The defending champions booked their place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating the West Indies in the final Super 8 fixture, confirming their spot in the knockout stage.
India ousted the two-time winners, setting up a thrilling semi-final rematch against England on March 5 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, mirroring their 2024 semi-final clash.
South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on March 4 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, with both teams aiming to reach the summit clash on March 8 in Ahmedabad.
The two semi-final winners will compete for the T20 World Cup title at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, concluding the tournament after the four Super 8 teams battled for final positions.
Both India and West Indies needed victory in Sunday’s match to advance, with West Indies batting first and posting a competitive total of 195 through an all-round team effort.
India responded to the target with composure, reaching 196 with four balls remaining and five wickets in hand, successfully securing their semi-final qualification against a resilient West Indies bowling attack.
Earlier, South Africa secured progression as the top-ranked side in Group 1, maintaining their unbeaten record and demonstrating consistent team performance throughout the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
England finished atop Group 2 with wins in all three Super 8 matches, while New Zealand confirmed their semi-final qualification after Sri Lanka’s defeat to Pakistan in the Super 8 clash at Kandy.
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | First Semi-Final | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | South Africa vs New Zealand |
| March 5 | Second Semi-Final | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | India vs England |