India, June 20 -- India's T20 World Cup campaign is going as planned, with two wins from two matches, a healthy net run rate, a dominant spin attack and a batting unit that finally appears to be finding its rhythm.

As India prepare to face South Africa at Old Trafford on Tuesday, there is a sense that the tournament is only now beginning with their first heavyweight encounter. Yet, considering the current situation in Group 1, they already find themselves in a sort of quarter-final-like scenario.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. In Group 1, Australia is currently first with six points, and India is second with four points. South Africa is in a tricky spot, having secured only one win in two matches for ...