Sri Lanka in Line to Host Semi-Final if Pakistan Exit Early

The ICC has confirmed that Semi-final 1 of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be a floating match, potentially held in either Colombo or Kolkata depending on the teams that qualify, particularly focusing on Pakistan and Sri Lanka. If Pakistan qualifies, they will play Semi-final 1 in Colombo at the R. Premadasa Stadium on March 4, 2026, with a special clause allowing Sri Lanka to play there if Pakistan does not qualify but Sri Lanka does and is not facing India. The venue arrangements for the semi-finals and final are intricately tied to the progression of India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in the tournament, with potential shifts in match locations based on specific match-ups and outcomes.

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