Bangladesh will begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against two-time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The team will also face Italy, England, and Nepal in the group stage, with all matches scheduled at the historic Kolkata venue.
The full group-stage schedule for Bangladesh is as follows:
- February 7: vs West Indies – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)
- February 9: vs Italy – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)
- February 12: vs England – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)
- February 17: vs Nepal – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)
Despite off-field controversies and concerns over recent events involving the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the team is set to focus on on-field performance. Security for the matches has been assessed by internationally recognised experts as low to moderate, and the ICC has confirmed that all fixtures will proceed as scheduled.
Bangladesh will aim to build momentum early in the tournament as they prepare for a challenging group that features established T20 sides like West Indies and England.
