India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. (ANI Photo)

NEW DELHI: The race for semi-finals has heated up in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with England becoming the first team to book their spot on Tuesday, leaving just three spots for the remaining seven teams in the Super 8 stage. T20 World Cup Super 8 Points TableEngland defeated Pakistan by two wickets in their Super 8 Group 2 game in Pallekele to seal their last four spot with captain Harry Brook playing a match-winning knock of 100 in a tough chase.With that, Group 2 is left with one spot in the semis with all three remaining teams – Pakistan, New Zealand and co-hosts Sri Lanka, in contention.Latest Super 8 Group 2 Points Table:

In Group 1, West Indies hold the top spot after a commanding 107-run win over Zimbabwe on Monday. Windies also have a stunning net run rate of +5.350 after the record win – their biggest in the T20 World Cup history. The big defeat left Zimbabwe at the bottom of the group.

South Africa now occupy the second spot after a commanding 76-run win over defending champions India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Proteas have two points and a formidable Net Run Rate of +3.800. It was a statement performance from the side that lost to India in the 2024 final. After posting 187/7, powered by David Miller’s 63 off 35 balls, South Africa bowled India out for just 111 in 18.5 overs. Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen starred with figures of 4-22 in 3.5 overs, ending India’s 12-match winning streak in T20 World Cups.India, meanwhile, are placed third following their heavy defeat and a damaging NRR of -3.800, leaving their semi-final hopes under immediate pressure. Latest Super 8 Group 1 Points Table:

The race for the semi-finals is well and truly underway.