3 associate nations that should host India for T20Is next

India played a one-off T20I against Japan on September 22, 2026, underlining the growing appetite for bilateral fixtures between India and associate nations. Such matches offer associate sides a rare chance to test themselves against the best in the world.

With the 2026 T20 World Cup now concluded, several associate nations have shown they are ready to step up and host a marquee fixture. Here are three nations that make a compelling case to welcome India for a T20I.

Here are top 3 associate nations who can host India in T20Is:

3. United States of America

The United States qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup on the back of their performance in the 2024 edition of the tournament. Although they were eliminated at the group stage in Group A, alongside Namibia and the Netherlands, their presence at consecutive World Cups reflects steady progress as a cricketing nation.

India and the USA met during the 2026 T20 World Cup, giving both sides recent competitive experience against each other. A large Indian diaspora is present across the United States, and Indian investors along with the ICC have played a significant role in developing cricket there. A bilateral T20I on American soil would draw enormous interest from that community and help grow the sport further in the country.