Here’s what you need to know about the Super Eight:
Eight teams will compete for a spot in the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the second stage of the tournament begins on Saturday.
Pakistan secured the final position in the Super Eight by defeating Namibia on Wednesday. In a surprising turn of events, former champions Australia were eliminated early in the group stage, marking the biggest shock of the tournament thus far.
Which teams have qualified for the T20 World Cup Super Eight?
The eight sides have been divided into two groups of four teams, with India and Sri Lanka hosting a group each.
Group 1:
- India
- South Africa
- West Indies
- Zimbabwe
Group 2:
- England
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Will teams carry over their points and net run rates in the Super Eight?
Neither their points nor their net run rates will be carried over, giving each side a chance to start with a clean slate.
How do the Super Eight groups work?
Every team will play the other three teams once, and the top two teams at the end of the round of matches will proceed to the semifinals.
As in the group stage, a win in the Super Eight will earn two points and a loss will earn none.
If a match is tied at the end of each team’s 20 overs, a super over will be played until a result is determined.
What happens if it rains in a Super Eight match?
In case of poor weather, for a match to be considered completed, each team must play at least five overs each.
If the match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will walk away with a point apiece
What’s the full match schedule of the Super Eight stage?
Saturday, February 21
Pakistan vs New Zealand at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sunday, February 22
Sri Lanka vs England at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
India vs South Africa at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Monday, February 23
Zimbabwe vs West Indies at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Tuesday, February 24
England vs Pakistan at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Wednesday, February 25
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Thursday, February 26
West Indies vs South Africa 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
India vs Zimbabwe at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Friday, February 27
England vs New Zealand at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Saturday, February 28
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Sunday, March 1
Zimbabwe vs South Africa at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
India vs West Indies at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
