The much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup 2026 begins on February 7, with India and Sri Lanka hosting the prestigious tournament. This will be the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup and promises nearly a month of exciting cricket, ending with the final on March 8.
The competition will follow a structured format with two group stages followed by the knockout rounds, which include the semifinals and the final.
The tournament will be played across eight venues, five in India and three in Sri Lanka. If India qualify for the semifinals, they will play the second semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
If Pakistan reach the semifinals, their match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on March 4.
The Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket stadium in the world, will host seven matches during the T20 World Cup 2026, including important group games, Super 8 fixtures, and possibly the final.
In this article, let's take a look at how many matches will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium and the kind of pitches the teams can expect in the T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Fixture
Date
South Africa vs Canada
February 9
South Africa vs Afghanistan
February 11
New Zealand vs South Africa
February 14
India vs Netherlands
February 18
Super 8s Match 3
February 22
Super 8s Match 7
February 26
Final
March 8 (if Pakistan do not qualify)
The first match in Ahmedabad will be played on February 9 between South Africa and Canada. On February 11, South Africa will then lock horns against Afghanistan.
South Africa then faces a tougher challenge when it takes on New Zealand on February 14. The action continues on February 18 with a match between India and the Netherlands.
As the tournament progresses into the knockout phase, Super 8s is scheduled for February 22, followed by Super 8s Match 7 on February 26. The competition reaches its climax with the Final on March 8.
It is important to mention that India has played only 8 matches at the stadium. The team has won 6 and lost 2 at this stadium. South Africa has played only one T20I match at the Narendra Modi Stadium against India on December 19, 2025.
Narendra Modi Stadium T20I record
Statistic
Value
Total matches
8
Matches won batting first
5
Matches won bowling first
3
Average 1st innings score
189
Highest total recorded
234/4 (India vs New Zealand)
Taking a look at the stats, 8 matches have been played at this stadium. The teams batting first have enjoyed greater success, winning 5 games compared to 3 wins for teams bowling first.
The average first-innings score at this stadium is 189, indicating generally high-scoring contests. The highest total recorded so far is 234 for 4 wickets, achieved by India against New Zealand.
(Data by Howstat)
How the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium will play out?
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is expected to favour batters, making it an exciting venue for a high-scoring contest. Known for its flat surface and true bounce, the stadium has consistently produced run-filled matches, especially in T20 cricket.
Fast bowlers are unlikely to get much help with seam movement, even with the new ball. The pace and bounce of the pitch allow batters to play their shots freely, particularly during the power play overs when fielding restrictions are in place.
Spin is expected to play only a supporting role, mostly used to control runs rather than take wickets. Pacers who rely on variations such as slower balls, cutters, and hard lengths may be more effective as the match progresses.
Overall, Stadium offers excellent batting conditions. Scores above 180-200 are competitive but not always enough, and teams will need consistent scoring in all phases to stay in control of the game.
Narendra Modi Stadium (Source:X)
