The Australia national cricket team Super 8 qualification hopes in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 are now slipping, as they depend on a complicated chain of results following their defeat to Sri Lanka. With only one group match remaining, Australia can reach a maximum of four points, meaning qualification is no longer entirely in their own hands. Australia qualification scenario for T20 World Cup 2026The first and most important step is securing a convincing victory against Oman. If Zimbabwe win even one game, they will move beyond Australia’s reachable points total, ending Australia’s chances. In such a scenario, Australia must ensure a dominant win over Oman while hoping Zimbabwe suffer a heavy defeat, improving Australia’s relative NRR position and keeping their Super 8 hopes alive.

Source: The Herald February 17, 2026 09:45 UTC