New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has officially begun with high-intensity matches and thrilling contests. The tournament features 20 teams, divided into four groups of five teams each, with every team playing against the others in their respective group.
As per the tournament format, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8 stage. A total of 55 matches will be played in the competition, with the grand final scheduled for March 8.
With the initial matches completed, the points table has started taking shape, highlighting early dominance by strong teams such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
Group A Points Table
India and Pakistan have made a powerful start, winning both of their matches so far. The USA and Netherlands are in the middle of the table, while Namibia remain winless.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +3.050 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.932 |
| 3 | USA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.533 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.352 |
| 5 | Namibia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.884 |
Group B Points Table
Hosts Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have stunned the competition with two wins each, while Australia have registered one victory. Ireland and Oman are yet to open their accounts.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
| — | | – | | – | | | |
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +3.125 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.984 |
| 3 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.100 |
| 4 | Ireland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.175 |
| 5 | Oman | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -4.306 |
Group C Points Table
West Indies are at the top with two wins, while Scotland, Italy, and England remain in contention. Nepal are struggling at the bottom.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Indies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.625 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.950 |
| 3 | Italy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.352 |
| 4 | England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.650 |
| 5 | Nepal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.854 |
Group D Points Table
New Zealand and South Africa are leading the group with unbeaten records. UAE have one win, while Afghanistan and Canada remain without a victory.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
| — | | – | | – | | | |
| 1 | New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.919 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.425 |
| 3 | UAE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1.030 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.555 |
| 5 | Canada | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.526 |
Race for Super 8 Intensifies
With only a few matches played so far, the points table is expected to change rapidly as teams fight for crucial wins. While India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, and South Africa have established early momentum, the battle for the remaining qualification spots remains wide open.
The upcoming matches will play a decisive role in shaping the tournament as teams aim to secure a place in the Super 8 stage.
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