ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Super Six standings reflect carried-forward group-stage results against qualified teams, explaining early points, as key matches on 27 January shape semifinal qualification.
The ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Super Six stage is underway, but many fans are understandably confused after noticing that some teams already have points even without playing a Super Six match. As of January 27, only a few Super Six matches have been completed, yet the points table already appears active.
Here’s a clear and simple explanation of what’s happening, followed by the latest updated Super Six points table and today’s matches.
Why Do Teams Have Points Without Playing in Super Six?
Before the Super Six stage, teams competed in the Group Stage, where all teams were divided into four groups. When teams qualify for the Super Six, two of their group-stage matches are carried forward, but with an important condition:
Only matches played against other teams that also qualified for the Super Six are counted.
Super Six Group 1 (A, D) Points Table
(Updated on 27 January 2026)
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.242 |
| 2 | Afghanistan U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +1.020 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.180 |
| 4 | West Indies U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.414 |
| 5 | South Africa U19 (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.830 |
| 6 | Ireland U19 (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.344 |
Super Six Group 2 (B, C) Points Table
(Updated on 27 January 2026)
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.989 |
| 2 | India U19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.751 |
| 3 | Pakistan U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.629 |
| 4 | Bangladesh U19 (E) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2.092 |
| 5 | New Zealand U19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -6.143 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe U19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.916 |
Super Six Matches Played So Far
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Australia U19 defeated South Africa U19 by 6 wickets
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West Indies U19 beat Ireland U19 by 25 runs (DLS)
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England U19 defeated Bangladesh U19 by 7 wickets
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Sri Lanka U19 beat Afghanistan U19 by 4 wickets
Today’s Matches- 27 January 2026
Match 5: Super Six Group 2
Pakistan U19 vs New Zealand U19
Harare Sports Club
9:30 AM (Local Time)
Match 6: Super Six Group 2
Zimbabwe U19 vs India U19
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
9:30 AM (Local Time)
