India’s chances of reaching the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals took yet another hit as West Indies registered a mammoth 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super 8 match in Mumbai on Monday. India needed to win all their upcoming games by substantial margins because West Indies had already defeated them which would decrease their Net Run Rate for the upcoming matches. West Indies reached 254 runs after Shimron Hetmyer scored 85 runs from 34 balls and Rovman Powell scored a half-century. Zimbabwe lost wickets frequently throughout their innings and they managed to score only 145 runs because of Gudakesh Motie’s 4-wicket performance.
India next play Zimbabwe in Chennai on Wednesday. India needs to win this match between South Africa and West Indies which takes place in Ahmedabad because it affects their chances at the semi-finals from Group 1 Super 8s. A South African win will make India’s path easier.
The upcoming section presents multiple situations which can help India progress to the T20 World Cup semifinals.
Scenario 1 – India win both of their remaining matches The Indian team will earn 4 points from their three matches if they defeat both West Indies and Zimbabwe. South Africa’s victory in all three Super 8 matches will lead to India’s semifinals berth. The three teams will end up with 4 points each from their matches when South Africa loses to West Indies. The semifinals will be determined through NRR after all three teams South Africa West Indies and India finish with 4 points. The two teams India and West Indies will reach the next round if South Africa loses both their upcoming games.
Scenario 2 – India win one out of their two remaining matches The Indian team needs to win their match against West Indies to maintain their chances of reaching the semifinals. The three teams India Zimbabwe and West Indies will share 2 points each if South Africa wins both its matches and India defeats West Indies but loses to Zimbabwe. The Suryakumar Yadav-led team will miss out on the next round if South Africa wins both of its remaining matches.
