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India’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the Super 8 stage has put their T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification in serious doubt.
Even if India win their remaining Super 8 matches, they are not guaranteed a place in the semifinals due to Net Run Rate concerns.
India’s Net Run Rate dropped sharply after the loss, putting them at a disadvantage compared to other teams in the group.
India, South Africa, West Indies, and Zimbabwe can all finish with equal points, making semifinal qualification dependent on Net Run Rate.
India must win both remaining matches and also depend on other match results to improve their chances of reaching the semifinals.
India need strong wins and favorable results to secure a semifinal spot in T20 World Cup 2026.
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