T20 World Cup Schedule 2012: Dates, Times, Live Stream & Super Eights Prediction

Now that the preliminary round of the 2012 ICC Twenty20 World Cup is over, the intensity picks up as teams try to advance in the Super Eights.

There have already been a number of great matches in this tournament, including a high-profile contest between India and England. However, there are still a number of interesting matchups ahead that will keep cricket fans tuned in for the next two weeks.

Here is everything you need to know as the top countries in the world attempt to become champions of one of the biggest tournaments in the sport.

Where: Sri Lanka

When: Sept. 27 - Oct. 7

Watch: ESPN STAR Sports (Asia), Arab Digital Distribution (Middle East), Sky Sports (England)

Live Stream: ESPN3

Super Eights Full Schedule (via Cricket.com)

Thu Sep. 27	10 a.m. GMT	Group E - Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Thu Sep. 27	2 p.m. GMT	Group E - England vs. West Indies Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Fri Sep. 28	10 a.m. GMT	Group F - Pakistan vs. South Africa R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Fri Sep. 28	2 p.m. GMT	Group F - India vs. Australia R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sat Sep. 29	10 a.m. GMT	Group E - England vs. New Zealand Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Sat Sep. 29	2 p.m. GMT	Group E - Sri Lanka vs. West Indies Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Sun Sep. 30	10 a.m. GMT	Group F - Australia vs. South Africa R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sun Sep. 30	2 p.m. GMT	Group F - Pakistan vs. India R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Mon Oct. 1	10 a.m. GMT	Group E - West Indies vs. New Zealand Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Mon Oct. 1	2 p.m. GMT	Group E - Sri Lanka vs. England Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Tue Oct. 2	10 a.m. GMT	Group F - Pakistan vs. Australia R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Tue Oct. 2	2 p.m. GMT	Group F - India vs. South Africa R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Thu Oct. 4	1:30 p.m. GMT	1st Semi-Final - TBD vs. TBD R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Fri Oct. 5	1:30 p.m. GMT	2nd Semi-Final - TBD vs. TBD R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sun Oct. 7	1:30 p.m. GMT	Final - TBD vs. TBD R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Teams to Watch

India

The 2011 World Cup Champions are getting off to a good start once again, as the team begins with a 2-0 record to reach the Super Eights.

India took care of business by defeating Afghanistan and then had an impressive showing with a win over England, led by bowler Harbhajan Singh.

Things do not get much easier with Australia, South Africa and Pakistan in the next group stage, but this team has the talent and experience to advance to the semifinals.

South Africa

Although this team has never won a major tournament, it is on the right track in the T20. South Africa not only won both of its matches, but it also had the highest net-run rate of any team in the tournament at 3.598.

South Africa has the ability to win. It currently has the highest rating in the world for the Test Championship, according to ESPNCricinfo. 

If this team continues to perform like it has, we will have a new champion in this prestigious tournament.

England

A poor opening-round performance does not disqualify England from being contenders for the entire championship. In fact, the defending T20 champions might be one of the toughest outs in the tournament.

The squad's score of 80 against India was the lowest total among test-playing nations, but the match was after both sides qualified for the next round. Considering the seeds are already decided, England did not have much to play for.

Expect this veteran group to rebound in the Super Eights and reach the semifinals with relative ease.

Predicted Winner: India

This team has been playing extremely well in major tournaments over the past couple of years and should be able to continue the run to win the T20 World Cup.

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