The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final has been set with the India vs New Zealand match, which the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is hosting on Sunday night (March 8). 

In the group stage of the tournament, hosts and defending champions India were the Group A champions, while New Zealand were the Group D runners-up. Men in Blues won all four matches of their group (USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and Netherlands), while the Blackcaps lost against South Africa but comfortably won other group stage fixtures against UAE, Afghanistan, and Canada. 

Later, in the Super Eights, India finished as Group 1 runners-up, where they lost against South Africa before defeating Zimbabwe and the West Indies. On the other hand, New Zealand were in Group 2, where they finished as runners-up after a washout against Pakistan, a victory against Sri Lanka, and a thrilling defeat against England. 

In the first Semi-final, New Zealand thrashed South Africa by nine wickets. Later, in the second Semi-final, India claimed a seven-run victory in the high-scoring thriller against England. 

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Final - IND vs NZ: Toss Update

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Final - IND vs NZ: Playing XIs

New Zealand made one change in the playing XI. Jacob Duffy has replaced Cole McConchie for the match. 

New Zealand playing XI

It is time for the second Semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as the India vs England match on Thursday night (March 5) will decide who will face New Zealand in the Final of the tournament on Sunday night (March 8) at Ahmedabad. 

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is ready to host the second Semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. 

Hosts and defending champions India finished Group A of the group stage by winning all four matches against the United States, Namibia, Pakistan (in Sri Lanka), and the Netherlands. In the Super Eights, India finished second in Group 1, losing to South Africa before beating Zimbabwe and the West Indies to secure a spot in the Semi-finals.

Meanwhile, the two-time champions England were runners-up in Group C of the group stage, where they lost against the West Indies but closely defeated Nepal, Scotland, and Italy. In Group 2 of Super Eights, England won all three of their matches to finish top of the points table of the group, where they beat the hosts Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and New Zealand. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 2nd Semi-final - IND vs ENG: Toss Update

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and chose to field first.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 2nd Semi-final - IND vs ENG: Playing XIs

It is the last game of Group 2 of the Super Eights in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, which Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is hosting on Saturday night (February 28). 

While the hosts Sri Lanka have already been eliminated from the tournament, Pakistan are facing a must-win game with a big margin to qualify for the Semi-finals. The actual winning margin will be revealed after the first innings, while the Men in Green need to win by at least 65 runs. 

In Group 2 Super Eights, Sri Lanka lost to England and New Zealand by 51 runs and 61 runs, respectively. Meanwhile, Pakistan started the Super Eights with a rain washout against New Zealand, before losing the match against England by two wickets in the thriller. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs PAK: Toss Update

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs PAK: Playing XIs

Pakistan made three changes in the playing XI. Khawaja Nafay, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed returned as replacements of Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Salman Mirza. 

Pakistan playing XI

It is the crucial Group 2 Super Eights match, England vs New Zealand, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is set to host this fixture on Friday night (February 27).

England are currently on top of the Group 2 Super Eights points table by winning their first two matches of the group. After beating the hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs, they edged out Pakistan by two wickets to secure their qualification for the Semi-finals. However, they need to win the match against New Zealand to secure the top spot in Group 2. 

Meanwhile, New Zealand had a washout fixture with no result in their first Group 2 game against Pakistan, and then beat the hosts Sri Lanka by 61 runs. They are in second position in Group 2 with three points. A win or no result against England will be enough for them to secure the Semi-final position, while they will move on top of the points table with a victory.

If New Zealand suffer a defeat against New Zealand, they have to wait for the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match result, where Pakistan must win, along with making the net run rate better than the Blackcaps. 

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - ENG vs NZ: Toss Update

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - ENG vs NZ: Playing XIs

New Zealand are unchanged for the match. 

New Zealand playing XI

The India vs Zimbabwe match is a very important game in the Group 1 Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as it is a must-win fixture for both teams to stay strongly in the competition for the Semi-finals race, while a defeat in this game will put them at risk.  

Both India and Zimbabwe were unbeaten in the group stage of the tournament. Defending champions India won all four of their matches in the group stage, as the hosts beat the United States of America, Namibia, Pakistan (in Sri Lanka), and the Netherlands in Group A.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe were in Group B, playing all four of their group stage matches in Sri Lanka. While they defeated Oman, Australia, and the hosts Sri Lanka, their match against Ireland was washed out in the rain. 

