Will India qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final if rain washes out their match against Zimbabwe?

India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in their 5th and final Super12 fixture of the 2022 T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue are just one win away from confirming a berth in the semi-final. A win over Zimbabwe will see them make the 2nd team from group 2 to qualify for the knockout match.

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The best thing for India is that they will be playing the last Super12 fixture of group 2 and they will know what to do to qualify for the semi-final. Team India can qualify for the semi-final even before taking the field, given that the results of other matches go their way.

While India will back themselves to defeat Zimbabwe and end the Super12 stage table as the top-placed side, what if the rain washes out their match? Will India still qualify for the semi-final or will rain wash out India”s chances as well? We have a look –

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What does Team India need to do to qualify for the semi-final of 2022 T20 World Cup?

As mentioned, India have their destiny in their hands and a win over Zimbabwe will see them qualify for the semi-final. And they still qualify even if they lose or rain washes out the fixture. India are confirmed to qualify for semi-final if rain washes out their match against Zimbabwe.

If it rains, India will get 1 point and will finish with 7 points. Third-placed Pakistan have 4 points in their account and they will not be able to match India’s tally of 7 if India don’t get a chance to play against Zimbabwe.

If Pakistan defeat Bangladesh and South Africa surprisingly lose to Netherlands, then the Proteas will stay at 5 points and the Men in Green will join India in the semi-finals.

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