Australia will be keen to sign off on a positive note after a disappointing campaign that ended their Super Eights hopes
India's dominant performance also drove a 56% increase in digital reach compared to the India-Pakistan game in the 2024 edition.
Both Australia and Oman have been eliminated and will look to finish their campaign on a high
Canada signed off without a win from the tournament while Afghanistan had their second win.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the WC.
Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to top Group B. They will face reigning champions India, two-time champions West Indies and 2024 finalists South Africa in the Super 8.
Both Afghanistan and Canada will look to finish their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win today
Both teams will be looking to finish their group stages unbeaten with a win today in Colombo
While Afghanistan will aim to end on a confident note, Canada will look for an upset, making the Chepauk clash an intriguing contest for fans and neutrals alike.
West Indies will now face India, South Africa and England next in the Super 8 round of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Afghanistan enter the match already eliminated from Super 8 contention, but they will be eager to salvage some pride after a challenging tournament.
A total of 12 teams have already booked their place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2028, leaving only eight spots left open
As the tournament moves into this crucial phase, the clash takes on extra significance. For Zimbabwe, it offers a stern test against a balanced and in-form Sri Lankan side.
Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have qualified for Super 8 and will now try to finish group stages unbeaten
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
India's top order found it tough against off-spinner Aryan Dutt before Shivam Dube struck a 31-ball 66 to power them to 193 for six
Having already secured a qualification, the Caribbean side may view this clash as an opportunity to fine-tune their combinations while maintaining their unbeaten run
West Indies, meanwhile, have been dominant throughout. Victories over Scotland, England, and Nepal highlighted their depth and balance, with both batters and bowlers contributing consistently.
West Indies, who have already booked their place in the Super 8s, will aim to walk into the next stage unbeaten
Afghanistan will face Canada in their last match of the campaign, which will also bring the curtain down on Trott's stint.