The 2026 T20 World Cup is quickly approaching, and the host countries have been determined. Sri Lanka and India will take up the first two spots, with the next 10 spots decided by various qualification methods.
Firstly, the Super Eight qualifiers at the 2024 edition secured their spots in the tournament. This included Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies. These teams all performed exceptionally well in the First Round and earned a place in Group A of the Second Round.
In addition to these teams, New Zealand and Ireland also earned spots at the 2026 T20 World Cup based on their T20I rankings as of June 30th. Despite not making it to the Super Eights, Pakistan’s Babar Azam led his team to a spot at the next edition of the tournament due to their impressive ranking.
Overall, these teams are sure to bring exciting matchups and fierce competition to this highly anticipated event.
