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NEW DELHI: The race towards the knockout rounds of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with three semi-final spots already secured and one final berth still up for grabs.The England Cricket Team, South Africa National Cricket Team and New Zealand Cricket Team have officially booked their places in the fourth round of the 10th edition of the tournament.
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The fourth semi-finalist will be decided after a high-stakes Super 8 match between the Indian national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the knockout stage.T20 World Cup 2026: Knockout dates confirmedThe semi-final matches are scheduled to be held on March 4 and 5, while the final will be held on March 8.
T20 World Cup 2026: Eligible TeamsEngland, South Africa, New Zealand and TBD (between India and West Indies)
| date | match | time | place |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, Wednesday | Semi-final 1 | 7:00 pm | Kolkata |
| March 5, Thursday | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 pm | Mumbai |
EnglandEngland became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of Super 8 Group 2. The two-time T20 champions recorded crucial victories, including a solid 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, a two-wicket victory over Pakistan, and a four-wicket win over New Zealand to confirm their lead.South AfricaSouth Africa advanced from Super 8 Group 1 after impressive performances, highlighted by key wins against India and West Indies.
New ZealandNew Zealand emerged as the third semi-finalist, qualifying from Group Two of the Super 8 stage with a consistent performance.Final point: India or West IndiesThe last remaining semi-final spot will go to either India or West Indies from Group 1. Their Super 8 encounter will be a virtual quarter-final, with qualification at stake.Semi-final form: shownAccording to the tournament rules:The winners of Group Two will face the runners-up of Group OneThe winners of the first group will face the runners-up of the second group
