COLOMBO: Former champions Pakistan became the eighth side to secure a place in the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after registering a dominant 102-run win over Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Wednesday.
Pakistan ended the group stage second in Group A with six points from four matches. Their qualification also confirmed the exit of the United States of America (USA), who dropped to third place with four points, bringing their tournament campaign to an end.
The eight teams progressing to the next round have been split into two groups of four. Group X includes defending champions India alongside Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa. Group Y features England, New Zealand, Pakistan and co-hosts Sri Lanka.
Each side will play three matches in the Super Eights, with the top two teams from both groups advancing to the semi-finals, set to take place on March 4 and 5.
The Super Eights stage begins on February 21, with Pakistan facing New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The round will conclude on March 1 with a double-header — South Africa versus Zimbabwe, followed by India against West Indies.
Pakistan’s remaining fixtures in the stage are against England on February 24 and Sri Lanka on February 28.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights schedule
February 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Colombo
February 22: Sri Lanka vs England – Kandy
February 22: India vs South Africa – Ahmedabad
February 23: West Indies vs Zimbabwe – Mumbai
February 24: England vs Pakistan – Kandy
February 25: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – Colombo
February 26: South Africa vs West Indies – Ahmedabad
February 26: India vs Zimbabwe – Chennai
February 27: England vs New Zealand – Colombo
February 28: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Colombo
March 1: South Africa vs Zimbabwe – Ahmedabad
March 1: India vs West Indies – Kolkata
