T20 World Cup 2026: India qualify for Super Eight; Full schedule, dates, venues and group format explained

India stormed into the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup with an emphatic victory over Pakistan in their Group A encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

The win marked India’s third consecutive triumph in the tournament, sealing their spot in Group 1 of the Super Eight stage with one league fixture still remaining. Their dominant run in the group phase underlines their strong title credentials heading into the next round.

India Super Eight schedule

In the Super Eight stage, India have been placed in Group 1 alongside West Indies, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The Men in Blue will begin their Super Eight campaign against South Africa on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Their second match will see them face Zimbabwe on February 26 in Chennai. India will wrap up their Super Eight fixtures with a high-profile clash against West Indies on March 1 in Kolkata.

With momentum firmly on their side, India will look to carry forward their winning form as the competition intensifies in the knockout race.

The Super Eight stage will feature eight teams split into two groups of four each. These groups were pre-determined before the start of the tournament, meaning teams will be placed into their assigned Super Eight groups regardless of whether they finish first or second in the league standings.