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It was brutal hitting by West Indies as Zimbabwe's bowlers were taken to the cleaners at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (February 23). Put into bat, the Caribbean superstars put on the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history and the highest of the 2026 edition on a beautiful batting surface aided by short square boundaries.
Net run-rate is the common method for differentiating teams level on points in a limited-overs cricket tournament. It is a formula that measures a team's average margin of victory, or defeat - a side with several big wins will have a positive net run-rate ...
Team eyes big wins in remaining matches as batting failures and lack of partnerships leave qualification scenario tighter
India's 76-run loss to South Africa in Ahmedabad has complicated their Super 8 Group 1 campaign, requiring wins against Zimbabwe in Chennai on February 26 and West Indies at Eden Gardens on March 1, due to a damaged net run rate; they must win convincingly. South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe are also competing for the semi-final spot.
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The Suryakumar Yadav-led side need to win their remaining two matches and also ensure those victories help recover their net run-rate, which stands at -3.80 after the 76-run loss to the Proteas.
With 20 teams vying for the trophy, understanding the points system—including the 2-point win rule and the critical role of Net Run Rate (NRR) in Super 8 qualification—is essential for fans.
India lost to South Africa by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday in the T20 World Cup, but the margin of defeat could have been lower if for situationally-aware batting, writes Sarah Waris.
An inspired South Africa thumped India in their opening Super 8 game of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium by 76 runs on Sunday in what was a dominant performance by the last edition’s finalist against the defending champions.
IND vs SA Highlights T20 World Cup 2026: David Miller’s 63 and Marco Jansen’s 4/22 powered South Africa to a commanding 76-run triumph, as the Proteas asserted complete control at the Narendra Modi Stadium.