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Afghanistan’s situation serious in T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi. Afghanistan’s situation in the T20 World Cup 2026 looks very serious. This team, which was the semi-finalist of the last edition, has lost to New Zealand and South Africa in its first two matches, due to which their hopes of reaching the Super 8 have become quite weak. It has now become challenging for teams like Afghanistan, Ireland and USA to make it to the Super 8. Currently, no team has been officially eliminated, but only those teams that are successful in winning at least three matches will be able to advance.

Big impact of Afghanistan’s defeat

Afghanistan recently played an important match against South Africa, which went to a double super over. Their defeat in this match has made their chances of reaching Super 8 even more bleak. Their defeat has increased the pressure within the team, making the road ahead more difficult.

condition of the group

Group A status

In Group A, Pakistan has gained four points by winning both its matches and remains on top. India has captured the second position by defeating USA in its first match. Netherlands finished third after winning one match, while Namibia finished fourth after losing one match. USA has lost both its matches so far and is in last place.

Australia’s dominance in Group B

In Group B, Australia gave a big defeat to Ireland and came in first place. Zimbabwe has secured second place by defeating Oman, while Sri Lanka is also at third place by defeating Ireland. Ireland have suffered two defeats and are in fourth place. Oman has played one match and lost and is at the bottom.

Group C status

West Indies have occupied the top position in Group C by winning all their matches. Scotland and England are placed second and third respectively, having won one match each. Nepal has taken the fourth position after losing one match, while Italy has also lost one match and is at the fifth position.

New Zealand’s performance in Group D

In Group D, New Zealand has strengthened its position at the top by winning both its matches. South Africa is also at second position after winning 2 matches. Afghanistan is in third place due to two defeats. The UAE has played and lost one match, while Canada has also lost one match and is in last place.

Difficult to enter Super 8

Only the top two teams from each group will make it to the Super 8. In such a situation, it has become very difficult for the teams of Afghanistan, Ireland and USA to progress. They will have to perform well in the upcoming matches, only then can their chances of making it to the Super 8 be restored.