ICC T20 World Cup 2026 standings: Here’s what we know

ISLAMABAD: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has kicked off with plenty of excitement, and early standings are already giving fans plenty to talk about. Here’s a look at how the teams are shaping up across the four groups.

Group A

India leads the way after a strong opening win, topping the table with 2 points and a net run rate of +1.450. Pakistan and the Netherlands are not far behind, also with 2 points each, making Group A tightly contested. Meanwhile, the USA and Namibia are still searching for their first victories, both facing early setbacks.

Group B

Zimbabwe has made a dominating start, boasting a net run rate of +2.702 and sitting at the top of Group B. Sri Lanka follows closely with 2 points, keeping their hopes alive. Ireland and Oman have struggled in their early games, while Australia is yet to take the field, leaving fans eager to see how the defending champions perform.

Group C

The West Indies have made a statement with a strong win, topping Group C with a net run rate of +1.750. Scotland and England have also collected points, keeping the group competitive, while Nepal and Italy need to find form to stay in the running.

Group D

New Zealand is asserting dominance with two wins from two matches, leading the group with 4 points and a net run rate of +1.919. South Africa is close behind with 2 points and an impressive +2.850 net run rate. Afghanistan, the UAE, and Canada are yet to make a significant impact.

With many matches still to be played, these early standings are only a glimpse of the battles ahead. Teams like India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, and New Zealand are off to strong starts, but in T20 cricket, surprises can happen at any moment, and fans can expect plenty of twists as the race to the Super 12s heats up.