India T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule And Key Fixtures

India became the first team from Group A to reach the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup and will open the second round on Sunday, February 22. Placed in Group G1 with South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe, India arrived as defending champions and remain strong contenders for another title.

The Super 8 format features two groups, and only the top two teams from each group progress to the semi-finals. India’s three fixtures in Group G1 are scheduled across Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata, setting up high-profile clashes against South Africa, Zimbabwe and West Indies within eight days.

India 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule and key fixtures

India start their Super 8 campaign against South Africa on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the match beginning at 7:00 PM IST. India defeated South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, so this meeting revisits that recent title clash under tournament pressure.

The second Super 8 game for India is against Zimbabwe on February 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Zimbabwe reached the Super 8 early after a surprise win over Australia in the league stage, a result that changed the group standings and lifted Zimbabwe into the next phase.

India 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule and venues

India’s last Super 8 fixture comes against West Indies on March 1 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Suryakumar Yadav leads India in this campaign, and the West Indies meeting carries history, as West Indies defeated England in the T20 World Cup final ten years ago to become the first side with two ICC titles.

India’s full 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule, including opponents, dates, venues and start time, is listed below in a simple overview for fans planning their viewing.

India 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule and road from groups

India’s path to the Super 8 began with a win over the USA on February 7, the tournament’s opening day. A second victory followed against Namibia on February 12, when Sanju Samson came into the XI in place of an unfit Abhishek Sharma and provided an aggressive cameo in the middle order.

Qualification was confirmed in the third league match in Colombo, where India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs. That loss left Pakistan’s Super 8 hopes under pressure, but Pakistan recovered and secured a second-round place with a later victory over Namibia, closing the group stage with some relief.

Abhishek Sharma has yet to score in this World Cup, with three consecutive ducks leaving the left-handed opener under scrutiny. Sanju Samson’s 22 runs from just 8 balls against Namibia added another selection option, so India’s management must decide whether to persist with Abhishek or adjust the batting order for the Super 8.

India now carry the momentum of three league wins, status as defending champions and a clear Super 8 schedule against South Africa, Zimbabwe and West Indies. With places in the semi-finals decided by group positions, every match in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata holds direct influence on India’s title defence.