Super Eights locked in as heavyweights set for T20 World Cup showdowns

The Super Eights line-up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been officially confirmed after Pakistan stormed into the next round with a dominant win over Namibia.

Pakistan will kick off the second phase against New Zealand in Colombo, while defending champions India face a high-voltage rematch against South Africa, revisiting their gripping 2024 final battle.

Group 1 features India, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa, setting up a fierce contest between powerhouses and giant-killers alike.

Group 2 promises equal drama with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand locked in a tight four-way battle for semi-final spots.

Each side will play the other three teams in their group, with the top two advancing to the knockouts, and all teams start fresh with zero points, wiping the slate clean for a high-stakes sprint to the semi-finals.