India and South Africa are ready to face each other in the 43rd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, February 22. This match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned with our IND vs SA super 8 prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
India’s impressive performance continued as they secured a top spot in the points table of Group A after winning all their group stage matches. However, the upcoming matches will be against better teams, hence India will need to perform even better now.
On the other hand, South Africa also put in a brilliant performance. They defeated all their opponents (Afghanistan, UAE, Canada and New Zealand) in the group stage in Group D to finish at the top of the points table. South Africa is certainly a strong contender to win this title, and this will prove to be a crucial match between both sides.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 31 T20 matches have been played between India and South Africa, in which India has performed well and won 18 games, while South Africa secured wins in 12 games.
India Preview
India once again gave a brilliant performance in the last match as they batted first and scored 193 runs against the Netherlands, in response to which the Netherlands could score only 176 runs, and Team India won the match very easily by 17 runs. The hero of India’s victory was Shivam Dube, who performed well with both bat and ball.
Batting first, the Indian batsmen performed well. Tilak Verma and Suryakumar Yadav played a good innings of 31 and 34 runs respectively, while Hardik Pandya also scored 30 runs in 21 balls. But the best batsman was Shivam Dubey, who scored 66 runs in 31 balls, which included six sixes and four fours.
Varun Chakravarthy performed brilliantly against the Netherlands and took three wickets for 14 runs in three overs. Moreover, Shivam Dube also did well and took two wickets. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya took one wicket each.
In terms of overall batting, Ishan Kishan is the highest run scorer for the Indian side in the tournament. He scored 176 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of above 202. However, the performances of Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been far below expectations.
And in the group stage, too, the Indian batting was seen collapsing a few times. So they could have improved it. Whereas in bowling, Varun Chakravarthy is the highest wicket-taker of India, who has taken nine wickets in 4 games with an economy rate of 5.16.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shivam Dube | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Shivam Dube smashed a powerful 66 off 31 balls in the last match and also contributed with the ball. His all-round form and confidence make him India’s most impactful player right now.
South Africa Preview
South Africa put up a brilliant performance in the last match, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets. UAE, batting first, scored 122 runs, which South Africa easily chased down in 13.2 overs, securing a big victory by six wickets.
In the last match in the batting department, Captain Aiden Markram gave the team a quick start by scoring 28 runs in 11 balls, after which Ryan Rickelton scored 30 runs in 16 balls, while Dewald Brevis also played a good innings of 36 runs, with which the team achieved the target easily.
Corbin Bosch was the most successful bowler in the previous game against the UAE. He took three wickets for 12 runs in four overs. Apart from this, Anrich Nortje also took two wickets, and George Linde got one wicket in last game.
Aiden Markram has scored 178 runs at a strike rate of 187 in four matches. While Lungi Ngidi has taken eight wickets in three matches, most for them.
So far, apart from the top order, South Africa have not seen many runs being scored from the middle order. Therefore, if the top order of South Africa proves to be a flop, then South Africa can definitely face problems.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | Over 29.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Aiden Markram has scored 178 runs at a strike rate of 187 in four matches, consistently providing explosive starts. He remains South Africa’s key batter at the top and a strong pick to cross this mark again.
IND vs SA Probably Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shivan Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada.
IND vs SA Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, is known for batting-friendly surfaces. The outfield is also very fast, which helps batsmen to score boundaries. Moreover, in the last match played here, both teams managed to score over 175. This shows the batting friendly conditions at this venue. However, bowlers may also get some movement in early overs, so batters need to focus on the ball in the first few overs. The toss-winning captain will probably choose to bowl first.
The weather on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is expected to be clear, around 26°C, with 0% chance of rain, 37% humidity, and winds near 8 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 173 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 151 |
| Highest total recorded | 234/4 (20 Ovs) – IND vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 66/10 (12.1 Ovs) – NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 178/3 (17.1 Ovs) – RSA vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 107/7 (20 Ovs) – WIW vs INDW |
IND vs SA Winner Prediction
Both teams have performed outstandingly in the tournament so far, winning all their group stage matches. But India’s performance against South Africa has always been excellent. India had also won the five-match T20 series by 3-1 played between them in December 2025. Therefore, India will be the favourite to win this match.
On the other hand, South African players have performed well in the tournament. Like the Indian team, they have a deep batting line-up. However, their spin bowling attack needs to improve. Moreover, South Africa has the ability to defeat Team India in this match. There is definitely a possibility of a tough encounter between the two sides.
Our Prediction: India
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Details
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare, Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports |
| Bangladesh | TSM (via Rabbithole) |
| North America | Willow |
| Middle East & North Africa | E& (selected matches), ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, ICC.tv |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, ICC.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ , ICC.tv |
| Australia, Europe, Caribbean, SE Asia, Pacific Islands, South America | ICC.tv |
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