Super Eights Confirmed: Sri Lanka to Face England, Pakistan and New Zealand

Feb.18 (Mirror Sports) - The Super Eights stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is officially set, with groups confirmed as the tournament moves into its decisive phase.

The action begins in Colombo, where Pakistan national cricket team take on New Zealand national cricket team in the opening Super Eights clash — a contest expected to set the tone for a high-intensity round of cricket.

Meanwhile, defending champions India national cricket team will renew their rivalry with South Africa national cricket team in a blockbuster rematch of the dramatic 2024 final, adding further intrigue to the second phase of the tournament.

Super Eights Groups

Group 1

• India
• Zimbabwe
• West Indies 
• South Africa

Group 2

• Pakistan 
• Sri Lanka 
• England 
• New Zealand 

Each team will play the other three sides in their group once, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout semi-finals.

Importantly, all teams begin the Super Eights on zero points, with no results or net run rate carried forward from the first round — ensuring a fresh, high-stakes battle for places in the final four.

With heavyweight clashes, historic rivalries and semi-final spots on the line, the Super Eights promise to deliver the most intense chapter of the tournament yet.