T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 — Full Schedule, Match Dates, Venues & All 8 Teams

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is now well into its most exciting phase — the Super 8 stage. Eight teams have survived the group-stage battle and now compete in two mini-leagues, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. This page gives you the complete T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 schedule, all match dates, venues, timings and everything you need to follow the action.

T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 — 8 Qualified Teams

Of the 20 teams that entered the tournament, only eight progressed to the Super 8. Two-time champions West Indies were the first nation to qualify, while defending champions India made the cut after their 61-run triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan. The biggest upset of the group stage was Australia's elimination — Zimbabwe advanced from Group B after a washout against Ireland handed them crucial points, knocking Australia out.

The eight Super 8 teams are split into two groups as per ICC seedings:

Note: Since Zimbabwe qualified at the expense of Australia, they took Australia's pre-seeded spot in Group 1.

T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 — Complete Match Schedule

The Super 8 stage features 12 matches across venues in India and Sri Lanka between February 21 and March 1, 2026. All timings are in IST (Indian Standard Time).

All timings in IST. Super 8 runs from February 21 – March 1, 2026.

Super 8 Venues — Host Stadiums for T20 World Cup 2026

🇮🇳 India Venues

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — The world's largest cricket stadium (1,32,000 capacity). Hosts India vs South Africa, India vs Zimbabwe, and the tournament Final on March 8.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — Iconic sea-facing venue. Hosts Zimbabwe vs West Indies and Semi-final 2 on March 5.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata — One of cricket's most historic and atmospheric grounds. Hosts India vs West Indies and Semi-final 1 on March 4 (subject to Pakistan's qualification).

MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai — Renowned for spin-friendly pitches. Hosts West Indies vs South Africa.

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — The capital's premier cricket ground. Hosts England vs New Zealand and Zimbabwe vs South Africa.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Venues

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo — Pakistan's neutral home for this tournament. Hosts NZ vs Pakistan, SL vs NZ, SL vs Pakistan. Also serves as contingency venue for Pakistan's knockout matches.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy — A scenic hill-country ground. Hosts England vs Sri Lanka and England vs Pakistan.

Super 8 Format — How Does It Work?

Each team plays every other team in their group — 3 matches per team. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals. Teams begin the Super 8 with zero points — no results or NRR from the group stage are carried forward. Every match is a fresh start.

The top two from Group 1 and Group 2 will each contest a semi-final, making for two high-stakes knockout matches before the Grand Final.

T20 World Cup 2026 — Semi-Finals & Final Schedule

Super 8 Key Results So Far

Match 41: NZ vs Pakistan — Feb 21, Colombo

The Super 8 opener was abandoned due to rain, with both teams sharing one point each. A frustrating start for fans but good news for both sides' qualification prospects.

Match 42: England vs Sri Lanka — Feb 22, Kandy

England dominated in style — posting 146/9 and restricting Sri Lanka to just 95 to win by 51 runs. England shot to the top of Group 2 with a commanding performance.

Match 43: India vs South Africa — Feb 22, Ahmedabad

The standout match of the opening Super 8 round — a rematch of the 2024 T20 WC final. South Africa pulled off a major upset, posting 187/7 and dismissing defending champions India for just 111. This broke India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak and sent a huge statement from the Proteas.

Teams to Watch in the Super 8

India 🇮🇳 — Defending champions who stumbled against South Africa. Need wins against Zimbabwe and West Indies to qualify for the semis. Suryakumar Yadav's side remains dangerous.

South Africa 🇿🇦 — Started Super 8 with a sensational win over India. Faf du Plessis and co. look like genuine title contenders this time around.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 — Impressed in dismantling Sri Lanka. Their clash with Pakistan will be a defining Group 2 fixture. Jos Buttler's experience makes them a serious threat.

Pakistan 🇵🇰 — After a rain-abandoned opener, their match against England is must-win. Sahibzada Farhan's batting in the group stage showed their firepower is real.

West Indies 🇯🇲 — Two-time champions who were the first to qualify. Their experience in knockout cricket makes them a team no one wants to face.

New Zealand 🇳🇿 — Consistent performers who will be dangerous, especially with the rain point already in the bank.

Where to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Live?

Fans in India can watch all matches live on JioHotstar (streaming) and the Star Sports Network (TV broadcast). The ICC's official YouTube channel provides highlights and clips. International viewers in the USA and Canada can stream via Willow TV.

Frequently Asked Questions — T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8