Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe in ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table and Qualification News
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Team Performance
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Team Performance
📰 Match Report & Latest News
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have emerged as the top two teams from Group B in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, delivering impressive performances to qualify for the Super-8 stage of the tournament.
Sri Lanka secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Australia, powered by an unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka, which confirmed their place in the next round.
Zimbabwe also shocked the cricketing world by defeating Australia by 23 runs, boosting their qualification hopes and strengthening their position in the points table.
Both teams have now officially advanced, while Australia failed to qualify after a rain-affected match between Zimbabwe and Ireland ensured Zimbabwe progressed alongside Sri Lanka.
📊 Group-B Points Table (T20 World Cup 2026)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.462 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +1.984 |
| Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +0.414 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.150 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -4.546 |
🆚 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe — Victory Comparison
| Performance Factor | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 | 3 |
| Wins | 3 | 2 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 1 |
| Points | 6 | 5 |
| NRR | +2.462 | +1.984 |
| Super-8 Status | Qualified | Qualified |
🔎 Analysis
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Sri Lanka remains unbeaten in Group B with the highest points.
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Zimbabwe showed giant-killing form with a famous win over Australia.
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Sri Lanka’s stronger Net Run Rate places them top of the table.
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Zimbabwe’s consistency ensured a safe qualification despite one wash-out.
📅 The tournament runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super-8 round.
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