South Africa delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat India by 76 runs in their Super Eight clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22, 2026. After slipping to 20 for 3 in the powerplay thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s 3 for 15, the Proteas recovered brilliantly through a 97-run partnership between David Miller (63 off 35) and Dewald Brevis (45), with Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten 44 helping them reach 187 for 7.
India’s chase never got going as Marco Jansen (4 for 22) and Keshav Maharaj (3 for 24) dismantled the batting lineup, bowling out the defending champions for 111 in 18.5 overs. The victory ended India’s 12-match winning streak at T20 World Cups and marked their first loss in the tournament since the 2022 edition against England.
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Match Summary
Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bat first on a black-soil pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Jasprit Bumrah produced a stellar opening spell of 2 for 7 in two overs as South Africa slipped to 20 for 3 inside the powerplay, with Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram all dismissed cheaply. Dewald Brevis and David Miller staged a brilliant comeback with a 97-run fourth-wicket partnership that revived the innings. Miller anchored a 26-ball half-century while Brevis entertained with innovative strokeplay, clearing the ropes at crucial junctures.
After Brevis fell for 45, Miller reached 63 off 35 balls before Varun Chakravarthy finally dismissed him. Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten 44 off 22 balls in the death overs, including 20 runs in one over, propelled South Africa to 187 for 7. In reply, India never recovered from early blows as Markram dismissed Ishan Kishan in the first over. Abhishek Sharma finally got off the mark after three successive ducks but fell for 15, with Corbin Bosch holding a brilliant running catch despite colliding with Maharaj.
At the halfway stage, India were 57 for 5, needing 131 off the back 10. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube put on a 35-run partnership, but Maharaj’s three-wicket over reduced India to 88 for 8 in 15 overs. Dube’s 42 off 37 ensured India crossed 100 before Jansen’s final-over double strike completed a comprehensive 76-run victory.
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 187/7 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | February 22, 2026 |
| India | 111 | 18.5 overs | T20 World Cup 2026, Super Eight Group 1 |
Result: South Africa won by 76 runs Man of the Match: David Miller (63 off 35) India’s streak: 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak ends India’s last T20 WC loss: vs England, 2022 edition in Australia
First Innings: South Africa Recover From 20/3 to Post 187
Bumrah’s Brilliant Opening Spell — 20 for 3
South Africa gave India no opportunity to build momentum as they posted 31 for 3 in the first powerplay. Jasprit Bumrah produced a stellar opening spell of 2 for 7 in two overs. The co-hosts dominated the first half-hour of the contest with incisive strikes from Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh that reduced South Africa to 20 for 3.
Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and captain Aiden Markram all fell cheaply, leaving the Proteas in deep trouble.
Miller-Brevis Partnership — 97-Run Comeback
Dewald Brevis and David Miller staged a brilliant comeback with a counter-attacking 97-run fourth-wicket partnership that stabilized the innings. Miller anchored a 26-ball half-century while Brevis entertained with innovative strokeplay, clearing the ropes at crucial junctures.
Miller was at his best with a power-packed 63 off 35 balls that included aggressive hitting and smart placement. Brevis contributed 45 before departing, but the damage was done — South Africa had recovered from the depths of 20 for 3.
Stubbs’ Death-Overs Hitting
After Miller’s dismissal for 63, Tristan Stubbs took over with unbeaten 44 off 22 balls. He smashed 20 runs in one over during the death overs, propelling South Africa to a challenging 187 for 7.
Despite the dew and the improvement in batting conditions after the first four overs, 187 seemed light initially, but South Africa’s bowlers proved it was more than enough.
South Africa Batting Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | — | — | Dismissed by Bumrah (early powerplay wicket) |
| Aiden Markram (c) | — | — | Dismissed early; reduced to 20/3 |
| Ryan Rickelton | — | — | Dismissed early; 20/3 powerplay collapse |
| Dewald Brevis | 45 | — | 97-run 4th-wicket stand with Miller; innovative strokeplay; cleared ropes |
| David Miller | 63 | 35 | Man of Match; 26-ball fifty; power-packed innings; recovered from 20/3 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 44* | 22 | Unbeaten; 20 runs in one over; death-overs hitting |
| Marco Jansen | — | — | Bowler (4/22) |
20/3: Powerplay collapse 97-run stand: Miller-Brevis (4th wicket) 187/7: Final total
India Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Runs | Wickets | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 15 | 3 | Stellar opening spell (2/7 in 2 overs); 3/15 overall |
| Arshdeep Singh | 28 | 2 | Incisive strikes in powerplay; 2/28 overall |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 47 | 1 | Dismissed Miller for 63; 4-0-47-1 |
| Washington Sundar | — | 0 | — |
Second Innings: India Crumble to 111 All Out
Early Blows — 31 for 3 in Powerplay
India failed to launch in the first six overs and were already in trouble at 31 for 3 after the powerplay. Captain Aiden Markram led from the front, opening the bowling and getting the crucial wicket of Ishan Kishan for a duck in the first over.
