South Africa won by 76 runs. India faced South Africa in the Super Eight Group 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 2026-02-22, and the result sent ripples through the tournament.

The Super Eight stage separated the contenders from the pretenders. India and South Africa both qualified from the group stage, and now faced the pressure of knockout-adjacent cricket where every net run rate calculation mattered. In a group of four, there was no room for error.

South Africa produced the goods when it mattered most, overpowering India in a result that shifted the group dynamics. It was a statement victory that announced South Africa’s intentions in the tournament. India were left to regroup and recalculate their path forward.

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a capacity of 132,000, provided a fitting stage for this Super Eight Group 1 encounter. The ground has hosted some of cricket’s most memorable moments, and the Ahmedabad faithful brought the passion and noise that make Indian and Sri Lankan cricket grounds among the most atmospheric in the world.

For fans who caught this match live, the 19:00 IST start time converted to 13:30 GMT for viewers in London, 08:30 EST for the US East Coast, and 00:30 AEDT for Australian fans in Sydney. Check India time for conversions to your local timezone.

The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted across India and Sri Lanka, featured 20 teams competing in 55 matches from February 7 to March 8, 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Every match in this campaign contributed to one of the most compelling T20 World Cups in history.

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