That’s exciting news for Pakistan cricket fans! Despite a challenging T20 World Cup campaign, Pakistan has secured a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will feature 20 teams. The tournament will include hosts India and Sri Lanka automatically qualifying, with the remaining spots filled through a combination of Super Eight qualifiers and T20I team rankings.
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Pakistan, led by captain Babar Azam, secured the 7th position in the T20I rankings, ensuring their qualification alongside other top teams like Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, the West Indies, and the United States. New Zealand and Ireland also earned their places through their ICC T20I rankings.
The upcoming regional qualifiers will determine the final eight teams, with two spots each from Africa, Asia, and Europe, and one each from North America and the East-Asia Pacific regions. This setup promises a competitive road to the tournament, where nations worldwide will vie for the remaining positions.
Once finalized, the 20 teams will be divided into four groups of five, following the format of recent T20 World Cups, ensuring an exciting and competitive event in 2026.
