A look at key Super Eight clashes, dates for T20 WC 2026
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
Reader Comments
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!
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.
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. 🏏
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.
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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