T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1 points table: IND, WI qualification scenario
Top two teams from Group 1 will qualify for the semi-finals after the end of the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa became second team after England to confirm their place in the semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, India registered their first win in Super 8 round courtesy superb batting performance and keeps their semifinal hopes alive.
South Africa, with four points, are now at the top of the Group 1 points table, while West Indies have dropped to the second spot.
India remained at the third place on the Group 1 Super Eight points table of the T20 World Cup 2026 despite the win, as their net run rate is below that of the West Indies. Both teams have two points from two matches.
India semi-final qualification scenarios
Scenario 1: India beat West Indies
- The India vs West Indies Super Eight match on Sunday has effectively become a virtual quarter-final.
- The winner will qualify directly for the semi-finals with four points.
- In that case, net run rate is unlikely to be a deciding factor.
Scenario 2: Can India still top the group?
- A mathematical chance remains for India to finish first in the group despite a negative net run rate.
- India must defeat West Indies by a significant margin.
- South Africa must lose comprehensively to Zimbabwe.
- This could create a two-way tie at the top.
- Net run rate would then determine the final standings.
- While possible, this scenario depends on multiple favourable results and is not straightforward.
Scenario 3: Scheduling advantage for India
- India’s final Super Eight fixture against West Indies will be played after the South Africa vs Zimbabwe match.
- India will therefore know exactly what is required before taking the field.
- They may need either a simple win or victory by a specific margin to improve net run rate.
- In a tight qualification race, this clarity could prove decisive.
Scenario 1: Win against India
- West Indies must defeat India in their final Super Eight fixture.
- A win will take them through to the semi-finals.
- Like India, their qualification remains in their own hands.
Scenario 2: IND vs WI match washed out (March 1, Kolkata)
If the match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will share one point.
- West Indies would then move to three points.
- India would also have three points.
- However, West Indies would progress because of their superior net run rate (+1.791).
Note: A washout is considered unlikely, as Kolkata rarely sees rain in March.
T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1 points table | T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 points table | |||||||
| Position | Team | Played (P) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | No Result (NR) | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | South Africa (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2.890 |
| 2 | West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.791 |
| 3 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.100 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -4.475 |
T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1: Remaining fixtures and results
| T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 fixtures and results | ||||
| Match No | Date | Teams | Venue | Result / Status |
| 43 | Mon, Feb 23 2026 | South Africa vs India | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium | South Africa won by 76 runs |
| 44 | Tue, Feb 24 2026 | West Indies vs Zimbabwe | Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium | West Indies won by 107 runs |
| 47 | Thu, Feb 26 2026 | West Indies vs South Africa | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 8 | Thu, Feb 26 2026 | India vs Zimbabwe | Chennai, MA Chidambaram Stadium | India won by 72 runs |
| 51 | Sun, Mar 1 2026 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Delhi, Arun Jaitley Stadium | Starts at 3 PM IST |
| 52 | Sun, Mar 1 2026 | India vs West Indies | Kolkata, Eden Gardens | Starts at 7 PM IST |