Tezzbuzz Desk- The Super-8 round of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is going to start from February 21 and this phase is not looking easy for the Indian team. Group-1 includes strong teams like India national cricket team, South Africa national cricket team, West Indies cricket team and Zimbabwe national cricket team. All four teams remained unbeaten in the group stage, due to which this group is being called ‘Group of Death’.

This is the second time in the history of T20 World Cup that India, South Africa and West Indies are in the same group of Super-8. Earlier this had happened in 2009, when India was placed with South Africa, West Indies and England. In that edition, Team India was out of the tournament after losing all three matches.

Now after 17 years, the same equation seems to be forming again. The only difference is that this time instead of England it is Zimbabwe, who has surprised everyone with its performance.

Zimbabwe has shown its strength by defeating big teams like Australia and Sri Lanka in the group stage. Under the leadership of captain Sikandar Raza, the team looks full of confidence and is capable of causing any major upset. In such a situation, this match will not be easy for other teams including India.

Only the top 2 teams from Super-8 will reach the semi-finals. In such a situation, every match will be like ‘do or die’. India’s first match is against South Africa on 22 February in Ahmedabad. After this, there will be a clash with Zimbabwe in Chennai on 26th February and West Indies in Kolkata on 1st March.

Under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, Team India will not only have to be consistent in its performance but will also have to avoid repeating the same mistake as in 2009.

This round of Super-8 will decide whether India will move forward taking lessons from history or whether a 17 year old coincidence will once again create problems.