T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table, Most Runs & Wickets after Super 8 match 48, IND vs ZIM
India moved closer to the semi-finals after defeating Zimbabwe in the Super 8 round.
Two thrilling matches took place in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday (February 26). These two matches have changed the entire qualification scenario for the semi-finals in Group 1.
In the afternoon match, South Africa crushed West Indies by nine wickets like a walk in the park, chasing down a 177-run target inside 17 overs.
In the evening game, India outplayed Zimbabwe by 72 runs. Indian batters made a marvellous comeback after their flop show in the previous game, posting 256/4 in the first innings. Abhishek Sharma (55) and Hardik Pandya (50*) scored half-centuries, while Ishan Kishan (38), Suryakumar Yadav (33), and Tilak Varma (44*) added crucial runs on the board.
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While Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett scored a marvellous knock of an unbeaten 97 runs, they were helpless against a gigantic target.
Reaching 184/6 till the final over, Zimbabwe lost by 72 runs. Arshdeep Singh was the highest wicket-taker for India with three wickets, but Pandya was adjudged Player of the Match for his blistering fifty.
Super 8- Group 1 & 2 Points Table after Match 48 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In Group 1, South Africa take the top spot in the points table with four points, followed by West Indies and India with two points each. Zimbabwe are last with 0 points.
While South Africa have qualified for the semi-final, Zimbabwe have been eliminated. Either India or the West Indies will qualify for the semi-finals.
Group 2
England, who have qualified for the semi-finals, grab the top spot in Group 2 with four points. New Zealand occupy the second place with three points, followed by Pakistan with one point.
Sri Lanka languish in last place with 0 points, having been eliminated from the tournament. Either New Zealand or Pakistan will now book a berth in the semi-finals.
T20 World Cup 2026: Most runs
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan is the leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2026 with 283 runs. With an unbeaten half-century against India, Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett takes the next spot with 277 runs.
Aiden Markram (264 runs) and Shimron Hetmyer (221 runs) are the next batters in the queue, while Ishan Kishan occupies the fifth place with 214 runs.
Top 5 leading run-scorers of the T20 World Cup 2026 after Match 48:
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – 283 runs
- Brian Bennett (ZIM) – 277 runs
- Aiden Markram (SA) – 264 runs
- Shimron Hetmyer (WI) – 221 runs
- Ishan Kishan (IND) – 214 runs
T20 World Cup 2026: Most wickets
USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk is the top wicket-taker with 13 wickets, followed by Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani with 12 scalps. Lungi Ngidi, Maheesha Theekshana, and Varun Chakravarthy are next with 11 scalps each.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the T20 World Cup 2026 after Match 48:
- Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA) – 13 wickets
- Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) – 12 wickets
- Lungi Ngidi (SA) – 11 wickets
- Maheesh Theekshana (SL) – 11 wickets
- Varun Chakravarthy (IND) – 11 wickets
Who is the leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2026 after match 48?
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (283 runs) is the leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cup after match 48.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2026 after match 48?
USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk (13 wickets) is the leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup after match 48.
What was the result of the IND vs ZIM match?
India crushed Zimbabwe by 72 runs.
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