The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a seismic shift in T20 World Cup 2026 fortunes as South Africa outclassed India by 76 runs in a Super 8 thriller. After amassing 187/7, Proteas’ attack skittled India for 111, snapping the defending champions’ group-stage perfection on Sunday evening.
Chasing 188, India lost Kishan (0), Varma (1), and Sharma (15 off 12, Jansen) in a top-order meltdown. Skipper Yadav’s 18 with boundaries ended via Bosch, Sundar made 11, Pandya 18 off 17. Rinku’s ambitious heave off Maharaj resulted in a simple catch at 0.
Dube’s valiant 42 off 37 was the lone bright spot amid Arshdeep (1) and Bumrah (0). Jansen (4/22) and Maharaj (3/24) orchestrated the rout.
South Africa, batting first post-toss, stuttered early: de Kock clean-bowled by Bumrah (6), Markram (4) to Arshdeep, Rickelton (7). Brevis-Miller’s 97-run rescue act followed, Miller’s 63 (7×4, 3×6) off 35 balls dazzling. Stubbs’ unbeaten 44 off 24 pushed the total to 187/7.
India’s Bumrah (3/15) and Arshdeep (2) fought back, but the batting failure looms large. South Africa’s win injects momentum, while India must regroup swiftly in Super 8 battles.