The global cricket carnival returns to Sri Lanka today as the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo, marking the start of the tournament’s 10th edition.
Co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, the much-anticipated event opens with former champions Pakistan locking horns with the Netherlands in the curtain-raiser at the newly revamped Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground. The opening clash is scheduled to begin at 11.00 a.m., setting the tone for weeks of high-octane T20 action.
With Colombo once again stepping into the international spotlight and the upgraded SSC venue ready to welcome the world’s best, fans can expect an electrifying start to a tournament that promises drama, flair, and fierce competition.
