New Delhi, India — The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has officially begun with a spectacular opening ceremony and the first match of the tournament today, February 7, 2026. Cricket fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the global event kicks off in style with dazzling performances, national pride, and the promise of high-octane cricket over the next month.
Grand Opening Ceremony Amazes Fans Worldwide
The opening ceremony of the T20 World Cup 2026 took place tonight at the main stadium in [Host City], bringing together music, culture, and the spirit of cricket.
- Iconic performers from around the world appeared on stage
- Spectacular light shows and fireworks lit up the sky
- Captains of participating nations led their teams in a parade
T20 World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule with Dates & Venues
Tournament Hosts:
India and Sri Lanka are co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Matches on Saturday – 7 Feb 2026 (Opening Day)
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Today’s biggest spotlight match is India vs USA as India kicks off their T20 World Cup campaign.
India Cricket Team – T20 World Cup 2026 Matches
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Remaining Group Stage Matches (8–13 Feb 2026)
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Important Upcoming Matches After 13 Feb
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Opening Ceremony Hype Builds
6 PM IST at Wankhede: Jetpack trophy entry, Rishab Sharma-Shivamani fusion, Nora Fatehi dances ahead. Stream on JioCinema – fans raving online.
Celebrities & Stars at the Opening Ceremony
Performers and celebrity guests who were part of or featured in the opening show:
- Badshah – Popular Indian rapper and music artist, headlined the ceremony with a live performance.
- Nora Fatehi – Bollywood actress and international dance performer, featured in the musical segment.
- Rishab Rikhiram Sharma – Neo-classical musician/sitar player, part of the opening lineup.
- Sivamani – Legendary percussionist, performed rhythm pieces during the event.
- Rohit Sharma – Former India captain and current star cricketer was present (trophy received with ICC Chairman).
- Jay Shah – ICC Chairman, appeared during the official opening with the trophy.
These performers and icons helped make the ceremony colorful and entertaining before the cricket action began.
PAK vs NED 1st Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Date, Time, Venue & Squads -ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 #T20WorldCup2026, #ICCMensT20, #CricketLive, #LiveCricket, #T20Cricket, #CricketUpdates,https://t.co/cot4NUTe0q
— Sports Hulk (@sportshulkint) February 7, 2026
Streaming Apps Worldwide
- India: JioCinema – all matches free, no subscription. Download for live scores too.
- Pakistan: Tamasha app for opener PAK vs NED now.
- USA/Canada: Willow TV app.
- Rest of World: ICC.tv (80+ countries, some free highlights).
Pro tip: Use VPN if geo-blocked, but check local laws. All openers like PAK vs NED streaming live now.
What's Next After Today
Tomorrow brings New Zealand vs Afghanistan (Chennai, 3 PM), England vs Nepal (Mumbai, 7 PM), and Sri Lanka vs Ireland (Colombo, 7 PM). Group battles heat up fast – underdogs ready to shock giants.
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