The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is proceeding towards the second stage, the Super 8s of the tournament. Often considered one of the critical stages in the tournament is the Super 8s, where the competition heats up as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals. Till Friday, a total of five teams have qualified for the next stage.
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India, Australia, West Indies and South Africa are the four teams who have made it already to the Super 8s of the tournament with the most wins in their bag so far. Let’s explore the Indian Cricket Team’s performance in the Super 8s stage from 2007 to 2022.
India’s Matches in Super 8s Stages (2007-2022)
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2007
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 8s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2007 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| New Zealand | Lost by 10 runs | Johannesburg |
| England | Won by 18 runs | Durban |
| South Africa | Won by 37 runs | Durban |
India had a mixed Super 8s performance in 2007. They lost to New Zealand but bounced back with victories against England and South Africa, leading to their successful run to the finals and eventual championship win.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2009
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 8s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| West Indies | Lost by 7 wickets | Lord’s |
| England | Lost by 3 runs | Lord’s |
| South Africa | Lost by 12 runs | Nottingham |
The 2009 Super 8s stage was disappointing for India as they lost all three matches against West Indies, England, and South Africa, resulting in their early exit from the tournament.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2010
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 8s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| Australia | Lost by 49 runs | Bridgetown |
| West Indies | Lost by 14 runs | Bridgetown |
| Sri Lanka | Lost by 5 wickets | Gros Islet |
Similar to 2009, the 2010 Super 8s stage saw India losing all their matches against Australia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka. This led to another early elimination from the tournament.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2012
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 8s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| Australia | Lost by 9 wickets | Colombo |
| Pakistan | Won by 8 wickets | Colombo |
| South Africa | Won by 1 run | Colombo |
India’s 2012 Super 8s campaign started poorly with a heavy loss to Australia but was revived with wins against Pakistan and South Africa. Despite the wins, they couldn’t progress to the semi-finals due to net run rate considerations.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2014
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 8s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| Pakistan | Won by 7 wickets | Dhaka |
| West Indies | Won by 7 wickets | Dhaka |
| Bangladesh | Won by 8 wickets | Dhaka |
| Australia | Won by 73 runs | Dhaka |
India was dominant in the 2014 Super 8s stage, winning all their matches against West Indies, Bangladesh, and Australia. This strong performance helped them reach the finals, though they ended as runners-up to Sri Lanka.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2016
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 10s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| New Zealand | Lost by 47 runs | Nagpur |
| Pakistan | Won by 6 wickets | Kolkata |
| Bangladesh | Won by 1 run | Bangalore |
| Australia | Won by 6 wickets | Mohali |
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2016 saw the Super 10s format instead of Super 8s. India’s campaign was marked by Virat Kohli’s individual performances. It was a highlight of the tournament. Despite a rocky start against New Zealand, India bounced back with impressive victories over Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Australia.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2021
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 8s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| Pakistan | Lost by 10 wickets | Dubai |
| New Zealand | Lost by 8 wickets | Dubai |
| Afghanistan | Won by 66 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| Scotland | Won by 8 wickets | Dubai |
| Namibia | Won by 9 wickets | Dubai |
In 2021, India faced a challenging Super 8s stage, losing to Pakistan and New Zealand. They managed to win their remaining matches against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia but did not progress to the semi-finals due to their earlier defeats.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2022
| INDIA’S RECORD IN THE SUPER 12s – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
| Pakistan | Won by 4 wickets | Melbourne |
| Netherlands | Won by 56 runs | Sydney |
| South Africa | Lost by 5 wickets | Perth |
| Bangladesh | Won by 5 runs. (DLS) | Adelaide |
| Zimbabwe | Won by 71 runs | Melbourne |
India’s record at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups has been a mix of highs and lows. While they have had dominant performances in some years, they have also faced disappointing exits in others. Their journey over the editions has so far been unpredictable yet a very promising one with the men in blue winning most of the games in the tournament.
Now let’s have a look at India’s overall record in the Super 8s stages overall during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups.
| INDIA’S WIN PERCENTAGE IN OVERALL ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP SUPER 8s | ||||
| YEAR | MATCHES | WON | LOST | PERCENTAGE |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.67% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.67%. |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| 2016 | The tournament saw Super 10s round instead of Super 8s | |||
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60.00% |
| 2022 | The tournament saw Super 12s round instead of Super 8s | |||
India’s performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8s stages has seen a mix of highs and lows. Overall the team has been competitive and efficient throughout. Although the format shifted to the Super 10s and Super 12s in later tournaments, India’s journey in the Super 8s stages has been a fair one.
What is the Super 8s format in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
In the Super 8s stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, teams that advance from the initial group stage will be split into two groups: Group 1 and Group 2. Group 1 will consist of teams that finished first in Groups A and C, and second in Groups B and D. Group 2 will include the top teams from Groups B and D, along with the second-placed teams from Groups A and C.
Each team in these groups will play against every other team in their respective group, totaling three matches per team. The top two teams from each group will move on to the semi-finals of the tournament. This stage marks a crucial phase where teams compete intensely to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the tournament.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
