The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicked off on February 7, and cricket fans worldwide are following every match closely. This tenth edition of the tournament brings together 20 teams competing across India and Sri Lanka. The points table shows each team’s journey toward the Super Eight stage.
Teams earn 2 points for every win. A tie or no result awards each team 1 point. A loss means zero points. When two or more teams finish with the same points, Net Run Rate (NRR) decides their ranking. NRR measures how quickly a team scores runs compared to how quickly they concede runs.
Group A Standings
Group A features a mix of powerhouses and emerging cricket nations. India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, and Namibia battle for two Super Eight spots.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.932 | 4 |
| 2 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.450 | 2 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.356 | 2 |
| 4 | Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.033 | 0 |
| 5 | United States | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.525 | 0 |
India started their title defense with a 29-run victory over the USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7. Captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with an unbeaten 84. Pakistan also won their opening match against the Netherlands by 3 wickets at SSC Ground in Colombo. On February 10, Netherlands bounced back with a 7-wicket win over Namibia in Delhi. Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten 72 to guide the Dutch to their first tournament victory.
Group B Standings
Group B includes Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman. The group promises exciting battles between established teams and rising challengers.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2.702 | 2 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.000 | 2 |
| 3 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.000 | 0 |
| 4 | Oman | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2.702 | 0 |
| 5 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
Zimbabwe registered a comfortable 8-wicket win over Oman at Colombo’s SSC Ground on February 9. Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs at R Premadasa Stadium on February 8. Australia begins its campaign against Ireland on February 11.
Group C Standings
Group C showcases England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, and Italy. This edition marks Italy’s first appearance at a Men’s T20 World Cup.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.750 | 2 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.950 | 2 |
| 3 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.200 | 2 |
| 4 | Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.200 | 0 |
| 5 | Italy | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.750 | 0 |
West Indies opened their campaign with a 35-run victory over Scotland at Eden Gardens on February 7. England edged past Nepal by just 4 runs in a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium on February 8. Scotland then crushed Italy by 73 runs at Eden Gardens on February 9, marking Italy’s debut loss at this level.
Group D Standings
Group D features South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and UAE. Two finalists from the 2024 edition compete here.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | +1.919 | 4 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2.850 | 2 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.162 | 0 |
| 4 | UAE | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2.763 | 0 |
| 5 | Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2.850 | 0 |
South Africa, the 2024 runners-up, dominated Canada with a 57-run victory at Ahmedabad on February 9. New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in Chennai on February 8. New Zealand faces UAE on February 10 in Chennai.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The tenth edition runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Matches take place across eight venues: five in India (Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai) and three in Sri Lanka (two in Colombo and one in Kandy). Multiple matches are scheduled throughout each day, with games at different times.
| Date | Match | Venue | Group | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | Netherlands vs Pakistan | Colombo (SSC) | Group A | Pakistan won by 3 wkts |
| Feb 7 | Scotland vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C | West Indies won by 35 runs |
| Feb 7 | India vs USA | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group A | India won by 29 runs |
| Feb 8 | Afghanistan vs New Zealand | Chennai | Group D | New Zealand won by 5 wkts |
| Feb 8 | England vs Nepal | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C | England won by 4 runs |
| Feb 8 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | Group B | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs |
| Feb 9 | Scotland vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C | Scotland won by 73 runs |
| Feb 9 | Oman vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (SSC) | Group B | Zimbabwe won by 8 wkts |
| Feb 9 | Canada vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | Group D | South Africa won by 57 runs |
| Feb 10 | Namibia vs Netherlands | Delhi | Group A | Netherlands won by 7 wkts |
| Feb 10 | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | Group D | New Zealand won by 10 wkts |
| Feb 10 | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo (SSC) | Group A | Pakistan won by 32 runs |
| Feb 11 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | Group D | |
| Feb 11 | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | Group B | |
| Feb 11 | England vs West Indies | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C | |
| Feb 12 | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele | Group B | |
| Feb 12 | Italy vs Nepal | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C | |
| Feb 12 | India vs Namibia | Delhi | Group A | |
| Feb 13 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | Group B | |
| Feb 13 | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | Group D | |
| Feb 13 | Netherlands vs USA | Chennai | Group A | |
| Feb 14 | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | Group B | |
