Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has opened up on India’s chances of qualifying for the semifinals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Singh admitted that India’s road to the semifinals has now become even more difficult after the West Indies registered a thumping 107-run win against Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Earlier on Sunday, India suffered a 76-run loss against South Africa, which took a massive hit on the hosts’ NRR. According to Harbhajan, if the West Indies beat South Africa, then India will need to cover a margin of 183 runs, which will be nigh impossible.

“West Indies have made the situation very tight now. Now if South Africa wins their next two games, and India wins their next two games, we will definitely qualify. But we are depending on South Africa. If West Indies beat South Africa, then India will have to cover a margin of 183 runs. These many runs are usually scored in 20 overs. It is a very big margin. This scenario is very tough and if that is the case India will be out of the tournament,” Harbhajan Singh said on his YouTube channel.

The Turbanator said it will be imperative for India to win their remaining two games and hope that South Africa also wins their two games in the Super 8 stage.

Singh concluded, “The biggest thing for India is that South Africa should win both games and India win both. Then our train will come on the track. It is difficult but not impossible. Your focus should be on winning your games, and also pray that West Indies lose to South Africa. If West Indies win, then three teams will have four times and it will come down to net run rate. West Indies and South Africa are very ahead there and it will be a loss for India.”

India will next take on Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Thursday.