T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule 2026: Check India’s match dates. Will Ind play against Pak?
T20 World Cup Super 8 structure
The eight qualified teams were divided into two groups of four teams each. The format is simple: Each team plays the other three teams in its group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1: India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, South Africa
T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand
T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 schedule:
India and South Africa headline opening clash
Group 1 opens with a high-profile contest between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad.
February 22: India v South Africa, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (19:00 IST)
February 23: Zimbabwe v West Indies, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (19:00 IST)
February 26: South Africa v West Indies, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (15:00 IST)
February 26: India vs Zimbabwe, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (19:00 IST)
March 1: Zimbabwe v South Africa, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (15:00 IST)
March 1: India v West Indies, Eden Gardens, Kolkata (19:00 IST)
T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2 schedule:
Pakistan to face New Zealand in Colombo opener
Group 2 begins with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Colombo, followed by England taking on Sri Lanka in Kandy.
February 21: New Zealand v Pakistan, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (19:00 IST)
February 22: England v Sri Lanka, Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy (15:00 IST)
February 24: England v Pakistan, Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy (19:00 IST)
February 25: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (19:00 IST)
February 27: England v New Zealand, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (19:00 IST)
February 28: Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy (19:00 IST)
Will Ind play against Pak in Super 8?
India will not face Pakistan in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as both the teams have been placed in separate groups after the completion of the group stage. A match between two rivals is only possible if both teams advance to the semi-finals or final.
Automatic qualification confirmed for 2028 edition
Teams reaching the Super 8 stage also gained direct qualification to the next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.
Australia and New Zealand had already qualified as automatic co-hosts. With the Super 8 roster confirmed, all teams at this stage have secured their spots for the 2028 tournament.
The 12-team automatic qualification list will be completed by the next three top-ranked teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings as of March 9, the day after the final.
Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Ireland are expected to get the final automatic spots; as no further international fixtures are planned before the closing date which could change their rankings.
The remaining eight places in the 20-team field for the 2028 tournament will be determined through regional qualification. These slots will be distributed according to the competitiveness of each region.
