David Miller’s explosive 63 and Marco Jansen’s four-wicket haul powered South Africa to a crushing 76-run win over India in Ahmedabad.
South Africa delivered a dominant performance to defeat India by 76 runs in the 43rd Match of the Super Eights, Group 1, at Ahmedabad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on February 22, 2026.
After early setbacks, South Africa recovered superbly to post a commanding 187/7 in their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah struck twice in the powerplay, removing Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, while Arshdeep Singh dismissed captain Aiden Markram to leave South Africa reeling at 12/2 and later 20/3.
However, Dewald Brevis and David Miller turned the innings around with a crucial partnership. Brevis played an aggressive knock of 45 off 29 balls, striking three fours and three sixes. Miller then took charge, smashing 63 off just 35 deliveries at a strike rate of 180.00, including seven boundaries and three sixes. His half-century came off just 26 balls and shifted the momentum firmly in South Africa’s favour.
Tristan Stubbs added the finishing touch with an unbeaten 44 off 24 balls, ensuring South Africa finished strongly. Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with figures of 3/15 in four overs, while Arshdeep chipped in with 2/28.
India Top Order Crumble Early
Chasing 188, India’s batting collapsed under scoreboard pressure. Ishan Kishan fell for a duck in the first over, and Tilak Varma departed soon after. Abhishek Sharma scored 15, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. At the end of the powerplay, India were struggling at 31/3.
Suryakumar Yadav managed 18, while Washington Sundar and Hardik Pandya failed to build partnerships. Shivam Dube offered some resistance with a fighting 42 off 37 balls, but he lacked support from the other end.
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South Africa’s bowlers maintained discipline throughout the chase. Marco Jansen was exceptional, claiming 4/22 in 3.5 overs. Keshav Maharaj picked up 3/24, and Corbin Bosch contributed with 2/12, dismantling India’s middle and lower order. India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs, handing South Africa a comprehensive 76-run victory.
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