T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table

India will be desperate to make a strong comeback against Zimbabwe on Thursday after the heavy 76-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their Super 8 opener in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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The Black Caps head into this game having had their Super Eight opener against Pakistan abandoned due to persistent rain, which left both teams sharing a point.

New Zealand's Super Eight opener against Pakistan was washed out without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo.

If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will feature in Semi-final 1 in Colombo on March 4. In that scenario, Colombo becomes the confirmed venue for the fixture.

India's press conference on the eve of the match at 4 PM IST is likely to shed more light on the XI but before that Business Standard take a look at cues from the practice session.

Check all the matches and results from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 here.

There will also be a refund in case Sri Lanka qualify and play their semi-final against any other team apart from India.

Middle-order batter Rinku Singh on Tuesday returned home, owing to an emergency situation in the family, BCCI sources informed PTI.

A 2-wicket win courtesy of a Harry Brook hundred for England on the night meant that the Three Lions have confirmed their qualification into the semi-final with 2 wins in as many games.