The Proteas absolutely dominated Group D winning all three games cleanly. Six points and a +1.477 net run rate booked their Super 8 spot. South Africa became the third team to punch their ticket to knockout cricket.
New Zealand grabbed 4 points from three matches sitting second behind them. Afghanistan picked up 2 points by hammering the UAE by 5 wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai went crazy in that Delhi win for Afghanistan, scheduled on February 16.
Proteas has one group match left against the UAE on February 18 in Delhi. That 11 am IST clash gives them a chance to stay unbeaten. The 2026 Schedule keeps them fresh for the knockout battles ahead.
South Africa’s Super 8 Group
South Africa lands in Group X as the X4 seed officially. India sits as the X1 seed while Australia gets the X2 position. West Indies completes Group X as the X3 seed for these Matches.
That’s a brutal group with India, Australia, West Indies, and Proteas together. Two former champions plus defending champions India battle for two semi-final spots. The South Africa Super 8 Matches promise incredible contests against quality opponents.
Group Y features England, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka fighting it out. England and the West Indies already qualified from Group C with 6 points. India topped Group A unbeaten while South Africa dominated Group D completely.
What Lies Ahead
| Match | Date | Opponents | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Feb 22, 2026 | India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 2 | Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | West Indies | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| 3 | Sun, Mar 1, 2026 | TBC | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:00 PM |
Group stages wrap up on February 20 then the real fun begins. The South Africa Super 8 Matches kick off from February 22, running until March 1. Indian venues host all these knockout battles across different cities strategically.
The top two from Group X move into the semi-finals happening March 4-5 next. The 2026 final goes down on March 8 at either Ahmedabad or Colombo. Proteas is chasing their first-ever T20 World Cup trophy in 2026 after years of heartbreak.
Group D Final Matches
Canada faces New Zealand on February 17 in Chennai at 11 am IST as Scheduled. That match decides New Zealand’s Super 8 fate completely right now. Afghanistan plays Canada on February 19 in Chennai at 7 pm.
Only the top two teams from each group advance to the next matches. Proteas already qualified but seeding positions matter for knockout draws. The 2026 tournament format splits eight teams into two groups.
