In the thrilling ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the group stages are almost at its final lap as 8 teams have already advanced to the Super Eight stage.
The tournament has witnessed a couple of shocks as Zimbabwe have slayed the giants, while Australia have taken an early exit.
T20 World Cup 2026: The Unbeaten Quartet
Ahead of the next round, four teams advanced to the Super 8s unbeaten after the group stage. India, South Africa, West Indies, and Zimbabwe are the unbeaten teams, topping their groups with flawless records. This rare achievement stands out amid several upsets, including Australia's elimination. All four unbeaten sides landed in Super 8 Group 1 due to pre-tournament seedings, promising high-stakes battles ahead.
India
As defending champions, India dominated Group A, winning all four matches to amass maximum points with a strong net run rate. Led by Rohit Sharma, their campaign featured clinical displays, including a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in Colombo. The batting unit, bolstered by Virat Kohli's reliability and Suryakumar Yadav's explosive flair, consistently set challenging totals. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah delivered decisive spells to dismantle opponents. India's balanced squad and depth position them as strong contenders to defend their title.
India Results in T20 WC 2026 Group Stages
vs USA - Won by 29 runs
vs Namibia - Won by 93 runs
vs Pakistan - Won by 61 runs
vs Netherlands - Won by 17 runs
South Africa
South Africa topped Group D unbeaten, demonstrating resilience and smart cricket under captain Aiden Markram. They sealed progression with a solid win over the UAE, maintaining a healthy net run rate throughout. Standout contributions came from Quinton de Kock's aggressive starts and Kagiso Rabada's pace barrage, which consistently curbed scoring. This unbeaten run marks a promising phase for the Proteas, who aim to overcome past knockout disappointments and push deep into the tournament.
South Africa Results in T20 WC Group Stages
vs Canada - Won by 57 runs
vs Afghanistan - Won by 2nd Super Over
vs New Zealand - Won by 7 wkts
vs UAE - Won by 6 wkts
West Indies
The two-time champions (2012, 2016) led Group C with an unbeaten record, becoming the first to qualify for the Super 8s via a dominant nine-wicket win over Nepal. Captain Rovman Powell's side unleashed trademark power-hitting through Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, overwhelming attacks. Spinners like Akeal Hosein provided control in the middle overs. This flawless group stage revives their T20 pedigree, merging seasoned stars with fresh talent for a shot at a third title.
West Indies Results in T20 WC Group Stages
vs Scotland - Won by 35 runs
vs England - Won by 30 runs
vs Nepal - Won by 9 wkts
vs Italy - Won by 42 runs
Zimbabwe
The tournament's breakout story, Zimbabwe topped Group B unbeaten, delivering major upsets, including wins over Australia and Sri Lanka. Captain Sikandar Raza's all-round heroics, with key batting innings and vital wickets, drove their success. Apart from that, Brian Bennett has been a revelation for them with the bat, while Blessing Muzarabani has been phenomenal with the ball. Zimbabwe haven't won all of their four matches, as their clash against Ireland was washed out.
Zimbabwe Results in T20 WC Group Stages
vs Oman - Won by 8 wkts
vs Australia - Won by 23 runs
vs Ireland - Match Abandoned
vs Sri Lanka - Won by 6 wkts
