South Africa beat India by 76 runs in T20 World Cup Super 8 opener at Ahmedabad
South Africa beat defending champions India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 22 February 2026.
Summary
South Africa beat defending champions India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 22 February 2026. Batting first, South Africa made 187 for 7, led by David Miller's 63, before Marco Jansen's 4 for 22 helped bowl India out for 111 in 18.5 overs; Shivam Dube top-scored with 42 and Jasprit Bumrah took 3 for 15. Miller was named Player of the Match. The match was a repeat of the 2024 final, which India won.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 February 2026, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Stage
- ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Group 1
- Result
- South Africa won by 76 runs
- Scores
- SA 187/7; India 111 (18.5 overs)
- Player of the Match
- David Miller (63)
- Best bowling
- Marco Jansen 4/22
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By what margin did South Africa beat India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match at Ahmedabad on 22 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 76 runs
South Africa made 187/7 and bowled India out for 111, winning by 76 runs.
Who was named Player of the Match in the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Super 8 match on 22 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — David Miller
David Miller scored 63 and was named Player of the Match.