Dominant in groups, Suryakumar Yadav’s Team India now tackles Super 8s in T20 World Cup 2026 from February 21, pitted against unbeaten South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies—a trio primed for epic showdowns.
Curtain-raiser: February 22 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium against South Africa, whose four-for-four group streak looms large.
February 26 brings Zimbabwe to Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Their defeats of Australia and Sri Lanka make them a sneaky threat.
Grand finale: West Indies at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Shai Hope’s side, unbeaten, boasts Hetmyer-Rutherford firepower and Hosein-Motie spin guile.
Batting fixes needed: Spin has silenced Abhishek Sharma; Samson looms as opener option. Tilak Varma starts hot, finishes cold. Yadav delivers; Axar, Rinku poised. Bowlers unstoppable—Chakaravarthy’s 9 wickets, Bumrah-Pandya duo, Dube’s seam surprise.
Strategy evolves or perishes. India’s World Cup dreams hinge on conquering these unbeaten foes with smarts and skill.