Pakistan secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo. They join India, England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and West Indies for the next round.
The Super 8 stage starts on February 21.
Super 8 Groups Confirmed
Eight teams were pre-seeded for the Super 8 based on their ICC T20I rankings before the tournament.
Group 1 initially included Australia, India, South Africa, and West Indies, while Group 2 featured England, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Australia did not advance past the group stage, allowing Zimbabwe to take their place in Group 1.
Group 1
- India
- South Africa
- West Indies
- Zimbabwe
Group 2
- Pakistan
- England
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
Super 8 Venues
Super 8 matches will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
All Group 2 games will take place in Sri Lanka. The venues there include:
- R Premadasa Stadium
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Group 1 matches will occur in these Indian venues:
- Wankhede Stadium
- Narendra Modi Stadium
- MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Eden Gardens
India’s matches will be in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Super 8 Complete Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| Feb 21 | New Zealand vs Pakistan (G2) | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | England vs Sri Lanka (G2) | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | India vs South Africa (G1) | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 23 | West Indies vs Zimbabwe (G1) | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 24 | England vs Pakistan (G2) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 25 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (G2) | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | West Indies vs South Africa (G1) | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | India vs Zimbabwe (G1) | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 27 | England vs New Zealand (G2) | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 28 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (G2) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 1 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe (G1) | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| Mar 1 | India vs West Indies (G1) | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
Super 8 Formats and Knockouts
Every Super 8 team will play three matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
The semifinals are set for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 8.
Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host both the first semifinal and the final match. If Pakistan qualifies for the knockout stage, the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will serve as the new venue for them. The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will hold the second semifinal.
The Super 8 stage promises competitive matches as teams aim for a place in the semifinals.
