The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage runs from 21 February to 1 March 2026, featuring 12 high-stakes matches between eight top teams: India, Pakistan, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
After a competitive group stage, the Super 8 phase will decide the four semi-finalists — and with matches spread across India and Sri Lanka, expect packed stadiums and intense rivalries.
Key Super 8 Facts – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Stage: Super 8 (second round)
Dates: 21 February – 1 March 2026
Teams: India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand
Format: Single round-robin within each group
Matches per team: 3
Total matches: 12
Qualification: The top 2 teams from each group enter the semi-finals
Matches will be played across major venues in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Colombo and Pallekele, ensuring varied pitch conditions and tactical battles.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 – Full Schedule
All times are in IST.
Date
Match
Group
Venue
Time (IST)
21 Feb 2026 (Sat)
New Zealand vs Pakistan
Group 2
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
6:30 PM
22 Feb 2026 (Sun)
Sri Lanka vs England
Group 2
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
2:30 PM
22 Feb 2026 (Sun)
India vs South Africa
Group 1
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
6:30 PM
23 Feb 2026 (Mon)
Zimbabwe vs West Indies
Group 1
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
6:30 PM
24 Feb 2026 (Tue)
England vs Pakistan
Group 2
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
6:30 PM
25 Feb 2026 (Wed)
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
Group 2
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
6:30 PM
26 Feb 2026 (Thu)
West Indies vs South Africa
Group 1
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2:30 PM
India vs Zimbabwe
Group 1
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
6:30 PM
27 Feb 2026 (Fri)
England vs New Zealand
Group 2
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
6:30 PM
28 Feb 2026 (Sat)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
Group 2
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
6:30 PM
1 Mar 2026 (Sun)
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Group 1
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
2:30 PM
India vs West Indies
Group 1
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
6:30 PM
After these 12 matches, the semi-finals will be played on 4–5 March 2026, followed by the final on 8 March 2026.
India’s Super 8 Fixtures – Complete Breakdown
India’s road to the semi-finals includes three high-pressure matches:
1. India vs South Africa
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
22 February 2026 – 6:30 PM IST
2. India vs Zimbabwe
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
26 February 2026 – 6:30 PM IST
3. India vs West Indies
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
1 March 2026 – 6:30 PM IST
These fixtures will determine whether India qualify for the semi-finals in home conditions.
Super 8 Format Explained
Each team plays three matches within its group.
Points system: 2 for a win, 1 for no result, 0 for loss.
Net Run Rate (NRR) becomes crucial in tie scenarios.
Top two teams from each group advance to semi-finals.
Expect tactical squad rotations, spin-heavy strategies in Chennai and Colombo, and batting-friendly surfaces in Ahmedabad and Kolkata.
Matches to Watch – ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8
India vs South Africa – Early momentum setter
England vs Pakistan – High-voltage rivalry
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – Spin vs seam battle
India vs West Indies – Potential semi-final decider
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