India has moved into the Super 8 round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a strong performance. The team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured the first Group A qualification with a 61-run win against Pakistan in Colombo. India has won all three of their group matches and is prepared for the next challenges.
In the Super 8 round, India will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. To reach the semifinals for the third time in a row, India needs to win at least two of these matches.
India’s first Super 8 match is against South Africa on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where South Africa will aim to avenge their defeat from the T20 World Cup 2024. The second game is against Zimbabwe on February 26 in Chennai. India will then play West Indies on March 1 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India Super 8 Match Schedule
| Date | Vs | Venue | Time (IST) |
| February 22 | South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| February 26 | Zimbabwe | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| March 1 | West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 07:00 PM |
India aims to win at least two matches. A strong net run rate from convincing victories could help them qualify for the semifinals.
The Super 8 stage features the top teams from the group stage, with each team playing three matches. The best two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
Super 8 Complete Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 21 | New Zealand vs Pakistan/USA/Netherlands | Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | England vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 03:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | India vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 23 | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 24 | England vs Pakistan/USA/Netherlands | Pallekele | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 25 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | West Indies vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 03:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | India vs Zimbabwe | Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 27 | England vs New Zealand | Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Feb 28 | Pakistan/USA/Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 07:00 PM |
| March 1 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Delhi | 03:00 PM |
| March 1 | India vs West Indies | Kolkata | 07:00 PM |
The semifinals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the final match on March 8. The venue for the final will be based on whether Pakistan qualifies. If Pakistan is in the final, it will be held in Colombo; otherwise, it will take place in Ahmedabad.
India is a strong contender to win the tournament, leveraging their solid batting and bowling skills under effective leadership to pursue another T20 World Cup title.
