The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially transitioned into the high-stakes Super Eight stage as of February 22, 2026. Following a dramatic group phase that saw co-hosts Sri Lanka and India dominate their respective pools, the final eight teams are now battling for a spot in the semifinals. The opening of the Super Eight round on Saturday was marked by a significant weather event in the clash between Pakistan and New Zealand, shifting the momentum in Group 1.
Current Super 8 Points Table Standings
The Super Eight stage features two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group at the end of this round-robin phase will advance to the knockout semifinals.
Group 1 Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR/Tie | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Australia/TBD* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
*Note: Group 1 seeding includes India and the qualifiers from the initial group stages. Pakistan and New Zealand shared points on February 21 after their match was abandoned due to rain.
Group 2 Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR/Tie | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.550 |
| West Indies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.550 |
Key Match Updates and Qualification Scenarios
The Super Eight stage kicked off with England securing a dominant 51-run victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka. This win catapulted England to the top of Group 2 with a healthy Net Run Rate. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a washout. With no reserve day scheduled for this phase, both teams received one point each.
For Pakistan, the path to the semifinals now requires decisive victories in their upcoming matches against England and Sri Lanka. India, having entered the Super Eight as a pre-seeded favorite despite their Group A performance, remains a primary contender to top Group 1.
T20 World Cup Points System Explained
The ICC follows a standardized points allocation for the 2026 tournament to ensure fair ranking across the round-robin stages:
- Win: 2 Points
- Tie: 2 Points (awarded to the winner of the subsequent Super Over)
- No Result / Washout: 1 Point each
- Loss: 0 Points
In the event of teams finishing level on points, the Net Run Rate (NRR) serves as the primary tie-breaker. If NRR is also equal, the result of the head-to-head match between the tied teams determines the higher ranking.
What’s Next?
The tournament continues through the final week of February, with the knockout phase scheduled to begin in early March. Fans are closely watching the “Group of Death” (Group 2), where heavyweights England, South Africa, and the West Indies are vying for just two available semifinal slots. The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place on March 8, 2026.