Just when South 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.
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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
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.
