The road to the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup continues with the T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 in Malaysia. The T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 Points Table will track the teams’ progress throughout the competition.
Seven teams will compete from October 5 to 14, with three places in the next stage of the Asia qualification pathway at stake. Bahrain, Bhutan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Myanmar, Qatar and Thailand will contest the qualifier.
This article covers the latest standings, points system and qualification pathway. It also explains the tournament format, venues, match timings and live-streaming options.
T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 Points Table
The T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 features seven teams, with each side playing six matches in the league stage. The single round-robin format will produce 21 matches in total.
Here is the latest points table for the tournament:
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 Points Table
| Pos. | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | +5.775 |
| 2 | Bahrain | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | +2.283 |
| 3 | Qatar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | +3.145 |
| 4 | Thailand | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.518 |
| 5 | Bhutan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -1.139 |
| 6 | Myanmar | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -2.013 |
| 7 | Mongolia | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -9.098 |
Note: The points table will be updated after every completed match. So, stay tuned.
How is the T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 Points Table Calculated?
The T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 Points Table uses points from each team’s match results. A win earns two points, while a tie, no-result or abandoned match gives one point to each team. A loss earns no points.
The standings then use Net Run Rate (NRR) to separate teams level on points. NRR compares a team’s average scoring rate with its opponents’ average scoring rate.
Teams therefore need both wins and strong scoring margins to improve their position. A better NRR can prove valuable when two or more teams finish with equal points.
T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026: Qualification Pathway
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier (Regional Final) takes place in 2027, following the sub-regional qualifiers being played in October 2026. The pathway will lead to the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The top three teams from Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A will advance to the next stage of the Asia qualification pathway. The top three teams from Sub Regional Asia Qualifier B will also progress, creating six qualification spots for the 2027 regional final.
Every match will therefore carry importance during the single round-robin stage. Teams will need to collect enough points for a top-three finish, while NRR could become decisive if sides finish level.
Tournament Format and Overview
The T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 will take place in Malaysia from October 5 to October 14, 2026. Bahrain, Bhutan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Myanmar, Qatar, and Thailand will compete in the tournament.
The competition will follow a single round-robin format, with every team playing six matches. That will result in 21 matches in the qualifier. The tournament will use Bayuemas Oval, UKM Oval, and Selangor Turf Club [STC Oval] as its three venues.
The Qualifier A matches will take place on October 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 14. The scheduled start times are 9:15 AM and 2:00 PM Malaysia time, which correspond to 6:45 AM and 11:30 AM IST for viewers in India.
You can check the detailed match schedule on sites like Cricbuzz or Cricinfo.
How to Watch The Live Stream of the T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026
You can watch the T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifier A 2026 live on FanCode in India. The platform will provide live streaming of the matches for viewers across the country.
Fans outside India can watch the tournament live on ICC.tv. This gives viewers around the world an option to follow the qualifier as the teams compete for a place in the next stage.
The ICC will also provide scores and updates through its official website throughout the tournament. This will allow you to follow the results and their impact on the qualification race.
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Conclusion
The Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A begins the next stage of the journey towards the 2028 T20 World Cup. Seven teams will compete in Malaysia with three regional qualification places available.
The tournament will give each side six matches to make its mark in the league stage. Do not forget can follow the competition live as the teams battle for their place in the next stage of the qualification pathway.
