Team India’s T20 World Cup dreams took a massive hit in Ahmedabad, where South Africa inflicted a record 76-run defeat in the 2026 Super 8 stage—the biggest by runs in the tournament’s history. Sunday’s meltdown at Narendra Modi Stadium has sparked widespread concern over the team’s form.
South Africa batted aggressively to reach 187/7. Standout performances came from Miller (63 off 35), Brevis (45 off 29), and Stubbs (44* off 24), while Bumrah’s 3-fer was India’s highlight in the field.
The target proved insurmountable. India folded to 111 in 18.5 overs, with Dube’s 42 the highest score. Jansen’s lethal 4/22 triggered a collapse that left fans shell-shocked.
This eclipses prior low points: 49 runs vs Australia (2010), 47 vs New Zealand (2016). In T20Is overall, it’s the second-largest margin after 80 runs to New Zealand (2019). Ending a streak since the 2022 Adelaide semi-final (21 wins in 23) and 18 straight ICC wins post-2023 final here, the loss exposes chinks in the armor.
As pundits dissect the batting woes and bowling strategies, India must regroup swiftly. The Super 8 table tightens, and redemption awaits in upcoming fixtures. Will this wake-up call propel them forward?