ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage kicks off on February 21, with heavyweights India, Pakistan, South Africa, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and New Zealand ready to fight for semi-final spots. Upsets like Australia’s early exit and Zimbabwe’s surprise qualification have already made this tournament unforgettable.
If you’re looking for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 schedule, groups, venues and knockout roadmap, here’s everything you need to know before the action heats up.
Super 8 Groups – How the Teams Are Divided
The eight qualified teams are split into two groups of four. Group positions come from group-stage results and pre-tournament seedings.
| Super 8 – Group 1 | Super 8 – Group 2 |
| India (X1) | Pakistan (Y1) |
| South Africa (X2) | England (Y2) |
| West Indies (X3) | Sri Lanka (Y3) |
| Zimbabwe (X4) | New Zealand (Y4) |
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule & Venues
All matches will be played across top venues in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s the complete list with timings (all in IST):
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 | England vs Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | India vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 23 | West Indies vs Zimbabwe | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 24 | Pakistan vs England | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 25 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | South Africa vs West Indies | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | India vs Zimbabwe | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 27 | England vs New Zealand | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 28 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 01 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| Mar 01 | India vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
Super 8 Format & Qualification Rules
- Each team plays the other three teams in their group once.
- Points: 2 for a win, 1 for no result, 0 for a loss.
- Top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals & Final Dates
- Semi-Final 1: March 4, 2026 (Eden Gardens, Kolkata or Colombo)
- Semi-Final 2: March 5, 2026 (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
- Final: March 8, 2026 (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)
Where to Watch in India & Sri Lanka
- India: Star Sports Network (TV), Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar (live streaming)
- Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (Sirasa TV)
The Super 8 stage is where legends are made — and with blockbuster clashes like India vs South Africa and Pakistan vs England coming early, the excitement is off the charts. Which team do you think will lift the trophy on March 8? Drop your predictions below — let’s keep following the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 schedule together!
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