India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: South Africa Beat India By 76 Runs In Ahmedabad

India's unbeaten 13-match streak in the T20 World Cup has ended, and what a way! South Africa have absolutely hammered the defending champions on their home soil. A 76-run loss in Ahmedabad would be tough to digest and Suryakumara Yadav and Co. need to come back on a strong note when they face Zimbabwe in Chennai.

Shivam Dube has gone back to the pavilion after a fighting 37 ball 42.

A massive wake-up call for Suryakumar Yadav and Co before facing Zimbabwe and West Indies.

The Indian batting lineup is crumbling like a pack of cards.

Rinku Singh has also gone back after facing Keshav Maharaj.

Inevitable! Hardik Pandya goes for a big one but fails to generate enough power and Tristan Stubbs has an easy catch at long off.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: The Men in Blue manage to get five runs out of Ngidi's over as Dube and Hardik try to rescur the sinking India ship. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Marco Jansen allows six runs in his over. India need 107 runs more from 42 balls. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Shivam Dube bullets the ball away to the boundary for a six in Rabada's over. Marco Jansen is up next for South Africa.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are hoping to rescue the sinking India ship as they need 120 runs more from 54 balls. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Decent over from Corbin Bosch as the Proteas player manages to get the India skipper's wicket and allows six runs. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India cross the 50-run mark after 9 overs. However, in the first ball of the 10th over, Corbin Bosch gets Suryakumar Yadav as his midwicket shot is caught by Brevis. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Washington Sundar clears his front leg to flay Bosch's delivery through the covers. All he manages is an outside edge, which is easily caught by de Kock. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: The Men in Blue get 11 runs out of Keshav Maharaj's over, with Washington Sundar smashing a six on his last ball. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India is under immense pressure in the mammoth run chase as Rabada allows just two runs in his over. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Abhishek Sharma's delivery on Marco Jansen's ball goes high, but does not have any distance to it. With two South African players chasing the ball, Bosch secures the ball first despite colliding with Maharaj. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India manage to get three runs out of Lungi Ngidi's over. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Abhishek Sharma gets his second six of the evening in Rabada's over and finishes the over with a four. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India in huge trouble as Tilak Varma departs for one run. Varma's edged shot was caught by wicketkeeper de Kock and the umpire's finger goes up. However, Tilak Varma appeals and loses a review while watching a spike on the outside edge on UltraEdge. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is up next for India. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Ishan Kishan departs for a three-ball duck as his shot is caught easily by Ryan Rickelton on Markram's delivery. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: It was a poor over from Hardik Pandya, giving 20 runs. Stubbs slammed three boundaries in this over, including one four and two sixes. With his clutch knock in the end, Stubbs powered South Africa to 187/7.

India need to make 188 runs in the second innings to clinch a win over South Africa.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah removed Corbin Bosch in the fifth delivery of the 19th over. Kagiso Rabada replaced Bosch on the crease. SA 167-7 (19)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Arshdeep Singh removed Marco Jansen in the second delivery of the 18th over for just two runs. Corbin Bosch replaced Jansen on the crease. SA 158-6 (17.2)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah gave five runs in the 17th over of the first innings. No boundaries came in this over from the South African batters, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen. SA 157-5 (17)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed David Miller for 63 runs in the fourth delivery of the 16th over. Marco Jansen replaced Miller on the crease. SA 152-5 (15.4)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Hardik Pandya gave away 10 runs in the 15th over of the first innings. Stubbs and Miller are leading the charge for South Africa. SA 144-4 (15)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Washington Sundar gave away six runs in the 14th over of the first innings. South Africa are dominating India following Miller's stunning knock. The Indian bowling attack is struggling to pick wickets. SA 134-4 (14)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Shivam Dube removed Dewald Brevis in the second delivery of the 13th over for 45 runs. Dube came to the rescue for the Men in Blue after he broke the 97-run stand between Brevis and Miller. SA 117-4 (12.2)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Varun Chakaravarthy gave away 12 runs in the 12th over of the first innings. South Africa crossed the 100-run mark in this over. The Men in Blue are struggling to break the partnership. SA 111-3 (12)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Shivam Dube gave away 15 runs in the 11th over of the first innings. Two boundaries came in this over from Brevis. SA 99-3 (11)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Hardik Pandya gave away 11 runs in the 10th over. The Men in Blue are now desperately in search of wickets. Miller ended the 10th over with a six towards the wide long-on. SA 84-3 (10)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: It was a very poor over from Varun Chakaravarthy as he gave away 17 runs in the ninth over. Three boundaries came in this over, including two sixes and one four. Miller and Brevis have solidified a 53-run partnership now. SA 73-3 (9)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: A good start from Hardik Pandya as he kept the run rate in check. Pandya gave away only four runs in the eighth over. No boundaries came in this over from the Proteas. SA 56-3 (8)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: It was a poor start from Washington Sundar as he gave away 11 runs in his first over. Brevis started the over with a four; meanwhile, Miller ended the over with a four. SA 52-3 (7)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Arshdeep Singh gave away 10 runs in the sixth over of the first innings. David Miller slammed two fours in this over. This is for the first time in the ongoing tournament that South Africa lost three wickets in the power play. SA 41-3 (6)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Varun Chakaravarthy came into action and gave away 11 runs in the fifth over of the first innings. David Miller slammed two consecutive fours in the fourth and fifth deliveries of the over. SA 31-3 (5)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Ryan Rickelton for seven runs in the sixth delivery of the fourth over. David Miller replaced Rickelton on the crease. SA 20-3 (4)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Arshdeep Singh removed Aiden Markram for four runs in the fourth delivery of the third over in the first innings. Dewald Brevis replaced Markram on the crease. India in the driver's seat after South Africa lost two early wickets. SA 12-2 (2.4)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah bowled out Quinton de Kock in the fifth delivery of the second over for six runs. Ryan Rickelton replaced De Kock on the crease. SA 10-1 (1.5)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Arshdeep Singh started the attack for India and gave away only four runs. Only singles came in this over from the Proteas openers. SA 4-0 (1)

