2026 ICC T20 World Cup: Super 8 – A Comprehensive Guide
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup has reached the thrilling Super 8 stage! With 20 teams initially competing, only eight remain in contention for the coveted title. This guide provides everything you need to know about the Super 8 round, including the schedule, group standings, and current betting odds. The competition is heating up, and fans are eager to see how teams like the England cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team will perform.
Understanding the Super 8 Format
The remaining eight nations have been divided into two groups of four teams. Both host nations, India and Sri Lanka, will each host one group. Similar to the Group Stage, each team will face every other team within their group once. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the semifinals.
- Points System: A win earns two points, a loss earns zero.
- Rainouts: In the event of a rainout, each team involved receives one point.
- Tiebreakers: If a match ends in a tie after 20 overs, a Super Over will be played to determine the winner.
The Groups
Group 1
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Group 2
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Current Betting Odds (as of February 21st)
According to BetMGM, India remains the clear favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, with odds of +110. Sri Lanka, as a host nation, is currently sixth with +1200 odds. South Africa has seen their odds improve to +400, placing them second behind India. Notably, Australia, who entered the tournament with +500 odds alongside England, did not qualify for the Super 8.
Here’s a look at the full odds from BetMGM:
- India: +110
- South Africa: +400
- Sri Lanka: +1200
- (Odds for other teams will be updated as the tournament progresses)
BetMGM provides comprehensive betting options and analysis throughout the tournament.
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