india national cricket team vs netherlands national cricket team standings: Super 8s confirmed as Pakistan completes line-up
The T20 World Cup group stage wrapped up with a final flurry of results that confirmed the eight teams advancing to the Super 8s. India’s victory over the Netherlands and Pakistan’s emphatic win over Namibia completed the field: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, South Africa and New Zealand will contest the next phase.
Super 8s line-up confirmed
Group A concluded with India topping the pool and Pakistan taking the second qualification spot after a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia. The Netherlands and the United States failed to progress. In Group B, Sri Lanka advanced following a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Australia, while Zimbabwe moved through after their match with Ireland was abandoned due to rain. That washout effectively ended Australia’s hopes despite earlier optimism.
From Group C, West Indies and England secured the two qualifying berths; the West Indies booked their place with a nine-wicket victory over Nepal, and England made it through with a 24-run win over Italy. Group D produced South Africa and New Zealand as qualifiers, with New Zealand sealing their spot with an eight-wicket win over Canada.
With those outcomes settled, the Super 8s line-up is: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, South Africa and New Zealand.
Key results and impact on standings
India’s win over the Netherlands kept the defending champions unbeaten through the group stage and removed any doubt about their progression. Pakistan’s late surge in form — culminating in a 102-run rout of Namibia — was decisive; that victory saw them climb into the Super 8s and left the United States and the Netherlands eliminated from contention.
Sri Lanka’s authoritative performance against Australia not only secured home-nation momentum but also put Australia out of the tournament after a shock earlier loss to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe benefited from weather when their clash with Ireland was called off, earning the point they needed to move through. That rain-affected result had a direct knock-on effect on Australia’s campaign.
England and the West Indies both delivered the wins required to progress from Group C, while New Zealand’s steady display in Chennai ensured they would be among the final eight. Namibia finished Group A without a point, and several other associate and lower-ranked sides exit the tournament with mixed takeaways from a tough group-stage test.
Path to 2028 and what’s next
Progressing from the T20 World Cup group stage carries implications beyond this tournament: teams reaching the Super 8s have secured automatic qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Co-hosts for that event already have guaranteed entry. The remainder of the field for 2028 will be decided through a mix of automatic qualification, rankings and regional qualification tournaments, with a rankings cut-off set after the conclusion of this tournament.
On the immediate horizon, remaining group fixtures that were scheduled include Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe (19 Feb, 09: 30 ET), West Indies v Italy (19 Feb, 05: 30 ET) and Australia v Oman (20 Feb, 13: 30 ET). Those matches will finish out late-stage positioning and provide final competitive opportunities for teams not already eliminated.
With the Super 8s now locked in, attention will turn to the draw and how the eight qualifiers match up as the tournament reaches its knockout phase. Form, momentum and squad balance will be under the microscope; the next stage promises higher-stakes clashes and a clearer picture of who can contend for the title and who will clinch a coveted spot in the next World Cup cycle.
