The T20 World Cup 2026 intensified on its eighth day, featuring significant wins by Ireland, England, and South Africa. The matches took place across several venues, showcasing thrilling performances that impacted the tournament standings.
T20 World Cup 2026 Match Summaries
Ireland vs Oman
In the first match, Ireland faced Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. After being put to bat, Ireland started briskly but faltered to 64-4. A remarkable partnership of 101 runs between Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany revitalized their innings. George Dockrell then scored a rapid 35 runs, propelling Ireland to a total of 235-5—the second highest score in T20 World Cup history. Tucker’s unbeaten 94 was the highest individual score for Ireland in this tournament.
Despite a promising 73-run partnership between Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza, Oman fell short, collapsing from 97-2 to a total of 139 all out. Ireland secured a convincing 96-run victory.
England vs Scotland
At Eden Gardens, England took on Scotland, with England’s captain Harry Brook electing to bowl first. Scotland struggled, managing only 152 runs, with Richie Berrington top-scoring at 49. Adil Rashid was instrumental in their downfall, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs.
England’s chase encountered early trouble, losing both Phil Salt and Jos Buttler quickly. However, Tom Banton steadied the ship, scoring an unbeaten 63, supported by Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran. England reached 153 with four wickets remaining.
New Zealand vs South Africa
In Ahmedabad, South Africa put New Zealand to bat. New Zealand appeared strong at 138-5 but faltered, managing only 175-7 by innings end. Proteas captain Aiden Markram changed the course of the match with a rapid 19-ball half-century, scoring 86 not out as South Africa chased down the target with 17 balls to spare.
Updated Standings Following Day Eight
The results significantly impacted the tournament standings:
| Group A | Matches | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2. Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3. USA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4. Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 5. Namibia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Group B | Matches | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. West Indies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2. England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3. Scotland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4. Italy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. Nepal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Group D | Matches | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2. New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3. UAE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4. Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 5. Canada | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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