Written By: Alex Maathai

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 brings together the world’s best cricket teams. India and Sri Lanka will host this exciting tournament. 

The points table shows which teams are leading in each group and who has the best chance of advancing. 

Fans can track live standings after every match to see how their favorite teams are performing. 

The table updates regularly with wins, losses, points, and net run rate. This helps everyone understand who is progressing toward the knockout stages.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table

The points table displays live standings for all groups in the tournament. After each match finishes, the table updates automatically. It shows key metrics, including matches played, wins, losses, points earned, and net run rate. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table
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Each group has its own table to make tracking easier. Teams compete to reach the top positions in their groups. The standings change throughout the tournament as matches continue.

Group A

PosTeamMatchesWinsLossesT/NRNRRPoints
1India1100+1.4502
2Netherlands1010+0.3562
3Pakistan1100+0.2402
4United States1010-1.4500
5Namibia1010-1.0330

Group B

PosTeamMatchesWinsLossesT/NRNRRPoints
1Zimbabwe1100+2.7022
2Sri Lanka1100+1.0002
3Ireland1010-1.0000
4Oman1010-2.7020
5Australia00000.0000

Group C

PosTeamMatchesWinsLossesT/NRNRRPoints
1West Indies1100+1.7502
2Scotland2110+0.9502
3England1100+0.2002
4Nepal1010-0.2000
5Italy1010-1.7500

Group D

PosTeamMatchesWinsLossesT/NRNRRPoints
1South Africa1100+2.8502
2New Zealand1100+1.1622
3Afghanistan1010-1.1620
4Canada1010-2.8500
5UAE00000.0000

These tables show where each team stands as the tournament moves forward. Check back regularly to see the latest rankings.

How the T20 World Cup Points Table Works

  • Win: 2 points. When a team wins a match, they get 2 points added to their total. Winning matches is the main way to climb up the points table and secure a spot in the next round.
  • No Result / Abandoned Match: 1 point each. If rain or bad weather stops a match from finishing, both teams get 1 point each. This happens when the match cannot be completed, and no winner can be decided.
  • Loss: 0 points. Teams that lose a match do not get any points. This means losing matches makes it harder to move up in the standings and reach the knockout stage.
  • League-Stage Points Impact Qualification: The points earned during group matches decide which teams move forward. Teams with the most points in each group qualify for the next stage of the tournament.

Role of Net Run Rate (NRR)

Net Run Rate is a special calculation used in ICC tournaments. It measures how fast a team scores runs compared to how fast they give up runs. 

The formula looks at runs scored per over minus runs allowed per over. When two or more teams finish with the same points, NRR decides who ranks higher. 

Big wins help improve NRR, while heavy losses hurt it badly. A team that wins by large margins gets a better NRR than a team that barely wins.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualification Rules

Group Stage Qualification Criteria

The top teams from each group move to the next round. Points earned from wins decide the rankings first. 

If teams have equal points, officials use Net Run Rate to break the tie. Other tiebreakers may include head-to-head results or total wins in the group stage.

Super Stage / Knockout Qualification Format

Teams that qualify from the groups enter the Super 8 stage. In this round, teams play more matches to earn spots in the semifinals. 

The top performers from the Super 8 groups reach the semifinal matches. Winners of the semifinals then play in the final match to decide the champion.

Where to Check ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule & Updates

You can find live updates on the official ICC website and mobile app. Major sports broadcasters also show match schedules and results. 

Where to Check ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule & Updates
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Trusted cricket news websites provide regular updates too. Check these sources for match timings, venue details, and any weather-related changes to the schedule.

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Conclusion – Follow ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Standings Live

The points table remains essential for tracking team progress throughout the tournament. Following live updates helps you stay connected with every match result and ranking change. Expect close contests, exciting NRR battles, and dramatic qualification races.

Keep checking the standings to see which teams will make it to the knockout stages and compete for the championship.

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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