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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 18th February 2026, 3:19 PM
The T20 World Cup is now entering its Super Eight stage, following the conclusion of most of the group matches. While five remaining group-stage fixtures are still to be played, they now carry only formal significance, as the eight teams advancing to the Super Eight have already been confirmed.
The top two teams from each initial group have secured their spots in the Super Eight. These teams are:
| Team | Region |
| India | Asia |
| Pakistan | Asia |
| Sri Lanka | Asia |
| Zimbabwe | Africa |
| West Indies | Caribbean |
| England | Europe |
| South Africa | Africa |
| New Zealand | Oceania |
The eight teams have been divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe |
| Group 2 | Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand |
The Super Eight stage will begin on 21 February and conclude on 1 March. The schedule of matches, including venues and timings, is as follows:
| Date | Day | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 21 Feb | Saturday | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| 22 Feb | Sunday | Sri Lanka vs England | Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy | 3:30 PM |
| 22 Feb | Sunday | India vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 23 Feb | Monday | West Indies vs Zimbabwe | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 24 Feb | Tuesday | Pakistan vs England | Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy | 7:30 PM |
| 25 Feb | Wednesday | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| 26 Feb | Thursday | West Indies vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 26 Feb | Thursday | India vs Zimbabwe | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 27 Feb | Friday | England vs New Zealand | Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM |
| 28 Feb | Saturday | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy | 7:30 PM |
| 1 Mar | Sunday | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:30 PM |
| 1 Mar | Sunday | India vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
With this schedule, cricket fans around the world can look forward to a series of high-intensity, action-packed encounters. Each match in the Super Eight stage carries significant weight, not only for points but also for momentum ahead of the semi-finals.
This stage is widely regarded as the most thrilling portion of the T20 World Cup, featuring elite teams and star players from across the globe, all vying for a coveted place in the semi-finals.
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