India, Feb. 22 -- The opener to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 turned out to be a damp squib after rain refused to relent in Colombo, forcing Group 2 teams Pakistan and New Zealand to share a point. Ahmedabad, which hosts the Group 1 clash between defending champions India and South Africa, is unlikely to face a similar dampener. The day is expected to be hot, hazy and sunny, with a 0% chance of rain. The evening will be cooler, with the probability of precipitation still at zero.

Only three teams won all four completed games in the league stage. While India, from Group A, have remained in contention as potential title holders, South Africa strengthened their case after winning all their matches in what has been termed the G...