In a stunning turn of events, Pakistan, one of the favorites for the T20 World Cup title, was eliminated in the group stage. As the league stage concludes today, the competition heats up with the Super-8 phase kicking off on Wednesday. The eight remaining teams are divided into two groups, ready to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.
Super-8 Group Breakdown
Teams were seeded based on their ICC rankings, leading to the following group compositions:
Group-1: India (A1), Australia (B2), Afghanistan (C1), and Bangladesh (D2).
Group-2: USA (A2), England (B1), South Africa (C2), and West Indies (D1).
Each team will play one match against every other team in their group, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
India’s Super-8 Match Schedule
- June 20: India vs. Afghanistan in Barbados
- June 22: India vs. Bangladesh in Antigua
- June 24: India vs. Australia in St. Lucia
All matches featuring Team India will start at 8 PM IST.
With the unexpected elimination of Pakistan, the Super-8 stage promises high drama and fierce competition as teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.