The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage witnessed South Africa crush India by 76 runs in Match 43 at Ahmedabad on February 22. South Africa posted a massive 187/7 and then bowled out India for just 111. David Miller smashed 63 runs off 35 balls and earned the Player of the Match award for his brilliant knock.
India’s chase never got going as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Marco Jansen ripped through the Indian batting lineup with 4 wickets. Keshav Maharaj also grabbed 3 scalps to seal a dominant victory for the Proteas.
Match Summary: SA vs IND
Here is the complete match summary of this Super 8 Group 1 encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| South Africa Score | 187/7 (20 overs) |
| India Score | 111 all out (18.5 overs) |
| Match Result | South Africa won by 76 runs |
| Best Batting (SA) | David Miller – 63 off 35 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Batting (IND) | Shivam Dube – 42 off 37 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (SA) | Marco Jansen – 4/22 in 3.5 overs (Econ: 5.73) |
| Best Bowling (IND) | Jasprit Bumrah – 3/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75) |
| Player of the Match | David Miller (SA) |
South Africa Innings: 187/7 in 20 Overs
South Africa lost early wickets in the powerplay. They were 41/3 after 6 overs with captain Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and Ryan Rickelton back in the pavilion. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed de Kock and Rickelton, while Arshdeep Singh sent Markram packing.
David Miller and Dewald Brevis turned the match around with a stunning partnership. They added 97 runs for the 4th wicket in just 29 balls. Miller reached his fifty off 26 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Brevis smashed 45 off 29 balls before Shivam Dube dismissed him. South Africa crossed 100 in 11.1 overs.
Tristan Stubbs continued the assault and remained unbeaten on 44 off 24 balls. He hit 1 four and 3 sixes. South Africa reached 150 in 15.2 overs and finished with a massive 187/7. Bumrah was the best Indian bowler with 3/15 while Arshdeep took 2/28.
India Chase: 111 All Out in 18.5 Overs
India’s chase started disastrously. Ishan Kishan fell for a duck on the 4th ball of the innings. Tilak Varma followed soon after for just 1 run. India were 31/3 at the end of the powerplay with captain Suryakumar Yadav still at the crease.
Suryakumar made 18 off 22 balls before Corbin Bosch dismissed him. Shivam Dube tried to fight back with 42 off 37 balls and hit 3 sixes. Hardik Pandya added 18 runs. But wickets kept falling at the other end. India were 86/5 at the drinks break in the 14th over.
Marco Jansen destroyed the Indian tail. He dismissed Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah. Keshav Maharaj grabbed 3 wickets, including Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh. India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – David Miller Shines
The South African left-hander played a match-winning knock:
With the bat: 63 off 35 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes)
Strike rate: 180.00
Miller walked in when South Africa were in trouble at 20/3. He rebuilt the innings with Brevis and then accelerated in the death overs. His knock gave South Africa a total that proved far too much for India to chase.