Though Abhishek Sharma finally got off the mark after three successive ducks in the tournament, he fell for 15. Corbin Bosch held on to a brilliant running catch, despite colliding with teammate Keshav Maharaj, to dismiss the southpaw.
Mounting Pressure — 57 for 5 at Halfway
South Africa kept a lid on the explosive Indian batting lineup. At the halfway stage, India were 57 for 5, needing 131 off the back 10 at 13.1 runs per over.
Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed a couple of overs after Washington Sundar (11), leaving India in deep trouble. The defending champions never built any momentum.
Dube-Pandya Partnership — Brief Resistance
Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube put on a 35-run partnership for the sixth wicket, but South Africa kept the squeeze on, leaving India 102 to get from the last six overs.
Dube, who had brought fireworks during India’s big win over the Netherlands at the same venue a few nights ago, was the only one with a substantial contribution, top-scoring with 42 off 37 balls.
Maharaj’s Three-Wicket Over
A three-wicket over from Keshav Maharaj further reduced India to 88 for 8 in 15 overs. The left-arm spinner delivered a masterclass of restrained aggression, finishing with figures of 3 for 24.
Jansen Completes Victory
Marco Jansen took out both Bumrah and Dube in the final over as his 4-fer made things easier for South Africa, who dominated India on the night. India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs.
India Batting Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 0 | — | Duck; dismissed by Markram (first over) |
| Abhishek Sharma | 15 | — | Finally got off mark after 3 successive ducks; caught by Bosch (brilliant running catch, collided with Maharaj) |
| Tilak Varma | — | — | Dismissed early |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | — | — | Captain dismissed; 57/5 at halfway |
| Hardik Pandya | — | — | 35-run 6th-wicket stand with Dube |
| Shivam Dube | 42 | 37 | Top-scorer; only substantial contribution; ensured 100+ total; dismissed by Jansen (final over) |
| Rinku Singh | — | — | Failed to fire |
| Washington Sundar | 11 | — | Dismissed in 8th over by Bosch |
| Arshdeep Singh | — | — | — |
| Jasprit Bumrah | — | — | Dismissed by Jansen (final over) |
| Varun Chakravarthy | — | — | — |
31/3: Powerplay collapse 57/5: Halfway mark 88/8: Maharaj’s three-wicket over (15 overs) 111: All out in 18.5 overs
South Africa Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Runs | Wickets | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 22 | 4 | 4/22; took out Dube and Bumrah in final over; clinical performance |
| Keshav Maharaj | 24 | 3 | 3/24; three-wicket over (88/8 in 15 overs); left-arm spinner masterclass |
| Aiden Markram (c) | — | 1 | Kishan (duck, first over); led from front opening bowling |
| Corbin Bosch | — | 1 | Sundar (11, 8th over); brilliant running catch (Abhishek, collided with Maharaj) |
| Lungi Ngidi | — | 0 | Disciplined bowling; mixed full-length, slower balls, yorkers |
| Kagiso Rabada | — | 0 | — |
Match-Winning Performances
David Miller — Man of the Match
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Batting | 63 off 35 balls |
| Impact | Recovered South Africa from 20/3 |
| Partnership | 97-run 4th-wicket stand with Brevis |
| Fifty | 26-ball half-century |
| Power-packed | Aggressive hitting; smart placement |
| Counter-attack | Brilliant comeback innings |
Marco Jansen
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bowling | 4 for 22 in 4 overs |
| Key wickets | Dube (42) and Bumrah in final over |
| Impact | 4-fer made victory easy; clinical performance |
Keshav Maharaj
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bowling | 3 for 24 in 4 overs |
| Key moment | Three-wicket over (88/8 in 15 overs) |
| Masterclass | Left-arm spinner; restrained aggression |
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FAQs
What was the final score of India vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 76 runs — SA posted 187/7 and bowled India out for 111 in 18.5 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
What was David Miller’s contribution?
Miller scored 63 off 35 balls and was named Man of the Match for his counter-attacking knock that recovered South Africa from 20/3 with a 97-run partnership alongside Brevis.
What were Marco Jansen’s bowling figures?
Jansen took 4 for 22 in 4 overs, dismissing both Shivam Dube (42) and Jasprit Bumrah in the final over to complete South Africa’s dominant victory.
What streak did South Africa end?
South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at T20 World Cups, marking India’s first loss in the tournament since the 2022 edition against England in Australia.
What is India’s situation in the Super Eights now?
India remain pointless in Group 1 and face must-win matches against Zimbabwe (Feb 26) and West Indies (Mar 1), with qualification now dependent on net run rate scenarios.
