Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without AustraliaThe Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be packed for India's opening Super eights clash against South Africa on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)KOLKATA - Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Colombo on Saturday as the second "Super Eights" phase of the T20 World Cup kicks off without former champions Australia, who shockingly failed to make it out of their group. An injury-depleted Australia endured a chaotic campaign and failed to make the second phase of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2009. India are on a 12-match unbeaten run at the T20 World Cup, stretching back to their defeat in the semi-final against eventual winners England in 2022. Harry Brook's side were unconvincing in wins against minnows Nepal, Scotland and finally Italy, who were making their World Cup debut.

Source: Bangkok Post February 20, 2026 13:51 UTC