IND vs SA Match Prediction : 43rd Match, Super 8, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026
IND vs SA Win Probability
8%
India
92%
South Africa
India To Win, 1.42
6 of the last 8 matches played at this venue were won by the team batting first
India has won 7 of the 9 matches played at this ground
South Africa has lost 7 of their last 9 matches against India on Indian soil
IND vs SA Betting Tips
South Africa total runs before fall of 1st wicket — Over 23.5 runs
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock have developed a strong chemistry as an opening pair, posting an average partnership of over 32 across seven innings together. They have managed at least 24 runs for the first wicket in four of their last six outings. Given their consistency and South Africa's aggressive batting philosophy, expect them to set a solid platform once again.
First Boundary Will Be - Six
Aiden Markram, Quyinton de Kock, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. All of these batters are very capable of starting out with a six and this is why we think it is worth the risk to bet on the first boundary flying over the rope.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
India
South Africa
India and South Africa square off in a blockbuster Super 8 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with both sides looking to protect their 100% records in the ongoing T20 World Cup. This is a repeat of the previous T20 World Cup Final and one that we may see in the knockout stages again.
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India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
India have dominated this rivalry in recent times, winning five of the last six meetings between the two sides. That record gives the hosts a significant psychological edge heading into this fixture.
India vs South Africa Live-streaming and Broadcast
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar App |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Myco App, Tamasha App |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| England (UK) | Sky Sports (Cricket/Main Event) | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz App |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1, Sirasa, Shakti) | ICC.tv / Maharaja TV Website |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV | Toffee |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife MAX | StarzPlay, StarzON |
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbsports.com.
IND vs SA Team Previews
India
As the defending champions, India entered this tournament as the clear favourites and have done nothing to undermine that billing. Four wins from four matches have carried them comfortably into the Super 8, but a few areas of concern have started to emerge as the competition intensifies.
Abhishek Sharma has been India's most explosive batter over the past year, but a string of three consecutive ducks in this tournament has raised eyebrows. The team will desperately need him to rediscover his form. On the brighter side, Ishan Kishan has been outstanding at the top, playing with the kind of freedom and timing that can set matches up single-handedly.
The middle order has been solid, with Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube all contributing at different points — though the fact that Rinku Singh remains untested is something the team might regret if the knockout stages demand his expertise.
In the bowling department, Varun Chakravarthy has been the pick of the bowlers, leading the wickets tally with 9 scalps and supported capably by Axar Patel. The pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya has underwhelmed so far, with just 9 wickets between them — an area that must improve as the stakes get higher.
India Expected Playing 11
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
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South Africa
South Africa have been equally impressive, winning all four of their group stage games and riding into the Super 8 with tremendous momentum.
Markram and De Kock form one of the most dangerous opening combinations in the tournament. Markram in particular has been in terrific form, notching two half-centuries in four matches. Behind them, the middle order is loaded with match-winners — David Miller, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, and Ryan Rickelton can all change the course of a game in the blink of an eye.
The presence of all-rounders Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch adds vital lower-order depth, giving South Africa a long batting lineup.
With the ball, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada lead a high-quality seam attack that loves to hunt in packs with the new ball. Jansen and Bosch provide excellent backup, making South Africa's pace battery one of the most threatening in the competition. The one soft spot is Keshav Maharaj, who has managed just 2 wickets so far and will need to step up if South Africa are to control the game in the middle overs.
South Africa Expected Playing 11
Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj
IND vs SA Toss Prediction
In four of the last five matches at this ground, the team winning the toss opted to bowl first. However, given how batting-friendly the conditions are and the par scores this pitch has produced, we believe batting first could be the more strategic choice in this fixture.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium has been one of the most batter-friendly venues in this tournament, with an average first-innings score of around 192 runs. The pitch offers true pace and bounce early on, which rewards clean striking — any loose deliveries will be dispatched to the boundary without hesitation.
As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down and grip the ball slightly, making a second-innings chase above 180 a tough ask. Conditions off the field are equally favourable, with clear skies, no risk of rain, and temperatures expected to hover around 27°C.
IND vs SA : Who Will Win?
This fixture has all the ingredients of a classic T20 encounter — two unbeaten sides, world-class talent on both ends, and a massive crowd backing the home team. We are backing India to win, and here's why: the home advantage at Ahmedabad is real, India's batting depth is unmatched in this tournament, and their bowling attack — when firing on all cylinders — is capable of defending any total.
South Africa will not go down without a fight and could easily pull off an upset, but India's recent dominance in head-to-head matchups and their familiarity with these conditions gives them the edge.
Bet on India to win.
