How Zimbabwe victory benefit India in t20 World cup: The equation of the points table has become exciting before the Super-8 in the ICC T20 World Cup.

New Delhi: Australia has increased its troubles by losing to Sri Lanka after Zimbabwe in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This is Australia’s second defeat in three matches in Group B. With this defeat, now the Kangaroo team is in danger of being out of the T20 World Cup. Because now the entire equation of Australia’s Super-8 depends on the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland. The clash between Zimbabwe and Ireland will take place on 17th February in Pallekele. If Zimbabwe team defeats Ireland in this match then the game for Australia will be over. With this, the thorn in the name of Australia will also be removed from the tournament for Team India. In such a situation, let us understand what is the equation of Super-8 for India and Australia.

What is the Super-8 equation for India and Australia?

In the T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team has qualified for the Super-8 by winning its first three matches in Group A. On the other hand, Australia’s team is at third place in the points table with 2 losses, while Zimbabwe’s team is at second place. Now from here the equation is becoming that if Zimbabwe team beats Ireland in its next match, then along with Sri Lanka, it can become the second team from its group to reach Super-8. At the same time, the issue of Australia has become very complex. Because not only the victory of Ireland, he will also have an eye on the Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe match.

In such a situation, if Zimbabwe reaches the Super-8, then they will face India on 26th February in Chennai. On the other hand, if Zimbabwe’s team loses to Ireland, then Australia will have to register a big win over Oman in their last league match to reach the Super-8. Because, in the end it was all about runs. If Australia is better in run rate then it can reach Super-8. In such a situation, he will face India again in Super-8. This is the reason that if Zimbabwe team wins against Ireland, then India will have an easy challenge in the Super-8.

How is the record in ICC events between India and Australia?

There has always been a close relationship between India and Australia in ICC events. Australia has always been a problem for Team India, especially in knockout matches. Who can forget the finals of 2003 and 2023 ODI World Cup? The teams of India and Australia have faced each other a total of 24 times in ICC events, including ODI, World T20, World Test Championship and Champions Trophy. In this, Australia has won 13 times, while India has won on 11 occasions, but Australia has a better record in knockouts. However, Team India has had the upper hand in the T20 World Cup.