India clinches Super Eight spot with third straight win in T20 World Cup
India clinches Super Eight spot with third straight win in T20 World Cup
India stretch the chase, sweeping USA, Namibia, and Pakistan to reach the T20 World Cup Super Eight in Colombo, ahead of a high-profile opener with South Africa in Ahmedabad.
India cruised into the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage with a commanding win over Pakistan in Colombo, sealing their place in Group 1 of the Super 8s after a third consecutive victory.
The campaign began with a 29‑run win over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Mohammad Siraj led with 3-29 and Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 84 to anchor a defendable 161/9.
India then dominated Namibia by 93 runs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 61 and Hardik Pandya 52 as the pair shared an 81‑run fifth‑wicket stand to help India reach 209/9; Namibia were bowled out for 116 as Varun Chakravarthy returned 3/7.
In the big Pakistan clash, Kishan blasted 77 to set up 175/7, and India then bundled out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs to seal the win that cemented their Super Eight berth.
With this trio of wins, India sit in Group 1 alongside West Indies, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. They will open their Super Eight campaign against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a mouthwatering precursor to what promises to be a thrilling phase of the tournament.
The run underscores India's batting depth and bowling variety, as they continue to ride momentum into another high-stakes phase of the World Cup.
