Zimbabwe just pulled off something special in Colombo. They crushed Oman by eight wickets on February 9, 2026. That dominant win shot them straight to the top of the T20 World Cup Standings Group B.
Nobody expected Zimbabwe to lead the table this early. Their net run rate of +2.702 looks absolutely massive right now. Group B just got interesting with this result.
Zimbabwe’s Stunning Performance Shakes Group B
The eight-wicket thrashing wasn’t even close. Zimbabwe made Oman look ordinary throughout the match in 2026. This kind of performance boosts confidence for the entire tournament ahead.
Two points sit next to Zimbabwe’s name on the table now. But that incredible NRR gives them a huge cushion in Group B. Big wins early in tournaments pay dividends later when things get tight.
Other teams in this Group need to watch out. Australia and Sri Lanka haven’t shown their cards fully yet. Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman complete this competitive group for the points table.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.702 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka (SL) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.000 |
| 3 | Australia (AUS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Ireland (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.000 |
| 5 | Oman (OMAN) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.702 |
How the T20 World Cup 2026 Format Works
India and Sri Lanka host this massive cricket festival from February 7 to March 8. Twenty teams battle across 55 matches for ultimate glory in 2026. The tournament brings the world’s best together.
Four groups of five teams each start the tournament. The top two from each group’s standings advance to the Super 8 stage. That’s where the battles really heat up with serious competition.
Super 8 creates two groups of four teams. The top two from each proceed to the semifinals after that. The table positioning throughout decides who survives and who goes home.
India’s Title Defence and Pakistan Drama
India won the T20 World Cup last time, beating South Africa in 2024. They’re defending champions playing on home soil now. No host nation has ever won this tournament before in history.
Group A has both India and Pakistan together. But Pakistan won’t play their scheduled February 15 match against India. The boycott decision creates controversy in the T20 World Cup Standings scenario.
They might meet in the semifinals or finals later in 2026. Super 8 won’t feature an India-Pakistan clash due to seeding rules. The Group B table looks clearer without such political drama.
