A rollercoaster innings from South Africa culminated in 187 for 7, leaving India with a tense 188-run pursuit in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage at Narendra Modi Stadium. The Proteas’ heroic trio—Brevis, Miller, and Stubbs—engineered a remarkable turnaround against a probing Indian attack.
Batting first post-toss, South Africa lost Quinton de Kock (6) to Bumrah early, followed by skipper Markram (4) and Rickelton (7). Teetering at 20/3, Dewald Brevis (45 off 29) and David Miller ignited a 97-run rescue act. Brevis’s three sixes and fours set the platform before his exit.
Miller dominated with 63 off 35 balls—seven fours, three sixes—while Stubbs’ unbeaten 44 from 24 balls, featuring four boundaries, pushed the score higher. India’s bowlers responded gamely: Bumrah’s lethal 3/15, Arshdeep’s brace, and wickets from Dube and Chakaravarthy.
Team India’s lineup blends youth and experience: Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to open, Suryakumar Yadav leading, with finishers like Rinku Singh and all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. Washington Sundar provides balance.
This target tests India’s chasing credentials under pressure. South Africa’s batting depth has given them the edge, but home support could swing it. Expect fireworks as Super 8s heat up.