New Delhi. Now the league matches in T20 World Cup 2026 are almost over. Today (20 September) is the last league match between Oman and Australia.
But this competition has no importance. Because both these teams are out of the race for Super-8. The top 8 teams of Super-8 have been decided. These 8 teams are divided into groups of 4-4, which will play 3-3 matches against each other.
India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, South Africa are in Group 1 of Super-8. Whereas in Group 2 there are Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand. Now the question is when can the two arch rivals India and Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup. Both the countries will not play each other in Super-8, because here both are in different groups.
First question: Will India and Pakistan clash in the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026?
Second question: Can the two neighbors India and Pakistan meet in the final of the T20 World Cup?
First Semi-Final: 4 March 2026 (Colombo or Kolkata)
Second Semi-Final: 5 March 2026 (Mumbai)
How will be the India-Pakistan semi-final?
Answer: Both the teams should finish in top-2 from their respective groups (i.e. qualify for the semi-finals).
And one team is on top in its group and the other is in second position.
In such a situation, India vs Pakistan can be in the semi-finals in the cross-over match. Especially if Pakistan qualifies then their semi-final will be held in Colombo.
Will there be India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup final?
Answer: This is also possible, how can they understand….
Final: 8 March 2026 (Ahmedabad or Colombo)
If: Both teams reach the final by winning the semi-finals
So India vs Pakistan can happen in the final. If Pakistan reaches the final then the final will be held in Colombo, otherwise it is decided in Ahmedabad.
Now the Super 8 race starts from 21st February. Where both the teams will have to reach the semi-finals first, because the fans want another clash between India vs Pakistan.
How are the teams divided into Super-8 groups?
Group 1: India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, South Africa
Group 2: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand
When are the matches of India and Pakistan in Super-8?
Full schedule of Group 1
22 February: India vs South Africa (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 7 pm)
February 23: Zimbabwe vs West Indies (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7 pm)
26 February: South Africa vs West Indies (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 3 pm)
26 February: India vs Zimbabwe (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 7 pm)
March 1: Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, 3 pm)
March 1: India vs West Indies (Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 7 pm)
Full schedule of Group 2
February 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan (R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 7 pm)
February 22: England vs Sri Lanka (Pallekele Cricket International Stadium, Pallekele, 3 pm)
February 24: England vs Pakistan (Pallekele Cricket International Stadium, Pallekele, 7 pm)
February 25: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 7 pm)
February 27: England vs New Zealand (R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 7 pm)
February 28: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Pallekele Cricket International Stadium, Pallekele, 7 pm)
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