T20 World Cup: india national cricket team vs netherlands national cricket team standings — Super 8s confirmed
India maintained a flawless run in the group stage with a win over the Netherlands, leaving the final Super 8s picture settled. The eight teams advancing are now clear, with Pakistan joining India after a decisive win in Colombo that completed the last available berth.
Super 8 line-up and how each team progressed
The Super 8s will feature defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, South Africa and New Zealand. India preserved a perfect group-stage record with victory over the Netherlands; that result left their final group fixture effectively academic for the Dutch.
Pakistan clinched the tournament’s last Super 8 spot with a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo, a result that also pushed the United States and the Netherlands out of contention. Earlier in the group stage India had posted a comfortable 61-run win over Pakistan that had dented Pakistan’s net run rate, but their big win against Namibia ensured second place in their group.
Sri Lanka sealed progression with an impressive eight-wicket success over Australia. Zimbabwe advanced after rain washed out their final match against Ireland, a weather-affected outcome that eliminated Ireland and Australia from the race. West Indies moved through with a nine-wicket victory over Nepal, while England secured their spot with a 24-run win over Italy. South Africa and New Zealand both advanced from their pools, with New Zealand finishing strongly after an eight-wicket win against Canada.
Implications for the rest of the tournament and beyond
With the Super 8s confirmed, the tournament shifts into a higher-stakes phase where group dynamics will reset and each match carries greater consequence. Progressing teams have also secured early qualification benefits for the next T20 World Cup cycle; automatic entries to the 2028 event are in place for the sides that advanced through this stage, with the tournament hosts already guaranteed berths.
The elimination of several notable sides — including Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Ireland, Oman and Namibia — underscores how thin margins and weather interruptions have shaped outcomes. Australia’s fate was sealed when a rain-affected fixture denied them the results they needed to stay alive after a shock loss to Zimbabwe earlier in the group phase.
Remaining fixtures, schedules and what to watch
Before the Super 8s fully kick off, a handful of group fixtures and washouts will still be of interest. The following scheduled matches remain listed on the group calendar: 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). Even where outcomes no longer affect qualification, these games will influence final standings, match practice and momentum going into the Super 8s.
Key storylines to monitor include India’s pursuit of sustained dominance after a perfect group stage, Pakistan’s attempt to rebound from a heavy loss to India and carry momentum from their win over Namibia, and whether Sri Lanka can translate strong home performances into deep tournament progress. The weather will also remain a wildcard; rain and washouts have already played decisive roles in this edition.
As the Super 8s approach, matchups will pit form against adaptability — teams will need to balance aggressive intent with measured planning in the tighter format. Fans can now look ahead to a condensed, high-stakes phase featuring eight teams with distinct paths to the title.
