T20 World Cup permutations: What do India, West Indies, Pakistan and New Zealand need to reach semi-finals?
England have qualified from Super 8s Group 2 with New Zealand or Pakistan to join them in knockout stages; South Africa progress from Group 1 with second spot to be filled by winner of match between India and West Indies; watch every T20 World Cup game live on Sky
Friday 27 February 2026 18:26, UK
England and South Africa are through to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, with two places in the knockout stage still up for grabs.
India and West Indies are the sides in contention to advance from Super 8s Group 1, while the second spot in Group 2, after England, will be filled by either New Zealand or Pakistan.
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Group 1
South Africa, India, West Indies, Zimbabwe
South Africa are into the semi-finals after victories over India and West Indies, with the Proteas now hoping to extend their 100 per cent record by beating Zimbabwe in their final Super 8s fixture in Delhi on Sunday (9.30am UK).
India and West Indies are level on two points after both lost to South Africa and beat Zimbabwe, meaning the winner of Sunday's game between the sides in Kolkata (1.30pm UK) will progress to the semi-finals.
West Indies are currently above India on net run rate so will advance at the opponents' expense if their weekend fixture is rained off.
Zimbabwe are eliminated after two defeats from two.
Remaining fixtures: South Africa vs Zimbabwe; India vs West Indies (both Sunday March 1).
Group 2
England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
England secured a knockout place after defeating Sri Lanka and Pakistan and guaranteed top spot in the pool with a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand.
New Zealand are still in box seat to take the second semi-final place from Group 2 but their loss to England opens the door for Pakistan to qualify ahead of them on net run-rate.
To do that, Pakistan would need a comprehensive victory over already-eliminated Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Saturday (1.30pm UK) with their current run-rate -0.461 compared to New Zealand's + 1.390.
If batting first, Pakistan would need to beat Sri Lanka by around 64 runs.
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