With the ICC T20I World Cup 2026 fast approaching, international teams are finalizing their preparation strategies, but the workload distribution varies significantly among the Full Member nations.
The reigning champions, India, have committed to the most intense schedule, lining up a total of ten home T20Is across December 2025 and January 2026. This heavy itinerary is designed to refine their squad composition and build momentum on home soil.
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T20I Schedule Before the ICC T20I World Cup 2026
India (10 T20Is)
- Five T20Is vs South Africa, home (December 2025)
- Five T20Is vs New Zealand, home (January 2026)
South Africa (8 T20Is)
- Five T20Is vs India, away (December 2025)
- Three T20Is vs West Indies, home (January-February 2026)
Pakistan (6 T20Is)
- Three T20Is vs Sri Lanka, away (January 2026)
- Three T20Is vs Australia, home (Late January 2026, TBC)
Sri Lanka (6 T20Is)
- Three T20Is vs Pakistan, home (January 2026)
- Three T20Is vs England, home (January-February 2026)
New Zealand (5 T20Is)
- Five T20Is vs India, away (January 2026)
England (3 T20Is)
- Three T20Is vs Sri Lanka, away (January-February 2026)
Australia (3 T20Is)
- Three T20Is vs Pakistan, away (Late January 2026, TBC)
West Indies (3 T20Is)
Three T20Is vs South Africa, home (January-February 2026)
Teams with No T20Is Scheduled Before the World Cup 2026
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Ireland
- Zimbabwe
This stark difference in match practice will undoubtedly influence team dynamics, making India’s intense run-up a crucial factor as they aim to defend their title at the T20I World Cup 2026.