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T20 World Cup Super 8s: Fixtures, Groups, and Semifinal Race Begin

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 moves into its decisive Super 8 phase, with eight qualified teams battling for semifinal berths. The teams are divided into two groups, with matches hosted across venues in India and Sri Lanka from February 21 to March 1. The schedule features high-stakes matches including historic rivalries like India vs Pakistan and England vs Australia. The top two finishers from each group will progress to the knockout semifinals, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

Key Points: T20 World Cup Super 8s Schedule, Teams, and Fixtures

  • Eight top teams advance to Super 8s
  • Groups split between India and Sri Lanka hosts
  • Stage runs from Feb 21 to March 1
  • Top two from each group reach semifinals
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T20 WC: Teams, schedule, fixtures, all you need to know about Super 8s

Full guide to the T20 World Cup Super 8s: qualified teams, group fixtures, match schedule in India & Sri Lanka, and road to the semifinals.

"With high-profile clashes, historic rivalries, and semifinal spots on the line, the Super 8 phase promises to be one of the most thrilling stages."

New Delhi, Feb 18

The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a decisive stretch as eight teams prepare to battle for semifinals spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and run until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka.

From the original 20-team field, the top two sides 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 meet Sri Lanka in Pallekele, followed by India taking on South Africa in Ahmedabad. February 23 features Zimbabwe vs West Indies in Mumbai, while England face Pakistan on February 24.

New Zealand play Sri Lanka on February 25. On February 26, the West Indies meet South Africa, and India face Zimbabwe. England take on 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 semifinalists, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout rounds.

India enter the Super 8s as defending champions, while West Indies, England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all boast title-winning pedigree. 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 semifinal spots on the line, the Super 8 phase promises to be one of the most thrilling 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

- IANS

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Priya S
So happy to see Zimbabwe doing well! They've been the underdogs for so long. It's great for cricket when more teams are competitive. Hope they give a good fight in Mumbai and Chennai. The schedule is packed with great matches, can't wait!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the format is a bit unfair. Group 2 with Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, and NZ is the "Group of Death". Our group seems easier on paper. But in T20, anything can happen. Just hoping for no rain interruptions in Sri Lanka!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Delhi, thrilled we get the final Super 8 match here! Zimbabwe vs SA and then India vs WI in Kolkata on the same day will be a fantastic double-header. The atmosphere is going to be incredible.
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Vikram M
The India vs South Africa opener in Ahmedabad is the key match. Win that, and momentum is with us. Proteas have a strong bowling attack, but our batting lineup on home pitches... should be a cracker of a game! 🏏
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Kavya N
Good to see the tournament co-hosted with Sri Lanka. It spreads the joy of hosting and helps their cricket economy. Group 2 matches in Sri Lanka will have amazing local support, especially for their match against England. May the best teams win!

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