Overview
- Reports say Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are the proposed Indian hosts, with Narendra Modi Stadium earmarked for the final pending ICC confirmation.
- India–Pakistan fixtures are slated for Colombo under an existing BCCI–PCB agreement, with the final to shift to a neutral venue if Pakistan qualify.
- Sri Lanka is expected to stage matches across three grounds, and a Colombo semi-final would occur only if Sri Lanka or Pakistan reach that stage.
- Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium is unlikely to feature due to safety and clearance concerns after the IPL victory-parade stampede, while recent Women’s World Cup venues are set to be rotated out.
- BCCI’s plan envisions fewer host cities than 2023, with each selected Indian venue getting at least six games in a 20‑team event scheduled for early 2026 using the groups‑to‑Super 8s format.