The teams of India and South Africa will face each other today in the T20 World Cup 2026. This is the first match of Group 1 in the Super-8 round, which will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both the teams were the toppers of their respective groups in the league stage. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India is winning 4 consecutive matches, Aiden Markram and team are also riding on the winning chariot. Let us tell you who are those 4 players of South Africa, with whom India needs to be cautious. These match winning players can become a big threat for India today.

India and South Africa are in Group 1 in the Super-8 round of T20 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe and West Indies are also in this group. All the teams did not lose a single match in the league stage, that is why it is being called Group and Death. South African captain Aiden Markram himself is in great form, he is fourth in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the ongoing edition.

aidan markram

Markram is in great form, who is called a big match player. The South African captain has played 2 half-century innings so far in this edition. He had scored 59 runs against Canada. Markram had scored unbeaten 86 runs against New Zealand. Today he can become the biggest threat for India, Indian bowlers should get him out quickly.

Ryan Rickelton

Rickelton comes to bat at number three, so his role is even more important. He is such a batsman, who bats considering the conditions and situation. He played the Afghanistan bowlers well in this tournament. This shows that he is in good form. He had scored 61 runs against Afghanistan. He scored 30 and 21 runs against New Zealand and UAE respectively. He scored 44 runs in the practice match against India on 4 February.

marco yansen

Yansen took 4 wickets for 40 runs in the league stage against New Zealand. He has good experience of bowling against India, which he can take advantage of today. So far, he has taken 7 wickets in 3 matches played in T20 World Cup 2026. He also bats well.

lungi ngidi

Ngidi is South Africa’s top wicket taker in the T20 World Cup 2026, having taken 8 wickets in 3 matches. Ngidi, who took 4 wickets against Canada, took 3 wickets against Afghanistan. Lungi Ngidi bowled brilliantly during the India tour in December last year, he was taking wickets in the powerplay. Today Indian batsmen will have to be careful with him.

The Super-8 round of T20 World Cup 2026 has started from Saturday, although the Pakistan vs New Zealand match was canceled without any ball being bowled due to rain. There are 2 matches today. The first match of Group 1 today is India vs South Africa, before that Sri Lanka and England will face each other from Group 2. Know the timing, venue and live streaming details of both the matches.

The Super-8 round of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played till March 1. The teams qualifying in this round have been divided into 2 groups of 4 each. After this round, the top 2 teams in the points table of both the groups will enter the semi-finals and the other teams will be eliminated. Today India’s first match in Super-8 is with South Africa, this match will be played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Sri Lanka vs England match details

The second match of Group 2 will be played today between Sri Lanka and England at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy city. This match will start at 3 pm. The toss will take place at 2:30 pm. Talking about the prediction of this match, Sri Lanka seems to have the upper hand. England appeared to be stuck in the last matches, although after losing to Zimbabwe, the confidence of hosts Sri Lanka must have also decreased.

Both Sri Lanka and England had won 3 out of 4 matches in the group stage. Although Sri Lanka’s net run rate was better. Live telecast of this match will be on Star Sports Network and live streaming on JioHotstar app.

India and South Africa clash in the second match

The first match of Group 1 of T20 World Cup Super-8 will be played between India and South Africa at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. In the league stage, South Africa has won both the matches played at this ground, India had defeated Netherlands in the only match played here in the ongoing edition. Let us tell you that both the teams have not lost in this tournament yet, hence today one team will get its first defeat and one will win the 5th consecutive match.

India vs South Africa match will start at 7 pm. The toss will take place at 6:30. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.

India’s first match in the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026 is with South Africa on Sunday, 22 February. Earlier, in the press conference held on Saturday, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav was asked a question related to Abhishek Sharma’s poor form. Abhishek has been out for zero in all his three matches of the group stage. However, captain Surya said that he is not worried about the opener batsman but is worried about the opposing teams.

India vs South Africa match in T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 will be played on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On this ground, India had defeated Netherlands, Abhishek was out on zero for the third consecutive time. Earlier, he had not been able to open his account even against USA and Pakistan. Although India has not lost in the tournament yet, their form is definitely a matter of concern. But captain Suryakumar Yadav said that he is not worried about Abhishek’s form.

