Defending champions India marched into the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage in emphatic fashion, finishing the group phase unbeaten. The side confirmed qualification with a commanding win over Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium, underlining their strong title defence.
India maintained their winning rhythm by defeating Netherlands by 17 runs in their final league outing. With three convincing victories, the Men in Blue secured their spot in Group 1 of the Super 8s alongside West Indies, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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How India reached the Super Eight
India began their campaign with a solid 29-run win over the United States at the Wankhede Stadium. Captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with an unbeaten 84 after an early batting wobble.
The dominance continued against Namibia, where quick-fire contributions from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya powered India to a massive win.
They then sealed qualification by outclassing Pakistan by 61 runs, extending their strong World Cup record against the arch-rivals.
India Super 8 schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| India vs South Africa | February 22 | Ahmedabad |
| India vs Zimbabwe | February 26 | Chennai |
| India vs West Indies | March 1 | Kolkata |
India will open their Super Eight campaign against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Carrying strong momentum and balance in both batting and bowling, India will aim to continue their unbeaten run and push towards the semi-finals.
