# India vs South Africa T20 WC 2026 Live: SKY’s Bold Gamble Pays Off — Brevis Gone for 45, But SA Eye 160+

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-vs-south-africa-t20-wc-2026-live-skys/  
Published: 2026-02-22  
Updated: 2026-02-22  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Just when [South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_cricket_team_in_India_in_2025%E2%80%9326)Africa looked like they’d bat India out of this game, **Suryakumar Yadav’s bold tactical call** changed everything. Handing the ball to an unlikely hero — **Shivam Dube** — the India skipper got his reward as **Dewald Brevis was dismissed for a blazing 45 off 29 balls**. The **india-vs-south-africa** Super 8 thriller is wide open again at the Narendra Modi Stadium. SA are **117/4 after 12.2 overs** — and with David Miller still in the middle, India’s bowlers are far from done with the battle.

## India vs South Africa Live Snapshot — 12.2 Overs

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **SA Score** | 117/4 after 12.2 overs |
| **Dewald Brevis** | OUT — 45 (29) c Abhishek b Dube |
| **David Miller** | Batting, set and dangerous |
| **Costliest Over** | Varun Chakravarthy — 17 runs (Over 9) |
| **Dube’s Double Act** | 15 runs conceded → then took Brevis’ wicket |
| **Bumrah’s Record** | Equalled R Ashwin’s most T20 WC wickets by an Indian |
| **Powerplay Score** | 41/3 — India dominant early |
| **SA Strategy** | Pace respected, spinners targeted |
| **Broadcast** | Star Sports / JioHotstar |

## India vs South Africa Playing XIs

**India:** Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

**South Africa:** Aiden Markram (c, out 4), Quinton de Kock (out), Ryan Rickelton (out), Dewald Brevis (out 45), **David Miller**, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

![India vs South Africa](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1485.png)

## How the Middle Overs Unfolded

After India’s **perfect powerplay** — three wickets, SA 41/3 — the match swung wildly in overs 7 through 11. The Miller–Brevis partnership became India’s nightmare. Both batters read the pitch brilliantly: **respect the pacers, attack the spinners** — and it worked beautifully.

**Over 9 (Varun):** 6, 4, 6 — Miller launched a 95-metre maximum before Brevis added a four and a no-look six. 17 runs off the over. The mystery disappeared.

**Over 10 (Pandya):** A no-ball on the final delivery handed Miller a free hit — he deposited it over long-on for six. SA cross 84.

**Over 11 (Dube):** Dube leaked 15 — Brevis smashed a four AND a six. SA flew to 99/3. India in crisis.

**Over 12 (Varun):** Three wides, 12 more runs. SA breach 100 in the 12th over. Spin completely unravelled.

**Over 12.2 (Dube):** And then — the twist. Dube bowled Brevis through the gate. **Caught by Abhishek Sharma.** 45 off 29 balls, a magnificent knock — but the partnership is broken. SA stall at 117/4. SKY’s gamble on Dube pays back in the most dramatic fashion possible.

**Bumrah milestone:** India’s pace ace has quietly equalled **R Ashwin’s record** for most wickets by an Indian bowler in T20 World Cups — a historic moment buried inside a pulsating contest.

With Miller still at the crease and five overs of heavy hitters remaining, a total of **160–170** is well within SA’s reach. India need two more wickets quickly to cap their innings under 155.

## India’s Bowling Card (12.2 Overs)

| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 22 | 2 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| Washington Sundar | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 0.2 | 3 | 1\ |

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What is the current live score of India vs South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8?**

 South Africa are **117/4 after 12.2 overs** at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Dewald Brevis was dismissed for a brilliant 45 off 29 balls by Shivam Dube, caught by Abhishek Sharma. David Miller remains at the crease and is the key batter for the Proteas.

### ****Q2. What record did Jasprit Bumrah set in the india-vs-south-africa T20 World Cup 2026 match?****

 Jasprit Bumrah equalled **R Ashwin’s record** for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in T20 World Cup history during this Super 8 clash against South Africa at Ahmedabad.