IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: India will lock horns with South Africa during their first Super 8s match in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The reigning champions will aim to score the two important points, which will help them inch closer towards qualifying for the semifinal as they will face Zimbabwe and the West Indies in their next two Super 8s matches.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led side has remained unbeaten till now as they have defeated teams like the USA, Pakistan, Namibia, and the Netherlands during the group stages. South Africa too had stayed unbeaten, even though they faced a thrilling double Super over match against Afghanistan and then had beaten Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE in the group stages.
India vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record In T20Is
Both teams have faced each other 35 times in this format, where the Men in Blue have an upper edge as they have won 21 matches, lost 13 matches, and one match ended in a no result.
India vs South Africa: Key Players To Watch Out For
Ishan Kishan: He has been in sublime form and has had a huge role for the host during the powerplay. His match-winning knock of 77 runs against arch-rivals Pakistan showed the match-winning skills he has.
Varun Chakravarthy: He is India's highest wicket-taker after taking nine wickets and will try to put up another brilliant performance during the middle overs. Chakravarthy vs South Africa's middle-order will be the key battle to watch out for.
Aiden Markram: The South African skipper, has also been in sublime form in this mega event. He is the fourth-highest run-getter as he has scored 178 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 187.36 after four matches.
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Lungi Ngidi: He has been the pick among the South African bowlers. He has taken eight wickets after playing in three matches and has bowled at a brilliant economy rate of 7.58.