South Africa Ends India's 12-Match Winning Streak in T20 World Cup

South Africa secured a dominant 76-run victory over defending champions India in the T20 World Cup Super-8 stage at Ahmedabad. Chasing 188, India was bowled out for 111, marking their first defeat in 13 matches and complicating their path to the semifinals.

In a high-stakes Super-8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa defeated defending champions India by 76 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. According to match officials, this defeat ended India's remarkable 12-match winning streak in the tournament's history. After winning the toss and electing to bat, South Africa posted a formidable total of 187/7 in their allotted 20 overs. 5 overs.

Miller and Brevis Power South Africa to 187

The South African innings was anchored by a stellar performance from veteran David Miller, who scored 63 runs off just 35 deliveries. His aggressive batting provided the necessary momentum in the middle overs. Dewald Brevis contributed a solid 45 runs, while Tristan Stubbs provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 44 off 24 balls. Despite the onslaught, India's Jasprit Bumrah remained effective, claiming 3 wickets, while Arshdeep Singh supported him with 2 wickets. However, the total proved to be more than enough on a challenging surface.

India's Batting Collapse and Top-Order Struggles

India's pursuit of the 188-run target began on a disastrous note. Abhishek Sharma, currently ranked as the world's number-one T20 batter, failed to deliver once again, leaving the team in a precarious position early on. The South African pace attack exploited the conditions perfectly, preventing the Indian openers from getting a start. Shivam Dube was the lone warrior for the Indian side, scoring a team-high 42 runs, but the lack of partnerships meant that India was never truly in the hunt as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Jansen and Maharaj Dismantle Indian Lineup

The South African bowling unit displayed exceptional discipline and skill. Marco Jansen led the attack with a career-best performance, taking 4 wickets for minimal runs. Spinner Keshav Maharaj complemented the pace attack by taking 3 crucial wickets, effectively stifling the Indian middle order. Corbin Bosch chipped in with 2 wickets, and Aiden Markram took one. The collective effort of the South African bowlers ensured that India remained under constant pressure throughout the second innings.