T20 World Cup 2026: 3 surprising moments so far
As the ICC T20 World Cup heads toward its business end, the tournament has already delivered a series of surprising moments that have strengthened the competition
1. Zimbabwe's qualification for Super Eight
Zimbabwe scripted history at the T20 World Cup by qualifying for the Super Eights after an unbeaten group-stage campaign. They topped Group B with three wins and one no-result, defeating Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka. The 23-run win over Australia and a comfortable chase against Sri Lanka displayed Zimbabwe’s brilliance.
However, their Super Eight campaign has not begun on the same note. In their opening match of Group 1, they were handed a 107-run defeat by West Indies, a result that severely damaged their net run rate. After conceding 254 runs, they were bowled out for 147. Now placed at the bottom of the Super Eight table, Zimbabwe face a must-win situation against India and South Africa. To keep their semi-final hopes alive, they not only need victories but significant margin wins to revive their NRR and stay in contention.
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