The countdown has already begun for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which India and Sri Lanka will jointly host from 7 February and 8 March 2026. While a total of eight venues have been selected for the tournament, R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is one of the three Sri Lankan venues to organise the competition.
R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is set to host at least eight matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including three in the Super Eight stage. If Pakistan qualify for the Semi-final and Final, this venue will also host the first Semi-final and Final of the tournament.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo Complete Schedule
Group Stage
Group B: Sri Lanka vs Ireland – 8 February (19:00)
Group B: Australia vs Ireland – 11 February (15:00)
Group B: Australia vs Zimbabwe – 13 February (11:00)
Group A: India vs Pakistan – 15 February (19:00)
Group B: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – 19 February (15:00)
Super Eight Stage
Group 2: Y2 vs Y3 – 21 February (19:00)
Group 2: Y2 vs Y4 – 25 February (19:00)
Group 2: Y1 vs Y2 – 26 February (19:00)
Knockout Stages
Venue will only host the first Semi-final if Pakistan qualify for the Semi-finals
Semi-final 1: TBA vs TBA – 4 March (19:00)
Venue will only host the Final if Pakistan qualify for the Final
Final: TBA vs TBA – 8 March (19:00)
R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo: Key T20I stats
Highest Totals
Team | Total (Overs) | Opposition | Year |
Bangladesh | 215/5 (19.4) | Sri Lanka | 2018 |
Sri Lanka | 214/6 (20) | Bangladesh | 2018 |
West Indies | 205/4 (20) | Australia | 2012 |
Lowset Totals
Team | Total (Overs) | Opposition | Year |
Afghanistan | 80 (17.2) | England | 2012 |
England | 80 (14.4) | India | 2012 |
India | 81/8 (20) | Sri Lanka | 2021 |
Highest Individual Scores
Player (Team) | Runs scored | Opposition | Year |
Luke Wright (England) | 99* | Afghanistan | 2012 |
Shikhar Dhawan (India) | 90 | Sri Lanka | 2018 |
Rohit Sharma (India) | 89 | Bangladesh | 2018 |
Best Bowling Figures
Player (Team) | Bowling figures | Opposition | Year |
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) | 4-0-9-4 | India | 2021 |
Mahedi Hasan (Bangladesh) | 4-1-11-4 | Sri Lanka | 2025 |
Harbhajan Singh (India) | 4-2-12-4 | England | 2012 |