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: The match is underway now at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock opened for South Africa. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh has started the attack for the Men in Blue in Ahmedabad.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: The national anthem is over, and we are all set for the high-voltage fixture to begin. 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Suryakumar Yadav and Aiden Markram are leading their respective sides to the field for the national anthem.

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India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (W), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the Men in Blue have made no changes in the Super Eight fixture, which means Axar Patel will be missing the match against South Africa.

"I was actually looking to bat first, but it’s okay. We played here two or three days back and when they were bowling first, there was a little bit in the wicket, so why not take that advantage? It’s a big game, a great occasion for everyone to step up and show their character. It’s a full house tonight, hopefully, and we’ve got a good game for them. It’s the business end now, so you’ve got to bring your A-game. We do have three league games, but you have to deliver that punch from ball one, and I think tonight is the right time. We’ll look to bring good energy on the field, follow our good habits, and take whatever result comes our way. The pitch looks quite similar to the previous black soil surface we played on, just one strip away, not too much change. We’re happy to bowl first. It’s very harsh on Axar Patel, but we’re going with the same team - just a tactical decision, so no changes from the last game," Suryakumar Yadav said at the toss.

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South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (Wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
 

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Aiden Markram confirmed that they have made four changes in their Playing XI. Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, and David Miller have been included in the Playing XI.

"We gonna bat first, really a good wicket and lot drier than what we have seen. The boys are looking in good touch and it's a good place to be at the moment. We have been fortunate to play a couple of games here, this is black soil pitch. We have made 4 changes from the previous game. Kesh, Lungi and Marco come back in," Aiden Markram said at the toss.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to bat against India in the Super Eight fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav and South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram have stepped onto the field for the toss.

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IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: The match between South Africa and India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will kick off at 7 PM IST. Meanwhile, the toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Lungi Ngidi will be playing a crucial role for the Proteas. He will be leading the South African bowling attack in the upcoming match. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Ngidi picked up eight wickets at a bowling average of 11.38 from three matches.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Varun Chakaravarthy will be leading in the Indian bowling attack in the upcoming game. Chakaravarthy has played four matches and claimed nine wickets at a bowling average of 6.89.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: South African supporters will be watching closely as captain Aiden Markram takes the field, with his performance expected to be pivotal in the upcoming clash. Markram has featured in four matches so far in the tournament, scoring 178 runs at an impressive strike rate of 187.37.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Ishan Kishan is expected to play a pivotal role for India in their upcoming clash against South Africa. The wicketkeeper‑batter has been in explosive form, amassing 176 runs across four matches at a strike rate of 202.30 in the ongoing tournament.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: South Africa finished at the top of Group D with eight points and a net run rate of +1.943. The Proteas opened their campaign with a 57‑run victory over Canada, followed by a nail‑biting win against Afghanistan in a double Super Over on February 11. They then outplayed New Zealand with a seven‑wicket triumph on February 14 before wrapping up the group stage with a six‑wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 18.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India kicked off their title defence on February 7 with a commanding 29‑run victory over the United States of America (USA). They followed it up with a dominant 93‑run win against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In their third outing, the Men in Blue faced arch‑rivals Pakistan in Colombo and registered a crushing 61‑run triumph on February 15. India then wrapped up the group stage with a 17‑run win over the Netherlands on February 18.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: India and South Africa have met 35 times in T20 internationals, with India holding the upper hand through 21 victories. The Proteas have won 13 encounters, while one match ended without a result. In T20 World Cup history, the two sides have clashed seven times, where India emerged victorious on five occasions, and South Africa claimed two wins.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: According to AccuWeather, temperatures in Ahmedabad are expected to range between 20°C and 36°C. The morning will see highs of around 33°C, rising to 36°C during the day. By evening, the mercury is likely to dip below 26°C. Conditions will be hot and hazy, but the good news is that no rain is forecast for Sunday, ensuring a full 40‑over contest.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the live coverage of this crucial Super Eight clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

With both teams in outstanding form, the stage is set for an exciting contest. The encounter also revives memories of the T20 World Cup 2024 final, where India triumphed over the Proteas to lift the trophy.

Stay tuned here for all the live updates, ball‑by‑ball action, and key moments from this high‑stakes battle between India and South Africa.