What’s the cricket Super 8 full schedule? It’s not the Winter Olympics, and you won’t see it on primetime in every living room, but cricket is a monster. In certain parts of the world, it’s not just a sport—it’s the lens through which people experience competition, national pride, and some seriously intense afternoons.
Look at it this way: sports fandom is weirdly geographic. In Canada, it’s hockey first, last, and always. You can walk into any bar and catch the NHL buzz, complete with debates over a missed call or who’s the next big star. In the U.S., it splits across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. People get loud, invest in fantasy leagues, and somehow manage to argue over stats that don’t matter to anyone outside their timezone.
Then there’s cricket. In England, India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan—even smaller nations—you mention cricket and people immediately know the stakes, the heroes, the heartbreaks. It’s a sport that can drag a whole country into the tension of a single over or the drama of a final ball. And yes, it’s got soccer breathing down its neck in popularity, but cricket has a rhythm all its own. It’s patient, intense, and somehow endlessly watchable.
Right now, the world is tuned in for the 2026 T20 World Cup, spread across Sri Lanka and India. Twenty overs, roughly three hours, enough time for a stadium to roar, for players to make mistakes, and for fans to lose their minds over a boundary or a wicket. This isn’t casual viewing—this is national pride, team rivalry, and decades of cricket history condensed into a handful of matches. Every shot, every run, every decision is magnified.
The tournament brings together the best teams on the planet, and the standings matter because they aren’t just numbers—they’re bragging rights, ticket sales, and sometimes a full-blown national mood. India, Australia, England—they’re all in it, bringing their own brand of intensity. The underdogs? Don’t count them out. Cricket has a way of reminding everyone that the game isn’t over until it’s over.
For those outside the cricket belt, it might look slow, even quaint. But dive in, and the tension is real. It’s the kind of sport where patience meets chaos, strategy meets instinct, and three hours can feel like a lifetime—or not nearly long enough. And with the T20 format, that’s the point: bite-sized drama, every ball matters, fans screaming at every turn.
So while the rest of the world tunes in for hockey, football, or basketball, millions are watching cricket unfold like a well-told story. The 2026 T20 World Cup isn’t just a tournament—it’s a pulse check on countries, cultures, and a game that refuses to be anything but spectacular in its own slow-burning way.
2026 T20 World Cup Standings
Each team participating in the T20 World Cup is divided into four groups. The top two teams from each move on to the Super 8. Here are the current standings for the tournament. Note: italics denote teams that have moved on to the Super 8.
“A” Group
India – 8 points
Pakistan – 6 points
USA – 4 points
Netherlands – 2 points
Namibia – 0 points
“B” Group
Zimbabwe – 7 points
Sri Lanka – 6 points
Australia – 4 points
Ireland – 3 points
Oman – 0 points
“C” Group
West Indies – 8 points
England – 6 points
Scotland – 2 points
Italy – 2 points
Nepal – 2 points
“D” Group
South Africa – 8 points
New Zealand – 6 points
Afghanistan – 4 points
United Arab Emirates – 2 points
Canada – 0 points
T20 World Cup Schedule
Here are the Dates and Times for the Super 8 Matches:
February 21 – New Zealand vs Pakistan – (Match abandoned due to rain)
February 22 – Sri Lanka vs England – (England Wins: 146/9 to 95)
February 22 – India vs South Africa – (South Africa Wins: 187/7 to 111)
February 23 – Zimbabwe vs West Indies – (West Indies Wins: 254/6 to 147)
February 24 – England vs Pakistan – (England Wins by 2 Wickets: 166/8 to 164/9)
February 25 – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – (New Zealand Wins by 61 runs: 168/7 to 107/8)
February 26 – West Indies vs South Africa – (South Africa Wins by 9 wickets: 177/1 to 176/8)
February 26 – India vs Zimbabwe – (India Wins by 72 runs: 256/4 to 184/6)
February 27 – England vs New Zealand – 6:30 AM Mountain Time
February 28 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – 6:30 AM Mountain Time
March 1 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa – 2:30 AM Mountain Time
March 1 – India vs West Indies – 6:30 AM Mountain Time
Semi-Finals and Final:
March 4 – TBD vs TBD – 6:30 AM Mountain Time (Semi-Final)
March 5 – TBD vs TBD – 6:30 AM Mountain Time (Semi-Final)
March 8 – TBD vs TBD – 7:30 AM Mountain Time (Final)
If you’re in India, catching the T20 World Cup is easy enough—you can stream every match live on the JioHotstar app or website. Prefer a TV screen? Star Sports Network has you covered, same action, same drama, just bigger.
Over in Canada or the U.S., Willow.tv is the go-to for live games. Fubo.tv also streams the matches if you like your cricket with a side of streaming flexibility.
Want to keep it simple or check stats while you watch? The ICC website streams matches, and if you’re more into highlights than full games, YouTube’s got your back. Both the fubo channel and the ICC channel post clips, so you won’t miss the big moments—or the jaw-dropping plays that make you shout at your screen.