India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live: Defending Champions Face 2024 Finalists in Ahmedabad Blockbuster
Match 43 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 22 February 2026 at 7:00 PM IST
LIVE FROM AHMEDABAD: Match Starts 7:00 PM IST
The cricketing world turns its eyes to Ahmedabad as defending champions India lock horns with 2024 T20 World Cup finalists South Africa in what promises to be a pulsating Super 8 Group 1 opener. This is the first meeting between these two sides since that historic final in Barbados on June 29, 2024, where India clinched their second T20 World Cup title by seven runs.
Both teams enter this clash with unbeaten records in the group stage. India topped Group A with a perfect 4-0 record, while South Africa dominated Group D with commanding victories, including a thrilling double Super Over win against Afghanistan. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
Match Details
| Tournament | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | 43rd Match, Super 8 - Group 1 |
| Date | 22 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST (13:30 GMT) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar |
Head-to-Head Record
India defeated South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup Final by 7 runs
Full Squads
India Squad
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Reserves: Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill
Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Reserves: Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill
South Africa Squad
Captain: Aiden Markram
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde
Reserves: Jason Smith, Kwena Maphaka
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde
Reserves: Jason Smith, Kwena Maphaka
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What time is the India vs South Africa match on 22 February 2026?
The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match starts at 7:00 PM IST (13:30 GMT) on 22 February 2026. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Where is the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup match being played?
The match is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium (also known as Motera Stadium) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is the 43rd match of the tournament and the first match of Super 8 Group 1. The stadium has a capacity of 132,000 spectators.
Who are the captains of India and South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026?
Suryakumar Yadav is captaining the Indian team in his first T20 World Cup as skipper, while Aiden Markram is leading South Africa. Both captains have led their teams through unbeaten group stage campaigns.
What is the head-to-head record between India and South Africa in T20 World Cups?
India lead the head-to-head record against South Africa in T20 World Cups with 5 wins to South Africa's 2. The most recent encounter was the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados, where India won by 7 runs to claim their second title.
Which channel is broadcasting India vs South Africa live?
In India, the match is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network:
- Star Sports 1 (English)
- Star Sports 1 Hindi
- Star Sports 1 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
Who are the key players to watch in India vs South Africa match?
For India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain, top scorer), Ishan Kishan (opener, 271 runs in tournament), Varun Chakaravarthy (mystery spinner, 22 wickets in last 8 games vs SA), and Jasprit Bumrah.
For South Africa: Kagiso Rabada (pace spearhead), Aiden Markram (captain, off-spin), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper-batter), and Marco Jansen (all-rounder).
For South Africa: Kagiso Rabada (pace spearhead), Aiden Markram (captain, off-spin), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper-batter), and Marco Jansen (all-rounder).
What is the pitch report for Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad?
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has favored batters in this tournament with an overall run rate of 9.34. Fast bowlers may get early movement with the new ball, but the surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Dew factor could influence the toss decision, with teams preferring to chase under lights.
How can I get live score updates for India vs South Africa?
You can get live score updates on t20icricket.in, ESPNcricinfo, ICC's official website, and the JioHotstar app. Live commentary and ball-by-ball updates are also available on the ICC's social media channels and Star Sports broadcast.
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Note: This article will be updated with live scores once the match begins at 19:00 IST. Last updated: 22 February 2026, 18:00 IST.