India entered the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as pre-tournament favourites, and they have lived up to that billing so far. With four straight wins in this edition and an impressive streak of 12 consecutive victories in T20 World Cup matches, the Men in Blue are set to take on last edition’s finalists, South Africa, in the Super 8 stage.
The blockbuster encounter will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening at 7 PM IST. India may enjoy a slight advantage in familiar conditions, but if there is any team capable of challenging them, it is the Aiden Markram-led South African side.
South Africa are in outstanding form, and their batting unit is well aware of the tough test that awaits them against India’s formidable attack. Fans can expect a high-intensity showdown between two heavyweight contenders. While India carry strong momentum into the clash, they are certain to feel the pressure against a confident Proteas outfit.
IND vs SA: Predicted XIs:
India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka.
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