India, Nov. 9 -- Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium has been shortlisted to host one of the semi-finals of the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to be played in India and Sri Lanka. According to a report in The Indian Express, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the opening match and the final of the tournament. The competition is likely to begin on February 7, 2026, with the final scheduled for March 8. It is worth mentioning that Ahmedabad had also hosted the tournament opener (New Zealand versus England) in the 2023 World Cup, as well as the final.

If India and Pakistan are to play the semi-final, then this contest would take place in Colombo, with the other semi-final clash scheduled at the Wankhede.

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