Group-1 of Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026 is being called Group of Death, where the four topper teams of the league stage are playing. The path for Team India, a strong contender for the title, to reach the semi-finals has now become very difficult. An equation is being created that India might be out of the race for the semi-finals before its next match. Here we are talking about the West Indies vs South Africa match, on the result of which everyone’s eyes are fixed.
How will the equation change with WI vs SA match?
South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in the first match. After this big defeat, India’s net run rate has become -3.800. South Africa’s net run rate is +3.800. West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their first match of Super-8, taking their net run rate to +5.350.
Now Suryakumar Yadav and team have to win their next two matches. The first match is against Zimbabwe on 26 February, but the situation will become more clear from the West Indies vs South Africa match to be held before that.
If West Indies defeats South Africa then India will be out of Super-8. Because in this situation, even if West Indies loses the third match to India and India wins both the matches, then both will have 4 points each, but West Indies is far ahead in terms of net run rate. South Africa’s third match is with Zimbabwe on March 1, in which if South Africa wins then they will also have 4 points and their net run rate is also better.
When is WI vs SA match?
West Indies vs South Africa match is on Thursday, 26 February. This match will start at 3 pm at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. South Africa had defeated India on this ground. India would like South Africa to defeat West Indies also.
Although even if the West Indies team wins, Team India will not officially be out of the race for the semi-finals, but it will become almost impossible for them to go further.
