The International Cricket Council has set a target of hosting four men’s World Cup tournaments within 10 years, starting with events in India and Sri Lanka.
New Zealand quickly rose to the top of Group D following their 10-wicket win against UAE in their second Group Stage match.
According to the Today Match T20 World Cup Points Table, their dominant performance was powered by an outstanding batting effort from Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, which helped New Zealand chase the target with ease and strengthen their position at the top of the standings.
| Date | Format / Series | Venue | Australia Score | England Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4–8 Jan 2026 | 5th Test, Ashes 2025–26 | Sydney | 567 & 161/5 | 384 & 342 | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Feb 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy | Lahore | 356/5 | 351/8 | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 29 Sep 2024 | ODI Series | Bristol | 165/2 (DLS) | 309 | Australia won (DLS) |
| 27 Sep 2024 | ODI Series | Lord’s | 126 | 312/5 | England won by 186 runs |
| 24 Sep 2024 | ODI Series | Chester-le-Street | 304/7 | 254/4 (DLS) | England won (DLS) |
Group A
On February 7, the 10th International Cricket Council T20 World Cup got underway, gathering 20 teams across India and Sri Lanka for an incredible global spectacle.
Reigning champion India made their mark early, dispatching USA in convincing fashion while Pakistan and Netherlands continued their run towards qualification by winning their second group-stage matches respectively.
Pakistan managed to avoid a major collapse in their tournament opener and were relentless in their subsequent chase, led by Sahibzada Farhan’s 41-ball 73 and Shadab Khan’s 12-ball 30 cameo as they reached 190 for nine in Colombo.
Pakistan then restricted USA’s innings down to 155 for eight with Usman Tariq taking three wickets and Shadley Van Schalkwyk taking two, as they claimed their opening game by seven wickets.
New Zealand defeated UAE by 67 runs to secure their second win of the tournament. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen produced an unbreakable 175-run stand to put New Zealand in control against this lowly ranked UAE side, never giving an inch.
Pakistan overtook India by winning by 32 runs against the United States and rising to the top of Group A table, while Netherlands earned third spot after beating Namibia.
Gerhard Erasmus led an outstanding Netherlands side that excelled under swing conditions with spinners Logan Van Beek and Bas de Leede providing control while veterans such as Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann provided experience while Shubham Ranjane, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, and Zane Green provided firepower batting-wise.
Group B
On February 7, Group B action of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 got underway with co-host Sri Lanka off to an impressive start.
Their pool features both traditional powerhouses such as Australia, Ireland, Oman and Zimbabwe as well as unpredictable outsiders such as 2021 champions Australia. Conditions in Sri Lanka will place an emphasis on spin, so smart game management will be key.
Pakistan posted an impressive total of 190 against USA at Colombo thanks to Sahibzada Farhan’s fantastic 41-ball 73 and an outstanding 12b 30 comeo from Shadab Khan, followed by Usman Tariq’s four wickets and Shubham Ranjane’s one wicket each in an outstanding run chase by its bowlers Usman Tariq and Shubham Ranjane respectively – thanks to Usman Tariq’s four wickets each guaranteeing them victory comfortably.
New Zealand also easily dispatched an aggressive UAE challenge in Delhi, thanks to Tim Seifert and Finn Allen’s unbeaten 175-run stand for New Zealand – easily winning seven wickets to move second in the table behind South Africa.
With two points awarded for every victory and no points deducted for defeats during the group stage, team standings will be determined by results alone.
Prior to the final round of matches, a combination of points and net run rate (NRR) will determine which teams make it into the Super Eights from each group – while rain-affected games also play an integral part in this regard.
Group C
Group C features both established sides and emerging ones, including two-time defending champion India, Pakistan and Netherlands, England & West Indies along with Nepal, South Africa, European debutantes Scotland.
Netherlands scored their inaugural points of the tournament with a comfortable seven-wicket win against Namibia on Monday, thanks to disciplined bowling performance that limited Namibia to just 156-8 before Bas de Leede’s unbeaten 72 led them home in just 18 overs.
The 10th Edition of the ICC T20 World Cup began on February 7 at eight locations throughout India and Sri Lanka, featuring four groups with only the top two teams from each progressing to Super Eights.
Wins earn two points for wins while losses receive none; abandoned or tied matches earn both sides one point each.
Group D
In each group, only the top two teams will advance to the Super Eight stage, where points will be awarded based on wins-losses records and net run rates (NRR).
Each side receives two points for wins while only one point will be awarded when their opponent loses; abandoned or tied matches won’t earn either team any points.
New Zealand secured top spot on the points table after dominating UAE by ten wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in their second-round match.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen shared an unbeaten 207-run partnership – the highest ever between any wicket in T20Is – as New Zealand easily chased down their target of 174 runs with ease.
Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu both scored half-centuries for the UAE before being bowled out for 190 in their last over. Glenn Phillips proved the stand-out Pakistan bowler with four out of seven wickets to fall during his 16 over spell.
Pakistan easily defeated USA by nine wickets in Colombo. Sahibzada Farhan scored 41-ball 73 and 12-ball 30 from Shadab Khan helped steer Pakistan to an innings that featured three sixes and one boundary. Shubham Ranjane of USA managed an impressive 51 off 33 balls to secure their victory.
