New Delhi: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has officially begun with high excitement, as 20 teams battle for the prestigious title. Hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament has been divided into four groups, each consisting of five teams.
Every team will play against the other teams in its group, and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8 stage. A total of 55 matches will be played in the tournament, while the grand final is scheduled for March 8.
As the opening matches conclude, the points table has started taking shape, with Pakistan leading Group A and New Zealand dominating Group D.
Group A Points Table
Pakistan has made a strong start with two consecutive wins, while India is currently placed second after winning its opening match.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.932 |
| 2 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.450 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.356 |
| 4 | Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.033 |
| 5 | USA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.525 |
Group B Points Table
Zimbabwe currently sits on top after a dominant win, while hosts Sri Lanka are placed second. Australia is yet to play its first match.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
| — | | – | | – | | | |
| 1 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.702 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.000 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.000 |
| 5 | Oman | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.702 |
Group C Points Table
West Indies has taken the early lead in Group C, while Scotland remains in contention after playing two matches.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.750 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.950 |
| 3 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.200 |
| 4 | Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.200 |
| 5 | Italy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.650 |
Group D Points Table
New Zealand has emerged as the strongest side so far in Group D, winning both of its opening matches. South Africa is placed second with an impressive net run rate.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
| — | | – | | – | | | |
| 1 | New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.919 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.850 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.162 |
| 4 | UAE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.763 |
| 5 | Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.850 |
Race to Super 8 Heats Up
With the tournament still in its early stages, the competition remains wide open. Teams will now focus on improving their net run rate and securing crucial wins, as only the top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8 stage.
The coming matches are expected to bring major shifts in the points table, especially in groups where multiple teams are tied on points.
Discover more from SD NEWS agency
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.