Ind Vs Sa – India vs South Africa Super-8 Match Today, Check Probable Playing XI

New Delhi: A thrilling Super 8 match will be played today between India and South Africa, a match all fans are eagerly awaiting. India achieved a clean sweep in the group stage of the tournament, winning all four of their matches, while South Africa won three. Both teams will be considering this match as a knockout.

The Indian cricket team is riding high on its unbeaten streak in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Now, its sights are set on the three Super 8 matches. This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7 p.m., and cricket fans are excited about it. The toss will be held at 6:30 p.m., which will play a crucial role. India are the current defending champions, while South Africa are the runners-up.

The two teams clashed in the final of the last World Cup.

South Africa and India played a brilliant match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, playing a key role in the title clash. In this match, India won the title by defeating South Africa.

The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, batted first and scored 175 runs in 20 overs. Chasing the target, South Africa scored 168 runs. In this thrilling battle, India won by just 7 runs. This way, India realized its dream of winning the T20 World Cup after 17 years. Previously, India won the T20 World Cup in 2007 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

What changes could be made in the playing eleven?

The Indian cricket team may field a change against South Africa. Abhishek Sharma has been consistently out of form, which may lead to the team selectors resting him. Sanju Samson could be given a chance in his place. If Samson is given a chance, the opening pair will change. Sanju Samson could be sent in as an opener alongside Ishan Kishan.

South Africa’s Most Dangerous Bowler

South Africa’s captain, Aiden Markram, is in excellent form with the bat at the ICC T20 World Cup. He has scored 178 runs in all four group stage matches, with an unbeaten 86 being his best innings. Lungi Ngidi has played a key role in the bowling department, taking eight wickets in three matches. Both players could play a key role against India.

How is the pitch?

Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is considered a good batting surface. The surface is completely flat and easy to bat on. Fast bowlers can benefit from the new ball in the first few overs, while spinners can also get some turn in the middle overs.

India’s probable playing XI against South Africa

Abhishek Sharma/Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.