The semifinal lineup of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is now confirmed after an exciting Super Eights stage. India secured their place in the last four with a thrilling last-over victory against the West Indies on Sunday.




Sanju Samson played a remarkable innings, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs in a must-win game. His brilliant knock guided India to victory and sealed their spot in the semifinals. Now the tournament enters its most intense stage, where four strong teams — India, England, South Africa and New Zealand — will battle for a place in the final. 

T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal Schedule and Venues
The two semifinal matches will take place in two iconic Indian stadiums. 

Semifinal 1 New Zealand vs South Africa 📍 Eden Gardens, Kolkata 🕖 Wednesday – 7:00 PM (IST)

Semifinal 2 India vs England 📍 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 🕖 Thursday – 7:00 PM(IST)




Both venues are known for their electric atmosphere, and fans are expected to fill the stadiums for these crucial knockout games. New Zealand’s Road to the Semifinals New Zealand had a mixed campaign but managed to secure a place in the last four with some solid performances. Group Stage Beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets Beat UAE by 10 wickets Lost to South Africa by 7 wickets Beat Canada by 7 wickets Super Eights Match against Pakistan was abandoned Beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs Lost to England by 4 wickets Despite a few setbacks, the Black Caps did enough to qualify for the semifinals. --- South Africa’s Journey South Africa have been one of the most impressive teams in the tournament so far. Their strong performances with both bat and ball have made them serious title contenders. Group Stage Beat Canada by 57 runs Beat Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over Beat New Zealand by 7 wickets Beat UAE by 6 wickets Super Eights Beat India by 76 runs Beat West Indies by 9 wickets Beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets The Proteas remain one of the most consistent teams in the tournament. India’s Route to the Semifinals India started strongly in the group stage and managed to bounce back well after a setback in the Super Eights. Group Stage Beat USA by 29 runs Beat Namibia by 93 runs Beat Pakistan by 61 runs Beat Netherlands by 17 runs Super Eights Lost to South Africa by 76 runs Beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs Beat West Indies by 5 wickets Their dramatic win over West Indies ensured they moved into the knockout stage. England’s Performance So Far England showed great fighting spirit in the tournament, especially in the Super Eights stage. Group Stage Beat Nepal by 4 runs Lost to West Indies by 30 runs Beat Scotland by 5 wickets Beat Italy by 24 runs Super Eights Beat Sri Lanka by 51 runs Beat Pakistan by 2 wickets Beat New Zealand by 4 wickets These victories helped England secure their place in the semifinals. Who Are the Favorites? South Africa have been one of the strongest sides in the competition. They remain unbeaten and have dominated several matches convincingly. India, on the other hand, are the defending champions and currently the top-ranked T20 team. Playing at home could give them an extra advantage, especially with massive support from the crowd. With powerful teams on both sides, the semifinal clashes promise to be thrilling encounters that cricket fans around the world will not want to miss.