T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table, Most Runs & Wickets after match 24, NZ vs SA

Aiden Markram recorded the fastest T20I fifty as captain in T20 World Cup.

Another exciting day in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has ended, and there were plenty of memorable moments recorded on Day 8. The day began with a record total by Ireland against Oman in Colombo. Batting first, Ireland scored 235/5, with captain Lorcan Tucker scoring 94* off 51.

Related: T20 World Cup 2026 Live Points Table

Oman had a good start, but they kept losing wickets and were bowled out for 139 runs, losing by a massive 96 runs. It helped Ireland win their first game of the T20 World Cup 2026. The second game of Day 8 was a one-sided game for England.

They thrashed Scotland by five wickets, chasing 153 runs. Adil Rashid was once again a game-changer with his 3/36, and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 off 41 made sure England won their second game. The final game of the day was expected to be a thriller between New Zealand and South Africa in Group D.

But South Africa hammered New Zealand by seven wickets. Marco Jansen took 4/40 and won the Player of the Match award. Captain Aiden Markram slammed a 19-ball fifty and scored an unbeaten 86 off 44 balls, and South Africa have officially qualified for the Super 8.

Group A & B Points Table after Match 24 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Group A

There was no action in Group A on Day 8. So, the standings remain similar. India and Pakistan are first and second with four points each. The USA and the Netherlands are next with two points each. Namibia don’t have any points, and they are at the bottom.

Group B

Ireland won their first game of the tournament, beating Oman. With that they earned two points and are fourth in Group B. With four points each, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are in the top two, followed by Australia in third spot. Oman have been eliminated with three consecutive defeats.

Group C & D Points Table after Match 24 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Group C

An important game was played in Group C. England recorded their second win of the group stage and jumped to the second spot, behind West Indies, who have four points. Scotland and Italy are next on the table with two points each, and Nepal are at the bottom with no points.

Group D

In Group D, South Africa are at the top with six points. After the defeat, New Zealand have slipped to the second spot. The UAE have two points, and they are third. Afghanistan and Canada have no points, and they are fourth and fifth on the table.

T20 World Cup 2026: Most runs

Tim Seifert is still at the top with 167 runs in three innings. South African captain Aiden Markram has jumped to second spot with 150 runs. Lorcan Tucker has moved to third spot with 139 runs. Shubham Ranjane and Bas de Leede are next on the list.

Top 5 leading run-scorers of the T20 World Cup 2026 after Match 24:

• Tim Seifert (NZ)– 150 runs
• Aiden Markram (SA) – 150 runs
• Lorcan Tucker (IRE) – 139 runs
• Shubham Ranjane (USA) – 136 runs
• Bas de Leede (NED) – 125 runs

T20 World Cup 2026: Most wickets

USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk is still at the top with 11 wickets in three innings. He is followed by South African pacer Lungi Ngidi with 8 wickets in three innings. Blessing Muzarabani, Harmeet Singh, and Marco Jansen are next on the list with seven wickets each.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the T20 World Cup 2026 after Match 24:

• Shadley van Schalkwyk – 11 wickets
• Lungi Ngidi (SA) – 8 wickets
• Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM)- 7 wickets
• Harmeet Singh (USA)- 7 wickets
• Marco Jansen (SA)- 7 wickets

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