India Face South Africa in High-Stakes Super Eights Clash in Ahmedabad

It will be an undefeated India against a confident South Africa in the 43rd match of the ICC MenT20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights at the Narendra Modi stadium on Sunday evening.

The two sides arrive in the contest with a 100 percent record in the group stage which predetermines one of the most expected matches in the Super Eights.

India's Dominant Run

The Indian national cricket team secured the top spot in Group A having won four out of the four match with a fantastic net run rate of 2.500. The Men in Blue opened their campaign by beating USA by 29 runs and then beating Namibia by 93 runs.

A 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan underlined their status in the group and victory by 17 runs over the Netherlands in Ahmedabad cemented a perfect group-stage performance.

India will be seeking the correction of that momentum into the knockout phase when it already stands firmly on their side.

South Africa Comparable Clincical

In Group D, the South Africa national cricket team were not any lesser as they completed the group without defeats with a net run rate of 1.943.

They started on a comfortable 57-run victory over Canada, endured an alarming two-super over against Afghanistan and overtook New Zealand calmly and then overtook the UAE to secure their place in the Super Eights.

The Proteas have been resilient, as well as, firepower, which might be put into test by India during the Sunday match.

Pitch Report

The field at the Narendra Modi Stadium has always been batters-friendly as it has provided genuine bounce and carry. Stroke-makers are likely to encounter gaps on the expansive outfield and thus it is a high-scoring venue.

The bowlers will be required to be disciplined since it is likely that wayward deliveries will soon vanish. Spinners however, may be useful provided they have the ability to change their pace on the broad ground.

Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches Played: 35

India Wins: 21

South Africa Wins: 13

Tied/No Result: 1

First Meeting: December 1, 2006

Last Meeting: December 19, 2025

India have been at an advantage, historically, however, the events between the two sides have been unpredictable in the recent past.

Players to Watch

Ishan Kishan - India

The Wicketkeeper-batter has been in good form and has been able to score 176 in four matches at an average of 44.00 with two half-centuries. His violent initiations at the summit might be decisive in the establishment of the mood.

Varun Chakravarthy - India

One of the most outstanding bowlers of this tournament is the mystery spinner who has taken nine wickets in four innings with his economy rate of 5.16. He is the second highest wicket-taker of the edition currently but is able to play a decisive role during the middle overs.

As two undefeated sides were going to clash later in Ahmedabad under the lights, Sunday may very well determine the direction that the stage of Super Eights assumes. The two sides are well rounded in both teams and have goal-scorers, and it is all set up to be a thrilling match.

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