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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.

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

T20 WC 2026: Are changes coming in India's XI? Batting coach says yes

While dismissing panic, Kotak acknowledged that selection conversations are active. "There can be changes, yes," he admitted when asked about possible alterations involving Samson and Axar

T20 World Cup: Will Kuldeep Yadav get a place in India's XI vs Zimbabwe?

Ever since Gautam Gambhir took charge of team selection, the strategy has leaned heavily toward including all-rounders.

IND vs ZIM: India need to rethink about team composition, says Ravi Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri considers the defeat against South Africa in the Super 8s as a blessing in disguise and feels the "shakeup" was much needed for the defending champions to "reflect and reset" going into the business end of the T20 World Cup. India will be desperate to make a strong comeback against Zimbabwe here on Thursday after the heavy 76-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their Super 8 opener in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The loss against the Proteas, incidentally, was India's first defeat after 12 successive victories across the last two editions of the T20 World Cup. "You win 12 matches on the trot, there's bound to be an off day. And I'm glad it has come early. It might just be the shakeup India needed," Shastri told on the latest episode of The ICC Review. "It might also make them rethink their strategy as to the composition of the side going ahead. "They would have learned from that last experience that they're not going to take things for granted beca

T20 WC knockouts tickets on sale: What if Pakistan reach semis or final?

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.

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