The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group stage is in its final stretch, with most teams having played four of their four matches. Eight teams have confirmed their spots in the Super 8 stage. Below is a full breakdown of where every team stands across all four groups as of February 21, 2026.
Group A Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Points | NRR |
| India (Q) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +2.500 |
| Pakistan (Q) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +0.976 |
| United States | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.787 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.217 |
| Namibia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -3.108 |
India topped Group A with a perfect four wins from four, including a 61-run victory over Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo. Pakistan qualified in second place despite their loss to India, finishing with six points. The United States won two matches but fell short of the top two. Netherlands and Namibia are eliminated.
Group B Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Points | NRR |
| Zimbabwe (Q) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +1.506 |
| Sri Lanka (Q) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +1.741 |
| Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +0.150 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.414 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -4.546 |
Group B threw up the tournament’s biggest surprise. Zimbabwe won three of their four matches, including a 23-run defeat of Australia and a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka, to finish top of the group. Sri Lanka qualified in second. Australia are still to play their final match against Oman on February 20 but are already eliminated from Super 8 contention regardless of the result. Ireland and Oman are also out.
Group C Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Points | NRR |
| West Indies (Q) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +1.874 |
| England (Q) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +0.201 |
| Scotland | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +0.184 |
| Italy | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.020 |
| Nepal | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.349 |
West Indies won all four group matches, beating England by 30 runs in the standout fixture of the group. England qualified second despite that defeat, winning their remaining three games. Scotland, Italy, and Nepal all finished on two points but none advanced. Scotland had the better NRR among the three but it was not enough to overturn England’s position.
Group D Standings
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Points | NRR |
| South Africa (Q) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +1.943 |
| New Zealand (Q) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +1.227 |
| Afghanistan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.364 |
| Canada | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -2.426 |
South Africa won every group match and topped Group D with eight points. New Zealand finished second after beating South Africa earlier in the group before losing to them in the key match on February 14. Afghanistan finished third with four points and are eliminated. UAE and Canada are also out.
How the Points System Works
Teams earn two points for a win, one point each for a no result or tie, and zero for a loss. When teams finish level on points, net run rate is the first tiebreaker, followed by head-to-head record, then most wins, then a draw of lots if all else fails.The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8 stage.
Teams Qualified for the Super 8
The following eight teams have confirmed their places in the Super 8 stage:
Super 8 Group 1: India, West Indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Super 8 Group 2: England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Each team plays three matches in the Super 8. Points are not carried over from the group stage. The top two from each Super 8 group advance to the semi-finals.
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Super 8 Schedule
| Date | Match | Fixture | Venue | Time (GMT) |
| Feb 21 | 41 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Colombo, R.Premadasa | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 22 | 42 | England vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 9:30 AM |
| Feb 22 | 43 | India vs South Africa | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 23 | 44 | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Mumbai, Wankhede | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 24 | 45 | England vs Pakistan | Pallekele | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 25 | 46 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Colombo, R.Premadasa | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 26 | 47 | West Indies vs South Africa | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi | 9:30 AM |
| Feb 26 | 48 | India vs Zimbabwe | Chennai, MA Chidambaram | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 27 | 49 | England vs New Zealand | Colombo, R.Premadasa | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 28 | 50 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 1:30 PM |
| Mar 1 | 51 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Delhi, Arun Jaitley | 9:30 AM |
| Mar 1 | 52 | India vs West Indies | Kolkata, Eden Gardens | 1:30 PM |
Knockout Stage
| Stage | Date | Venue | Time (GMT) |
| 1st Semi-Final | March 4 | TBC | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd Semi-Final | March 5 | Mumbai, Wankhede | 1:30 PM |
| Final | March 8 | TBC | 1:30 PM |
The top two teams from each Super 8 group meet in the semi-finals on March 4 and 5. The final is on March 8.
Tournament Overview
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 runs from February 7 to March 8 across seven venues in India and Sri Lanka. It is the first edition of the tournament to feature 20 teams, with 55 matches scheduled across 30 days. India are the defending champions, having won the 2024 edition, and entered the tournament as favorites. They have backed that status up by winning all four group matches, including the high-profile clash against Pakistan.
The main talking point from the group stage is Zimbabwe’s performance. They beat both Australia and Sri Lanka to finish top of Group B, which means Australia — one of the most decorated sides in T20 World Cup history — head home without reaching the Super 8.The Super 8 begins today, February 21, with New Zealand facing Pakistan in Colombo.
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