Proteas to open T20 World Cup campaign against Canada in Ahmedabad

The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka with the global event following the same successful format used in 2024, when India lifted the trophy in Barbados.

Twenty teams have been divided into four groups of five, with the top two from each progressing to the Super Eights.

The tournament will kick off on 7 February when co-hosts India take on USA at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

All Group B matches, featuring co-hosts Sri Lanka, will take place exclusively across Sri Lankan venues. All of Pakistan's matches will also be played in Sri Lanka.

If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium will replace Kolkata as the host of Semi-Final 1. Should Pakistan reach the final, that venue will also shift from Ahmedabad to Colombo.

T20 World Cup groups:

Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan

Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman

Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal

Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

Proteas T20 World Cup fixtures:

7 February v Canada in Ahmedabad

11 February v Afghanistan in Ahmedabad

14 February v New Zealand in Ahmedabad

18 February v UAE in Delhi

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