In the Super Eight, there are two groups. Australia, India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh have been slotted into Group 1 of the Super Eight stage, confirming a face-off between three unbeaten teams at the tournament so far. South Africa, West Indies, USA and now England fill Group 2 of the second round.
From Group A, India and the USA teams have been qualified while from Australia and England have qualified from Group B. From Group C Afghanistan and West Indies have qualified for the Super Eight. South Africa and Bangladesh have qualified from Group D.
India, Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh will feature in Group 1 of the next round, whereas West Indies, South Africa, England, and the USA will feature in Group 2.
Teams will be play three matches each during the Super Eight phase, with the top two sides in each group qualifying for the semi-final stage of the event.
The Super Eight stage kicks off in Antigua on June 19 with a match between the USA and South Africa. That evening, the West Indies will face long-time rivals England in St Lucia.On June 20, undefeated India will play against Afghanistan in Barbados, a crucial game ahead of the knockout stages. This will also mark India’s first game in the Caribbean during the tournament.Afghanistan will seek redemption for their close loss to Australia in last year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup when they meet on June 22 in St Vincent. Despite facing tough back-to-back matches, Rashid Khan’s team has shown remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.
Key fixtures continue: co-hosts West Indies will play South Africa in their final Group 2 match on June 23 in Antigua. Historically dominated by South Africa, the West Indies turned the tables last month with a clean sweep in a three-game T20I series at home.
Another World Cup-centric match features India against reigning champions Australia in St Lucia on June 24.
The Super Eight matches of ICC T20 World Cup will be played in Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia, and St Vincent will host all 12 games in this round.
19 June: USA v South Africa, North Sound, Antigua
19 June: England v West Indies, Gros Islet, St Lucia
20 June: Afghanistan v India, Bridgetown, Barbados
20 June: Australia v Bangladesh, North Sound, Antigua
21 June: England v South Africa, Gros Islet, St Lucia
21 June: USA v West Indies, Bridgetown, Barbados
22 June: India v Bangladesh, North Sound, Antigua
22 June: Afghanistan v Australia, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
23 June: USA v England, Bridgetown, Barbados
23 June: West Indies v South Africa, North Sound, Antigua
24 June: Australia v India, Gros Islet, St Lucia
24 June: Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
