New Delhi: The race for the knockout stages of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has entered a decisive stage with three semi-final spots already confirmed and the last one still up for grabs.The England Cricket Team, South Africa National Cricket Team and New Zealand National Cricket Team have officially booked their spots in the semi-finals of the tenth edition of the tournament.
The fourth semi-finalist will be decided after Sunday’s Super 8 showdown between the Indian national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team, with the winner advancing to the knockout stages.T20 World Cup 2026: Knockout dates confirmedThe semi-finals are scheduled to be held on March 4 and March 5, and the final will be held on March 8.T20 World Cup 2026: Qualified TeamsEngland, South Africa, New Zealand and TBD (between India and West Indies)
| date | match | time | site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 4 | Semi-final 1 | 7:00 pm | calcutta |
| Thursday, March 5 | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 pm | mumbai |
EnglandEngland became the first team to reach the semi-finals from Super 8 Group 2. The two-time T20 champions secured key wins including a 51-run win over Sri Lanka, a two-wicket win over Pakistan and a four-wicket win over New Zealand to confirm promotion.South AfricaSouth Africa qualified from the Super 8 Group One on the back of a stellar performance, especially key wins against India and the West Indies.New ZealandTeam New Zealand advanced from Group 2 of the Super 8 stage with its stable performance and became third in the semi-finals.Last stop: India or the West IndiesThe last remaining semi-final spots will be taken by India or the West Indies in Group One. Their Super 8 match effectively amounts to a virtual quarter-final, with promotion just around the corner.Semi-final format: explainedAccording to tournament rules:Group 2 champions will play Group 1 runners-upThe winner of Group 1 will play the runner-up of Group 2
