The Super Eight stage has shifted into overdrive. West Indies have detonated the tournament with one of the biggest totals in T20 World Cup history, Pakistan
and England prepare for a high-stakes collision, and India suddenly find their semi-final path far more complicated than it looked a week ago. Net run-rate is now as dangerous as any fast bowler.
Hetmyer, Powell Power West Indies to 254 in 107-Run Rout of Zimbabwe
West Indies turned the Wankhede into a Caribbean carnival, smashing 254/6 - the second-highest total in Men's T20 World Cup history - in their Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe. Shimron Hetmyer (85 off 34) and Rovman Powell (59 off 35) stitched a blistering 122-run partnership in just 52 balls to set up a 107-run victory. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 in 17.4 overs, with Brad Evans' 43 offering brief resistance.
Pakistan vs England: Semi-Final Stakes in Super Eight Showdown
Pakistan and England meet in a pivotal Super Eight clash in Kandy, with qualification implications looming large. Pakistan need a win after their opener against New Zealand was washed out, while England could seal a semi-final berth with victory. History favours England, who have never lost to Pakistan in three previous T20 World Cup meetings, adding another psychological layer to an already high-pressure encounter.
West Indies Go Top; India's Semi-Final Path Gets Tougher
West Indies' massive win has propelled them to the top of Group 1 on net run-rate, intensifying India's qualification equation. India, currently third with a net run-rate of -3.800 after their heavy loss to South Africa, remain in contention but face a must-win scenario. If India lose to Zimbabwe and other results go against them, their semi-final hopes could be extinguished. In the Super Eight stage, margins are mathematical as much as tactical.
The carnival is loud, the stakes are sharper, and now every over carries arithmetic consequences. In this phase of the tournament, you don't just play the opponent - you play the table.
