Drama unfolded in Ahmedabad as South Africa halted India’s T20 World Cup 2026 juggernaut, clinching a 76-run Super 8 victory. The Proteas racked up 187/7 before their bowlers ran riot, dismissing India for a meager 111 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
India’s pursuit of 188 began disastrously: Kishan out for 0, Varma 1, Sharma 15 (Jansen). Yadav (18, 2×4) succumbed to Bosch, with Sundar (11), Pandya (18*17), Rinku (0, Maharaj catch) adding to the tally of failures. Dube top-scored with 42 off 37; others like Arshdeep (1), Bumrah (0) floundered. Jansen’s 4/22 and Maharaj’s 3/24 were match-winning.
Opting to bat, South Africa slipped to 20/3: de Kock (6, Bumrah), Markram (4, Arshdeep), Rickelton (7). Brevis (45/29) partnered Miller (63/35, 7 fours, 3 sixes) for 97 runs, revitalizing the innings. Stubbs’ 44* (24) ensured 187/7.
Bumrah grabbed 3/15, Arshdeep 2, but batting woes overshadow. This upset redefines Super 8 dynamics, boosting South Africa while challenging India’s core.