With India's next in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 scheduled on Sunday (Mar 1), it is not clear as of now if Rinku will be available for selection or not. The match is a virtual quarter-final for both India and WI with the winner set to advance to the semis along with South Africa from Group 1.

India batter Rinku Singh's father passes away after prolonged battle with cancer

The 72-run win against Zimbabwe means India just need a win on Sunday against the West Indies in their final Super 8 Group 1 match and take another step towards defending their T20 World Cup title.

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After Thursday’s results, South Africa (four points from two matches) are officially through to the semifinal of the T20 World Cup, joining England, who have sealed their qualification from Super 8 Group 2. 

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Playing on Thursday (Feb 26) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Men in Blue beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs and will now battle out against the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal on Sunday at the Eden Gardens. 

T20 World Cup 2026: India eliminate Zimbabwe to keep semifinal hopes alive; Abhishek, Hardik star with bat

At the time of writing on Thursday, Pakistan sit third in Group 2 of the Super 8 and need a huge favour from England. Pakistan have one point with one match in hand against Sri Lanka on Saturday, while England (already qualified with 4 points) and New Zealand (with 3 points) square off. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan at England's mercy! Here's how Salman Agha's men can still qualify for semifinal

The SA win makes India vs West Indies a virtual semi-final on Mar 1 with the winner reaching to four points and booking a place in the final four as well, given India beat Zimbabwe. 

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Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 26-ball fifty leads the way as India posts its highest-ever T20 World Cup total against Zimbabwe in Chennai. See the full scorecard and record-breaking highlights from the must-win Super 8 clash.

India post 256/4 against Zimbabwe in crucial Super 8 fixture; Hardik, Abhishek among fifties

India will enter the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwer on the back of a defeat to South Africa on Sunday and will be eyeing a win, considering a place in the semis is up for grabs.

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South Africa dominated the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 tie. As Markram and De Kock shone, find out how a Proteas victory today keeps India’s semi-final hopes alive ahead of their do-or-die clash with Zimbabwe.

T20 World Cup Super 8: South Africa crush West Indies to help India stay afloat in semis race

Playing on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, Karnataka’s international stars had an off day with KL Rahul, Karun Nair and Devdutt Padikkal all falling flat.

Ranji Trophy Final: Star Karnataka batters fail on Day 3, J&K on cusp of title-clinching first-inning lead

Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wife, Sabba Manzer, hits back at vile online threats and abuse following the team's Super 8 defeat to England. See the full story behind the social media backlash.

‘Abusing my son…,’ Defeat turns vile as Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wife responds to online threats

Shahid Afridi reveals the "insult" tactic used to provoke son-in-law Shaheen Afridi during the T20 World Cup 2026. "He won't tolerate it": Why the Pakistan legend publicly called for Shaheen to be benched to fire him up.

‘He won’t tolerate it’: Shahid Afridi on bruising son-in-law Shaheen’s ego for team’s sake

Will Sanju Samson replace Rinku Singh? India faces a do-or-die T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs Zimbabwe in Chennai. Explore our predicted XI as Axar Patel returns to fix the tactical imbalance at Chepauk.

Samson likely to play despite Rinku’s availability as India seek tactical change for do-or-die ZIM fixture

The Proteas, who beat India in the first match and West Indies, who battered Zimbabwe, both have two points and each and the winning team will all but book a place in the final four. But, Indian fans will hope for a South African victory as it will give the best shot at making to the semis.

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Sri Lanka, after winning the T20 World Cup title in 2014, has not been able to reach even one semi-final. Skipper Shanaka also apologised to the fans for not fulfilling the expectations.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Fitness, bowling pitches and negativity': Skipper Shanaka laid bare reasons for Sri Lanka's exit

Semifinalists of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa.

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal

Excellent all-round display from Rachin Ravindra was the feature of the evening as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and now stand a step closer to the semis. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Rachin Ravindra spins New Zealand step closer to semis, Sri Lanka eliminated

As things stand, India will enter Thursday’s contest with a defeat in their previous contest against South Africa. With the Proteas and the West Indies going head-to-head early on Thursday, one of the two teams will attain four points and influence the standings. 

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Sanju Samson could be handed a chance to impress the management ahead of Zimbabwe clash. Speaking on the eve of the clash, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on Samson’s inclusion. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said

J&K can seal their maiden Ranji Trophy title in case they get a first innings lead and the match ends in a draw. A draw looks more favourable considering there are three outright innings still to be played while J&K are still batting in their first innings.

What happens if J&K vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy final ends in a draw? Details here

Is reckless intent costing Abhishek Sharma? Faf du Plessis identifies the "tactical error" behind the opener's T20 World Cup slump and urges a smarter approach ahead of the Zimbabwe clash.

‘Stop Attacking Blindly’: Faf du Plessis identifies one tactical error costing Abhishek Sharma at T20 WC

Zimbabwe last played against India in India in March 2002, 24 years ago, and the world looked completely different then. With the two teams set to meet in a crucial Super 8 match in Chennai on Thursday (Feb 26), let’s look at five advancements in cricket's screening experience.

No DRS, Box TVs, and No iPhone: The last time Zimbabwe played in India, the world looked like this

In a video going viral on Wednesday (Feb 25), Dogra was apparently seen headbutting Aneesh while J&K were batting. While the video did not showcase the scale of the headbutt, Karnataka players were seen complaining to on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and Ulhas Gandhe.

Ranji Trophy final: Paras Dogra fined 50% match fee for headbutting Karnataka fielder - WATCH

Huge boost for Team India! Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirms Rinku Singh will rejoin the squad tonight ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe.

Welcome back Rinku Singh! Ace batter to rejoin India squad ahead of Zimbabwe Super 8 game

A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for the auction across March 11-12 in London, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

'Players must not be excluded': ECB clears stand, ensures no place for discrimination in The Hundred

Can Pakistan still reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals? Following the loss to England, Pakistan must defeat Sri Lanka and hope New Zealand slips up. See all qualification scenarios here.

Pakistan’s semifinal chances at T20 World Cup: Beat Sri Lanka and pray for other results

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India batter Rinku Singh's father passes away after prolonged battle with cancer

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T20 World Cup 2026: India eliminate Zimbabwe to keep semifinal hopes alive

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's how Pakistan can still qualify for semifinal

T20 WC 2026 | WI skipper Hope reacts to 'quarter-final' vs India after SA loss

Records galore as India post 256/4 against Zimbabwe in crucial Super 8 fixture

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson, Axar Patel return to Playing XI for India

Super 8: South Africa crush West Indies to help India stay afloat in semis race

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Defeat turns vile as PAK captain Salman Agha’s wife responds to online threats

‘He won’t tolerate it’: Shahid Afridi on bruising son-in-law Shaheen’s ego

Samson leads race ahead of Rinku as India seek tactical change for ZIM fixture

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T20 WC 2026 | 'Fitness, bowling wickets & negativity': Shanaka talks SL's exit

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T20 World Cup 2026: Rachin Ravindra spins New Zealand step closer to semis

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T20 World Cup: Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach said

What happens if J&K vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy final ends in a draw? Details here

Faf du Plessis identifies one tactical error costing Abhishek Sharma at T20 WC

No DRS, No iPhone: Last time Zimbabwe played in India, world looked like this

Ranji Trophy final: Dogra fined 50% match fee for headbutting fielder - WATCH

IND vs ZIM Super 8: Major boost for India as Rinku Singh set to rejoin squad

'Players must not be excluded': ECB ensures of no discrimination in The Hundred

Pakistan’s semifinal chances at T20 World Cup: Beat Sri Lanka and pray