T20 World Cup: South Africa beat India by 76 runs in Super Eight

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilFebruary 22, 2026 at 06:52 PM

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In the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight stage, South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22nd. India, the defending champions, were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs while chasing a target of 188. This loss ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak, dating back to their 2024 title. South Africa's strong bowling and fielding performance led to regular dismissals of Indian batsmen, despite a brief partnership between Pandya and Dube. India must now win their remaining two Super Eight matches to maintain a chance of qualifying for the semifinals.

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Hardik Pandya 40% Narendra Modi Stadium 40% Ahmedabad 40% Tilak Varma 40% Shivam Dube 40% Suryakumar Yadav ×250% Ishan Kishan 50% Marco Jansen 50% Aiden Markram 60% T20 World Cup ×380% South Africa ×690% India ×890%

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