T20 WC 2026: The race for the semi-finals is exciting, these teams are in a do or die situation; 1 will give out

T20 World Cup 2026: t20 world cup 2026 Currently, Super-8 matches are being played between 8 teams. The four teams that performed brilliantly in the Super-8 will reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, while the journey of four teams will end in the Super-8. Now after every match of Super-8, the race for the semi-finals is becoming exciting. Yesterday a match was played between England and Pakistan.

In this match played at Pallekele International Stadium, England qualified for the semi-finals by defeating Pakistan by 2 wickets. Now a do or die situation seems to be developing for many teams in this tournament. In which Team India is also included.

Which teams are in danger?

At present, out of the eight teams of Super-8, only one team has made its place in the semi-finals and that is England. Now there is going to be a fight between 7 teams for 3rd place. However, now Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are in greater danger of being out of the tournament. Team India can also be added to this list, because after the defeat against South Africa, it has now become very important for Team India to win both its matches.

What is the status of Group-1?

Team India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe have been placed in Group-1. In this group, these four teams have played 1-1 matches. While South Africa and West Indies won their respective matches, Team India and Zimbabwe had to face defeat.

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At present, this group West Indies and South Africa are considered to be strong contenders to reach the semi-finals. But if Team India wins its next two matches then it has a chance of reaching the semi-finals. If Team India or Zimbabwe gets 1-1 more defeat in this group, then they will be out of the tournament.

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What is the status of Group-2?

If we talk about Group-2, then England has qualified, now there is a war between Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. From here, if these three teams lose 1 more match each, then they too can be out of the race for the semi-finals. At present, New Zealand is considered to have more chances from this group to qualify for the semi-finals.