ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1: India Record vs South Africa, West Indies & Zimbabwe
When the ICC announced the schedule for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, it seemed that India had an easy games in the Group stage. Except for the Pakistan game, India have to face the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands. India won all their games in the group stage. But the Super Eight stage will be tough.
Super 8 Group 1 Will Test India’s Depth and Form
At first, India had to face Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies. But this changed when Australia did not qualify and Zimbabwe stunned everyone by qualifying for the Super Eight. This group is very tough. South Africa qualified from a very tough group consisting of Afghanistan and New Zealand. The West Indies easily overpowered England. Zimbabwe have also been playing well.
India have not played their best cricket yet. Abhishek Sharma has not scored a single run. Tilak Varma has been erratic. Suryakumar Yadav has not scored quickly in the early games. Rinku Singh has struggled against spin. But India are still the favorites. The opposition will be tough, but it will be a surprise if India do not win a single game in this phase.
India’s Record vs South Africa
| Category | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 |
| Men’s T20 World Cups | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Matches in India | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
India’s Record vs West Indies
| Category | Matches | India Won | West Indies Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| Men’s T20 World Cups | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Matches in India | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
India’s Record vs Zimbabwe
| Category | Matches | India Won | Zimbabwe Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Men’s T20 World Cups | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matches in India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 - India Super 8 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs South Africa | Feb 22 | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| India vs Zimbabwe | Feb 26 | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| India vs West Indies | Mar 01 | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
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India will play in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata.
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