| Feb 14 | Scotland vs England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C | |
| Feb 14 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | Group D | |
| Feb 15 | Nepal vs West Indies | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C | |
| Feb 15 | Namibia vs USA | Chennai | Group A | |
| Feb 15 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | Group A | |
| Feb 16 | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi | Group D | |
| Feb 16 | England vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C | |
| Feb 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | Group B | |
| Feb 17 | Canada vs New Zealand | Chennai | Group D | |
| Feb 17 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele | Group B | |
| Feb 17 | Scotland vs Nepal | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C | |
| Feb 18 | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | Group D | |
| Feb 18 | Namibia vs Pakistan | Colombo (SSC) | Group A | |
| Feb 18 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | Group A | |
| Feb 19 | Italy vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C | |
| Feb 19 | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | Group B | |
| Feb 19 | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | Group D | |
| Feb 20 | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele | Group B | |
| Feb 21 | Super Eight Match 1 | Colombo (RPS) | Super Eight | |
| Feb 22 | Super Eight Match 2 | Pallekele | Super Eight | |
| Feb 22 | Super Eight Match 3 | Ahmedabad | Super Eight | |
| Feb 23 | Super Eight Match 4 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Super Eight | |
| Feb 24 | Super Eight Match 5 | Pallekele | Super Eight | |
| Feb 25 | Super Eight Match 6 | Colombo (RPS) | Super Eight | |
| Feb 26 | Super Eight Match 7 | Ahmedabad | Super Eight | |
| Feb 26 | Super Eight Match 8 | Chennai | Super Eight | |
| Feb 27 | Super Eight Match 9 | Colombo (RPS) | Super Eight | |
| Feb 28 | Super Eight Match 10 | Pallekele | Super Eight | |
| Mar 1 | Super Eight Match 11 | Delhi | Super Eight | |
| Mar 1 | Super Eight Match 12 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Super Eight | |
| Mar 4 | Semi-Final 1 | TBA | Knockout | |
| Mar 5 | Semi-Final 2 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Knockout | |
| Mar 8 | Final | TBA | Final |
Tournament Format Explained
The group stage runs from February 7 to February 20. Each team plays four matches against the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Eight stage.
The Super Eight stage runs from February 21 to March 1. Eight qualifying teams are split into two groups of four. Each team plays three matches against the other teams in their Super Eight group.
The semi-finals take place on March 4 and March 5. Semi-final 1 happens at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Semi-final 2 is scheduled for Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The winner of Super Eight Group 1 faces the runner-up of Super Eight Group 2, and vice versa.
The final is scheduled for March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match starts at 7:00 PM local time.
Host Venues
The tournament is held across eight venues in two countries. India hosts matches at five venues: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sri Lanka contributes three venues: R Premadasa Stadium and Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, plus Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Key Matches Coming Up
Several important fixtures will shape the points table in the coming days. Pakistan faces the USA on February 10 at SSC Ground in Colombo. India meets Namibia on February 12 in Delhi. The highly anticipated India versus Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 15 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
England and West Indies face off on February 11 at Wankhede Stadium in what promises to be a blockbuster Group C match. Australia begins their campaign against Ireland on the same day at R Premadasa Stadium.
Defending Champions India
India enters this tournament as defending champions. They won the 2024 edition in the Caribbean, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29, 2024. That victory ended India’s 17-year wait for their second T20 World Cup title.
Suryakumar Yadav now leads the team after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20 internationals. India hopes to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup trophy. They also aim to become the first team to win the title on home soil.
Where to Watch
Fans in India can watch matches live on Star Sports channels in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Streaming is available on JioHotstar app and website.
UK viewers can tune in to Sky Sports for live coverage. Australian fans can watch on Fox Cricket and Nine Network. In Pakistan, PTV Sports and A Sports broadcast the matches.
Bangladesh Replaced by Scotland
An interesting development before the tournament saw Bangladesh replaced by Scotland. The Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to play their matches in India. After the ICC declined to relocate the matches, Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament. Scotland, the next highest-ranked team that had not qualified, took their place on January 24, 2026.
Historical Context
India, England, and West Indies share the record for most T20 World Cup titles with two each. Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have won one title each.
Virat Kohli won Player of the Match in the 2024 final. Jasprit Bumrah took home the Player of the Tournament award for his exceptional bowling throughout that campaign.
What Lies Ahead
The group stage continues until February 20. Every match matters as teams fight for Super Eight qualification. Net Run Rate could prove crucial for teams finishing level on points.
The current standings show India, Pakistan, and Netherlands locked on 2 points each in Group A. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka lead Group B. West Indies, Scotland, and England share the top spot in Group C. South Africa and New Zealand top Group D.
Cricket fans should keep checking the updated points table as more matches unfold. The race to the Super Eight stage promises drama, upsets, and memorable performances.
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