The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 schedule has been formally revealed. Eight of the initial 20 teams have advanced to the Super 8 stage, and they are split into two groups, Group 1 and Group 2, each consisting of four teams.
In this round, every team will play three matches, facing all the other teams in their group once. That means a total of 12 matches will be played in the Super 8 stage. After this round ends, the top four teams overall will qualify for the semi-finals.
From the league stage, India and Pakistan qualified from Group A. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe qualified from Group B. West Indies and England qualified from Group C. South Africa and New Zealand qualified from Group D.
The Super 8 stage will begin on February 21 (Saturday). The first match will be Pakistan vs New Zealand, which will be the 41st match of the tournament. It will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The final Super 8 match will be India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which will be the 52nd match of the tournament.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage begins on February 21 with New Zealand vs Pakistan in Colombo. Key matches include England vs Sri Lanka and India vs South Africa on February 22, and Zimbabwe vs West Indies on February 23. The stage will conclude on March 1 with Zimbabwe vs South Africa and India vs West Indies. Other matches include England vs Pakistan, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, and India vs Zimbabwe. The first semi-final is scheduled for March 4 at 7:00 PM IST, with teams and venue to be confirmed.
| Group 1 | |||
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 22 | India vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 23 | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | South Africa vs West Indies | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | India vs Zimbabwe | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| March 1 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| March 1 | India vs West Indies | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
| Group 2 | |||
| Feb 21 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | Sri Lanka vs England | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 24 | England vs Pakistan | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 25 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 27 | England vs New Zealand | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 28 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
Will India and Pakistan Meet in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2026?
India and Pakistan will not face each other again in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 because the tournament format puts them in separate groups. Pakistan is in Group 2 with England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while India is in Group 1 with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies. There won’t be any cross-group matches because each team will only play the other three teams in its own group.
A clash between India and Pakistan can still happen in the semi-finals if both teams qualify in complementary positions – meaning one tops their group while the other finishes second in theirs. The first semi-final is scheduled for March 4 in Colombo.
If both teams end up in the same position in their groups, they cannot meet in the semis and can only face each other in the final. The final, if it features both teams, will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on March 8.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: When and Where to watch
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage will begin on February 21. All Super 8 games will be televised live in India on Star Sports channels. The fans can also watch the matches live online on the JioHotstar website and app. All eight teams have already earned automatic qualification to the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand by making it to the Super 8.
FAQs
Q. When does the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 stage begin?
A. The first match is Pakistan vs New Zealand in Colombo on February 21.
Q. How many teams are in the Super 8?
A. Eight teams advanced and were split into Group 1 and Group 2.
Q. Will Pakistan and India face off in the Super 8 stage?
A. No, India and Pakistan will not meet at this stage because they are in different groups.
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