The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7th. However, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the match between India and Pakistan. This highly anticipated match will be played on February 15th. Cricket specialists are calling this the most high-voltage match of the tournament, and the ICC is also set to profit handsomely from it.
The ICC is expected to earn $300 million in revenue from the India vs. Pakistan match in the 2026 World Cup. This is equivalent to 300,000,000 US dollars. The BCCI receives approximately $230 million annually from the ICC, while the PCB receives approximately $34.5 million.
This revenue will come from TV rights, advertisements, tickets, and sponsorships. Therefore, the ICC has invested heavily in the India-Pakistan match. This makes the match crucial for the ICC.
India vs Pakistan Match Ticket Price
The ICC has set the starting price for tickets in Sri Lanka at just 438 rupees (1500 Sri Lankan rupees).
Tournament Venues & Key Dates
The 2026 World Cup features 20 teams playing across 8 world-class stadiums from February 7 to March 8.
India: Ahmedabad (Final), Mumbai (opening Night), New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata (Semi-Final).
Sri Lanka: Colombo (R. Premadasa & SSC), Kandy.
