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In the T20 World Cup 2026, 3 matches will be played on the second day today (8 February). Co-host Sri Lanka will face Ireland. Other 4 teams including England, New Zealand will also start their campaign. Know when and where the three matches will be played today. Where will these matches be broadcast live?
1. New Zealand vs Afghanistan
Today the first match will be played between New Zealand and Afghanistan cricket team. This will also be the first match of Group D. Of course New Zealand is a big team, but let us tell you that in the last T20 World Cup edition (2024), Afghanistan had defeated New Zealand by 84 runs. Wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz had played a brilliant inning of 80 runs, who will be on the field even today. Talking about head to head, there have been 2 T20 matches between the two. Both teams have won 1-1 match.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan match will be played today at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This match will start at 11 am. The toss will take place at 10:30. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.
2. England vs Nepal
Two-time champion England faces Nepal, who is participating in the World Cup for the third time. Earlier, Nepal had participated in 2014 and 2024. Nepal’s cricket has improved in the last few years, hence this team has the power to cause upsets.
England vs Nepal today’s match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will start at 3 pm, toss will take place at 2:30 pm. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.
3. Sri Lanka vs Ireland
Today’s third match will be played between Sri Lanka and Ireland. Sri Lanka is the co-host of the tournament. Today both the teams will start their campaign, which are included in Group B. There have been 3 T20 International matches between Sri Lanka and Ireland before, each time Sri Lanka has won. For the first time, Ireland is playing a T20 match in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland match will be played today at 7 pm at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The toss will take place at 6:30. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.