WI to face India, SA, Zimbabwe

MUMBAI, India:

West Indies have been grouped with the world's best T20I side, India in the Super Eight phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Having won their opening three matches of the tournament, the Windies are highly favoured to top Group C regardless of the result in their final match against Italy at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

As a result, the West Indies will battle with home side and tournament favourites India, South Africa and Zimbabwe in Group 1.

The competitive group features three of the group winners from the preliminary rounds, with India emerging top in Group A, the West Indies winning Group C, while South Africa finished top of the table in Group D.

Meanwhile, Group 2 comprises New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England and Pakistan.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.

The West Indies will open their Super Eight campaign against Zimbabwe in Mumbai on February 23, before facing South Africa in Ahmedabad three days later and India on March 1 at Eden Gardens.

- CMC