What did Suryakumar Yadav say?

In the press conference on Saturday before the match against South Africa, Suryakumar said, “I am worried about those people who are worried about Abhishek. I am more worried about the teams against whom Abhishek Sharma will play next. He did everything last year, now it is time that we also give him the fruits of his contribution.”

Suryakumar Yadav also said that it is not necessary to score 250 runs every time. He said that the wickets are a little different. We will face the challenges of the pitch in the next matches. Let us tell you that India had won the match against Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium itself, on which the Super-8 match against South Africa is to be played. However, in the ongoing edition, South Africa has also played 2 matches on this ground and won both.

India’s probable playing 11 against South Africa

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.

Both India and South Africa have reached Super-8 by winning all their four matches in the league stage. Now both the teams will play their first match against each other in this round of T20 World Cup 2026. Let us remind you that under the captaincy of Rohit, Team India had won the title of the last edition by defeating South Africa in the final. Know which of the two teams is better in the record books.

First of all, let us look at the performance of both the teams in T20 World Cup 2026. India and South Africa have won 4-4 matches, but the net run rate of India (+2.500) is that of South Africa (+1.943). South African captain Aiden Markram is at fourth place among the top-5 run scorers, who has scored 178 runs. Ishan Kishan is at fifth place with 176, the difference between the two is only 2 runs. Talking about top-5 wicket takers, Varun Chakraborty is at second place with 9 wickets, whereas no bowler from South Africa is in the top-5.

India vs South Africa Head to Head

• Total matches- 31
• India won- 18
• South Africa won- 12

India or South Africa, who is stronger?

Team India has played 272 matches so far in T20 International, out of which it has won 183 matches and lost 74. India’s winning percentage is 71.78. India has won the T20 World Cup twice (2007 and 2024).

South Africa has won 119 out of 221 T20 matches and lost 97. The winning percentage of this team is 55.50. South African team has never won the T20 World Cup. This team had reached the final for the first time in the last edition, where India defeated them and won the title.

Be it looking at the current team, head to head or other T20 records. Indian cricket team is stronger than South Africa. But there is one thing which is in favor of South Africa.

What is the positive thing for South Africa?

Aiden Markram and team have played 2 matches here in the league stage of T20 World Cup 2026. After defeating Canada, the team defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets here. In this respect, this team knows this ground very well. However, India has also won the last match on this ground.

When and where to watch India vs South Africa match

India vs South Africa match in Super-8 will be played on Sunday, 22 February at Narendra Modi Stadium. This match will start at 7 pm. Its live telecast will be on the channels of Star Sports Network. There will be live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.

Indian Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Axar Patel (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jensen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Jason Smith, Enrique Norkhia, Kwena Mafaka.

Team India reached Super-8 after winning all four matches in the league stage of T20 World Cup 2026. The first match of Team India is with South Africa on Sunday, 22 February. Aiden Markram and team also won all the matches of the league stage. The match between the two finalists of the last edition will be a tough one, but before that a worrying news came from the Indian camp. Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj got injured during practice. According to the report, Siraj was injured by a sharp shot from Hardik Pandya.

Mohammad Siraj played the first match of T20 World Cup 2026, in which he took 3 wickets. However, after this Jasprit Bumrah returned to the team and Siraj had to sit out. Currently Team India is in Ahmedabad, where the India vs South Africa match will be held (Narendra Modi Stadium). During practice on Friday evening, Mohammed Siraj got injured in the knee of his left leg due to Hardik Pandya’s shot. After this he left practice limping.

Will the vice-captain return in Super-8?

A change is possible in India’s playing 11 against South Africa. Vice-captain Akshar Patel was left out in the last match of the league stage, in his place Washington Super got a place in the playing 11. It is believed that Akshar may return in Super-8, who makes an important contribution in batting along with bowling.

In the press conference held before the match against South Africa, India’s bowling coach Morkel had praised the role of Varun Chakraborty. He had said that Varun has performed brilliantly in the World Cup so far, even before this he has played an important role for the team. The coach said that he is an important wicket-taking bowler in the team.

Probable playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.