Saturday, March 29, 2025
T20 World Cup: West Indies’ Massive Win Shakes India’s Semi-Final Math
Mumbai, February 24, 2026
West Indies demolished Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Super 8 Group 1 at Wankhede Stadium, posting tournament-high 254/6 (Hetmyer 85, Powell 59*) before Gudakesh Motie’s 4-fer bowled Zim out for 147. WI tops points table with superior NRR.
Post-SA loss, India needs both remaining wins (vs Zim Feb 26 Chennai, WI Mar 1 Kolkata) plus massive NRR boost. WI’s dominance means even 2-1 record risks NRR tiebreaker disadvantage if SA beats WI.
| Outcome Combo | India Qualifies? |
|---|---|
| IND beats ZIM+WI, SA beats WI | Yes (NRR decides) |
| IND wins 1/2 games | No |
| IND 2-0 + SA loses to WI | Likely |
Rohit Sharma’s side faces do-or-die stretch; cricket fans watch complex equation unfold.
