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T20 World Cup Super Eight Fixtures: India vs SA Rematch, Pak vs NZ Opener

The ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight stage begins on February 21 with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Colombo. Defending champions India will play a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 final against South Africa in Ahmedabad on February 22. The group stage features explosive double-headers, including West Indies vs South Africa and India vs Zimbabwe on February 26. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, with all teams starting the Super Eights with zero points carried forward.

Key Points: T20 WC Super Eight Schedule: Key Clashes & Dates

  • Super Eight starts Feb 21
  • India vs SA final rematch
  • Pakistan opens vs NZ
  • Top 2 from each group advance
  • Points reset for Super Eights
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A look at key Super Eight clashes, dates for T20 WC 2026

Full Super Eight schedule for T20 World Cup. India faces South Africa in Ahmedabad rematch. Pakistan opens vs New Zealand. All fixtures and groups.

"India, the defending champions, will take on South Africa in a rematch of the 2024 edition final at Ahmedabad the next day."

New Delhi, February 18

The Super Eight stage of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup willl start with 2009 champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand at Colombo from February 21 onwards, while India, the defending champions, will take on South Africa in a rematch of the 2024 edition final at Ahmedabad the next day.

Group 1 of the Super Eights consists of India, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa, while Group 2 includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand, as per ICC.

Another intriguing clash on February 22 will be between former champions England and South Africa at Pallekele.

February 26 will be an explosive double-header as two-time world champions West Indies will take on South Africa at Ahmedabad, while India will slug it out against an upbeat, in-form Zimbabwe at Chennai. The next day at Colombo will bring a fine contest between England and New Zealand.

On March 1, the final day of the Super Eight stage, Zimbabwe will take on South Africa in Delhi in a continental derby, while India will have another spicy contest against the West Indies at iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Each team will play their three group opponents during the Super Eights, with the top two sides from each group progressing to the knockout semi-finals. Teams start the Super Eights with zero points. No points, wins, or net run rate from the first round are carried forward.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting that no points are carried forward. It's a fresh start for everyone in the Super Eights. Makes every match a must-win from the get-go. High-pressure cricket!
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Priyanka N
The match against Zimbabwe in Chennai could be a potential banana peel. They are a very upbeat side and we've seen surprises before. Team India needs to be fully focused, no room for complacency.
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Rahul R
Eden Gardens for the final group game against West Indies! What a venue to potentially seal a semi-final spot. Hope the Kolkata crowd turns it into a fortress for the Men in Blue. 🏏
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the India matches are getting all the hype, some of the other fixtures look equally thrilling. England vs South Africa and Pakistan vs New Zealand to start things off? That's quality cricket right there.
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Nisha Z
The continental derby between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Delhi is being overlooked. That's a massive match for African cricket pride. Hope the Delhi crowd gives both teams great support.

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