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England vs New Zealand: Colombo hourly weather forecast & rain prediction

The fate of Pakistan's chances of semifinal qualification depends on the result of the England vs New Zealand match today

Why Pakistan's semifinal hopes hinge on England vs New Zealand result today

How can Pakistan qualify for the semifinal? Will the rain gods help PAK in the race for semis? Business Standard takes a look at all the possible scenarios for New Zealand and Pakistan's SF chances

India semifinal qualification scenarios: How India's net runrate improved

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.

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

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.

India vs Zimbabwe HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: IND crushes ZIM by 72 runs, courtesy of record total

A 72-run on the night in Chennai means India just need a win against West Indies to book their semis berth now.

Net runrate equation: Why India need to chase to improve semi-final chances

How is net run rate calculated and how can India improve it? Find out everything you need to know about net run rate calculation in cricket.

Raining sixes in Chennai! India smash record sixes in T20 World Cup

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.

IND vs ZIM live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 game?

With their campaign hanging in the balance, India will be eager to respond with a strong performance tonight in Chennai.

Ranji Trophy Final: Nabi's triple blow puts J&K on top, Mayank hits ton

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi produced an excellent opening spell to dismantle Karnataka's top-order as his side stayed within sniffing distance of a historic Ranji Trophy title, reducing the hosts to 220 for five here on Thursday. J&K posted 584 in their first innings and were all out on the third day. The 29-year-old tore through the Karnataka top-order with figures of 3 for 32 in 14 overs, bowling nine overs on the trot in a relentless first spell that rattled some of the wll-known names of Indian cricket. Nabi drew first blood removing KL Rahul. He then struck twice in two balls to put Karnataka in bigger trouble. First, he removed India international Karun Nair with an unplayable delivery that angled in and darted away after pitching to knock the top of off stump, and then, dismissed the in-form Smaran Ravichandran in the very next delivery. Veteran Mayank Agarwal (130 batting; 207 balls) consolidated in the final session with resolute defensive technique to keep Jammu .

India vs Zimbabwe playing 11: Here's why Sanju Samson replaces Rinku Singh

Sanju Samson is playing only his second game in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after making an appearance against Namibia

How the WI vs SA match result affect India's semi-final chances?

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.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: IND vs ZIM pitch report and Chepauk Stadium stats

The surface in Chennai is typically batting-friendly, and totals in the 170-180 range are often within reach.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: India vs Zimbabwe preview, toss time, streaming

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.

T20 World Cup 2026: India Playing 11 news vs Zimbabwe, Chepauk pitch report

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.

West Indies vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: Proteas stay unbeaten with win vs West Indies

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa, with four points, are now at the top of the Group 1 points table

SA vs WI live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 match?

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

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: West Indies vs South Africa preview, live streaming

A win for South Africa against West Indies will put them in the semi-finals as the second team alongside England

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: WI vs SA pitch report and Narendra Modi Stadium stats

The surface in Ahmedabad promises excellent conditions for a high-scoring contest.

India's off-spin weakness in focus today; Zimbabwe ready with plan

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