ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8: Team India benefited from the big defeat to Zimbabwe, know the status of the points table
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 Points Table Update: As the matches are progressing in the Super-8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the mathematics of the points table is becoming more interesting. In the important match played in Super-8 Group-1 on Monday, 23 February, West Indies (West Indies) has defeated Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe) Changed the equation of the entire group by defeating India by a huge margin of 107 runs. This defeat was not just a match defeat for Zimbabwe, but a big blow to their semi-final hopes.
Big blow to Zimbabwe, huge decline in NRR
Before this match, Zimbabwe was looking in great form in the group stage matches, after defeating higher ranked teams like Australia and Sri Lanka, they had topped Group B with 7 points. But the crushing defeat against West Indies put them in deep trouble. After losing by 107 runs in the very first match of the Super-8, Zimbabwe’s net run rate fell straight to -5.350, taking it to the fourth and last position in Group-1. To remain in the race for the semi-finals, Zimbabwe will not only have to win its remaining matches but will also have to win by a big margin.
India got indirect benefit
India (Team India) has got the biggest benefit from this result. A day before this, India had to face a crushing defeat by 76 runs against the Proteas team (South Africa), after which Team India slipped to the bottom in Super-8 Group-1. However, after Zimbabwe’s heavy defeat, India has now reached third place on the basis of net run rate.
Although the points have not yet been opened in India’s account, there is still scope for improvement in the net run rate. In the coming matches, every win as well as the margin of victory will be very important for India.
Current status of Group-1
In Super-8 Group-1, West Indies and South Africa are currently occupying the top two positions with one win each. West Indies’ net run rate is +5.350 and South Africa’s is +3.800, which puts them in a strong position. Both India and Zimbabwe have lost one match each, but India is currently above Zimbabwe due to net run rate.
Super 8, Group-1 Points Table
| place | Team | match | Victory | Garland | NR | score | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | west indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +5.350 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +3.800 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.800 |
| 4 | zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -5.350 |
super-8’s The excitement continues in Group-2 also
On the other hand, if we talk about Super-8 Group-2, England has won the first match and secured the top position. One match each of Pakistan and New Zealand remained inconclusive due to rain, while Sri Lanka had to face defeat against England in the first match.
| place | Team | match | Victory | Garland | NR | score | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.550 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 3 | new zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.550 |
Now what next?
Now the remaining matches of Super-8 have completely reached a ‘do or die’ situation. Every match for India in Group-1 will be like a final, whereas Zimbabwe needs a miracle. Overall, a defeat for Zimbabwe has not only made their path difficult but has also made the picture of the entire tournament including Team India more exciting.
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