The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached one of its most critical stages, the Super 8 round. It is after a competitive group phase involving 20 teams across India and Sri Lanka. The tournament brings together the top eight sides in two groups, each battling for a place in the semi-finals and ultimately the final. Moreover, the Super 8 phase promises high quality featuring the biggest teams on some of the most iconic grounds in the subcontinent and beyond.
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Super 8 Match Schedule: Dates, Matches, and Stadiums
Super 8 consists of two groups:
Group A: India, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and West Indies
Group B: Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and England
| Date (2026) | Match (Teams) | Start Time (IST) | Venue | City |
| 21 Feb | New Zealand vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 22 Feb | Sri Lanka vs England | 3:00 PM | Pallekele International Stadium | Kandy |
| 22 Feb | India vs South Africa | 7:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| 23 Feb | West Indies vs Zimbabwe | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| 24 Feb | England vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM | Pallekele International Stadium | Kandy |
| 25 Feb | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 26 Feb | South Africa vs West Indies | 3:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| 26 Feb | India vs Zimbabwe | 7:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| 27 Feb | England vs New Zealand | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 28 Feb | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 PM | Pallekele International Stadium | Kandy |
| 1 Mar | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 3:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium | New-Delhi |
| 1 Mar | India vs West Indies | 7:00 PM | Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
Key Matches To Watch Out For
Here are the top 3 Super 8 matches to watch in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
- India vs South Africa
Two complete teams with explosive batters and deadly pace attacks. This battle could decide the group leader and is expected to be a high-pressure thriller.
- England vs Pakistan
It is one of the fierce ICC rivalries. England’s aggressive approach vs Pakistan’s unpredictable brilliance is usually a nail-biter.
- India vs West Indies
West Indies are always dangerous in T20 cricket. If qualification is on the line, this could feel like a virtual knockout match.
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What Happens Next?
After all the Super 8 matches are finished, the top two teams from each group will move to the semi-finals. All these knockout matches will decide which two qualify for the final. The winners of the semi-finals will then face each other in the final match to compete for the T20 World Cup 2026 trophy.