Overview:
The reigning champions have secured their Super 8s spot with an emphatic 61-run victory over Pakistan, further cementing their status as a team to beat.
India have booked their Super 8s berth in the T20 World Cup 2026 following a comprehensive 61-run victory over Pakistan. With three wins in a row, the Indian team has qualified for the next stage with a match to spare. They will face the Netherlands in their upcoming fixture on Wednesday.
West Indies were the first team to secure a spot in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2026. England are also through to the Super 8 stage. With four places still up for grabs, let’s take a look at what the remaining teams must do to progress to the Super 8s.
Path to the Super 8s: Qualification Criteria Explained
In the T20 World Cup 2026, the top two teams from each of the four groups (A to D) will advance to the Super 8s, split into two new groups. If teams are tied on points, the qualification will depend first on the number of wins, and then net run-rate will be used as a tie-breaker.
Group A
Upcoming Fixtures:
| Match | Date |
| PAK vs NAM | 18th February |
| IND vs NED | 18th February |
India: The reigning champions have secured their Super 8s spot with an emphatic 61-run victory over Pakistan, further cementing their status as a team to beat.
Pakistan: A tough loss to India has dropped Pakistan to third, with their net run-rate severely impacted. However, a win over Namibia could still keep their Super 8s hopes alive, depending on other results.
USA: The USA has completed their group-stage fixtures and sits second in Group A. To progress, they require Pakistan and the Netherlands to lose their final matches. Additionally, the Netherlands must not surpass the USA’s net run-rate.
Netherlands: For the Dutch to make it to the next round, they need a victory over India. A Pakistan loss would help their cause, but net run-rate could be a deciding factor.
Namibia: Namibia are eliminated from the competition.
Group B
Upcoming Fixtures:
| Match | Date |
| AUS vs SL | 16th February |
| IRE vs ZIM | 17th February |
| SL vs ZIM | 19th February |
| AUS vs OM | 20th February |
Sri Lanka: A crucial match against Australia awaits. If Sri Lanka win, they could qualify, but if they lose, their Super 8s hopes will hinge on beating Zimbabwe and a favorable net run-rate scenario.
Australia: If Sri Lanka get the better of Australia, the Aussies would be out of the race. Their Super 8s qualification would depend on Ireland’s win over Zimbabwe, with net run-rate potentially deciding their fate if results turn unfavourable.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s path to qualification demands two wins. A single success could still put them in the mix, but their advancement will be determined by net run-rate.
Ireland: For Ireland to make it, they must win their final group-stage match and hope for results to go their way, with net run-rate being their potential ticket to the Super 8s.
Oman: Oman are officially out of the tournament.
Group C
Upcoming Fixtures:
| Match | Date |
| ENG vs ITA | 16th February |
| SCO vs NEP | 17th February |
| WI vs ITA | 19th February |
West Indies: Having secured a dominant 9-wicket victory over Nepal, the West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super 8s.
England: England have made it to the next round after beating Italy.
Scotland: Scotland are out of the race.
Italy: Italy have been eliminated.
Nepal: Nepal have been eliminated from the tournament.
Group D
Upcoming Fixtures:
| Match | Date |
| NZ vs CAN | 17th February |
| SA vs UAE | 18th February |
| AFG vs CAN | 19th February |
South Africa: South Africa are in the Super 8 stage.
New Zealand: For New Zealand to advance, they must beat Canada.
UAE: To qualify, UAE must win their remaining fixture. Even then, they will need a favourable net run-rate to ensure progression.
Afghanistan: Afghanistan will have to beat Canada, with hopes that neither New Zealand nor the UAE secure points in their final matches.
Canada: Canada must secure victories in both of their remaining fixtures and hope for favorable outcomes from other teams to progress to the Super 8s.