Which teams are in the T20 World Cup Super Eight, and what’s the schedule?

media’s guide to the next phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Eight contenders will fight for a spot in the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the second stage of the tournament gets under way on Saturday.

Pakistan became the last team to book their place in the Super Eight with a win over Namibia on Wednesday, while former champions Australia’s early exit was the biggest shock of the group stage.

Here’s what you need to know about the Super Eight:

The eight sides have been divided into two groups of four teams, with India and Sri Lanka hosting a group each.

Group 1:

Group 2:

Neither their points nor their net run rates will be carried over, giving each side a chance to start with a clean slate.

Every team will play the other three teams once, and the top two teams at the end of the round of matches will proceed to the semifinals.

As in the group stage, a win in the Super Eight will earn two points and a loss will earn none.

If a match is tied at the end of each team’s 20 overs, a super over will be played until a result is determined.

In case of poor weather, for a match to be considered completed, each team must play at least five overs each.

If the match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will walk away with a point apiece.

Pakistan vs New Zealand at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo