T20 World Cup 2026
T20 World Cup 2026 India's Chances: A Mountain to Clim From a player's perspective, India's situation is a classic case of a tournament turnaround turning sour. They started unbeaten, but one bad game in the Super 8s has put them in a massive hole. · The Current Scenario: After a crushing 76-run loss to South Africa, India's Net Run Rate (NRR) has plummeted to -3.800, leaving them at the bottom of Group 1 . As defending champions, they now face a must-win situation with a mathematical twist. · The Qualification Math: Winning their last two matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies is non-negotiable. However, due to that poor NRR, simple wins won't be enough. They need to win by massive margins—think 70-80 runs or chasing targets inside 12-13 overs—to repair their run rate . Their clearest path also requires South Africa to beat the West Indies, which would then create a direct race for the second spot between India and West Indies . · Key Areas to Fix (The Crick...