New Delhi: In a blockbuster Super 8 showdown of the T20 World Cup 2026, India will lock horns with South Africa on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Captained by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team is geared up to extend their winning streak after dominating the group stage.
Both powerhouses topped their respective groups with flawless records. India’s batting has been explosive, led by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. Kishan has smashed 176 runs in four matches at a blistering strike rate of 202, while Surya notched up 162 runs. On the bowling front, Varun Chakaravarthy has been a revelation, claiming 9 wickets and baffling opposition batters.
South Africa, meanwhile, boasts the tournament’s top run-scorer in captain Aiden Markram, who has piled on 178 runs at a strike rate of 187 across four games. However, their bowlers will need to step up against India’s formidable lineup.
The Ahmedabad pitch is a batter’s paradise, known for high-scoring games. In their last outing here against Netherlands, India posted 176. The average first innings score stands at 173, with second innings averaging 151. Expect boundaries galore.
Weather gods are smiling on fans too – clear skies with no rain threats, ensuring a full 40-over thriller.
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton.
This clash promises edge-of-the-seat action as both teams vie for semi-final spots.