T20 WC 2026: Who will play the semi-finals, will Pakistan be able to perform? Know what 6 cricket experts say

T20 World Cup 2026: The Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 is starting at 7 pm today. A total of 8 teams have reached this round, which have been divided into two different groups. There are four teams in each group and the top two teams from both the groups will secure their place in the semi-finals. In such a situation, every fight is going to be do or die.

group equation

India, West Indies, South Africa and Zimbabwe have been placed in Group-1 of Super-8. In Group-2, the teams of New Zealand, Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka will face each other. The competition in both the groups is considered to be tough, because all the teams have performed strongly at the international level.

Different opinions of experts

Six experts of Star Sports have shared their predictions regarding the semi-final race. Two of these cricket experts believe that along with India, Pakistan can also make it to the last four. However, the opinion of the remaining four experts appeared to be different.

Cheteshwar Pujara’s Prediction

Cheteshwar Pujara has described India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand as strong contenders for the semi-finals. According to him, India and Sri Lanka can get the benefit of domestic conditions. Also, New Zealand and South Africa are balanced and experienced teams, which perform well in big matches. According to Pujara’s estimate, the journey of Pakistan, England, Zimbabwe and West Indies may end in Super-8 only.

Opinion of Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Kaif

Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has considered India, South Africa, England and New Zealand as the teams to reach the semi-finals. He clearly says that these four teams appear to be the strongest on the basis of current form and balance. Mohammad Kaif has also supported Chahal’s prediction and has given place to these four teams in the top-4. According to him, the campaigns of Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka may be limited to Super-8 only.

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Varun and Sanjay agreed that Pakistan will reach the semi-finals

According to Varun Aaron and Sanjay Bangar, who are part of the expert panel of Star Sports, this time Pakistan team is also a strong contender to reach the semi-finals. In such a situation, it remains to be seen whether Pakistan will be able to make it to the semi-finals or not. Apart from this, Bangar believes that the teams of India and South Africa will also reach the semi-finals. According to Varun, India, West Indies and Sri Lanka can make it to the semi-finals. At the same time, Saba Karim has said that the teams of India, South Africa, England and Sri Lanka will reach the semi-finals.