The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has entered its business stages as the Super Eight is set to commence with a match between New Zealand and Pakistan.
After the
group stage ended on February 20, these qualifiers split into two groups of four, each contesting three round-robin matches. The top two from each advance to semifinals on March 4 and 5, leading to the final on March 8.
Group 1 pits dominant India against gritty South Africa, upstart Zimbabwe, and explosive West Indies on subcontinental pitches that reward spin and test power hitters with expansive boundaries. Group 2 unleashes Pakistan, home-soil Sri Lanka, title-holders England, and steady New Zealand on turning tracks where dew could sway tosses in night games.
Pakistan, Group A survivors, unleash Babar Azam's silken strokeplay and Shaheen Afridi's swinging deathovers, opening vs New Zealand on February 21 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka, Group B leaders and co-hosts, harness Wanindu Hasaranga's spin sorcery and Pathum Nissanka's consistency, clashing with England on February 22 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight Points Table
Have a look at the Points Table, Schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026 here.
Group 1
| Team | PL | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1. South Africa (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.890 |
| 2. West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.791 |
| 3. India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.100 |
| 4. Zimbabwe (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -4.475 |
Glossary: PL - Played, W - Won, L - Lost, NR - No Result, PTS - Points, NRR - Net Run Rate
Group 2
| Team | PL | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1. England (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.096 |
| 2. New Zealand (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +1.390 |
| 3. Pakistan (E) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| 4. Sri Lanka (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.950 |
Glossary: PL - Played, W - Won, L - Lost, NR - No Result, PTS - Points, NRR - Net Run Rate
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights Schedule and Results
Have a look at the full list of matches in T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stages-
Group 1: India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe
February 22: India vs South Africa - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - 7:00 PM IST - SA won by 76 runs
February 23: Zimbabwe vs West Indies - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai - 7:00 PM IST - WI won by 107 runs
February 26: West Indies vs South Africa - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - 3:00 PM IST - SA won by 9 wkts
February 26: India vs Zimbabwe - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai - 7:00 PM IST - IND won by 72 runs
March 1: Zimbabwe vs South Africa - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - 3:00 PM IST
March 1: India vs West Indies - Eden Gardens, Kolkata - 7:00 PM IST
Group 2: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand
February 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan - R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo - 7:00 PM IST - No Result
February 22: Sri Lanka vs England - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy - 3:00 PM IST - ENG won by 51 runs
February 24: England vs Pakistan - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy - 7:00 PM IST - ENG won by 2 wkts
February 25: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo - 7:00 PM IST - NZ won by 61 runs
February 27: England vs New Zealand - R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo - 7:00 PM IST - ENG won by 4 wkts
February 28: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy - 7:00 PM IST - PAK won by 5 runs
