# India vs South Africa T20 WC 2026 Live: Varun Nails Miller for 63, Arshdeep Removes Jansen — SA Crawl to 166/6!

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

India have fought back brilliantly in the death overs of this pulsating **[india](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_cricket_team_in_India_in_2025%E2%80%9326)-vs-south-africa** Super 8 clash. After David Miller’s devastating 63 off 35 threatened to take South Africa beyond 190, **Varun Chakravarthy finally got his man** — a stunning caught-and-bowled via Tilak Varma at long-off. Then **Arshdeep Singh removed Marco Jansen** with a crafty angled delivery, pouched by a diving **Rinku Singh** in the deep. South Africa limp to **166/6 in 18.2 overs** — a chase of approximately **170** now awaits India.

## India vs South Africa Live Snapshot — 18.2 Overs

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **SA Score** | 166/6 after 18.2 overs |
| **David Miller** | OUT — 63 (35) c Tilak b Varun |
| **Marco Jansen** | OUT — c Rinku b Arshdeep |
| **Tristan Stubbs** | 20* (14) — at crease |
| **Over 17 (Bumrah)** | Masterclass — just 2 runs |
| **Over 15 (Varun)** | Miller wicket — SA 152/5 |
| **SA Powerplay** | 41/3 — India dominant |
| **India’s Target** | ~170 runs to chase |
| **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 (out 63), Marco Jansen (out), **Tristan Stubbs 20+***, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

![India vs South Africa](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/02/image-1489.png)

## How India Clawed Back — Overs 15 to 18

After Miller’s 26-ball fifty had India on the ropes with SA threatening 190+, the bowlers found their nerve when it mattered most.

**Over 15 (Varun):** Redemption. Having been smashed for 29 runs earlier, Varun bowled a magnificent over. Miller went for the big drive, Tilak Varma at long-off held a clean catch. **SA 152/5.** The partnership is finally broken — 95+ run stand ends.

**Over 16 (Bumrah return):** Bumrah reminded everyone why he’s the world’s best — 16th wicket delivery, utterly clinical.

**Over 17 (Bumrah):** A stunning over. Just **2 runs** off it. SA shackled completely. Bumrah finishing with figures that will go down in T20 World Cup history.

**Over 18 (Arshdeep):** Changed angle around the wicket. Jansen went back to pull — mistimed it completely. The ball looped up and **Rinku Singh under it at deep mid-wicket made no mistake.** SA 164/6. Rinku’s composure under a high ball — priceless.

SA finish with roughly **166/6** — a score their middle order rescued from the jaws of disaster but India’s late bowling heroics kept below 180.

## India’s Final Bowling Card (18+ Overs)

| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 24 | 2 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| Washington Sundar | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 46 | 1 |
| Shivam Dube | 1 | 17 | 1 |

## Tournament Context — Both Teams Into Super 8

| Team | Group Stage | Points | NRR |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| India | 4W – 0L (Grp A) | 8 | +2.500 |
| South Africa | 4W – 0L (Grp D) | 8 | +1.943 |

Two unbeaten giants. One target: **167 runs** to win. India’s batting lineup — with Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and SKY himself — will fancy their chances on this Ahmedabad surface.

## Related Reads from TechnoSports

- [T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Points Table — Live Updates](https://technosports.co.in)
- [Varun Chakravarthy: The Spinner Who Finally Got His Man in the Clutch](https://technosports.co.in)
- [India’s Chase Record at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad](https://technosports.co.in)

## FAQs

### **Q1. What is South Africa’s final score against India in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8?**

 South Africa posted **166/6 in their 20 overs** at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. David Miller top-scored with a stunning 63 off 35 balls before being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy. Marco Jansen was also removed by Arshdeep Singh in the 18th over.

### **Q2. How many runs does India need to beat South Africa in the india-vs-south-africa T20 WC 2026 Super 8?**

 India need **167 runs** to win the Super 8 clash against South Africa. Bumrah (2/24) and Arshdeep (2/33) were the pick of India’s bowlers, while Varun Chakravarthy claimed the crucial wicket of David Miller for 63.