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IND vs SA: After the last time, this is a change of pace for the Proteas, while India, on the other hand, is looking to repeat history. As both the teams have been in great form so far in this competition, the excitement around the match is high.
The cricket world is waiting for the battle of Super-8 phase of T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian team will begin their campaign on February 22, where they will face South Africa in the first match. These two countries met in the final of the last T20 World Cup. India won. This time, the Proteas have a change of heart, while on the other hand, India has the chance to repeat history. As both the teams have been in great form so far in this competition, the excitement around the match is high.
India won four out of four matches in the group stage. They beat USA, Namibia, Pakistan and the Netherlands to advance to the next stage with confidence. South Africa, on the other hand, have been equally dominant with four wins from four matches, beating New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
India is somewhat ahead in terms of history. There have been a total of seven matches between the two teams in the T20 World Cup, with India winning five and South Africa winning two. India’s highest score against South Africa in this competition is 186 and lowest is 118. On the contrary, against India, South Africa’s maximum is 172 and minimum is 116.
In the overall T20 international statistics, there have been a total of 31 matches between the two teams. There, India won 18, South Africa 12, and one match did not result. While the statistics are in India’s favor, South Africa are equally tough opponents considering the current form. Therefore, it can be said that this match of Super-8 will be a tough fight.
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