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While the former Aussie skipper has now played her last game in 50-over cricket, she will be donning the Australian jersey one last time in the Test match against India, starting March 6 in Perth

From qualification rules to confirmed teams and Super 8 schedule, here's a quick guide to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026's next round

Australia will be eager to end a frustrating tournament with a morale-boosting win after their hopes of reaching the Super Eights faded early.

Australia will be keen to sign off on a positive note after a disappointing campaign that ended their Super Eights hopes

Both Australia and Oman have been eliminated and will look to finish their campaign on a high

Former champions Australia are set to conduct a "forensic review" of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after the injury-ravaged team crashed out in the group stage of the ongoing event being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The 2021 champions exited after losing to Sri Lanka and minnows Zimbabwe. They still have one match remaining against Oman in Pallekele on Friday, but that would be inconsequential. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have progressed to the Super Eights as Australia failed to get past the group stage for the first time since 2009. Selector Tony Dodemaide said a full review of the performance would be done once the players are back home. "It's really disappointing the way the tournament has rolled out," Dodemaide was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "But we will need some time, and take some time, once we finish our last commitment it's important that we finish strongly on Friday against Oman then we'll get back and analyse it fully." The team was without its

Australia's only win came against Ireland as Mitchell Marsh and co. are out of the T20 World Cup before the semis for the third time in a row now.

With six teams already qualified for the Super 8 round, six teams across two groups are fighting for the remaining two spots in the next stage.

After suffering a comprehensive defeat against co-hosts Sri Lanka earlier this week, Mitchell Marsh's side no longer controls its qualification fate.

From the Super 8 format to the remaining Group fixtures, here's all you need to know about the teams that have qualified for the next round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Zimbabwe, with their win over Australia on Friday, have jumped to the number two spot in the Group B points table

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Sri Lanka are first team from Group B and fifth team overall to book their place in the next round

Sri Lanka will book their place in the Super 8s if they manage to get a win over the Australian side today

Sri Lanka began their campaign with a 29-run victory over Ireland and followed it up with a commanding 105-run thrashing of Oman.

Australia, on the other hand, have experienced an inconsistent run. They began positively with a win over Ireland but stumbled in their next outing, suffering a surprising 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe.

Australia's Super 8 qualification scenario: With two games left, winning both will keep Aussies' Super 8 hopes alive and give them the best chance of progressing to the next stage

Zimbabwe last beat Australia in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: This is Zimbabwe's first win over Australia in T20Is since 2007

Australia and Zimbabwe will play their first match against each other at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday

Zimbabwe comes into the clash with confidence after an efficient win over Oman, showing their ability to challenge stronger opponents