The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a crucial phase where several teams are fighting for one spot in the Super Eight. However, teams including defending champions India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, South Africa, New Zealand and Zimbabwe have already confirmed their spots, teams like Pakistan are struggling.
Speaking of the Group A, while India confirmed their place after 61-run win against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 15, the Men in Green are fighting for a spot after USA triumphed over Namibia to take the second spot in standings. However, Pakistan are set to face Namibia on February 18 and a positive result is sure to confirm their place, but with rain in forecast, all results could be possible.
T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Standings
| Teams | Matches played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
| India (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +3.050 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.787 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.403 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.352 |
| Namibia (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -2.443 |
What will happen is rain plays a spoilsport in Pakistan vs Namibia?
Speaking of the weather forecast, the temperature is expected to be around 30° Celsius in Colombo with clouds and a couple of thunderstorms predicted as per the listing on Accuweather. With 99 percent cloud cover, the probability of precipitation also stands at 67% during the afternoon hours, thus proving a threat to the game between Pakistan and Namibia.
If the rain comes into play and the umpires decide to abandon it, in such case both teams will share a point each. As a result, Pakistan could displace USA in the points table and take the second spot, thus confirming their spot in the Super 8.
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