There was a high-voltage Super 8 Group 1 clash India and South Africa A breathtaking moment was witnessed in the power play at the famous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Corbin Bosch caught a sensational near-collision Keshav Maharajto dismiss Abhishek Sharma. The dramatic effort came at a crucial juncture and left India in early disarray as they chased the elusive 187-run target set by the Proteas in India. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
led by South Africa Aiden Markramhad earlier posted a competitive 187/7 after winning the toss and electing to bat first. With the scoreboard pressure mounting, India needed a steady start. Instead, they found themselves rocked by early strikes.
Corbin Bosch makes an amazing catch to get rid of Abhishek Sharma
The turning point in the early overs came in the third ball of the fifth over. Marco Jansen bowled a smart ball to Abhishek who couldn’t pick the variation. Abhishek, who had already finished his shot, mistimed it. The ball soared into the night sky of Ahmedabad but did not carry much distance.
From mid-wicket, Bosh raced to the right, while Maharaj dropped sharply in mid-wicket. There was a moment of confusion as neither player made a decisive call. The two nearly collided under the spinning ball. He almost slipped from Bosch’s grasp as he fell sharply, but the South African all-rounder kept his eyes fixed and clung to his chest safely.
The packed stadium fell into stunned silence. India and the crowd were also raucous. In what could have been a costly misjudgment, it turned out to be a magnificent breakthrough for the Proteas.
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The proteas took control as India struggled in the chase
Chasing 187 was always going to require composure, but India’s innings never found consistency. Ishan Kishi putting immediate pressure on the line of scrimmage, he fell on the first play. Tilak Varma Adding to India’s woes, another soon followed.
Abhishek’s dismissal worsened the slide. The initial intention backfired as South Africa’s bowlers executed their plan to perfection. Washington Sundar He couldn’t keep the shots steady and got off cheaply when he was captain Suryakumar Yadav could not stop the pursuit.
At one stage, India at 51/5, a position few expected at the start of the innings. The Proteas bowlers maintained disciplined lines and made the most of the conditions, mixing their pace intelligently. Markram’s side looked loaded in the field. Bosch and Maharaj’s near collision symbolized their aggressive approach and hunger. While the moment could have ended in embarrassment, Bosch’s steady hands ensured South Africa tightened their grip on the contest.
With the pressure building and the required pace spiraling, India’s collapse deepened as more wickets fell one after the other. Things went from bad to worse from 51/5, with the scoreboard now reading a worrying 88/8. South Africa completely tightened the screws as they enjoyed a huge Super 8 win. India, on the other hand, are looking at a heavy defeat unless something extraordinary happens in the close.
