The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is just around the corner, and Group B is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing pools in the tournament. Featuring heavyweight contenders, former champions, and spirited underdogs, this group will play its matches exclusively across the scenic landscapes of Sri Lanka.

In this guide, we break down the path for Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Oman, and Zimbabwe as they battle for a spot in the Super 8s.

📅 Group B Full Schedule (Local Time)

Group B action kicks off on February 8 in Colombo. Here is the complete list of fixtures:

🏏 Team Squads: Group B

🇦🇺 Australia

Mitchell Marsh leads a squad designed for subcontinental conditions, focusing on spin depth and explosive middle-order hitting.

• Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Tim David, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

The co-hosts and 2014 champions will rely heavily on their local knowledge and a balanced attack of "mystery" spin and high-octane pace.

• Squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.

🇮🇪 Ireland

Led by the legendary Paul Stirling, Ireland has a history of giant-killing and will be eyeing a top-two finish.

• Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

The Chevrons return to the global stage with a mix of veteran leadership and exciting young prospects like Brian Bennett.

• Squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor.

🇴🇲 Oman

Oman has become a consistent qualifier for the T20 World Cup and will look to Jatinder Singh to lead from the front.

• Squad: Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah.

🏟️ The Venues

Group B will be hosted across two iconic regions in Sri Lanka:

1. R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo): Known as the "Home of Sri Lankan Cricket," this venue usually offers a balanced surface that aids spinners as the game progresses. It will host the bulk of the group stage matches.

2. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy): A picturesque ground nestled in the hills. The cooler climate can sometimes offer a bit more movement for the seamers under lights, making the Australia vs. Sri Lanka clash there a mouth-watering prospect.

🧐 Group B Outlook

While Australia and Sri Lanka are the heavy favorites to advance, the T20 format is notoriously unpredictable. Ireland and Zimbabwe both possess enough match-winners to cause an upset that could throw the entire group into chaos. Win Adda Oman remains the dark horse, capable of stifling bigger teams with their disciplined bowling.