In their first Super Eights match, hosts India suffered a 76-run defeat against South Africa, while West Indies thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs. 

On Thursday evening (February 26), the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai is hosting the crucial India vs Zimbabwe match. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - IND vs ZIM: Toss Update

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - IND vs ZIM: Playing XIs

India made two changes in the playing XI. Sanju Samson and Axar Patel have replaced Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar. 

India playing XI

Zimbabwe made one change in the playing XI. Tinotenda Maposa comes in the playing XI as the replacement for Graeme Cremer.

Zimbabwe playing XI

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani

The South Africa vs West Indies match is an important fixture in Group 1 Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as the winners of the match will take one step forward for the Semi-finals, while the others have to wait for the last round. 

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is hosting this crucial fixture on Thursday afternoon. 

South Africa and the West Indies finished their group stage battle as the champions in their respective groups, as they are the only unbeaten sides in the ongoing tournament.

South Africa started the Super Eights by thrashing the defending champions and hosts India by 76 runs. 

Meanwhile, West Indies outclassed Zimbabwe in their first game of the Super Eights, as the Caribbean team won that match by 107 runs.

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - SA vs WI: Toss Update

South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - SA vs WI: Playing XIs

South Africa are unchanged for this match.

South Africa playing XI

Aiden Markram (Captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

It is time for the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (SL vs NZ) in Group 2 of the Super Eights in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is hosting the match on Wednesday night (February 25). It is almost a must-win game for both teams. 

Group B runners-up Sri Lanka started the Super Eights with a shocking defeat against England. Despite restricting England to 146 runs, Sri Lanka were bundled out for only 95 runs, as the hosts lost that match by 51 runs.

Meanwhile, Group D runners-up New Zealand had a no result in their first Super Eights fixture against Pakistan, as rain washed out that game. 

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs NZ: Toss Update

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - SL vs NZ: Playing XIs

Sri Lanka made one change in the playing XI. Charith Asalanka has replaced Kamil Mishara.

Sri Lanka playing XI

New Zealand playing XI

On Tuesday evening (February 24), England and Pakistan are facing each other in the crucial Super Eights Group 2 fixture in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is being hosted by Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

The Group C runners-up England, who lost against West Indies in the group stage, while claiming close wins against other group stage teams (Nepal, Scotland, and Italy), started the Super Eights of the tournament by beating the hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs. While England scored 146/9, Sri Lanka were bundled out for only 95 runs. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan were the runners-up in Group A, where they lost against India, after beating the Netherlands and the United States of America closely, and won their last group stage fixture by thrashing Namibia. Their first match of the Super Eights, which was against New Zealand, had no result due to rain washout.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - ENG vs PAK: Toss Update

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 2, Super Eights - ENG vs PAK: Playing XIs

Pakistan have made one change, as Shaheen Shah Afridi has replaced Faheem Ashraf. 

Pakistan playing XI

West Indies and Zimbabwe are set to face each other in the Group 1 Super Eights match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is hosting on Monday night (February 23).

Both West Indies and Zimbabwe are unbeaten in the tournament. While the West Indies won all four of their matches in the group stage of the competition, Zimbabwe recorded three wins and one no result in the group stage. 

In Group C, the West Indies beat Scotland, England, Nepal, and Italy. Meanwhile, Group B team Zimbabwe defeated Oman and Australia before a rain washout fixture against Ireland, while winning against the hosts Sri Lanka in their last group stage match. 

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - WI vs ZIM: Toss Update

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - WI vs ZIM: Playing XIs

West Indies made one change in the playing XI. Romario Shephard has returned to the playing XI by replacing Roston Chase. 

West Indies playing XI

Zimbabwe playing XI

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

It is time for the first match of Group 1 in the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as the India vs South Africa match is set to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday night (February 22). 

It is the battle between the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 finalists, where India claimed a seven-run win to lift the trophy for the second time. 

Both India and South Africa are unbeaten in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as both finished on top of their respective groups' points table. As the hosts, the defending champions India beat the United States of America, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands in Group A.

In the meantime, South Africa were in Group D during the group stage, where they beat Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates, while the Proteas claimed a Super Over win against Afghanistan.   

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - IND vs SA: Toss Update

South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bat first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - IND vs SA: Playing XIs

India are unchanged for the match. 

India playing XI