Google doodle ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has gone live to celebrate the start of one of cricket’s biggest global tournaments. Google launched a special Doodle as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 began, with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands in the opening match.
The doodle features a celebratory design with bright colours, bold shapes, and an energetic 3D style. It reflects the excitement, speed, and intensity that define T20 cricket. The visual also highlights the tournament’s global appeal as fans around the world tune in on opening day.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 officially starts today, February 7. This edition marks the 10th staging of the tournament and is expected to be highly competitive. India and Sri Lanka are co-hosting the event, which includes 20 teams competing across eight iconic venues.
The opening match will be played in Colombo, where Pakistan face the Netherlands in the first Group A fixture. This match also serves as the tournament opener, setting the tone for the month-long competition.
The tournament will run until March 8, 2026. During this period, teams will compete in 55 matches. The final will be held in either Ahmedabad, India, or Colombo, Sri Lanka, depending on scheduling and progression.
ICC has divided the 20 teams into four groups. The top teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage. From there, the best sides will qualify for the semi-finals, which are scheduled for March 4 and March 5. Under this format, each team will play at least four matches.
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In addition to on-field action, the ICC has assembled a star-studded commentary panel for the tournament. Well-known voices such as Ravi Shastri and Nasser Hussain headline the team. Former champions and international stars, including Aaron Finch and Kumar Sangakkara, are also part of the commentary lineup.
Fans can watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 through ICC’s official broadcasting partners worldwide. These include Star Sports, JioHotstar, Sky Sports, SuperSport, Willow, Amazon Prime, PTV Sports, ESPN, Sky.co.nz, Dialog, and ICC TV.
With Google’s special doodle marking the occasion, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway amid strong global attention and high expectations from cricket fans everywhere.
