T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Points Table Latest Standings
The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a fever pitch, with England becoming the first team to officially secure a semi-final berth following their thrilling win over Pakistan . With the tournament now in its decisive phase, every match carries massive implications for the remaining three spots in the last four.
Here are the latest points table standings as of February 25, 2026, following the completion of the England vs Pakistan and West Indies vs Zimbabwe matches .
T20 World Cup 2026 : Super 8 Groups Overview
The eight teams that qualified from the group stage have been divided into two groups of four:
- Group 1: India, West Indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe
- Group 2: Pakistan, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka
Each team plays three matches in their group, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals scheduled for March 4 and 5 .
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Group 1 Points Table
Position Team Played Won Lost NR Points Net Run Rate
1 West Indies 1 1 0 0 2 +5.350
2 South Africa 1 1 0 0 2 +3.800
3 India 1 0 1 0 0 -3.800
4 Zimbabwe 1 0 1 0 0 -5.350
Standings Analysis:
West Indies lead Group 1 thanks to a record-breaking win over Zimbabwe, where their massive victory margin gave them a superb net run rate of +5.350 . South Africa sits second with an identical two points after their dominant 76-run victory over India, which gave them a healthy NRR of +3.800 .
India finds itself in a precarious position after the heavy defeat to South Africa, languishing in third place with zero points and a badly damaged net run rate of -3.800 . Zimbabwe is at the bottom after their loss to West Indies .
Remaining Key Matches in Group 1 :
- February 26: West Indies vs South Africa (Ahmedabad)
- February 26: India vs Zimbabwe (Chennai)
- March 1: India vs West Indies
- March 1: South Africa vs Zimbabwe
Group 2 Points Table
Position Team Played Won Lost NR Points Net Run Rate
- 1 England 2 2 0 0 4 +1.491
- 2 New Zealand 1 0 0 1 1 0.000
- 3 Pakistan 2 0 1 1 1 -0.461
- 4 Sri Lanka 1 0 1 0 0 -2.550
Standings Analysis:
England has dominated Group 2, securing qualification with two wins from two matches . Their victory over Pakistan, highlighted by Harry Brook’s magnificent century, gave them an unassailable four points and the first semi-final spot of the tournament .
New Zealand sits second with one point from their washed-out match against Pakistan . Pakistan has one point from two matches after their opening game against New Zealand was abandoned and their subsequent two-wicket loss to England . Sri Lanka is at the bottom after losing their opening Super 8 match to England .
Remaining Key Matches in Group 2 :
- February 25: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)
- Remaining fixtures to be confirmed
Semi-Final Qualification Scenarios
Group 1 Scenarios
India’s path to the semi-finals is now fraught with difficulty. To qualify, India must ideally win both remaining Super 8 matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies . After their 76-run loss to South Africa, their net run rate of -3.800 is a major concern .
Best Scenario: India wins both games while South Africa beats West Indies and Zimbabwe. This sends India through as the second-placed team .
NRR Battle: If West Indies beats South Africa, three teams could tie on four points, necessitating massive win margins for India to overcome their net run rate deficit . India needs to ensure they win their remaining two matches by big margins .
Group 2 Scenarios
With England already through, the battle is now for the second semi-final spot. Pakistan must win their final match convincingly and hope New Zealand slip in their remaining fixtures . New Zealand hold the advantage with matches in hand and a superior net run rate position . Sri Lanka, though currently bottom, remain a mathematical threat if they secure a big win and create a favorable net run rate equation .
Tournament Statistics Highlights
Leading Run-Scorers
Position Player Team Runs
- 1 Sahibzada Farhan Pakistan 283
- 2 Shimron Hetmyer West Indies 219
- 3 Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka 208
- 4 Harry Brook England 202
- 5 Kusal Mendis Sri Lanka 186
Leading Wicket-Takers
- Position Player Team Wickets
- 1 Shadley van Schalkwyk USA 13
- 2 Blessing Muzarabani Zimbabwe 11
- 3 Marco Jansen South Africa 11
- 4 Varun Chakravarthy India 10
- 5 Gudakesh Motie West Indies 10
Tournament Schedule Remaining
- February 25: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)
- February 26: West Indies vs South Africa (Ahmedabad)
- February 26: India vs Zimbabwe (Chennai)
- March 1: India vs West Indies
- March 1: South Africa vs Zimbabwe
- March 4: Semi-Final 1
- March 5: Semi-Final 2
- March 8: Final (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)
Analysis by Best Pak Mag
The Super 8 points table after the first set of matches has thrown up fascinating scenarios. England’s early qualification is a testament to their depth and resilience—recovering from 58/4 to chase down Pakistan’s total with Harry Brook’s magnificent century was the stuff of champions .
Group 1 is where the real drama lies. West Indies’ record-breaking win over Zimbabwe has given them a massive net run rate advantage that could prove decisive if points are tied . South Africa’s demolition of India at the same venue where they’ll face West Indies sends a clear message—on slow surfaces, their spin attack of Keshav Maharaj and their pace battery are lethal .
India’s situation is precarious but not hopeless. The defending champions have been in this position before and know how to fight back. The key will be batting first and posting massive totals against Zimbabwe and West Indies to repair their damaged net run rate . The Chennai surface may offer assistance, and they’ll need their spinners to step up.
Pakistan’s hopes hang by a thread. After the washout against New Zealand and the narrow loss to England, they now need results to go their way. A big win against Sri Lanka is mandatory, and they’ll need New Zealand to slip against either England or Sri Lanka . The net run rate deficit of -0.461 means even a victory may not be enough if margins aren’t substantial .
The beauty of this Super 8 stage is that every match now carries knockout implications. With three spots still up for grabs and net run rates likely to come into play, fans are in for a thrilling conclusion to the group phase.
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