The stage is set for an electrifying Super 8 phase in the T20 World Cup 2026. Eight powerhouse teams have punched their tickets: India, South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Indies, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Australia’s shocking elimination and Afghanistan’s absence from the semis add intrigue to the tournament.
ICC has unveiled the full Super 8 schedule, dividing teams into two fierce groups. Group 1 pits India against South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Group 2 features Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, and Pakistan in a battle for supremacy.
Kicking off on February 21, New Zealand faces Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 7 PM. The next day, February 22, Sri Lanka takes on England at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy at 3 PM, while India clashes with South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7 PM.
On February 23, Zimbabwe and West Indies lock horns at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 7 PM. February 24 sees England versus Pakistan at Pallekele at 7 PM. February 25 brings New Zealand and Sri Lanka to R. Premadasa Stadium at 7 PM.
Double headers heat up on February 26: South Africa vs West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium at 3 PM, followed by India vs Zimbabwe at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 7 PM. February 27 features England and New Zealand at R. Premadasa at 7 PM.
February 28 has Pakistan facing Sri Lanka at Pallekele at 7 PM. March 1 wraps the league stage with Zimbabwe vs South Africa at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi at 3 PM and India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 7 PM.
Semifinals are slated for March 4 and 5, with the grand finale on March 8. Fans are buzzing with excitement as these matches promise high-octane cricket across iconic venues.