T20 World Cup 2028 is already exciting because the first 12 teams have been confirmed. These teams secured their places after the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 was completed. Australia and New Zealand qualified automatically because they are the host countries for 2028. India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka qualified by reaching the Super Eight in 2026. Ireland, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh qualified through ICC rankings. Now, fans know which 12 teams will compete in 2028.
How Teams Reached the T20 World Cup 2028
The first 12 teams for the T20 World Cup 2028 have been decided. This happened after the Super Eight stage of the 2026 edition was finalised. The teams that performed well in 2026 got direct qualification for 2028. Australia and New Zealand qualified automatically because they are the hosts of the T20 World Cup 2028. Host countries always get a direct entry. The other teams had to earn their place either by reaching the Super Eight stage in 2026 or through ICC rankings.
Qualified Teams for T20 World Cup 2028
Australia and New Zealand qualified automatically as hosts. India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka qualified because they reached the Super Eight stage in the 2026 T20 World Cup. That strong performance helped them secure their spots early for 2028. Ireland, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh qualified through their position in the ICC rankings. Their rankings were high enough to give them direct entry. In total, 12 teams have now confirmed their places for the T20 World Cup 2028.
First 12 Teams Qualified for T20 World Cup 2028
| No. | Team | Qualification Method | Based On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Automatic Qualification (Host) | Host Nation 2028 |
| 2 | New Zealand | Automatic Qualification (Host) | Host Nation 2028 |
| 3 | India | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 4 | South Africa | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 5 | England | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 6 | West Indies | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 8 | Pakistan | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | Reached Super Eight | T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 10 | Ireland | Qualified via ICC Rankings | ICC Rankings |
| 11 | Afghanistan | Qualified via ICC Rankings | ICC Rankings |
| 12 | Bangladesh | Qualified via ICC Rankings | ICC Rankings |
What Happens Next in T20 World Cup 2028
With these 12 teams confirmed, the remaining spots will be decided later through qualification tournaments. The 2026 edition played a big role in shaping the 2028 tournament. Teams that played well in 2026 were rewarded. Now, fans can already look forward to seeing Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh compete in the T20 World Cup 2028.
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