Irfan Pathan Predicts Pakistan to Reach T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals

Irfan Pathan included Pakistan in his list of teams expected to reach the last four, highlighting a rare vote of confidence in the Men in Green.

Among the panel comprising former Indian cricketers Robin Uthappa, Anil Kumble, Aakash Chopra, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Kaif, and Suresh Raina, only Irfan Pathan spoke about Pakistan’s possible chances to reach the semi-finals.

Alongside Pakistan, Irfan selected Australia, India, and England as his other semi-final contenders. Irfan Pathan's prediction sparked conversations among cricket fans.

Tournament Structure and Fixtures

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 20 teams, divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight stage.

Pakistan has been drawn in Group A with India, Netherlands, USA, and Namibia. Following a hybrid hosting model, all of Pakistan’s matches will be played in Sri Lanka. Their campaign begins against the Netherlands on 7 February in Colombo.

Other key fixtures for Pakistan include:

• Pakistan vs USA: 10 February, Colombo
   
• Pakistan vs India: 15 February, Colombo
   
• Pakistan vs Namibia: 18 February, Colombo

The highly anticipated clash with India is already generating excitement among fans, underscoring the intensity of the Pakistan T20 World Cup group stage.

Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

The Pakistan squad has been officially announced, with Salman Ali Agha leading the side. The roster features Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (WK), and Usman Tariq.

With a blend of seasoned players and promising talent, Pakistan will aim to make a strong impression.