New Zealand made it to the semi-finals, all eyes on India

T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand has become the third team after England and South Africa to make it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand had its eyes on the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka today. Pakistan needed to beat Sri Lanka by a margin of at least 65 runs and also restrict Sri Lanka to the target of 213 runs at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy. However, Sri Lanka crossed the 150-run mark in the 16th over.

Failed to stop below the score of 147

Pakistan failed to restrict Sri Lanka below the score of 147, after which New Zealand secured their place in the last four. This match in Group 2 was important for New Zealand to overcome its net run rate, and New Zealand are currently second in Group D.

This is how all three teams reached

England had already qualified for the semi-finals by finishing first in Group-2. South Africa, on the other hand, advanced from Group 1 as the first qualifier. Now New Zealand has reached the semi-finals, where they will face the other team of Group 1. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka teams had to be out of the tournament.

waiting for the fourth team

The fourth and final semi-finalist in Group-1 is yet to be decided. The match between India and West Indies to be held on March 1, 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata will be decisive. South Africa has already qualified, so the winner of India and West Indies will get a place in the semi-finals. If India wins, they will reach the semi-finals, else they will be eliminated. This match will be very exciting for the competition.

Semifinals and Finals:

1. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026 – 1st Semi-Final

Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

2. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026 – 2nd Semi-Final

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026 – Final

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad