The group stages of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have delivered high-octane drama, and we are now heading into the business end of the tournament: the Super 8 stage.

With heavyweights like India, Pakistan, England, and the West Indies securing their spots, the competition is about to reach fever pitch. Skyexchange Login Here is everything you need to know about the Super 8 schedule, match timings, and how to catch the action live.

The Super 8 Groups

The eight qualified teams have been divided into two groups of four. Each team plays the other three in their group once, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Group 1

  • India

  • South Africa

  • West Indies

  • Zimbabwe (Qualified after Australia's exit)

Group 2

  • Pakistan

  • England

  • Sri Lanka

  • New Zealand

Full Super 8 Schedule & TV Timings

The Super 8 phase begins on February 21, 2026, and concludes on March 1, 2026.

Date

Match

Venue

Time (IST)

Feb 21 (Sat)

New Zealand vs Pakistan

Colombo (RPS)

7:00 PM

Feb 22 (Sun)

Sri Lanka vs England

Kandy

3:00 PM

Feb 22 (Sun)

India vs South Africa

Ahmedabad

7:00 PM

Feb 23 (Mon)

West Indies vs Zimbabwe

Mumbai

7:00 PM

Feb 24 (Tue)

England vs Pakistan

Kandy

7:00 PM

Feb 25 (Wed)

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Colombo (RPS)

7:00 PM

Feb 26 (Thu)

South Africa vs West Indies

Ahmedabad

3:00 PM

Feb 26 (Thu)

India vs Zimbabwe

Chennai

7:00 PM

Feb 27 (Fri)

England vs New Zealand

Colombo (RPS)

7:00 PM

Feb 28 (Sat)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

Kandy

7:00 PM

Mar 01 (Sun)

Zimbabwe vs South Africa

Delhi

3:00 PM

Mar 01 (Sun)

India vs West Indies

Kolkata

7:00 PM

Spotlight: Team India & Pakistan Matches

Fans are always on the lookout for the "Big Two." While India and Pakistan are in separate Super 8 groups (meaning they won't face each other in this round), their individual journeys are critical for a potential Semi-final or Final showdown.

Team India’s Super 8 Road

Defending champions India enter the Super 8 unbeaten. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the "Men in Blue" will play all their matches at 7:00 PM IST:

  1. vs South Africa: February 22 (Ahmedabad)

  2. vs Zimbabwe: February 26 (Chennai)

  3. vs West Indies: March 1 (Kolkata)

Pakistan’s Super 8 Road

After a rocky start in the group stage, Pakistan has found momentum. They will be playing their matches in the familiar conditions of Sri Lanka:

  1. vs New Zealand: February 21 (Colombo)

  2. vs England: February 24 (Kandy)

  3. vs Sri Lanka: February 28 (Kandy)

When and Where to Watch: Live Streaming & TV

The 2026 edition features state-of-the-art broadcasting, including 360-degree views and vertical feeds for mobile users.

In India

  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada).

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website.

  • Special Features: Look out for the "Multi-cam" feature on JioHotstar to choose your own vantage point (Stump cam, Hero cam, etc.).

In Pakistan

  • TV Broadcast: PTV Sports and Ten Sports.

  • Live Streaming: Tamasha app.

Global Broadcasters

  • USA & Canada: Willow TV.

  • UK: Sky Sports (Digital streaming via Sky Go).

  • Australia: Prime Video (Digital).

  • Sri Lanka: Dialog TV and Maharaja TV.

Venue Guide

The Super 8 matches are spread across the best stadiums in the host nations:

  • Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: World’s largest stadium hosting India’s opener.

  • R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: The heart of Sri Lankan cricket.

  • Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Known for high-scoring thrillers.

  • Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy: Picturesque venue for Group 2 clashes.

Stay tuned as the race for the Semi-finals heats up! Who are your picks for the final four? Let us know in the comments below!