India Super 8 Schedule for T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues and Match Timings

With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup moving into the exciting Super 8, cricket fans around the world have turned their eyes to India’s matches and the chances of progressing further in the competition. The matches of India in the Super 8 against South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies are scheduled on Feb 22, Feb 26, and Mar 1, respectively.

India, having secured their place in the Super 8 with strong performances in the group stage, will now face strong competitors in the important round that determines semi-finalists.

What is the Super 8 Stage? 

The Super 8 stage is the second round of the T20 World Cup format, where the top two teams from each group (8 total) will move forward to the new groups of four. Each team plays three matches in this stage. The top two teams from each Super 8 group will progress to the semifinals, followed by the final showdown.

In the T20 World Cup 2026, the eight teams that are qualified for Super 8 are India, South Africa, West Indies, England, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and one team (not decided).

India’s Super Eight Schedule: Date, Venue, and Time

Here is India’s confirmed Super 8 schedule, venue, and match timing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

India will face South Africa in their first Super 8 match on February 22, 2026, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7:00 PM in local time. South Africa was the runner-up last season, when India lifted the trophy. 

After this match, India will move to Chennai for the match against the Zimbabwe National Team on February 26, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Zimbabwe surprised the cricketing world after delivering an exceptional performance in the World Cup, as they won against Australia, and Australia failed to qualify for the Super 8.

Before concluding their Super 8 campaign, India will play West Indies on March 1, 2026, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The West Indies was the first nation to qualify for the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup 2026. Their form and balanced gameplay can be threatening to Team India in their Super 8 journey.

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India’s Road to Super 8s: A Recap

India’s performance in the group stage was dominant. The team showcased their batting power and balanced bowling throughout the group stage campaign. Their lineup was strong and able to win three matches out of three, with one match left against the Netherlands on February 18. 

The Indian National Cricket Team secured wins over the USA, Namibia, and Pakistan, sealing their Super 8 qualification early. In the clash against their rival Pakistan, India won by 61 runs with Ishan Kishan’s 77-run contribution. A thrilling performance in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

In the match between India and the USA, India won the match by 29 runs, where Captain Suryakumar Yadav delivered an exceptional batting performance, scoring 84 runs off 49 balls. And with bowling, Mohammed Siraj took 3 wickets that led India to victory in their first match.

In India’s second match against Namibia, India won the match by 93 runs, with opener Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya scoring 61 and 52 runs, respectively. Varun Chakaravarthy shone with the ball as he took 3 wickets in the game that led India to a dominating victory over Namibia by 93 runs.

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Looking Ahead to Knockouts

The Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026 will wrap up on March 1, 2026, after which the semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and March 5. The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled for March 8.

Progressing from Super 8 is difficult; only the top two teams are qualified for the semifinals, while the other two teams will be eliminated from the tournament. 

The first fixture of Super 8 matches includes:

With India’s form and strength, fans are optimistic about their back-to-back title runs in the T20 World Cup. Despite their strength and balanced team, they also need momentum and proper flow during the Super 8 if they want to be in the semi-final. 

Ishan Kishan and the batting lineups should show their balanced batting and powerful hitting, while India’s bowling lineup should maintain disciplined gameplay to stay in the tournament. While other teams like England, the West Indies, and New Zealand also have a chance of lifting the trophy.

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