T20 World Cup 2026: Match 43, Super Eights, IND vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between India vs South Africa?

India and South Africa will lock horns in Match 43 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22.

India topped Group A with four wins in four matches and a NRR of 2.500. They began with a 29-run win over the USA before dismantling Namibia by 93 runs. A 61-run victory against Pakistan displayed their dominance, while a 17-run win over the Netherlands in Ahmedabad sealed their unbeaten group-stage run. 

South Africa were equally clinical in Group D, finishing with four wins and an NRR of 1.943. They opened with a 57-run win over Canada, edged Afghanistan in a dramatic double Super Over, chased down New Zealand comfortably, and defeated UAE with ease.

IND vs SA Match Details

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium offers excellent conditions for batters, allowing them to score freely. Its large dimensions make it easier for batters to find gaps and accumulate runs without much restriction. Bowlers, however, need to maintain disciplined lines and lengths, as any loose deliveries are likely to be punished and can result in big scoring opportunities.

IND vs SA Head-to-Head Record in T20s

IND vs SA Predicted Playing 11s

India (IND):

Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka

IND vs SA Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Ishan Kishan

India's wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the South African team, as he has managed to hit 176 runs in four games at an average of 44.00. With two half-centuries to his name, Kishan currently holds the fifth position in the highest run-scorer list.

Probable Best Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy

India's Varun Chakravarthy could be the best bowler in his team's forthcoming game. The spinner has had a brilliant tournament so far, claiming nine wickets in four innings at an economy of 5.16, and is the second-highest wicket-taker of this edition. Chakravarthy will be riding high in confidence after some impressive spells.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match