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T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1 Points Table: IND, SA, ZIM, WI rankings

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

Rinku Singh returns home due to family emergency, doubtful for ZIM clash

Middle-order batter Rinku Singh on Tuesday returned home, owing to an emergency situation in the family, BCCI sources informed PTI. Rinku did not attend India's training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here, while rest of his colleagues were present at the nets. "Rinku Singh has flown back home from Chennai due to a family emergency. He did not join India's practice session at the Chepauk," the source close to the development said. As per sources, Rinku's father Khanchand Singh is reportedly admitted in a hospital in Greater Noida in serious condition and hence the player had to rush back. Rinku's sudden departure from the camp has raised doubts over the left-hander's availability for India's must-win Super Eights match against Zimbabwe here on Thursday. An underwhelming Rinku had made a duck in India's 76-run defeat against South Africa at Ahmedabad, while he made six in the group match against the Netherlands in New Delhi. Before that he made 11 against Pakistan, 1 agains

How the result of Zim vs WI match affect India's SF qualification chances?

To qualify for the semi-finals of ICC T20 World Cup 2026, India need to win their remaining two matches - against Zimbabwe and West Indies - by big margins.

Sunil Gavaskar slams India's reckless batting approach after Proteas defeat

South Africa ended India's 12-match unbeaten run in the tournament with a commanding win, built around a composed partnership between Dewald Brevis and David Miller.

Adaptability on unfamiliar pitches key ahead of Zimbabwe clash: India coach

Asked about the key areas India would revisit, Ten Doeschate said the foremost challenge was adjusting to wickets that do not suit their usual style of play.

Why India dropped vice-captain from playing 11? Ryan ten Doeschate explains

We thought the biggest threat was going to come from Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton and David Miller and that's why Sundar was picked ahead of Axar, says India assistant coach ten Doeschate

South Africa hand India their biggest defeat in ICC T20 World Cups

South Africa beat India by 76 runs in their opening T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in Ahmedabad.

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: Jansen bags 4-fer as SA humble IND by 76 runs

Marco Jansen starred with the ball, claiming a four-wicket haul, including the crucial scalps of Bumrah and Dube in the final over, while Keshav Maharaj picked up key wickets in a destructive spell.

IND vs SA: Bumrah becomes highest wicket taker for India in T20 World Cups

With those breakthroughs, Bumrah's tally in the tournament climbed to 33 wickets, placing him at the top of India's all-time list in the competition.

Highest successful run chase by India in ICC T20 World Cup history

In T20 World Cups, India's highest successful chase in the city came against South Africa in Mirpur during the 2014 edition, where they reached 173, showcasing their ability to chase under pressure.

Consistency key as India look to dominate world cricket, says Mandhana

Indian women's team wants to consistently stay at the top and dominate world cricket, said vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. Riding high on their maiden 50-over World Cup triumph, the Women in Blue have now set their sights on winning the T20 World Cup later this year. They began the year with a T20 series win against Australia, their first series triumph over the formidable rivals in a decade. "This Indian team is something which we have spoken about is trying to be consistent. Don't think about opposition or what's happened in the past. So we've beaten this, we've beaten that. I feel that's not very important now," Mandhana said on BCCI.tv "I think we are on the verge of a transition where we want to dominate world cricket. And whoever we beat, wherever we beat, that doesn't matter. We just want to be consistent in beating them and being at the top," she added. In the series-deciding third T20, Mandhana played a match-setting 82 and, alongside Jemimah who contributed 59, forged a ..

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 - Teams qualified, full schedule, timings, points table

From qualification rules to confirmed teams and Super 8 schedule, here's a quick guide to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026's next round

Jemimah's approach calmed me down: Smriti Mandhana on partnership vs AUS

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said the bold approach of Jemimah Rodrigues helped her find the perfect rhythm after a tepid beginning to the innings, which played a defining role in her side's thrilling 17-run victory over Australia in the third and final T20I here on Saturday. Mandhana played a match-setting 82 and, alongside Jemimah who contributed 59, forged a 121-run partnership that propelled India to 176 for 6 before the bowlers stifled Australia for 159 for 9. "When she came in, I think I was 16-ball 15 (runs) and still getting my timing and she came in, got three or four boundaries, got the momentum going and I could take some time," Mandhana said in the post-match presentation. "Those small things don't really get noticed, but I feel when she (Jemimah) came in and got those quick 2-3 boundaries, it calmed me down as well. So, credit to her for coming in and playing that sort of a knock," said Mandhana about her innings, which helped India win its first T20I series Down

T20 WC: Suryakumar's cheeky one-word answer on Team India's biggest worry

When asked about what Team India's biggest worry is ahead of the clash, Surya had a direct and one-word answer to the question - 'None.'

T20 WC: Surya dismisses concerns over Abhishek's form with bold remark

Surya mentioned that the team wants Abhishek to play with a set template, and the southpaw is just trying to deliver that

Comfortable as underdogs: ZIM assistant coach Ebrahim ahead of India clash

Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his side has ticked all the right boxes in preparation and is comfortable being labelled the underdogs ahead of their Super 8 clash against India, adding that the key would be to not get overwhelmed by the occasion. Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to top Group B. They will face reigning champions India, two-time champions West Indies and 2024 finalists South Africa in the Super 8. "I think rankings and every other measurement will state us as the underdogs which is perfectly fine. I think when we came into the World Cup this year, we were definitely the underdogs in the group and it's a place we like to operate in," Ebrahim said. "I think Sikandar touched on it a few days ago; that the benefit of being the underdogs is that we go into those games or that particular game with no pressure really because all the pressure sits with the India team in India in conditions which they are familiar with, a format which they have been ...

India well prepared for Super Eights after ticking boxes, says Suryakumar

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team has ticked almost all the boxes in the group stage, expressing satisfaction with the collective batting effort as it heads into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. India's top order found it tough against off-spinner Aryan Dutt before Shivam Dube struck a 31-ball 66 to power them to 193 for six. In reply, India restricted the Netherlands to 176 for seven in 20 overs to seal a 17-run win, their fourth successive victory in the tournament, and finish atop Group A. "We have ticked a lot of boxes. Even when you win, you learn a lot of things, and we did today," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation. "We wanted to bat first, went on to score 190. There was a bit of dew, a little challenging for the bowlers but all in all, very happy." India were 69 for three in nine overs before Dube counter-attacked in the middle overs. Suryakumar said such contributions were crucial, especially if the team finds itself in similar situations la

India vs Netherlands HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC: IND beat NED by 17 runs; Get 12th consecutive T20 WC win

India go through to the Super 8 of the tournament with 4 wins in as many games and will now face South Africa in their 1st Super 8 encounter on February 22 in Ahmedabad.

India vs Netherlands live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

There are also minor concerns around India's approach against spin, with Namibia and Pakistan managing to slow the scoring at times.

3 ducks in 3 games: Abhishek Sharma's T20 WC woes continue in Ahmedabad

Dutch spinner Ayan Dutt cleaned up his off stump on the night in the first over itself that saw him continue his poor run of form for the Men in Blue.