As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 progresses through the Super 8 stage, India faces a demanding qualification scenario within Group 1. Following a 76-run defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad, the defending champions are currently third in the group standings. The result ended India's 12-match winning streak in the tournament and significantly lowered their Net Run Rate (NRR) to -3.800, placing them well behind West Indies and South Africa. ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Points Table With Net Run-Rate (NRR): England Qualify for Semis.

Group 1 Standings and Run Rate Comparison

The opening round of Super 8 matches featured high-margin victories for both West Indies and South Africa, which heavily influenced the initial standings. West Indies currently lead the group after a 107-run win over Zimbabwe, securing an NRR of +5.350.

South Africa sit in second place with two points and an NRR of +3.800. India hold the third position with zero points and a negative run rate, while Zimbabwe remain at the bottom of the table following their large defeat. T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule Confirmed: Full Fixtures, Groups and Format.

Super 8 Group 1 Table

Rank Team Matches Played Won Lost Points Net Run Rate (NRR)
1 West Indies 1 1 0 2 +5.350
2 South Africa 1 1 0 2 +3.800
3 India 1 0 1 0 -3.800
4 Zimbabwe 1 0 1 0 -5.350

What India Needs to Qualify For Semi-Finals?

To advance to the semi-finals, India must win their remaining fixtures against Zimbabwe and the West Indies. However, simple victories may not be enough.

If India, South Africa, and West Indies all finish the Super 8 phase tied on four points, NRR will act as the official tiebreaker. To prevent an early exit, India will need to secure a large margin of victory in their next match against Zimbabwe on 26 February in Chennai to push their run rate closer to positive territory.

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