India and Sri Lanka are getting ready to jointly organise the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where 20 teams will participate for the title, which will run from 7 February to 8 March 2026. SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo is one of the three Sri Lankan venues to host the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo has been chosen to host five group stage matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo Complete Schedule
Group Stage
Group A: Netherlands vs Pakistan – 7 February (11:00)
Group B: Oman vs Zimbabwe – 9 February (15:00)
Group A: Pakistan vs United States – 10 February (19:00)
Group B: Ireland vs Oman – 14 February (11:00)
Group A: Namibia vs Pakistan – 18 February (15:00)
SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo: Key T20I stats
Highest Totals
Team | Total (Overs) | Opposition | Year |
Canada | 176/3 (20) | Ireland | 2010 |
Ireland | 172/8 (20) | Canada | 2010 |
Afghanistan | 143/5 (19.5) | Canada | 2010 |
Lowset Totals
Team | Total (Overs) | Opposition | Year |
Canada | 140/6 (20) | Afghanistan | 2010 |
Highest Individual Scores
Player (Team) | Runs scored | Opposition | Year |
Hiral Patel (Canada) | 88* | Ireland | 2010 |
Ashish Bagai (Canada) | 53 | Afghanistan | 2010 |
Niall O’Brien (Ireland) | 50 | Canada | 2010 |
Best Bowling Figures
Player (Team) | Bowling figures | Opposition | Year |
Harvir Baidwan (Canada) | 3.5-0-23-3 | Afghanistan | 2010 |
Umar Bhatti (Canada) | 4-0-26-3 | Ireland | 2010 |
Andre Botha (Ireland) | 4-0-35-3 | Canada | 2010 |
