The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage begins February 21, with eight teams competing across 12 matches until March 1. Following 40 group stage games in India and Sri Lanka, the tournament enters its decisive phase.
The biggest upset saw two-time champions Australia eliminated after losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, with Zimbabwe taking their pre-seeded Group 1 spot alongside defending champions India.
All eight teams reset to zero points, giving every side an equal shot at the semi-finals. The top two teams from each Super 8 group will advance to the knockout rounds.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Points Table
The eight qualified teams have been divided into two groups. India hosts Group 1 matches, while Sri Lanka hosts Group 2. Each team plays three matches against the other teams in their group.
Super 8 Group 1 Standings
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +3.800 |
| ZIM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| WI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| IND | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.800 |
Super 8 Group 2 Standings
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.550 |
| PAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| NZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| SL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.550 |
How Teams Earn Points:
- Win: 2 points
- No Result/Tie: 1 point each team
- Loss: 0 points
Net Run Rate (NRR) Explained: NRR acts as the main tiebreaker when teams finish level on points. Teams calculate it by subtracting runs conceded per over from runs scored per over across all matches.
A higher NRR shows stronger performance and becomes vital in tight qualification battles.
Qualification Criteria For T20 World Cup Knockouts
The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals. When teams finish equal on points, they separate by:
- Net Run Rate
- Head-to-head record (if applicable)
- Most wins in the Super 8 stage
- Drawing of lots (if all else fails)
Complete T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match Schedule
The Super 8 stage features 12 matches across 9 days, from February 21 to March 1. Each team plays three matches against its group opponents. The two semi-finals follow on March 4 and 5, with the final on March 8.
| Match | Date | Group | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Feb 21, 2026 | Group 2 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | Match abandoned |
| 42 | Feb 22, 2026 | Group 2 | England vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Stadium | 3:00 PM | Engl Won By 51 Runs |
| 43 | Feb 22, 2026 | Group 1 | India vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM | SA Win by 76 Runs |
| 44 | Feb 23, 2026 | Group 1 | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 45 | Feb 24, 2026 | Group 2 | England vs Pakistan | Pallekele International Stadium | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 46 | Feb 25, 2026 | Group 2 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 47 | Feb 26, 2026 | Group 1 | West Indies vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 48 | Feb 26, 2026 | Group 1 | India vs Zimbabwe | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 49 | Feb 27, 2026 | Group 2 | England vs New Zealand | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 50 | Feb 28, 2026 | Group 2 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Stadium | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 51 | Mar 1, 2026 | Group 1 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
| 52 | Mar 1, 2026 | Group 1 | India vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:00 PM | Scheduled |
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Knockout Stage Fixtures
If Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals and Finals, the Venue Would be the R. Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka.
| Date | Matches | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Semi-Final 1 | 7:00 PM | Eden Gardens/ R. Premadasa Stadium |
| March 5 | Semi-Final 2 | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
| March 8 | Final | 7:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium/ R. Premadasa Stadium |
