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Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been exciting so far, especially with India and Pakistan dominating. While India and Pakistan were expected to qualify easily, lower-ranked teams like the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia have shown moments of strong play.
Current Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India (IND) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +3.050 |
| 2 | Pakistan (PAK) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.932 |
| 3 | USA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.533 |
| 4 | Netherlands (NED) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.352 |
| 5 | Namibia (NAM) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.884 |
India and Pakistan have won both their matches. The key match between them on February 15 in Colombo will decide a lot.
India’s Qualification Chances
- India have 4 points and a high Net Run Rate (+3.050).
- They play Pakistan on February 15 and the Netherlands on February 18.
- If India beat Pakistan, they will qualify for the Super 8.
- If India lose to Pakistan, they can still qualify by beating the Netherlands.
- Even if India lose both matches, they might qualify if their NRR stays higher than the USA and Netherlands.
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Pakistan’s Qualification Chances
- Pakistan also have 4 points with two matches left: India and Namibia.
- One win in the remaining games should be enough to reach the Super 8.
- Pakistan can be eliminated if they lose both games and the USA beats Namibia. In that case, NRR will decide who qualifies.
USA and Netherlands: Long Shots
Both teams are on 2 points and have one game left.
- USA vs Namibia (Feb 15): If the USA wins, they could reach 4 points and hope India or Pakistan loses all remaining matches.
- Netherlands vs India (Feb 18): Netherlands need India to lose all games and Pakistan to win, then hope for a better NRR to qualify.
Remaining T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Matches
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA vs Namibia | Feb 15 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| India vs Pakistan | Feb 15 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Pakistan vs Namibia | Feb 18 | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| India vs Netherlands | Feb 18 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
Key Takeaway
The Group A race is mostly between India and Pakistan, but the USA and Netherlands still have a small chance. Every match matters, and fans can expect exciting cricket in the final days of the group stage.
Also Read: Check Updated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table - Feb 13, 2026
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