Latest ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table – Who’s Leading In Group Stage
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group stage is heating up across India and Sri Lanka, and Tuesday night brought a major shift in the standings. Pakistan’s 32-run win over the USA has reshuffled Group A, while other groups are beginning to show early favorites.
Below is the latest points table for all four groups, plus what it means going forward.
Group A: Pakistan Overtakes India
After back-to-back wins, Pakistan national cricket team sit at the top. India national cricket team remain unbeaten but have played one fewer match.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan 🇵🇰 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.932 |
| 2 | India 🇮🇳 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.450 |
| 3 | Netherlands 🇳🇱 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.356 |
| 4 | Namibia 🇳🇦 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.033 |
| 5 | USA 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.525 |
What it means: Pakistan control their destiny. India vs Pakistan on Feb 15 (Colombo) likely decides the group topper.
Group B: Zimbabwe Set the Early Pace
A statement win has put Zimbabwe national cricket team in front, with co-hosts Sri Lanka national cricket team close behind.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.702 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.000 |
| 3 | Australia 🇦🇺 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Ireland 🇮🇪 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.000 |
| 5 | Oman 🇴🇲 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.702 |
What it means: Australia haven’t played yet, so this group could flip quickly once they enter.
Group C: Powerhouses in Control
West Indies cricket team and England cricket team have started strongly, while Scotland cricket team remain dangerous.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Indies 🌴 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.750 |
| 2 | England 🏴 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.200 |
| 3 | Scotland 🏴 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.950 |
| 4 | Nepal 🇳🇵 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.200 |
| 5 | Italy 🇮🇹 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3.650 |
What it means: Scotland still have a realistic shot if they maintain momentum.
Group D: New Zealand Make a Statement
New Zealand national cricket team jumped to the top after a record 10-wicket win over the UAE, highlighted by a 175-run opening stand.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand 🇳🇿 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.100 |
| 2 | South Africa 🇿🇦 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.800 |
| 3 | Afghanistan 🇦🇫 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Canada 🇨🇦 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.500 |
| 5 | UAE 🇦🇪 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.400 |
What it means: New Zealand are early favorites to top the group.
Key Takeaways & What’s Next
- Pakistan vs India (Feb 15): Likely decides Group A leader
- USA in trouble: Two losses mean must-win games vs Namibia and Netherlands
- Super 8 Qualification: Top two teams from each group advance
- Super 8s begin: February 21, 2026
Bottom Line
The 2026 T20 World Cup is already delivering drama. Pakistan’s surge, New Zealand’s dominance, and surprise early leaders like Zimbabwe have made the group stage wide open.
With marquee clashes and qualification battles coming fast, Net Run Rate could become the deciding factor sooner than expected.
