Former South African captain and legendary batsman of his time, Graeme Smith has given a big and surprising statement regarding the 2026 T20 World Cup. Graeme Smith says that the South African team will play well in Indian conditions and win the 2026 T20 World Cup title. However, Smith also admitted that it is almost certain that Team India will reach the semi-finals.

South Africa recently defeated India 2-0 in the Test series at home. After this the South African team lost in the ODI and T20 series. India won the ODI series 2-1. The T20 series was won by 4-1.

Graeme Smith said, looking at India’s talent, it can never be underestimated. This is the home World Cup. There is an interesting change going on in Indian cricket between the head coach Gautam (Gambhir) and the experienced players and it will be interesting to see how this change happens.,

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith said while speaking to some media persons on Friday, ,India’s talent can never be ignored. This is the domestic World Cup. If India does not reach the last four, I will be very surprised. When you go to the World Cup, you want players to be prepared by playing competitive cricket. SA20 is a great platform where players learn to play under pressure by playing against local and international players.,

Let us tell you that the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup was held between India and South Africa. The Indian team had defeated South Africa in a close match. At one time, South Africa had to score only 25 runs in the last 4 overs to win, but the Indian bowlers turned the tables at the last moment and Team India almost won the lost match.