South Africa gave an outstanding performance India He scored 76 runs in the Super 8 Group 1 match ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
David Miller’s batting brilliance propels South Africa to a huge total
Despite losing early wickets, South Africa recovered brilliantly through a masterclass in the middle order. captain Aiden Markram (4) and Quinton de Kock (6) has become cheaper Ryan Rickelton managed only 7. However, Devald Brewis he hit a brisk 45 off 29 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes.
The innings really belonged David Millerwho played a scintillating knock of 63 off just 35 deliveries. The left-hander swung the momentum decisively in South Africa’s favour, hitting seven fours and three sixes. Tristan Stubbs
for India, jasprit bumrah He caught the eye with his sensational spell of 3/15 in four overs, keeping things tight even as the runs trickled in at the other end. Arshdeep Singh Varun Chakraborty and Shivam Dubey each claimed a keeper. However, Hardik Pandya‘s 0/45 and expensive spells from others enabled South Africa to finish strongly.
Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj dismantles India’s fragile innings
Ishan Kishi The opening over was dismissed for a duck and Tilak Varma Abhishek Sharma 15 off 12 balls showed some intent but failed to convert his start.
Suryakumar Yadav Struggled for fluency, hitting 18 off 22 balls as the pressure mounted. Washington Sundar (11) and Shivam Dubey 37 supply and 42 fought alone Hardik Pandya 18 contributed, but the required ratio was already out of control.
South Africa’s bowlers executed their plan perfectly. Marco Jansen He was the pick of the attack finishing with excellent figures of 4/22 in 3.5 overs. Claiming 3/24 in his three overs, he spun a web around the middle order. Corbin Bosch He impressed with 2/12, while Markram took a solitary wicket with the wicket. Good luck He kept things tight conceding just 15 runs in four overs. India eventually scored 111 in 18.5 overs to beat South Africa by 76 runs.
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Here’s the fan reaction
Wow .. this is hammer for India .. Brilliant from SA in Bat , Ball and field .. #ICCMensT20WorldCup2026
South Africa showed today that they have a top-class overall bowling attack that the opposition cannot chase down. I can’t say the same about India, they have at least two weak links. The batsman can release two bowlers.
A lot of cricket left in this comp, but a performance, brains and execution to be proud of! #T20WorldCup
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Good, all-round and smart cricket from the proteas today. Good job 👏#T20WorldCup
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Benching Axar Patel for Washington Sundar? What a master fight! 😅
Don’t want to say anything negative but if somehow India is knocked out of the group stage Gambhir should be kept as far away as possible from coaching the team. His decisions in every second series, be it Tests, Odis or in the 20s, have been strange.
Really disappointing performance by Indian team today. The batting struggles have been exposed by the South African bowlers, but to be honest, it has been a recurring issue throughout the World Cup.
