In Ahmedabad, South Africa delivered a stunning performance by defeating India by 76 runs in the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
South Africa batted first and set a solid target of 188 runs, with David Miller shining with a counter-attacking 63 runs. India’s batting lineup struggled, as they were bowled out for just 111 runs. This marks India’s first defeat in the tournament and ends their winning streak.
The match was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, packed with enthusiastic fans eagerly watching the intense battle. South Africa’s bowling was dominant, exploiting the conditions and consistently applying pressure on the Indian batsmen. This victory cements South Africa’s position as serious contenders for the T20 World Cup title.
Indian fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with many calling for changes ahead of the remaining matches. India now faces a tough road to qualify for the semi-finals, needing to win their next two games.
The match was highly anticipated as a rematch of the last T20 World Cup final, making the upset more dramatic. Cricket experts and fans around the world are discussing the outcome and its impact on the tournament.
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