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.

T20 World Cup 2026 scenarios: Not poor form, not West Indies, but THIS factor can stop India from reaching semis

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. 

T20 World Cup 2026 scenarios: NO CALCULATORS NEEDED! Here's how India can seal semifinal spot vs West Indies

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

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. 

T20 World Cup 2026 scenarios: Will India face elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe? Here's what we know

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T20 World Cup 2026 scenarios: Not poor form, not West Indies, but THIS factor can stop India from reaching semis

T20 World Cup 2026 scenarios: Here's how India can seal semifinal spot

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

T20 World Cup scenarios: Will India face elimination if they lose to Zimbabwe?