Which opponents will India face in T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage? Complete fixtures confirmed
India are looking to create history by defending the T20 World Cup that they won in 2024. Meanwhile, India's opponents and fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage have been confirmed. Check detailed fixtures here.
India's opponents in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage have been confirmed after Zimbabwe qualified for the next round of the tournament following their wash-out with Ireland. The Men in Blue will are in Group 1 of the Super Eight stage and look to defend their World Cup crown.
Defending T20 World champions India made it to the Super Eight when they defeated Pakistan in their third match of the tournament. They are one of the few unbeaten teams in the World Cup and are gunning for a historic title defence.
India's Super Eight opponents confirmed
Meanwhile, India's Super Eight opponents for the World Cup have been confirmed now. The Men in Blue will be in Group 1 of the Super Eight as they are a pre-seeded X1. South Africa, seeded X4, and the West Indies, seeded X3, are with them. And now Zimbabwe have joined India in the group after qualifying from Group B and leapfrogging Australia.
India will open their Super Eight campaign against South Africa on February 22, followed by their second clash against the Chevrons on February 26. India will face the West Indies in their last Super Eight game on March 1.
Check detailed fixtures here:
India vs South Africa: Sunday, February 22, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
India vs Zimbabwe: Wednesday, February 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
India vs West Indies: Sunday, March 1, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Unbeaten India look to create history
India are undefeated in the T20 World Cup 2026, having won all of their matches so far. They began their campaign with a win over the USA after being given a mini scare. The Men in Blue then made light work of Namibia in their second match, despite a late batting collapse, before handing Pakistan a thrashing in Colombo. India will face the Netherlands on February 18 in their last league stage clash, which is a dead rubber for them but a chance forthe Netherlands to look for a miraculous entry in the Super Eight.
India are looking to create history in the World Cup. They are looking to become the first team to defend the T20 crown, win it at home and also become the first side to win three T20 world titles.
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