With the ICC T20 World Cup on the line, defending champions India are set to co-host the tournament with Sri Lanka after a gap of ten years. The schedule has already been announced, with five Indian cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chennai—selected as venues, while Colombo and Kandy will stage matches in Sri Lanka. Each Indian venue carries its own legacy, and here the focus turns to Delhi and its historic cricket fortress, the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, this iconic ground is among the pioneers of Indian cricket. It beautifully blends heritage with high-intensity action and has hosted memorable contests across formats. With a seating capacity of around 55000, the venue has so far staged eight T20 Internationals featuring India, where the home side has emerged as the most successful team with the majority of wins.
Beyond international cricket, the stadium also serves as the home ground of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals. The pitch here is generally known to favor teams chasing under lights, largely due to evening dew. During this T20 World Cup, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is scheduled to host a total of six matches, promising high-energy encounters and passionate crowd support in the heart of the capital.
ICC T20 World Cup Matches in Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Netherlands vs. Namibia – 10th Feb 2026
The first match scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup will see the Netherlands take on Namibia on 10th Feb 2026. Although both teams come from the pool of non-full member nations, the expanded format of the T20 World Cup now allows wider participation, with a total of 20 teams competing this year, including 10 sides from non-full member categories.
Looking at their head-to-head record in T20 Internationals, the Netherlands national cricket team and the Namibia national cricket team have faced each other five times. The Netherlands has enjoyed the upper hand with three victories, while Namibia has managed to secure just one win. One match between the two sides was abandoned due to rain.
The last time these teams met was in 2024, when the Netherlands delivered a dominant performance and registered a convincing 59-run victory.
India vs. Namibia – 12th Feb 2026
The second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup will feature defending champions India taking on Namibia on 12 February. India enters the contest as the current title holders and one of the strongest full member sides in world cricket, while Namibia continues to grow as a competitive non-full member nation.
Looking at the head-to-head record, the India national cricket team and the Namibia national cricket team have faced each other only once in the T20 format. That meeting came during the group stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. Batting first, Namibia posted a total of 132 runs. India comfortably chased down the target, securing a nine-wicket victory in just 16 overs.
Canada vs. UAE – 13th Feb 2026
The third fixture to be hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup will feature Canada taking on the United Arab Emirates on 13 February 2026. Both the Canada national cricket team and the United Arab Emirates national cricket team are non-full member teams who earned their place in the tournament through the qualification pathway. With both teams aiming to prove themselves against international competition, the clash promises to be closely fought and highly entertaining for fans.
Looking at their head-to-head record in T20 Internationals, the two teams have faced each other seven times, with the United Arab Emirates holding a dominant edge by winning all seven encounters. Their most recent meeting came in 2019 during the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, where the UAE secured a 14-run victory over Canada.
Afghanistan vs. UAE – 16th Feb 2026
The fourth match scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup will see Afghanistan take on the United Arab Emirates on 16 February 2026. Afghanistan made headlines in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup by reaching the semifinals, marking their first appearance in a knockout stage of any ICC tournament. Their journey highlighted the team’s rapid development and ability to challenge established cricketing nations.
Looking at the head-to-head record, the Afghanistan national cricket team and the United Arab Emirates national cricket team have faced each other 15 times in T20 Internationals. Afghanistan holds a clear advantage with 12 victories, while the UAE has managed to win three matches. Their most recent meeting took place in September 2025, where Afghanistan secured a narrow four-run win.
South Africa vs. UAE – 18th Feb 2026
The fifth match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will be played between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates on 18 February 2026, and it will also mark the final pool stage game at this venue during the ICC T20 World Cup. This will be the first time these two teams face each other in a T20 International.
Although South Africa, also known as the Proteas, is widely regarded as a strong and experienced side capable of dominating opponents like the UAE, the T20 format has repeatedly delivered unexpected outcomes. The shortest format of the game is known for its unpredictability, and surprises are always possible when the two teams step onto the field.
Super 8 Match – 1st March 2026
The sixth and final match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will be a Super 8 fixture scheduled for 1 March 2026 during the ICC T20 World Cup. The teams for this match are yet to be decided, as the top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the Super 8 stage, and two of those qualified sides will face each other on this date at the Delhi venue.