ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Scotland has replaced Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026. Find out how Scotland's inclusion has changed the World Cup schedule.

When will Scotland's matches be held in the T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh is now out of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Scotland has taken its place. The ICC had assured BCB officials of the safety of Bangladeshi players if they traveled to India, but the team remained adamant on shifting its matches to Sri Lanka. Scotland will now play in Group C of the World Cup, replacing Bangladesh. The arrival of the new team has slightly altered the World Cup schedule.

T20 World Cup updated schedule

Bangladesh was placed in Group C along with England, the West Indies, Nepal, and Italy. Scotland has now replaced Bangladesh in this group. Their first match will be against the West Indies on February 7th, while on February 9th they will face Italy, which will be playing in the T20 World Cup for the first time. Scotland's third match will be against England on February 14th, while in their final group stage match, they will face Nepal on February 17th.

• Scotland vs West Indies - February 7 (3 PM)
• Scotland vs Italy - February 9 (11:00 AM IST)
• Scotland vs England - February 14 (3 PM)
• Scotland vs Nepal - February 17 (7 PM)

Bangladesh's matches were scheduled to be played in Kolkata and Mumbai, and Scotland's matches will also be played at the same two venues. Scotland's first three group stage matches will be played in Kolkata, and the February 17th match will be played in Mumbai.

The World Cup will begin on February 7.

The 2026 T20 World Cup will begin on February 7th, with the final match scheduled for February 8th. Three blockbuster matches will be played on the opening day, February 7th: Pakistan vs. the Netherlands, Scotland vs. the West Indies, and India vs. the USA.

• Pakistan vs Netherlands
• Scotland vs West Indies
• India vs USA

When is the India-Pakistan match?

India and Pakistan have been placed in Group A, which also includes the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands. India and Pakistan will face each other on February 15th at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Amidst the ongoing tensions off the field, the entire cricketing world will be watching the India-Pakistan match.