India vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India will be up against South Africa in match 43 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22. This will be the first match for both teams in the Super 8 stage, which will kick off on Saturday. The Indian team will be captained by Suryakumar Yadav, whereas Aiden Markram will continue to lead the South African team.
India have looked the most dangerous side in the tournament so far, having maintained their incredible consistency in the shortest format. They are yet to suffer a defeat in the competition and went on to top Group A after the victories over the USA, Namibia, Pakistan and the Netherlands. On the other hand, the Proteas also won all of their group games, defeating New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE and Canada.
India are the defending champions, having lifted their second T20 WC title with a victory over South Africa in the final in 2024. The upcoming IND vs SA match will be a crucial match for both teams as they will be looking to put their best foot forward in the Super 8 stage with an aim to make it to the semifinals.
India vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record in T20 World Cups
Matches: 7
India won: 5
South Africa won: 2
IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 Major Stats
Highest total: 186/5 in 20 overs by India in Gros Islet on May 2, 2010.
Lowest total: 116/9 in 20 overs by South Africa in Durban on September 20, 2007.
Most runs: 170 runs in four matches by Suresh Raina of India.
Highest score: 101 runs from 60 balls by Suresh Raina of India in Gros Islet on May 2, 2010.
Most wickets: 5 wickets each by RP Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin (both from India).
Best bowling figures: 4/13 in four overs by RP Singh of India in Durban on September 20, 2007.
India vs South Africa Squads, ICC T20 World Cup 2026:
India Squad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi