The semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 is just right around the corner, and has intensified with England and South Africa becoming the first two teams to qualify for the semi-final in the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and March 5, while the grand finale will take place on March 8. Here, in this article, let’s explore how these two teams have qualified and which team has eliminated from the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and Super 8 Points Table.
Which Teams are Qualified for the Semi-Final?
England is the first team to qualify for the semi-final in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 from Group-2 of the Super-8 Group. The two-time champion of this format has won two matches, including a dominant 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, 2 wicket over Pakistan, and in their last match also, they won by 4 wicket against New Zealand.
This marks England’s fifth consecutive qualification for the semi-final and sixth time for over-all top-four finish in ten editions of the tournament.
South Africa is the second team to qualify for the semi-final in this tournament from Group-1 of the Super-8 stage with impressive victories against India and the West Indies.
| Team | Group | Position |
| England | Group 2 | TBD |
| South Africa | Group 1 | TBD |
| TBD | Group 2 | TBD |
| TBD | Group 1 | TBD |
How have these two teams qualified for the semi-final in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
The Super-8 Group of this tenth edition of the tournament, with each team playing three matches against their opponent team in both the group stage, and the top two winning teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
In the case of a tie on winning points and wins, then the Net Run Rate (NRR) is to be considered for qualifying for the semi-final.
Which teams are eliminated from the Semi-Final in the tenth Edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup from the Super-8 Group?
Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have lost their 2 matches out of their three matches in the super-8 stage are eliminated from the semi-final in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Which teams are still fighting for a qualifying spot in the semi-final for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
New Zealand and Pakistan from Group-2, and between India and the West Indies from Group-1, are in contention for qualifying for the semi-final for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
In the upcoming match of Super-8 Group on 28 February, 2026 between Pakistan & Sri Lanka in Match 10, if Pakistan loss this match, then New Zealand will qualify for semi-final, and if won, then the Net Run Rate will be seen for both the team, and who so ever have high CRR, that particular team will be qualify for Semi-final in in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule and Venue
As per the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 format:
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The Group 2 winners will face the Group 1 runners-up
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The Group 1 winners will play the Group 2 runners-up
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| March 4, Wednesday | Semi-final 1 | 7:00 PM | Kolkata / Colombo |
| March 5, Thursday | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 PM | Mumbai |
Note: The first semi-final on March 4 has a floating venue arrangement. If Pakistan qualify for the semi-final, the match will be held at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Otherwise, it will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The final on March 8 will either be hosted in Colombo (if Pakistan qualify) or in Ahmedabad.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 Group Points Table
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 Points Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | No result | NRR | Points |
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2.890 | 4 |
| 2 | West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.791 | 2 |
| 3 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.100 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -4.475 | 0 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 Points Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | No result | NRR | Points |
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.096 | 6 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.390 | 3 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.461 | 1 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.800 | 0 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
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