Undefeated heavyweights India and South Africa will lock horns in a blockbuster Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Often dubbed a “final before the final”, the encounter is a high-stakes rematch of the 2024 T20 World Cup final and could significantly shape the Super 8 Group A standings.
Both teams have been flawless so far in the tournament, topping their respective groups with perfect records and carrying strong momentum into the knockout-like Super 8 stage. India cruised through the group phase with clinical wins, while South Africa showed resilience, including surviving a dramatic double Super Over thriller against Afghanistan, underlining their mental toughness.
With West Indies and Zimbabwe also in Group A, the clash carries massive stakes, as early points could determine semifinal qualification. India’s depth, explosive middle order, and lethal pace attack will be tested against South Africa’s power-packed batting lineup and world-class fast bowlers. The match is expected to be a tactical battle between India’s consistency and South Africa’s firepower.
Adding spice to the match, a promotional advertisement referencing a “cupcake rivalry” between the two sides was recently withdrawn following criticism, briefly adding off-field chatter ahead of the high-profile clash
India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Match Details
Match: India vs South Africa, Super 8, Group A
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
What is the toss time for the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup match?
The toss time for the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup match is at 6:30 pm IST, and the match will begin at 7:00 pm.
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup: Live Streaming Details
Where to watch India vs South Africa live on TV in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and regional channels).
Where to watch India vs South Africa live streaming in India?
The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website (subscription required). JioHotstar offers multi-camera angles, vertical live feed for mobile users, and coverage in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Haryanvi.
Where to watch the match outside India?
South Africa: SuperSport
UK: Sky Sports Cricket / NOW
USA & Canada: Willow TV / Cricbuzz
Australia: Prime Video
New Zealand: SKY Sport
MENA: CricLife Max via StarzPlay
Rest of World: ICC.tv (select territories)
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup: Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Total Matches: 35
India Won: 21
South Africa Won: 13
No Result: 1
T20 World Cup Meetings:
Matches: 7
India Won: 5
South Africa Won: 2
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
India: W, W, W, W, W
South Africa: L, W, W, W, W
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup: Full Squads
India:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
South Africa:
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi