Battle for Glory To Start Now: Triple-Header on Opening Day, India Take on USA

The wait for cricket fans is finally over! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is starting from today, and there are three explosive matches on the first day itself.

Last Updated : Saturday, 07 February 2026
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New Delhi: The wait for cricket fans is finally over! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is starting from today, and there are three explosive matches on the first day itself. The beginning of the tournament is such that it will be clearly known which team is how tough and how serious. This time India and Sri Lanka are hosting this World Cup together. A total of 20 teams are playing and cricket is going to be a blast for the next month.

Which teams will clash on the first day?

  • First match of the morning: Pakistan vs Netherlands Both Pakistan and Netherlands would like to start with a win. Everyone knows the Pakistan team, but Netherlands also gives surprises sometimes.
  • Second match: West Indies vs Scotland (at Eden Gardens)

Stormy batting of West Indies and aggressive cricket of Scotland – this match can be fun. West Indies is powerful, but Scotland fights no less.

Why is India's first match so important?

  • Biggest match of the evening: India vs United States (at Wankhede Stadium)

Team India is playing on home ground, so all the fans' eyes are fixed on it. Everyone wants India to start the campaign with a win. Team India looks very strong—but anything can happen in T20. It would be foolish to take America lightly. 

How will the atmosphere be today?

Three consecutive matches from morning till night, different cities and different teams. Viewers are going to get a full dose of cricket throughout the day. Today is a day of celebration for the fans—they will be glued to the TV or stadium from morning till late night.

What is special about this World Cup?

This time T20 World Cup is also special because new countries are getting opportunities. This is the first time a team like the USA is on such a big stage, so they will also want to show off their skills. Also, there are many matches in the group stage that already seem fixed, but that's the fun of T20 – anyone can beat anyone. So this journey starting from today will hold your heart for the next month. Just keep the popcorn ready and enjoy to the fullest!