India vs South Africa highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: South Africa delivered a crushing blow to defending champions India,...
India vs South Africa highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: South Africa delivered a crushing blow to defending champions India, winning by 76 runs in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8s encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Proteas posted a formidable 187 for 7 and then bundled India out for just 111, handing the Men in Blue their first defeat in the tournament after 12 straight wins.
After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat but started poorly, losing three early wickets inside six overs. Quinton de Kock fell to Jasprit Bumrah for six, captain Aiden Markram was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for four, and Ryan Rickelton succumbed to Bumrah as South Africa slumped to 20 for 3.
The innings was revived by a crucial partnership between David Miller and Dewald Brevis. Brevis contributed 45 off 29 balls, including three boundaries and three sixes, while Miller counter-attacked with a blazing 63 off 35 balls, featuring seven fours and three towering sixes. Their 97-run fourth-wicket stand brought South Africa back into the game. Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 44 from 24 balls, taking the total to a competitive 187/7. Arshdeep Singh and Bumrah picked two and three wickets respectively for India, while Varun Chakaravarthy claimed one.
Chasing 188, India never found their rhythm. Openers Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma fell cheaply, with Kishan dismissed for a duck by Markram. Suryakumar Yadav managed 18 before being caught by Dewald Brevis off Corbin Bosch, while Washington Sundar contributed 11. Shivam Dube’s 42 off 37 balls offered a brief resistance, but wickets fell at regular intervals. Hardik Pandya’s 18 could not halt the slide as India were eventually all out for 111 in 18.5 overs.
Marco Jansen was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking four crucial wickets, including Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah. Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch supported well, picking up three and two wickets respectively.
The defeat underlined India’s struggle against an aggressive South African bowling attack that maintained a disciplined line and length throughout. South Africa’s fielding was sharp, taking advantage of every miscue, including some spectacular catches from Dewald Brevis and Quinton de Kock.
David Miller was named Player of the Match for his explosive 63-ball 63, which laid the foundation for the Proteas’ commanding total. With this emphatic win, South Africa now look well-positioned in the Super 8s, while India face a crucial test to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.
After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat but started poorly, losing three early wickets inside six overs. Quinton de Kock fell to Jasprit Bumrah for six, captain Aiden Markram was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for four, and Ryan Rickelton succumbed to Bumrah as South Africa slumped to 20 for 3.
The innings was revived by a crucial partnership between David Miller and Dewald Brevis. Brevis contributed 45 off 29 balls, including three boundaries and three sixes, while Miller counter-attacked with a blazing 63 off 35 balls, featuring seven fours and three towering sixes. Their 97-run fourth-wicket stand brought South Africa back into the game. Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 44 from 24 balls, taking the total to a competitive 187/7. Arshdeep Singh and Bumrah picked two and three wickets respectively for India, while Varun Chakaravarthy claimed one.
Chasing 188, India never found their rhythm. Openers Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma fell cheaply, with Kishan dismissed for a duck by Markram. Suryakumar Yadav managed 18 before being caught by Dewald Brevis off Corbin Bosch, while Washington Sundar contributed 11. Shivam Dube’s 42 off 37 balls offered a brief resistance, but wickets fell at regular intervals. Hardik Pandya’s 18 could not halt the slide as India were eventually all out for 111 in 18.5 overs.
Marco Jansen was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking four crucial wickets, including Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah. Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch supported well, picking up three and two wickets respectively.
The defeat underlined India’s struggle against an aggressive South African bowling attack that maintained a disciplined line and length throughout. South Africa’s fielding was sharp, taking advantage of every miscue, including some spectacular catches from Dewald Brevis and Quinton de Kock.
David Miller was named Player of the Match for his explosive 63-ball 63, which laid the foundation for the Proteas’ commanding total. With this emphatic win, South Africa now look well-positioned in the Super 8s, while India face a crucial test to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.