By Admin 
As the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is progressing, the group standings are becoming more exciting. Some teams have dominated in the initial matches, while some giants are now seen under pressure. The situation till February 12 has brought both hope and concern for many teams.
Group A: Eyes set on India-Pakistan match
In Group A, Pakistan is on top with 4 points with two wins in two matches. His net run rate is also strong, which has given him an edge. India won its first match and is in second place with 2 points. Now India’s next match is with Namibia. If Team India wins this match by a big margin then the race for the top position in the table will become more interesting.
Netherlands also remains in the competition with 2 points, while America and Namibia are still looking for their first win. It is clear that the great match between India and Pakistan can decide the table topper in this group.
Group A
- 1. Pakistan – 2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points
- 2. India – 1 match, 1 win, 2 points
- 3. Netherlands – 2 matches, 1 win, 2 points
- 4. Namibia – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
- 5. America – 2 matches, 0 wins, 0 points
Group B: Australia’s explosive start
In Group B, Australia has taken a huge lead in the net run rate by registering a big win in the first match. This victory has taken him straight to the top. Co-hosts Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are fighting for second place. However, Sri Lanka may get the benefit of domestic conditions.
At the same time, the path looks difficult for Ireland and Oman. After the initial defeat, they now have limited chances of comeback.
Group B
- 1. Australia – 1 match, 1 win, 2 points
- 2. Sri Lanka – 1 match, 1 win, 2 points
- 3. Zimbabwe – 1 match, 1 win, 2 points
- 4. Ireland – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
- 5. Oman – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
Group C: West Indies return
In Group C, West Indies performed brilliantly and achieved the top position by defeating England. Scotland has also kept itself in a strong position by registering a win. At the same time, England has slipped to third place and the pressure on them for the upcoming matches has increased. Nepal and Italy will still have to work hard to come up in the points table.
Group C
- 1. West Indies –2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points
- 2. Scotland – 2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points
- 3. England – 2 matches, 1 win, 2 points
- 4. Nepal – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
- 5. Italy – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
Group D: Afghanistan almost out
In Group D, New Zealand and South Africa seem to be moving towards Super 8 with two wins each. Afghanistan has faced two consecutive defeats, one of which went to double super over. Now the path ahead has become very difficult for them. Canada and UAE are also at the bottom.
Group D
- 1. New Zealand – 2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points
- 2. South Africa – 2 matches, 2 wins, 4 points
- 3. Afghanistan – 2 matches, 0 wins, 0 points
- 4. Canada – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
- 5. UAE – 1 match, 0 wins, 0 points
The tournament is still over, but early results have made it clear that every match is now going to be “do or die”.