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From qualification rules to confirmed teams and the February 21 schedule, here's a quick guide to the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Zimbabwe join Sri Lanka from Group B to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:09 PM ISTAfter a setback against India, Pakistan face Namibia on February 18 in a must-win T20 World Cup 2026 clash. Usman Tariq says the team has addressed its mistakes and remains confident.
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:36 PM ISTThe leaderboard is also taking shape with batters and bowlers trying to outperform one another to top the charts. Check out the top run getters and wicket takers of the tournament so far.
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:02 PM ISTUAE coach Lalchand Rajput, who earlier coached Zimbabwe for five years, says their T20 World Cup surge is good for cricket, as he reflects on his current team UAE's progress and associate growth.
Scotland will be eager to sign off with a second victory of the edition against a struggling Nepal side
Nepal will be hoping to end their campaign with a win over Scotland, who they hold a lead over in head-to-head records
With six teams already qualified for the Super 8 round, six teams across two groups are fighting for the remaining two spots in the next stage.
After suffering a comprehensive defeat against co-hosts Sri Lanka earlier this week, Mitchell Marsh's side no longer controls its qualification fate.
Afghanistan, who were hoping for a miracle from Canada on the day, have eventually been knocked out of the tournament with only 2 points from 3 games so far.
A win for Zimbabwe would confirm their progression to the Super 8s, while Ireland must triumph to stay in contention for the next stage.
Samra's maiden T20 World Cup ton goes in vain as New Zealand cruise through to a comfortable win in the end despite some hiccups at the beginning.
From the Super 8 format to the remaining Group fixtures, here's all you need to know about the teams that have qualified for the next round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday described his team's win over Australia in the T20 World Cup here as "one of the best performances in recent past". Swashbuckling opener Pathum Nissanka struck a belligerent 52-ball 100 to power Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win and secure their place in the Super Eights. "One of the best performances in recent past. Happy about the way first innings went," Shanaka said at the presentation ceremony. Set a record target of 182 at this venue, Sri Lanka rode on Nissanka's unbeaten knock and Kusal Mendis's 38-ball 51 to complete the task in 18 overs and leave Australia's qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Sri Lanka suffered a blow while Australia were batting as pacer Matheesha Pathirana had to be taken off the attack after suffering a hamstring injury in his first over. "We were still very positive after losing Pathirana. Had the confidence. Knew about the wicket as well. Each and everyone showed high body language. Everybody wanted to .
The 19-year-old batter is now the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup history, reaching his maiden ton in 58 deliveries as Canada put up a brilliant batting diaplay against the Kiwis.
Zimbabwe will look to continue the momentum against Ireland after their thrilling win over Australia
Zimbabwe will be concerned about the niggle skipper Sikandar Raza faced against Australia and will be hoping he stays fit for the crucial Ireland game
New Zealand will take the field against Canada with a depleted squad as their in-form player has returned home
Canada, meanwhile, are yet to find momentum in the tournament. They have lost both of their matches so far and remain at the bottom of the standings.
New Zealand and Canada will face each other for the first time in T20Is in Chennai on Monday