Four Cricket Giants Ready for War

Super 8 Recap & Semi-Final Schedule

Mar.02 (Mirror Sports) - After four thrilling weeks of action, the Men’s T20 World Cup has reached its decisive stage, with India, South Africa, England and New Zealand powering into the semi-finals.

The tournament now heads into two heavyweight showdowns in India, with a place in the final on the line.

How We Got Here – Super 8 Recap

England were the first team to punch their ticket to the last four, winning their opening two Super 8 matches before completing a perfect record in the phase with victory over New Zealand. The 2022 champions look sharp and balanced at the right time.

New Zealand, despite that loss, progressed from Group 2 after edging out Pakistan on net run-rate. The Black Caps once again proved their tournament temperament under pressure.

From Group 1, South Africa topped the standings and enter the semi-finals as the only unbeaten side in the competition. The Proteas have combined discipline with explosive power, making them serious title contenders.

India joined them in the knockouts with a composed five-wicket victory on Sunday. The defending champions and co-hosts have grown stronger as the tournament has progressed and now carry massive home support into the semi-finals.

Australia were the tournament’s biggest shock exit, crashing out in the group stage after defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

Semi-Final Schedule (Local Times & Venues)

Wednesday, 4 March
South Africa vs New Zealand
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, (07.00 pm)

Thursday, 5 March
England vs India
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, (07.00 pm)

Two iconic venues. Two massive clashes. Four teams with genuine title ambitions.

When is the Final?

The final will take place on Sunday, 8 March, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Originally, the final would have been staged in Colombo if Pakistan had qualified. However, following their Super 8 exit, the remainder of the tournament will now be played exclusively in India.

Reserve Days & Match Regulations Explained

Both semi-finals have a reserve day scheduled for the day after their original fixtures.

The final also has a reserve day.

Match officials will make every effort to complete games on the scheduled day, with overs reduced if necessary.

• Semi-finals: 90 minutes of additional time on the scheduled day, 120 minutes on the reserve day.
• Final: 120 minutes of additional time on both the scheduled day and reserve day.

A minimum of 10 overs per side is required to constitute a match.

If a reserve day is used, play resumes from where it stopped, with the same overs remaining.

Road to the Trophy

Four elite teams. Two high-pressure semi-finals. One world champion to be crowned.

With India chasing glory at home, South Africa unbeaten, England battle-hardened, and New Zealand always dangerous, the Men’s T20 World Cup is heading for a dramatic finish.

The road to the trophy now runs through Kolkata and Mumbai.