The ICC confirmed 12 teams have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2028 in Australia and New Zealand. Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand are automatically included in the lineup.
Nine teams secured qualification by reaching the Super 8s stage of the ongoing 2026 edition. Three additional teams will qualify based on ICC T20I rankings. The final list will be announced on March 9, after the 2026 tournament final.
India, South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand qualified via Super 8s. Australia earned automatic qualification as co-host despite its group-stage elimination.
Three More Teams to Be Confirmed Based on Rankings
“The final three automatic qualifying spots will be taken up by the next three highest-ranked teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings at a March 9 cut-off, the day after the tournament final. Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Ireland are set to take those spots, with no international fixtures scheduled to affect current rankings,” the ICC confirmed.
The remaining eight spots for the 20-team T20 World Cup 2028 will be determined through regional qualifiers over the next two years, providing opportunities for associate nations to compete on cricket’s biggest stage.
12 Teams Qualified for T20 World Cup 2028
| Team | Qualification Route |
|---|---|
| India | Super 8s |
| South Africa | Super 8s |
| Zimbabwe | Super 8s |
| West Indies | Super 8s |
| England | Super 8s |
| Pakistan | Super 8s |
| Sri Lanka | Super 8s |
| New Zealand | Super 8s/Co-host |
| Australia | Co-host |
| Bangladesh* | ICC T20I Ranking |
| Afghanistan* | ICC T20I Ranking |
| Ireland* | ICC T20I Ranking |
*To be officially confirmed on March 9, 2026
Super 8s Begin February 21
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s stage begins on February 21 with New Zealand facing Pakistan in Colombo, followed by India’s blockbuster clash against South Africa in Ahmedabad on February 22. The top two teams from each Super 8s group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for March 4 and 5.
