New Delhi, February 18 – The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a crucial stage as eight teams prepare to compete for semi-final spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and continue until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka.
From the original 20-team field, the top two teams from each group have progressed, setting up a high-stakes contest among the world’s leading T20 nations. The qualified teams are India, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan.
The eight teams have been divided into two groups of four. Group 1 features India, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, with all matches scheduled in India.
Group 2 comprises New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan, with co-hosts Sri Lanka hosting their fixtures.
The Super 8 stage of the tournament begins on February 21 with New Zealand facing Pakistan in Colombo. On February 22, England will play against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, followed by India taking on South Africa in Ahmedabad. February 23 will feature Zimbabwe vs West Indies in Mumbai, while England will face Pakistan on February 24.
New Zealand will play Sri Lanka on February 25. On February 26, the West Indies will play against South Africa, and India will face Zimbabwe. England will play against New Zealand on February 27, followed by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on February 28. The Super 8s stage concludes on March 1 with Zimbabwe vs South Africa and India vs West Indies.
The Super 8s will determine the four semi-finalists, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout rounds.
India enters the Super 8s as defending champions, while West Indies, England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all have a proven track record of winning titles. South Africa and New Zealand remain consistent contenders, while Zimbabwe have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the tournament.
With high-profile clashes, historic rivalries, and semi-final spots on the line, the Super 8 phase promises to be one of the most exciting stages of the T20 World Cup.
Super 8s schedule:
Feb 21 – New Zealand vs Pakistan – Colombo
Feb 22 – England vs Sri Lanka – Pallekele; India vs South Africa – Ahmedabad
Feb 23 – Zimbabwe vs West Indies – Mumbai
Feb 24 – England vs Pakistan – Pallekele
Feb 25 – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – Colombo
Feb 26 – West Indies vs South Africa – Ahmedabad; India vs Zimbabwe – Chennai
Feb 27 – England vs New Zealand – Colombo
Feb 28 – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Pallekele
March 1 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Delhi; India vs West Indies – Kolkata
