Ireland Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Standings: As the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 nears its conclusion, the race for the Super 8s is intensifying. A total of eight teams, two from each group, will advance to the next stage, setting up high-stakes clashes among cricket’s biggest names. Some teams have already secured their spots, while others face do-or-die matches in the final round.
Group AIndia have already qualified for the Super 8 with three wins from three matches, remaining unbeaten in the group with six points. The co-hosts will face the Netherlands in their final group-stage game on Wednesday, February 18. The United States sit second with four points, but their qualification depends on the outcome of Pakistan’s final match against Namibia. Pakistan, also on four points but with a negative net run rate, must defeat Namibia to advance. The Netherlands, with one win and an NRR of -1.352, and Namibia, who lost all three of their games, are eliminated but Namibia can still influence Pakistan’s fate.
T20 World Cup 2026 – Group A Points Table
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.050 | 6 |
| 2 | USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.788 | 4 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.403 | 4 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.352 | 2 |
| 5 | Namibia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -2.443 | 0 |
Group B
Sri Lanka have qualified for the Super 8s with three wins from three matches and currently sit on six points in Group B. Zimbabwe have also sealed their place in the next round after their match against Ireland was washed out, taking them to five points and confirming Australia’s elimination from the tournament. The 2021 champions can no longer progress, even if they win their final match, as they can only reach a maximum of four points. Ireland have also been knocked out following the abandoned match, finishing their campaign with three points. Oman had already been eliminated earlier in the group stage.
T20 World Cup 2026 – Group B Points Table
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2.462 | 6 |
| Q2 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1.984 | 5 |
| 3 | Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +0.150 | 3 |
| 4 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.414 | 2 |
| 5 | Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -4.546 |
Group CWest Indies and England have both qualified. West Indies won all three matches, while England secured their spot despite a loss to the West Indies earlier in the group stage. Scotland, Italy, and Nepal are eliminated. Scotland won one match but could not progress, Italy claimed a historic first World Cup win but is out, and Nepal failed to record a victory.
T20 World Cup 2026 – Group C Points Table
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | West Indies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.820 | 6 |
| Q2 | England | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.201 | 6 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.359 | 2 |
| 4 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.588 | 2 |
| 5 | Nepal | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.942 | 0 |
Group DSouth Africa have qualified for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating New Zealand. New Zealand defeated Canada in their last group game to secure a place in the Super 8. Afghanistan, along with the UAE and Canada, have been eliminated from the tournament. South Africa will face the UAE in their final group-stage game.
T20 World Cup 2026 – Group D Points Table
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.477 | 6 |
| Q2 | New Zealand | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.227 | 6 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.215 | 2 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.797 | 2 |
| 5 | Canada | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.865 | 0 |
With the group stage concluding, attention now turns to the Super 8s, where the top eight teams will compete for the T20 World Cup 2026 title.