India's cricket team faced a crushing defeat against South Africa in their opening Super-8 match, losing by 76 runs. This loss severely impacted their net run rate, which dropped to -3, raising concerns about their chances of qualifying for the semifinals. It was initially believed that if three teams achieved two wins each, the net run rate would be the deciding factor for progression. However, after the results of other matches, this situation has dramatically changed.

West Indies further complicated India's situation by achieving a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first Super-8 match, which propelled their net run rate to over +5. This places them at the top of their group, even above South Africa, effectively shifting the focus away from India's previously crucial net run rate. As the situation stands, even if India wins both their remaining matches, their damaged net run rate makes it exceedingly difficult for them to surpass either South Africa or West Indies in the standings.

Consequently, with the current standings and the new dynamics introduced by West Indies’ success, India's chances of qualifying for the semifinals now depend on more than just winning their matches; they will likely need results from other games to fall in their favor. This late in the tournament, the significance of net run rate has overshadowed India's initial plans for advancement, leaving them vulnerable to elimination if they fail to secure decisive wins soon.