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The ICC announced the criteria for the qualification, as all the Super 8 teams of the 2026 edition were finalised. As per the qualification criteria set, all eight teams that qualified for the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup will receive direct passage to the 2028 edition. 

India, Pakistan and others secure direct berth in 2028 T20 World Cup as ICC announces qualification criteria

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with an unbeaten ton to see Pakistan through to the Super 8 stage in a one-sided win in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Feb 18).



T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan punch Super 8 spot after Namibia rout, Sahibzada Farhan stars with ton

After suffering a calf injury on Wednesday (Feb 18), Matheesha Pathirana was taken for scans, which revealed the extent of the injury.

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka dealt major blow, Matheesha Pathirana set to miss remaining tournament

Sri Lanka is unbeaten in the three contested matches, and although they are yet to face Zimbabwe in their last group game, their focus remains on the England tie in the Super 8. 

Super 8: Sri Lanka unfazed by England threat in quest for T20 crown at home

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Sahibzada Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. 

Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company, becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup ton

Perfect 4-0! South Africa cruises into the T20 World Cup Super 8s after a dominant 6-wicket thrashing of the UAE in Delhi. With Dewald Brevis finding form and Corbin Bosch taking 3/12, the Proteas have fired a massive warning to India ahead of their February 22 clash. Read the match report.

South Africa fire Super 8 warning to India with UAE thrashing at T20 World Cup

Following a bombshell report from 'The Age', the ICC is reportedly mulling shifting the 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 ODI World Cup to Australia. Persistent tensions with Pakistan and Bangladesh have triggered a $250 million revenue risk. Get the full breakdown of the ICC’s contingency plan.

Australia as backup? ICC mulls shifting Champions Trophy, World Cup out of India over PAK conflict – Report

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Legal proceedings against Shakib, Mortaza to be fast-tracked under new Bangladesh government

Historic Win! Jammu & Kashmir defeat Bengal by six wickets to reach their first-ever Ranji Trophy final in 67 years. Despite Mohammed Shami's 8-wicket haul, Auqib Nabi's 9-wicket match heroics and a calm finish by Vanshaj Sharma sealed the historic upset. Read the full match report.

History in Ranji Trophy! Jammu & Kashmir beat Bengal to reach maiden final

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"Not Over-analysing": India coach Sitanshu Kotak backs Abhishek Sharma to find his rhythm in the Netherlands clash at Ahmedabad. After a health scare and two ducks, can India's explosive opener hit the reset button before the Super 8s? Read the latest from the Indian camp.

Super 8 Prep at T20 World Cup: Why Netherlands clash is ultimate 'form reset' for Abhishek Sharma

India, with six points in three matches, are already through Super 8 and have been seeded in Group X prior to the tournament. They face South Africa (Feb 22), Zimbabwe (Feb 26), and West Indies (Mar 1) in Super 8 at Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, respectively.

T20 World Cup 2026 | Another IND vs PAK possible? Which teams India face in Super 8 matches and when

Kotak made the suggestion while addressing Abhishek Sharma's two back-to-back ducks in the tournament so far. While Kotak asserted that the team is not worried about Abhishek's twin failures, they would want him firing before the Super 8.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Important to adapt:' India batting coach Kotak not worried about Abhishek's twin ducks

With this result, both teams ended their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Nepal finished fifth in Group C with one win and three losses from four matches. Scotland ended third with the same record but had a better Net Run Rate (NRR).

T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal cruise past Scotland by seven wickets

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Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20Is

According to reports, the Perth Scorchers are likely to be one of the teams considered for the Chennai match. The time difference between Western Australia and India is only about two and a half hours, which makes scheduling easier. 

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Ahead of the T20 World Cup match between India and the Netherlands, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.

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Shoaib Akhtar makes a swift U-turn! After calling PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi "illiterate" on Indian TV, the pacer now claims Naqvi is a "good guy."

‘Naqvi is a good guy, he wants to help Pakistan,’ Akhtar’s U-turn on PCB chief after calling him ‘illiterate’

Sooryavanshi has already joined the pre-season camp of Rajasthan Royals in Nagpur. After an impressive debut season in 2025, he is expected to be an important player for the team in IPL 2026. 

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This marks the first time in T20 World Cup history that Australia have been eliminated before the Super Eight stage.

Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 as Zimbabwe qualify from Group B

Usman Tariq remains confident of Pakistan’s Super 8 chances despite a 61-run loss to India. Can the Green Shirts beat Namibia to seal qualification?

Usman Tariq confident of Pakistan’s Super 8 chances after India drubbing in T20 World Cup

Australia’s chances in the Super Eight stage now totally depends on the Ireland vs Zimbabwe clash after they lost to Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Kandy on Monday (Feb 16).

T20 World Cup 2026: Can Australia qualify for Super 8 if Zimbabwe vs Ireland washes out

New Zealand has become the sixth team, and second from Group D after South Africa, to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 stage. 

New Zealand crush Canada to enter Super 8; AFG knocked out from T20 World Cup

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and 12 legendary captains urge the Pakistan Government to ensure medical care for Imran Khan amid reports of 85% vision loss.

Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among 14 legendary captains write to Pakistan govt for fair treatment of Imran Khan in jail

The 19-year-old has been named after India legend Yuvraj Singh by his father Balhit Samra - a resident of Canada. Samra made his debut for Canada in ODIs in March 2025 and made the T20I debut in the same month - against Namibia - scoring 37 off 18 balls.

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India, Pakistan and others secure direct berth in 2028 T20 World Cup as ICC announces qualification criteria

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan punch Super 8 spot after Namibia rout

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka dealt blow, Pathirana set to miss remaining tournament

Super 8: Sri Lanka unfazed by England threat in quest for T20 crown at home

Farhan joins rare company, becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 WC ton

South Africa fire Super 8 warning to India with UAE thrashing at T20 World Cup

ICC mulls shifting Champions Trophy, World Cup out of India over PAK conflict

Legal proceedings against Shakib, Mortaza to be fast-tracked under new govt

History in Ranji Trophy! Jammu & Kashmir beat Bengal to reach maiden final

T20 WC 2026| Pak's Tariq says 2016 MS Dhoni movie inspired him to make come back

Ganguly, Azhar join ex-Indian captains in appeal for Imran Khan's fair treatment

Super 8 Prep: Why Netherlands tie is ultimate 'form reset' for Abhishek Sharma

T20 WC 2026 | Which teams India face in Super 8 and when - check all fixtures

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Important to adapt:' India batting coach Kotak not worried about Abhishek's twin ducks

T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal cruise past Scotland by seven wickets

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20Is

BBL set for India debut in Chennai? Cricket Australia exploring move: Report

IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Check live streaming details, H2H and more

‘Naqvi is good guy,’ Akhtar’s U-turn on PCB chief after calling him ‘illiterate’

Sooryavanshi marked absent for not appearing in Class 10 exam, prioritises IPL

Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 as Zimbabwe qualify from Group B

Usman Tariq confident of PAK's Super 8 chances after India drubbing in T20 WC

T20 WC 26: Can Australia qualify for Super 8 if ZIM vs IRE washes out

New Zealand crush Canada to enter Super 8; AFG knocked out from T20 World Cup

Gavaskar, Kapil Dev & global captains urge Pak govt to treat Imran Khan fairly

Meet Yuvraj Samra - 1st batter from associate nations to score T20 World Cup ton