India cruised into the Super 8 stage with an unbeaten group campaign. Captain Suryakumar Yadav leads the defending champions into this crucial phase. The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule of India spans from February 22 to March 1.
Three Indian cities host their Super 8 matches across ten days. Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata become battlegrounds for the knockout qualification. These games keep travel minimal which helps player freshness throughout.
Group 1 places India as the top seed automatically here. Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies likely join them in this group. Only the top two teams advance to the semi-finals from each group.
India Super 8 Schedule Breakdown
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Opponent(s) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Sunday, 22 Feb | 7:00 PM | South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Match 2 | Thursday, 26 Feb | 7:00 PM | Australia / Zimbabwe | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Match 3 | Sunday, 1 March | 7:00 PM | West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Ahmedabad hosts India’s opening T20 World Cup Super 8 match benefiting from home crowds. Familiar conditions and massive support provide serious advantages from day one. That first game will be against South Africa.
Chennai becomes the second stop on the games during this phase. The MA Chidambaram Stadium might witness an India vs Australia or Zimbabwe clash. Australia’s championship pedigree meets India’s subcontinental dominance there potentially in 2026.
Kolkata’s Eden Gardens hosts the last match on March 1 confirmed. West Indies will definitely become their opponent for that crucial encounter. Their explosive T20 batting lineup will test India’s bowling attack massively.
Path to Finals
Semi-final 2 happens at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium if India qualifies successfully. The 2026 World Cup favours high-scoring games at that venue traditionally. India’s aggressive batting suits Wankhede conditions perfectly for knockouts.
The T20 World Cup final on March 8 takes place in Ahmedabad, as originally planned. Home advantage continues for India with pitch familiarity and crowd support. Dew management becomes crucial during evening matches there in 2026.
But here’s the catch – Pakistan reaching the finals changes everything completely. The Schedule shifts the final to Colombo if Pakistan qualifies. That alters pitch conditions and preparation strategies for India significantly then.
Why India Looks Strong
Squad depth gives India massive advantages over other T20 World Cup teams. Current form shows consistent performances across all departments regularly now. Venue familiarity for knockouts provides psychological edges before matches start.
Net run rate, tactical bowling, and powerplay efficiency decide qualification ultimately. India ticks all these boxes comfortably heading into this stage.
