South Africa produced a commanding performance over India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. With contributions from David Miller and Marco Jansen, the Proteas stamped authority on the match, restricting India to 105/8 in 18 overs while chasing 188.
Key Highlights:
- South Africa Bat First: Opted by captain Quinton de Kock, posting a competitive 187/7, powered by Miller’s fifty and steady support from the middle order.
- Indian Collapse: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and Abhishek Sharma fell cheaply, leaving India in a precarious position early in the chase.
- Jansen Strikes: Marco Jansen was pivotal, dismissing Shivam Dube late in the innings, maintaining tight pressure.
- Spin Battle: Varun Chakaravarthy and Washington Sundar bowled economically but couldn’t stem the Proteas’ momentum.
Shivam Dube tried to accelerate the scoring, but wickets kept tumbling at crucial intervals, leaving India struggling to keep pace with the required run rate.
The win boosts South Africa’s confidence in the Super 8 stage, while India now face mounting pressure to maintain a strong net run rate for semi-final qualification.
Scorecard Snapshot:
- South Africa: 187/7 (20 overs)
- India: 105/8 (18 overs)