Sri Lanka May Host T20 World Cup Semi-Final In Colombo

In a significant update regarding the 2026 T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Sri Lanka could potentially host their semi-final match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, contingent upon their qualification and opponent. According to ESPNcricinfo, the ICC stated, "Semi-final 1 is a floating arrangement with the match to be held in either Colombo or Kolkata." If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, they will play in Colombo on March 4. However, if Pakistan does not qualify and Sri Lanka advances, they will host the semi-final provided they do not face India. This adjustment marks a departure from the ICC's earlier schedule, which did not account for the possibility of Sri Lanka reaching the knockout stage, as noted in multiple reports including those from Hindustan Times and ESPN.