T20 World Cup 2026: India vs South Africa, Match 43, Super Eight – Full highlights, top moments & winner details

Published - 22 Feb 2026, 22:07 IST | Updated - 22 Feb 2026, 22:57 IST

South Africa produced a complete performance to crush India by 76 runs in their Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After opting to bat, the Proteas were hurt early at 20/3 despite a fiery opening spell from Jasprit Bumrah. However, the momentum shifted through a stunning 97-run stand between David Miller and Dewald Brevis. Miller smashed 63 off 35 balls, while Brevis added 45, rebuilding the innings. A late flourish from Tristan Stubbs, who remained unbeaten on 44, powered South Africa to 187/7.

In reply, India faltered from the beginning. Early wickets in the powerplay derailed the chase, and the middle order never recovered. While Shivam Dube top-scored with 42, South Africa’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Marco Jansen led the charge with four wickets, while Keshav Maharaj struck thrice to seal a dominant victory.

Veteran South African batter David Miller once again displayed his class against India. Walking in after the team lost three early wickets, Miller absorbed the early pressure created by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh before counterattacking. The left-hander smashed 63 off just 35 balls, reaching his half-century in only 26 deliveries, the fourth-fastest fifty against India in T20 World Cup history. His innings, laced with seven fours and three sixes, shifted the momentum. Alongside Dewald Brevis, Miller stitched a crucial 97-run stand that revived South Africa’s innings and put India on the back foot.

South Africa’s bowling unit came out breathing fire in Ahmedabad, dismantling India with precision and discipline. While every bowler played their part in the collective assault, it was Marco Jansen who stood tallest with a four-wicket haul that broke the backbone of India’s chase. Jansen removed Tilak Varma in just his first over, forcing the batter into a false hit with a length delivery. The early breakthrough pushed India onto the back foot, and Jansen never allowed them to recover. Mixing He relied heavily on his knuckle-ball and back-of-the-hand slower deliveries. He then accounted for Abhishek Sharma, who miscued a lofted shot off a cleverly disguised, slower ball. Later, with India attempting a late push, Jansen dismissed Shivam Dube and wrapped up the innings by removing Jasprit Bumrah.

David Miller was rightly named the Player of the Match award for his impressive batting performance. Miller looked at his absolute best and made sure that South Africa began their Super Eight stage on a positive note. Coming in after losing early wickets, the southpaw smashed 63 off just 35 balls and stitched crucial partnerships to take the team to a strong total.

South Africa’s next task in the ongoing Super Eight stage is against the West Indies, with the two teams set to meet on 26 February in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, India will take on Zimbabwe on the same day in Chennai.