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

Super 8 – Group 2 Standings