The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 continues today, February 10, with a triple-header of matches across India and Sri Lanka. These Group Stage encounters feature a mix of established teams and underdogs, all vying for crucial points to advance to the Super Eight stage.
Netherlands vs. Namibia
The first match of the day sees the Netherlands taking on Namibia in a Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM IST. Both teams are looking for a potential third-place finish in a group that includes India and Pakistan. The Netherlands will be aiming to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Pakistan. Meanwhile, Namibia will be playing their first match of the tournament. The Delhi pitch is expected to be high-scoring. In T20Is, the Netherlands have won 3 matches, while Namibia have won 1 out of the 4 matches played between them.
New Zealand vs. United Arab Emirates
The second match features New Zealand against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Group D at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST. New Zealand, after a victory over Afghanistan, will be looking to continue their winning momentum. The UAE, making their T20 World Cup debut, will aim to challenge the favorites. The pitch in Chennai is known to be slow, favoring spin bowlers. New Zealand has won 2 out of the 3 T20Is played against the UAE.
Pakistan vs. United States of America
The final match of the day is between Pakistan and the United States of America (USA) in Group A at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. Pakistan will be eager to improve their performance after a narrow win against the Netherlands. The USA will be looking to cause an upset, especially after their impressive performance against India. In their previous encounter at the T20 World Cup in 2024, the USA defeated Pakistan in a thrilling super over finish. The pitch in Colombo is expected to be spin-friendly.
These matches promise an action-packed day of T20 cricket, with teams battling for crucial points early in the tournament.