India National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Standings: India kept its semifinal hopes alive in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding win over Zimbabwe in the Super Eight stage on Thursday, tightening the race in Group 1. The victory moved India to two points from two matches but with a net run rate of minus-0.100. India now faces West Indies in a virtual knockout match for the second semifinal spot from the group.
South Africa, meanwhile, became the first team from Group 1 to qualify for the semifinals. The Proteas improved to four points from two games with a net run rate of plus-2.890 after defeating West Indies by nine wickets earlier in the day, powered by a half-century from captain Aiden Markram.
West Indies sits second in the group with two points and a net run rate of plus-1.791, giving it a slight advantage ahead of its decisive clash against India. Zimbabwe has been eliminated after losing both of its matches and has a net run rate of minus-4.475.
In Group 2, England leads the standings with four points from two wins and a net run rate of plus-1.491. New Zealand is second with three points, benefiting from one win and one no-result, and boasts a net run rate of plus-3.050.
Pakistan remains in contention with one point from two matches and a net run rate of minus-0.461, while Sri Lanka has been eliminated after back-to-back defeats.
The final round of Super Eight fixtures will determine the remaining semifinalists as teams jostle for the last available spots.
Super 8 – Group 1 Standings
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
|---|
| Q1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2.890 | 4 |
| 2 | West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.791 | 2 |
| 3 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.100 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -4.475 | 0 |
Super 8 – Group 2 Standings
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
|---|
| Q1 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.491 | 4 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +3.050 | 3 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.461 | 1 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.800 | 0 |
