Prime-time T20 World Cup action unfolds at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium: India vs South Africa, 7 PM, Super 8 opener for both unbeaten giants. First defeat looms; perfect weather guarantees uninterrupted drama.
Bat-first edge clear—seven triumphs, India six. Suryakumar’s target-setting strategy thrives amid chasing pitfalls.
Flawless group run belied off-spin struggles for India’s six southpaws. Abhishek ducked thrice (two off-spin); SKY dismissed once struggling, Hardik paired failures. Markram plots off-spin assault.
Rescue acts from Kishan, Dube, Pandya, Yadav kept India atop.
Attack’s potency offsets batting niggles—key vs SA. Arshdeep’s Markram hex (6/10). Varun’s grip (5/6, 9 WC scalps). SA nemeses: Axar 23/14, Varun 22.
Locked: Bumrah, Varun’s eight overs. Pandya (14/20), Axar (13/18), Dube, Kuldeep (8/4)/Arshdeep options. Bowlers’ bite decides Super 8 fate.