Team India faces a tough path to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a significant 76-run loss to South Africa. Currently third in Group 1, India must win both remaining matches to keep their hopes alive.

India’s chances of reaching the semi-final in the T20 World Cup 2026 is hanging by a thread, but the scenario can improve with little help from the South Africa.

India's top order continues to falter at the T20 World Cup 2026, leaving them with the worst opening partnership average of the tournament. A heavy defeat to South Africa has further complicated their semi-final hopes in an increasingly tight Super Eights race.

Pakistan and England play second match of the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup with semifinal qualification at stake.

India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final hopes are in jeopardy following a significant 76-run defeat to South Africa. Chasing 188, India crumbled to 111, with Marco Jansen taking four wickets. This loss severely impacted India's Net Run Rate,

India's 76-run loss to South Africa in Ahmedabad has complicated their Super 8 Group 1 campaign, requiring wins against Zimbabwe in Chennai on February 26 and West Indies at Eden Gardens on March 1, due to a damaged net run rate; they must win convincingly. South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe are also competing for the semi-final spot.

Despite scoring three ducks, Abhishek Sharma's place in India's playing XI remains safe. Ahead of the Super 8 clash against South Africa, the captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed questions on Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma's form.

Both sides enter this phase as runners-up. Pakistan secured second place in Group A with 6 points, trailing only India. Similarly, New Zealand finished behind an undefeated South African squad in Group D,