South Africa thrash India by 76 runs
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With the Super 8 stage now underway, here is the updated points table, net run rate, and top performers list for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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.
Zimbabwe hope to apply lessons from their heavy loss to West Indies as they prepare for a must-win Super 8 clash against defending champions India in Chennai on February 26.
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,