T20 World Cup Schedule Super 8 (X.com)
Pakistan became the latest and final side to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round, defeating Namibia in the last Group A match on Wednesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. Courtesy of a maiden T20 World Cup century by Sahibzada Farhan (100 off 57), the Men in Green secured a dominent 102-run victory over their opponent.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is just a few matches away from moving into the Super 8 stage, with all eight teams securing their spots in the next round, which begins on February 21.
Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan has joined India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, West Indies, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and England.
Team Qualified for the Super 8 round of T20 World Cup 2026
- West Indies
- India
- South Africa
- England
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
- Zimbabwe
- Pakistan
Two-time champions the West Indies became the first nation to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 with a convincing nine-wicket win over Nepal, which assured them of a top-two finish in Group C. Defending champions India were the next team to make the cut for the Super 8 stage after a 61-run triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A.
Last year’s runners-up, South Africa, have also qualified for the Super 8 from Group D alongside New Zealand. Two-time winners England were the second team from Group C to enter the Super 8 after beating Italy by 24 runs in their final group match.
Meanwhile, co-hosts Sri Lanka were the first team to punch their tickets from Group B after beating former champions Australia. Zimbabwe were the second team from Group B to advance to the Super 8 after a washout against Ireland, which also knocked Australia out of the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Standings and Points Table
Group A
| Team | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
| India (Q) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.05 | 6 |
| Pakistan (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.976 | 6 |
| United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.787 | 4 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 2 | 0 | -1.352 | 2 |
| Namibia | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.443 | 0 |
Group B
| Team | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
| Sri Lanka (Q) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.462 | 6 |
| Zimbabwe (Q) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.984 | 5 |
| Ireland | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.15 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.414 | 2 |
| Oman | 0 | 3 | 0 | -4.546 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
| West Indies (Q) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.82 | 6 |
| England (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.201 | 6 |
| Scotland | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.184 | 2 |
| Italy | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.588 | 2 |
| Nepal | 1 | 3 | 0 | -1.349 | 2 |
Group D
| Team | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
| South Africa (Q) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.943 | 8 |
| New Zealand (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.227 | 6 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.215 | 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 3 | 0 | -1.364 | 2 |
| Canada | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.865 | 0 |
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Schedule and Fixtures
| Dates | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
| February 21, Saturday | New Zealand vs Pakistan | 19:00 | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 22, Sunday | Sri Lanka vs England | 15:00 | Kandy |
| February 22, Sunday | India vs South Africa | 19:00 | Ahmedabad |
| February 23, Monday | West Indies vs Zimbabwe | 19:00 | Mumbai |
| February 24, Tuesday | England vs Pakistan | 19:00 | Kandy |
| February 25, Wednesday | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | 19:00 | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 26, Thursday | South Africa vs West Indies | 15:00 | Ahmedabad |
| February 26, Thursday | India vs Zimbabwe | 19:00 | Chennai |
| February 27, Friday | England vs New Zealand | 19:00 | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 28, Saturday | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 19:00 | Kandy |
| March 1, Sunday | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | 15:00 | Delhi |
| March 1, Sunday | India vs West Indies | 19:00 | Kolkata |
FAQs: T20 World Cup Schedule Super 8
Q1. How will Super 8 be played in the T20 World Cup?
Ans. In the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, the eight qualifiers will be split into two groups, with each team playing the other three sides in its group once. The top two teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
Q2. Who all are in the Super 8 T20 World Cup 2026?
Ans. The teams in the Super 8 T20 World Cup 2026 are: India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, West Indies, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Pakistan, and England.
Q3. How many matches will each team play in Super 8?
Ans. In the T20 World Cup Super 8 round, each team will play three matches, one against each of the other teams in its group.
Q4. Is Australia out of the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup?
Ans. Yes, the Australian cricket team are officially out of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round, after Zimbabwe's match against Ireland in Group B at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy was washed out on February 17, 2026.
The African nation’s share of points (5) helped them secure a berth in the Super 8 from the Group B, joining Sri Lanka at the top. Thus, Australia were eliminated from the competition despite playing their final group-stage game.
