ICC T20 World Cup: What are chances of India’s elimination in Super 8

Asfand Gurmani August 2, 2026 Pakistan

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is at its peak, and the matches of the Super 8 stage are currently going on. Pakistan and India are both in the Super 8 Stage. However, South Africa on Sunday defeated India by 76 runs. Team India is under pressure after getting a bad defeat by South Africa.

India’s next match is with Zimbabwe, and both teams will play on February 26, 2026. After a humiliating defeat by South Africa, Indian fans are criticising their team and demanding that the Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav, make replacements in the team for the next ICC T20 World Cup match.

Indian fans are asking to drop left-handed batsman Abhisek Sharma for the next match. The fans are criticising Abhishek Sharma for continuous bad performance during the ICC T20 World Cup.

After Zimbabwe, India will play against the West Indies, and it is necessary for India to win both matches to survive in the tournament.

According to several sports journalists, India needs to win both matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies with a big margin to qualify Iin ICC T20 World Cup.

West Indies could be a challenge for India

Earlier, the former English Cricketer said that the West Indies is a difficult and strong team, adding that it can give India a tough time in the ICC T20 World CUP. He also said that India is actually defeatable and there are high chances that the West Indies will defeat India in the Super 8 last match between the two teams.

“I think it is something the West Indies can do if they chase. Because of the power they have, they will feel comfortable chasing,” he added.

“It’s not like they are unbeatable. Their group is a tough group,” Moeen concluded.

Also Read, Which team can give India a tough time in Super 8s?

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Asfand Gurmani

Asfand Gurmani is an MPhil scholar at FCCU and a journalist with a strong passion for political reporting. He primarily covers Pakistan’s politics, governance, and human rights issues.