ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Standings (Group B Initial Stage)
Both teams faced each other directly in Group B during the opening round of the 2026 T20 World Cup, where Sri Lanka narrowly edged out the competition to finish second.
Team Position
Matches Played
Won
Lost
No Result / Abandoned
Net Run Rate
Total Points
1. Zimbabwe
4
3
0
1
+1.506
7
2. Sri Lanka
4
3
1
0
+1.741
6
3. Australia
4
2
2
0
+1.523
4
4. Ireland
4
1
2
1
+0.150
3
5. Oman
4
0
4
0
-4.845
0
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Standings (Super Eights – Group 2)
After advancing past the opening round, both Asian sides qualified into Group 2 of the Super Eights stage.
Team Position
Matches Played
Won
Lost
Net Run Rate
Total Points
1. England
3
3
0
+1.214
6
2. Australia
3
2
1
+0.624
4
3. Sri Lanka
3
1
2
-0.580
2
4. Afghanistan
3
0
3
-1.520
0
ICC World Test Championship Standings (2025-2027 Cycle)
While Afghanistan does not hold full status inside the ongoing World Test Championship cycles, Sri Lanka is actively fighting for a top spot.
