After ten days of intense group stage cricket, six teams have already secured their spots in the Super Eight phase, leaving the remaining sides battling for the final two qualifying positions.
India has booked its place in the Super Eight from Group A following consistent victories, while Sri Lanka has advanced from Group B with solid performances on home soil.
West Indies and England have both confirmed their qualifications from Group C, while South Africa and New Zealand have secured the top two spots from Group D.
The marquee event now centers on Pakistan, who must defeat Namibia in a must-win Group A clash on February 18 to guarantee progression into the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
Group B Drama: Zimbabwe, Australia, Ireland
Group B has emerged as the most intriguing and unpredictable cluster, where Zimbabwe is currently a strong contender, needing at least one win from its final two matches to advance.
Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka and Ireland, with both results directly influencing qualification scenarios and potentially sending Australia or Ireland to the Super Eight, depending on net run rate calculations.
Australia, currently placed third in Group B, must defeat Oman in their last group match to keep their hopes alive, relying on favorable results in other fixtures to secure advancement.
Ireland remains in contention, though their chances now hinge on Zimbabwe’s and Australia’s results, and the final Super Eight spot will be determined by wins, net run rate, and head-to-head performance.
If Zimbabwe wins at least one of its remaining matches, the team automatically progresses to the Super Eight, leaving Australia and Ireland to calculate their scenarios for qualification carefully.
Super Eight Groups: Confirmed and Contenders
The Super Eight phase divides the top two from each group into two groups of four, ensuring a round-robin format where each side plays three matches for semi-final progression.
Group 1 (Super Eight)
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India Confirmed
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West Indies Confirmed
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South Africa Confirmed
- Australia/Zimbabwe or Ireland – Contender for the final spot
Group 2 (Super Eight)
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England – Confirmed
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New Zealand – Confirmed
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Sri Lanka – Confirmed
- Pakistan – Must win against Namibia to qualify
The top two teams from each Super Eight group will advance to the semi-finals, setting up the path to the final scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Pakistan’s Super Eight Prospects: What’s at Stake
The advancement of Pakistan is not guaranteed, following a defeat to India in their last group-stage game, which negatively affected their net run rate and left the team in a precarious position.
Victory over Namibia is essential to ensure Pakistan finishes among the top two in Group A and progresses into the Super Eight stage.
A win will place Pakistan in Super 8 Group 2, joining England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, ensuring a challenging yet promising opportunity to compete against established T20 powerhouses for semi-final progression.
Venues and Logistics: Where the Super Eight Action Unfolds
The Super Eight matches are scheduled across major cricketing venues in India and Sri Lanka, with confirmed fixtures dependent on group-stage results and team travel logistics.
Sri Lanka’s Colombo and Kandy stadiums are likely to host some Super Eight matches, including games involving teams that have been based in Colombo during the group stage phase.
India will host high-profile matches at iconic venues, including the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
