD) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Super 8 | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 46: Super 8 Match 6 (TBD vs TBD) | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Super 8 | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 47: Super 8 Match 7 (TBD vs TBD) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Super 8 | 26 Feb 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 48: Super 8 Match 8 (TBD vs TBD) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Super 8 | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 49: Super 8 Match 9 (TBD vs TBD) | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Super 8 | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 50: Super 8 Match 10 (TBD vs TBD) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | Super 8 | 1 Mar 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 51: Super 8 Match 11 (TBD vs TBD) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Super 8 | 1 Mar 2026 | 20:30 |
| Match 52: Super 8 Match 12 (TBD vs TBD) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Super 8 | 2 Mar 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 53: Semi-final 1 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata or R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Semi-final | 5 Mar 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 54: Semi-final 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Semi-final | 6 Mar 2026 | 00:30 |
| Match 55: Final | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad or R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Final | 9 Mar 2026 | 00:30 |
T20 World Cup Betting Markets
You can view all of the betting markets that bookmakers will be providing for the T20 World Cup in the list below.
Futures Markets
- Tournament Winner – Pick which nation wins the T20 World Cup.
- Top 4 Finish – Which teams make the semifinal/final four.
- Finalists – Which two teams will contest the final.
- Runner-Up – Select the team that will finish second.
- Host Nation to Win – Favourite markets on whether India or Sri Lanka win.
Group & Progression Markets
- Group Winners – Which team finishes first in each group.
- Qualify from Group – Which teams will qualify for the Super 8s from each group.
- Super 8 Qualifier Markets – Top teams to reach the Super 8 stage.
- Elimination Markets – Which teams will be knocked out in group play.
Match Result / Match Winner
- Match Winner (Each Match) – Who wins each game (per match).
- Tied Match – Odds on a tie result.
- No Result – Odds on washout/abandonment.
Head-to-Head Submarkets
- Team A vs Team B – To Qualify – Which of two teams advances further.
- Group Head-to-Head – Between two teams in the same pool.
In-Play & Live Markets
- Next Boundary/Next Six
- Next Wicket
- Who Will Score the Next X Runs
- Score After X Overs
- Projected Total Runs (First/Second Innings)
Match Specials
- Toss Winner
- Toss & Match Winner Double
- Total Team Runs (Over/Under)
- Team to Win the Toss & Bowl First
- Highest Scoring Inning
- Margin of Victory
- Winning Method (e.g., Win by Runs / Wickets)
- Super Over to Occur
Player Performance Markets
- Top Batter / Top Bowler (Tournament)
- Player to Score Most Runs
- Player to Take Most Wickets
- Man of the Match (Each Match)
- Player 50+ Runs (Yes/No)
- Player to Score a Century
- Player to Take a Hat-Trick
- Most Boundaries / Most Sixes
- Player Match Performance Props (e.g., runs ranges, wickets ranges)
Team Statistical Markets
- Total Runs in Match (Over/Under)
- Highest Team Score
- Lowest Team Score
- Total Sixes in Match
- Total Wickets in Match
- Team to Score 200+
- First Over Runs Over/Under
T20 World Cup Previous Winners
You can find the previous T20 World Cup champions in the table below. India, West Indies and England have each won the trophy on two occasions.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | India | Pakistan |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | England | Australia |
| 2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2016 | West Indies | England |
| 2021 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2022 | England | Pakistan |
| 2024 | India | South Africa |
T20 World Cup News
The official T20 World Cup website is the best place to keep up with everything happening throughout the competition, including results, stats, player interviews, schedule updates and more.
T20 World Cup Social Media
T20 World Cup Overview
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is cricket’s premier short-format international tournament, bringing together the world’s leading nations in a fast-paced competition built around the 20-over format. First staged in 2007, the event was created to capitalise on the growing popularity of T20 cricket, offering a more explosive, audience-friendly alternative to traditional formats while retaining the strategic depth of the game.
Structurally, the tournament combines group stages with knockout rounds, rewarding both consistency and peak performance under pressure. Teams must navigate high-variance conditions where power hitting, innovative bowling, athletic fielding, and tactical flexibility are decisive. The format has historically allowed emerging nations to compete credibly against established powers, contributing to some of the most memorable upsets in modern cricket.
Beyond the on-field action, the T20 World Cup has become a major commercial and cultural asset for the sport. It attracts large global audiences, drives significant broadcasting and sponsorship revenue, and plays a key role in expanding cricket’s footprint into new markets. As the format continues to evolve, the tournament remains central to shaping playing styles, talent development, and the global calendar of international cricket.
T20 World Cup FAQ
Who hosts the 2026 T20 World Cup?
India & Sri Lanka are co-hosts of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
When is the 2026 T20 World Cup?
The 2026 T20 World Cup take place across February 7 and March 8.
Who won the last T20 World Cup?
India were crowned T20 World Cup champions in 2024 thanks to victory over South Africa.
How to live stream the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Visit our live streaming hub for information on how you can not only stream the T20 World Cup but all other cricket tournaments from around the world.
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