T20 World Cup 2026: team india The last Super-8 match of India is going to be held today i.e. on 1st March with West Indies. This is going to be a do or die match for both the teams. Whichever team wins this match will qualify for the semi-finals.
Now a question is arising in the minds of the fans that if Team India qualifies for the semi-finals by defeating West Indies in this match, then with which team will they have a match in the semi-finals? The results of the group stage and super round have made the picture of the semi-finals quite interesting.
After the super stage, the top 2 teams of each group will reach the semi-finals. Usually, the number 1 team of Group 1 faces the number 2 team of Group 2 and the number 1 team of Group 2 faces the number 2 team of Group 1. If India secures the top position in its group, then it will face the number-2 team from the other group. Whereas if India remains second, then it will have to face the top team of the other group.
Currently, there is a battle going on for the top spot in the second group between England and New Zealand. Based on the performance and net run rate of both the teams, it will be decided who will be first and second in the group. In such a situation, if India becomes the group topper and England remains in second place, then India vs England match can be seen in the semi-finals. Whereas in case of New Zealand finishing second, India will face the Kiwi team.
While West Indies had to face defeat at the hands of South Africa in their last match, Team India had given a crushing defeat to Zimbabwe. Now this match between India and West Indies will be played at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata at 7 pm Indian time. Now the eyes of crores of Indian fans are fixed on this match.