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T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table: The start of T20 World Cup 2026 has been more exciting than expectations. Even though no major upsets have been recorded in the first two days of the tournament, the way the associate teams have given a tough challenge to the stronger countries has increased the enthusiasm of the fans manifold. There was suspense in every match till the last over, which makes it clear that the journey ahead is going to be even more interesting.
Strength shown in the initial matches
On the very first day of the tournament, Netherlands surprised Pakistan by giving a tough fight. Whereas Nepal played brilliantly against England and remained just four runs away from victory. Ireland also did not accept defeat easily in front of Sri Lanka. These matches made it clear that this time even small teams have the potential to trouble the big names. Whereas in Group A, Team India has registered an impressive victory in its first match against USA.
Who dominates the points table?
After the matches played so far, 6 out of 20 teams have opened their accounts with wins. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England and New Zealand have won their respective opening matches and secured two points each. West Indies is at the top in terms of net run rate, while India is firmly present at second place.
T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table (Group-Wise)
Group A
India
- Match: 1, Victory: 1, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: +1.450
- Points: 2
Pakistan
- Match: 1, Victory: 1, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: +0.240
- Points: 2
Netherlands
- Match: 1, Victory: 0, Garland: 1
- Net Run Rate: -0.240
- Points: 0
America (USA)
- Match: 1, Victory: 0, Garland: 1
- Net Run Rate: -1.450
- Points: 0
namibia
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
Group B
Sri Lanka
- Match: 1, Victory: 1, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: +1.000
- Points: 2
zimbabwe
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
Australia
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
oman
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Defeat: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
ireland
- Match: 1, Victory: 0, Garland: 1
- Net Run Rate: -1.000
- Points: 0
Group C
west indies
- Match: 1, Victory: 1, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: +1.750
- Points: 2
England
- Match: 1, Victory: 1, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: +0.200
- Points: 2
Italy
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
Nepal
- Match: 1, Victory: 0, Defeat: 1
- Net Run Rate: -0.200
- Points: 0
scotland
- Match: 1, Victory: 0, Garland: 1
- Net Run Rate: -1.750
- Points: 0
Group D
New Zealand
- Match: 1, Victory: 1, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: +1.162
- Points: 2
Canada
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
South Africa
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
uae
- Match: 0, Victory: 0, Garland: 0
- Net Run Rate: 0
- Points: 0
afghanistan
- Match: 1, Victory: 0, Garland: 1
- Net Run Rate: -1.162
- Points: 0
Keep an eye on today’s matches
The third day of the tournament is also going to be very important. Today the matches of Scotland vs Italy, Zimbabwe vs Oman and South Africa vs Canada will be played. After these matches the picture of the points table will become more clear.