NEW DELHI: The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Knockout has reached its crucial stage, with three semi-final spots already secured and one final spot still up for grabs.England Cricket Team, South Africa National Cricket Team and New Zealand National Cricket Team have officially booked their places in the last four of the 10th edition of the tournament.
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The fourth semi-finalist will be determined after Sunday’s high-stakes Super 8 clash between the Indian national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team, with the winner advancing to the knockout stage.T20 WORLD CUP 2026: KNOCKOUT DATES CONFIRMEDThe semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, while the final will be played on March 8.T20 WORLD CUP 2026: QUALIFIED TEAMSEngland, South Africa, New Zealand and TBD (between India and West Indies)DateMatchTimeVenue March 4 Wednesday Semi-final 5:00 PM Kolkata March 5, Thursday Semi-final 5:00 PM MumbaiENGLANDEngland became the first side to book their place in the Super 8 semi-finals of Group 2. The two-time T20 champions recorded crucial victories, including a commanding 51-run triumph over Sri Lanka, a two-wicket win against Pakistan and a four-wicket victory over New Zealand to confirm their progress.SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa progressed from Group 1 of the Super 8 after impressive performances, highlighted by key wins against India and the West Indies.NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand emerged as the third semi-finalist to advance from Group 2 of the Super 8 stage with consistent performances.FINAL PLACE: INDIA OR WEST INDIAThe last remaining semi-final spot will go to either India or West Indies from Group 1. Their Super 8 clash effectively serves as a virtual quarter-final, with qualification on the line.SEMI-FINAL FORMAT: EXPLANATIONAccording to the tournament rules:The winners of Group 2 will play the runners-up from Group 1The winners of Group 1 will play the runners-up in Group 2
