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South Africa's dominant win over West Indies and Zimbabwe's call to bowl first helped India regain control of the net run rate equation in the Super Eight stage.
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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
Check all the matches and results from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 here.
A 72-run on the night in Chennai means India just need a win against West Indies to book their semis berth now.
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India's onslaught is now also 2nd on the list for the most sixes hit in a single T20 World Cup innings, only two behind West Indies's recent blitz against Zimbabwe this year.
With their campaign hanging in the balance, India will be eager to respond with a strong performance tonight in Chennai.
Sanju Samson is playing only his second game in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after making an appearance against Namibia
Business Standard looks at the possible outcomes and how the result of the West Indies vs South Africa match could shape India's semifinal chances.
The surface in Chennai is typically batting-friendly, and totals in the 170-180 range are often within reach.
The Men in Blue began their Super Eight campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a comprehensive 76-run defeat against South Africa national cricket team.
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.
ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa, with four points, are now at the top of the Group 1 points table
The top spot in the Group 1 points table of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round will be on the line when West Indies take the field against South Africa
A win for South Africa against West Indies will put them in the semi-finals as the second team alongside England
The surface in Ahmedabad promises excellent conditions for a high-scoring contest.
Both India and Zimbabwe suffered defeats in their previous matches - India against South Africa and Zimbabwe against the West Indies - making Thursday's fixture crucial for semi-final qualification
With both unbeaten teams packed with some tremendous power-hitters, there is an expectation of a high-scoring contest