Excitement builds for T20 World Cup 2026 as three pivotal matches unfold today, directly influencing the points table and Super 8 berths. The curtain-raiser at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, at 11 AM IST features Group D’s Afghanistan clashing with UAE in a survival scrap.
Group D rundown: South Africa reigns supreme with a perfect record, New Zealand has two scalps, Afghanistan zero points after losses—including a five-wicket reverse to New Zealand and a thriller ending in South Africa’s super over triumph. UAE split their games, thumping Canada by five wickets post a 10-wicket collapse against New Zealand.
Afternoon delight at 3 PM IST in Eden Gardens brings England versus Italy from Group C. England boasts two wins (Nepal, Scotland) but a 30-run stumble against West Indies. Italy, in their World Cup bow, demolished Nepal by 10 wickets after a 73-run loss to Scotland. West Indies secured progression; Nepal exits.
Prime-time spectacle at 7 PM IST at Pallekele sees host Sri Lanka, atop their group with Ireland and Oman conquests, face Australia, rocked by Zimbabwe’s upset but victors by 67 runs over Ireland earlier.
From dawn duels to dusk dramas, today’s fixtures blend desperation, dominance, and unpredictability, setting the stage for tournament twists ahead.