Super 8 Qualification Scenarios of T20 World Cup 2026: 6 teams fight for 2 spots

A total of eight teams, two from each group, will qualify for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026.

The group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is coming to an end, and teams are preparing for the next stage of the tournament, the Super 8s. As cricket’s biggest names battle it out for the coveted title, the competition will only get tougher.

Some teams performed brilliantly and secured a place in the next round without losing a single game, while a few are still struggling to make it. Thus, without any further ado, let’s take a look at the T20 World Cup 2026 Qualification Scenarios.

Super 8 Qualification Scenarios of all teams-

Group A

India: (Qualified)

With three wins in three matches, India have already qualified for the Super 8 of the 2026 ICC World Cup. The co-hosts are the only unbeaten team in the group, with six points, and they will face the Netherlands in the last group-stage game on Wednesday, February 18.

USA: (Qualification depends on Pakistan’s next match)

Currently second in the group with 4 points, the USA have played all their matches in the group stage. However, their place in the Super 8 is yet to be confirmed because Pakistan, which recently lost to India, still has a match against Namibia on Wednesday, February 18.

Pakistan: (Depends on the last group stage match)

With four points and a negative Net Run Rate (NRR), Pakistan would have to secure a victory over Namibia to secure a position in the Super 8.

Netherlands: (Eliminated)

With one win in three matches, the Netherlands currently sit fourth in the group with an NRR of -1.352. They would have had an outside chance of making a cut; however, due to the NRR difference, they have been eliminated.

Namibia: (Eliminated)

Namibia have lost all three of their matches in the group stage so far. However, they can still ruin the party for Pakistan.

Group B

Sri Lanka: (Qualified)

With three wins in three games, Sri Lanka have qualified for the next round. The co-hosts have given strong performances in their group-stage games, and Dusan Shanaka’s men would look to win their second title.

Zimbabwe: (Need one win)

Zimbabwe pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, defeating Australia by 23 runs in their second group-stage game. Currently on a winning streak, Zimbabwe will face Ireland and group leaders Sri Lanka in their upcoming two games. One win would help the team secure a berth in the Super 8.

Australia: (Depends on Zimbabwe’s upcoming matches)

With two defeats in three games, Australia’s fate is now in Zimbabwe’s hands. If Zimbabwe lose both games by decent margins and the Aussies beat Oman by a big margin, they can make the cut to the next round.

Ireland: (Need to defeat Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe should also lose their last game)

Ireland can also join Sri Lanka in the Super 8 if they defeat Zimbabwe by a significant margin, and also if Zimbabwe lose their last group stage game against the co-hosts. However, all the permutations will come to an end if Zimbabwe win one of their upcoming games.

Oman: (Eliminated)

Oman will face Australia in the last match of their 2026 ICC World Cup campaign, as they have already been eliminated with three losses in three games.

Group C

West Indies: (Qualified)

The West Indies have qualified for the Super 8 after a three-match winning streak in the T20 World Cup. However, they still have to face Italy on Thursday, February 19, in their final group-stage game.

England: (Qualified)

England lost to the West Indies by three runs last week; however, by winning all their remaining three matches, they have joined the likes of India, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies in the Super 8.

Scotland: (Eliminated)

Scotland won their match against Italy, but that won’t be sufficient to keep them in the tournament. With one game remaining, they are out of the World Cup.

Italy: (Eliminated)

Italy won their first-ever ICC World Cup game by beating Nepal by 10 wickets, a result that will remain one of the tournament’s biggest highlights. However, they are also eliminated.

Nepal: (Eliminated)

Nepal have failed to win a single game in the ongoing edition of the World Cup, despite coming close to scripting history against England in their first group-stage game. With zero points after all of their matches, they are eliminated.

Group D

South Africa: (Qualified)

With a win over New Zealand, last edition’s runner-ups, South Africa, have secured a place in the Super 8. They will face the UAE in their final group-stage game.

New Zealand: (Qualified)

New Zealand became the sixth team to qualify for the Super 8. With three wins in four matches, they are placed second in the Group D points table. The Kiwis defeated Canada in their last group stage match to secure a place in the next round.

Afghanistan: (Depends on New Zealand’s upcoming game)

If Canada beat New Zealand, and Afghanistan record a massive win over the former, they still have a chance to secure a spot in the Super 8.

UAE: (Eliminated)

UAE’s loss to Afghanistan have made them an unlikely candidate for the Super 8. With an NRR of -0.797, they realistically are out of the tournament as they gear up to match South Africa in their last game.

Canada: (Eliminated)

Canada still have two matches in hand, but because of negative NRR (-1.526), they are out of the tournament.

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