The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has entered its business end! After a grueling group stage co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the final eight teams have emerged. The Super 8 stage is set to kick off on February 21, 2026, promising a week of intense cricketing action.
In this blog, Skyexchange Login we bring you the complete roadmap for the Super 8s, including the high-stakes schedules for India and Pakistan, venue details, and broadcasting information.
🏆 The Super 8 Groups
The eight qualified teams have been divided into two groups based on pre-tournament seedings and group-stage performances:
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Group 1: India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe
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Group 2: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand
📅 Full Super 8 Schedule & Timings
All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
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Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Feb 21 (Sat) |
New Zealand vs Pakistan |
Colombo (RPS) |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 22 (Sun) |
Sri Lanka vs England |
Kandy |
3:00 PM |
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Feb 22 (Sun) |
India vs South Africa |
Ahmedabad |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 23 (Mon) |
West Indies vs Zimbabwe |
Mumbai |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 24 (Tue) |
England vs Pakistan |
Kandy |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 25 (Wed) |
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand |
Colombo (RPS) |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 26 (Thu) |
South Africa vs West Indies |
Ahmedabad |
3:00 PM |
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Feb 26 (Thu) |
India vs Zimbabwe |
Chennai |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 27 (Fri) |
England vs New Zealand |
Colombo (RPS) |
7:00 PM |
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Feb 28 (Sat) |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Kandy |
7:00 PM |
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Mar 01 (Sun) |
South Africa vs Zimbabwe |
Delhi |
3:00 PM |
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Mar 01 (Sun) |
India vs West Indies |
Kolkata |
7:00 PM |
🇮🇳 Team India: The Road to the Semis
Defending champions India finished their group stage unbeaten and enter the Super 8s as the team to beat. They will play all their Super 8 matches on home soil in India.
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Feb 22: vs South Africa (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)
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Feb 26: vs Zimbabwe (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)
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Mar 01: vs West Indies (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
🇵🇰 Team Pakistan: The Sri Lankan Challenge
After a tense qualifying run, Pakistan has been placed in Group 2. They will play their entire Super 8 leg in Sri Lanka, where conditions are expected to favor their spin attack.
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Feb 21: vs New Zealand (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
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Feb 24: vs England (Pallekele Stadium, Kandy)
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Feb 28: vs Sri Lanka (Pallekele Stadium, Kandy)
Note: India and Pakistan are in separate Super 8 groups. They can only face each other if both qualify for the Semi-finals or the Final!
📺 Where to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Channels
Don't miss a single delivery! Here is how you can catch the action live across different regions:
In India
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TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and HD channels).
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website.
In Pakistan
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TV Broadcast: PTV Sports, ARY Zap.
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Live Streaming: PTVflix, Daraz, and Jazz.
Global Broadcasters
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USA: ESPN+ App, Willow TV.
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UK: Sky Sports (Sky Go / Sky Sports App).
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Australia: Foxtel, Kayo Sports.
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Canada: Willow TV.
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MENA Region: StarzPlay, Switch TV.
🏟️ Venue Spotlight
The Super 8 matches are being held across iconic venues:
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (World's largest cricket stadium)
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata (The "Mecca" of Indian cricket)
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (High-scoring paradise)
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R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Strategic spin-friendly track)
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Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy (Picturesque Lankan venue)
⚡ What’s Next?
The Top 2 teams from each group will advance to the Semi-finals:
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Semi-Final 1: March 4 (Kolkata/Colombo)
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Semi-Final 2: March 5 (Mumbai)
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The Grand Final: March 8 (Ahmedabad)
Who are your picks for the final four? Let us know in the comments!