The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicked off with high-octane action across India and Sri Lanka. The first week (February 7–13) provided everything a cricket fan could ask for: a historic hat-trick, dominant centuries, and associate nations proving they belong on the big stage.

Here is the complete data breakdown of the tournament's opening week.

🎩 The History Maker: First Hat-Trick of 2026

The highlight of the opening week belongs to Romario Shepherd of the West Indies. In their opening match against Scotland on February 7, Shepherd dismantled the Scottish middle order, taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries to secure the first hat-trick of the tournament. He finished with sensational figures of 5/20, the best bowling performance of the week.

📊 T20 World Cup 2026: Full Points Table (As of Feb 13)

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

🏆 Top Individual Performers (Stats Leaderboard)

1. Top Run Scorers (Orange Cap Race)

  1. Tim Seifert (NZ): 154 Runs (Best: 89*) – Leading the charge with explosive strike rates.

  2. Shubham Ranjane (USA): 136 Runs – The breakout star from the US camp.

  3. Bas de Leede (NED): 125 Runs – A consistent force for the Netherlands.

  4. Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): 120 Runs – Providing lightning-fast starts for Pakistan.

2. Top Wicket Takers (Purple Cap Race)

  1. Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA): 11 Wickets – The leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far.

  2. Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM): 7 Wickets – Dominating with pace and bounce.

  3. Lungi Ngidi (SA): 7 Wickets – The spearhead of the Proteas' attack.

  4. Romario Shepherd (WI): 6 Wickets – Cemented by his opening-day hat-trick.

3. Safest Hands (Most Catches)

  • Glenn Maxwell (AUS): 5 Catches – Ruling the point and boundary areas.

  • Aiden Markram (SA): 4 Catches – Sharp reflexes at mid-off and slips.

  • Rovman Powell (WI): 4 Catches – Leading by example in the field for the hosts.

📅 Upcoming Action: February 14th Valentine’s Day Blockbusters

The second week kicks off with three massive clashes today, February 14th, that could decide the fate of Group C and D.

  • England vs Scotland: (Kolkata) – A "Must-Win" for England to keep their title hopes alive.

  • New Zealand vs South Africa: (Ahmedabad) – The battle for the top spot in Group D.

  • Ireland vs Oman: (Colombo) – Both teams searching for their first points of the tournament.

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