Overview:
Zimbabwe will be in Group 1 along with defending champion India, West Indies and South Africa. Sri Lanka is in Group 2 with England, New Zealand and Pakistan or USA.
Zimbabwe made it to the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 without playing a match against Ireland. The contest was called off due to rain, and with both teams getting a point each, the Sikandar Raza-led team’s point tally went from four to five after three matches. On the other hand, the outcome eliminated Australia from the global tournament.
Australia have two points from three contests, and if they win their last match against Oman, they will end up with four points.
Zimbabwe have been a revelation in the ongoing World Cup and registered victories over Oman and Australia. Ireland, who are full member nation, were ordinary. They lost to Sri Lanka and Australia and achieved success in their match against Oman.
From Group B, Sri Lanka booked their place in the next round after an eight-wicket win over Australia on February 16.
Seven teams have now qualified for the second round. Zimbabwe will be in Group 1 along with defending champion India, West Indies and South Africa. Sri Lanka is in Group 2 with England, New Zealand and Pakistan or USA.
Earlier, Canada batter Yuvraj Samra’s exhilarating century proved in vain as New Zealand advanced to the Super 8s with an eight-wicket win in Chennai.
New Zealand’s resounding victory knocked 2024 semi-finalist Afghanistan out of the tournament.