The T20 World Cup 2026 has moved past the group stage and officially entered the Super 8 round starting today. Eight teams remain in contention as the race for the semi-finals intensifies over the next nine days.
With the group-stage matches completed, the Super 8 phase will determine the four semi-finalists. The eight qualified teams have been divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The remaining four teams will be eliminated from the tournament.
Teams Qualified for Super 8 – T20 World Cup 2026
The eight teams that have secured their place in the Super 8 are:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- West Indies
- England
- Zimbabwe
Super 8 Groups
Group 1:
- India
- South Africa
- West Indies
- Zimbabwe
Group 2:
- Sri Lanka
- England
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
The Super 8 matches will be played in a single round-robin format, meaning each team will play one match against the other three teams in their group.
The opening Super 8 clash will see Pakistan take on New Zealand.
India’s Matches in Super 8
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is placed in Group 1. The team will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies in the Super 8 stage.
- February 22: India vs South Africa – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- February 26: India vs Zimbabwe – M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- March 1: India vs West Indies – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Full Schedule
February 21
New Zealand vs Pakistan – 7:00 PM
February 22
England vs Sri Lanka – 3:00 PM
India vs South Africa – 7:00 PM
February 23
Zimbabwe vs West Indies – 7:00 PM
February 24
England vs Pakistan – 7:00 PM
February 25
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 7:00 PM
February 26
West Indies vs South Africa – 3:00 PM
India vs Zimbabwe – 7:00 PM
February 27
England vs New Zealand – 7:00 PM
February 28
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 7:00 PM
March 1
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – 3:00 PM
India vs West Indies – 7:00 PM
March 4: First Semi-Final
March 5: Second Semi-Final
March 8: Final
With 12 Super 8 matches scheduled over nine days, the battle for a place in the semi-finals promises high-intensity cricket action. Fans can expect thrilling encounters as the top teams compete for a spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 final.
