T20 World Cup 2026: India vs South Africa Match Preview, Lineups and Key Players
The excitement is building for the big India vs South Africa clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round. This match, scheduled for February 22, 2026, will see the defending champions India face a strong South African side at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have impressed so far in the tournament, and fans are eager to see how this high-stakes contest unfolds.
India have been strong throughout the tournament, winning all group matches and entering the Super 8 stage with confidence. Their batting lineup, led by Suryakumar Yadav and supported by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, has provided explosive starts and consistent performance. On the bowling front, the combination of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy has been effective at choking opposition scoring.
South Africa’s batting has been led by big contributions from Aiden Markram and others, while their bowlers like Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen have taken crucial wickets. Their unbeaten record in the group stage gives them confidence, and they will be looking to upset India’s winning momentum in this Super 8 match.
These historical statistics show that India have often had the upper hand in World Cup encounters, but South Africa have the talent and firepower to challenge any team on their day.
South Africa’s unbeaten run demonstrates their consistency, and with players like Markram and Brevis providing crucial runs, they will look to pose a strong challenge. Bowlers such as Ngidi and Bosch add depth to their attack, giving them the ability to contain strong batting sides.
Match Date, Time and Venue Details
The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match is set to begin on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The scheduled start time is 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time. The game will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a venue known for its large crowd support and vibrant atmosphere. Fans across the country will be watching closely, and the match will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.Team India Squad and Key Players
India have named a strong squad for this Super 8 clash. The lineup includes experienced players and match-winners across batting and bowling. Team India’s squad features Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper batter), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper batter). These players combine experience with explosive batting and varied bowling options to make India a formidable side.You may also like
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India have been strong throughout the tournament, winning all group matches and entering the Super 8 stage with confidence. Their batting lineup, led by Suryakumar Yadav and supported by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, has provided explosive starts and consistent performance. On the bowling front, the combination of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy has been effective at choking opposition scoring.
South Africa Squad and Key Contenders
South Africa have been impressive in the tournament so far, advancing into the Super 8s without losing a match in the group stage. The Proteas’ squad includes captain Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper batter), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi. These players bring a mix of experience, power hitting, and strong bowling options to their lineup.South Africa’s batting has been led by big contributions from Aiden Markram and others, while their bowlers like Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen have taken crucial wickets. Their unbeaten record in the group stage gives them confidence, and they will be looking to upset India’s winning momentum in this Super 8 match.
Head-to-Head Records and Past T20 World Cup Meetings
India and South Africa have a long history of competitive T20 clashes. In all T20 internationals between the two teams, India has won 21 out of 35 matches, while South Africa have won 13, with one match ending in no result. In T20 World Cup history, India hold an advantage with five wins against two for South Africa in head-to-head World Cup clashes. India also famously defeated South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in a thrilling match.These historical statistics show that India have often had the upper hand in World Cup encounters, but South Africa have the talent and firepower to challenge any team on their day.
Team Form and What to Expect
As the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 stage begins, both teams come in with momentum. India finished their group phase unbeaten with strong batting performances from players like Ishan Kishan and all-round contributions from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. However, one concern for India has been the form of top order batter Abhishek Sharma, who has struggled in recent matches. On the positive side, bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy have been effective, especially in the powerplay.South Africa’s unbeaten run demonstrates their consistency, and with players like Markram and Brevis providing crucial runs, they will look to pose a strong challenge. Bowlers such as Ngidi and Bosch add depth to their attack, giving them the ability to contain strong batting sides.
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