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Put into bat, West Indies posted a record-breaking total of 254 against Zimbabwe in Mumbai on Monday (February 23)
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.
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.
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.
West Indies and Zimbabwe clash in a crucial Super 8s match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The unbeaten West Indies, led by Shai Hope, face a confident Zimbabwe side that has already caused upsets.
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T20 World Cup 2026 points table: Updated team rankings and net run rate after West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan win
Zimbabwe registered a win over Sri Lanka to finish the group stage at the top of Group B in the 2026 T20 World Cup, while West Indies and Afghanistan also registered wins on day 13 of the tournament.