Pakistan secured their spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a convincing 102-run win over Namibia on February 18. Led by Salman Ali Agha, they now face tough opponents in Group 2, including New Zealand, England, and co-hosts Sri Lanka.
Pakistan’s Super 8 Group: The Contenders
The eight qualified teams are divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group moving on to the semi-finals. Analysts describe Pakistan’s group as competitive and balanced.
Pakistan’s Super 8 matches will take place in Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo and the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Pakistan’s Super 8 Schedule: Full Fixtures
The team will start their Super 8 campaign against New Zealand, followed by matches against rivals England and co-hosts Sri Lanka.
- February 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 7:00 pm IST
- February 24: England vs Pakistan – Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – 7:00 pm IST
- February 28: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – 7:00 pm IST
How Pakistan reached the Super 8 stage?
Pakistan advanced to the next round after a strong performance against Namibia, with opener Sahibzada Farhan scoring an unbeaten 100 runs off 58 balls. This marks the third century of the tournament, following efforts from Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka and Canada’s Yuvraj Samra.
The bowling attack, led by Usman Tariq (4/16) and Shadab Khan (3/19), significantly contributed to dismissing Namibia for just 97 runs, ensuring their 102-run victory. Pakistan previously won against the USA and Netherlands, with a single loss to India by 61 runs on February 15.
Qualification scenarios for the semifinals
During the Super 8 stage, each team competes in three matches against all other teams in their group. No points are carried forward, making every match critical. The top two teams from Group 2 will move on to the semi-finals scheduled for March 4 and 5.
If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, their match will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on March 4.
