IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Match 43, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

India is set to face South Africa in the 43rd T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, February 22.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 22 Feb 2026, 00:27 IST

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In the 43rd T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, India (IND) is set to face South Africa (SA). India delivered another commanding performance in their previous game, posting a total of 193 runs against the Netherlands. In reply, the Netherlands managed 176 runs, allowing India to secure a good 17-run victory. With the bat, Hardik Pandya scored 30 runs off 21 deliveries, while Shivam Dube played a match-defining knock of 66 runs from just 31 balls. In the bowling department, Varun Chakravarthy was exceptional, claiming three wickets for 14 runs in his three overs.

On the other hand, South Africa registered a dominant win against the UAE in their last match. The UAE, batting first, posted 122 runs. South Africa chased down the target comfortably in just 13.2 overs. Ryan Rickelton scored 30 runs off 16 balls, while Dewald Brevis added 36 runs with an aggressive approach. Corbin Bosch led the bowling attack effectively, taking three wickets for 12 runs in his four overs.

Match Information

India vs South Africa, Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X4)

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 22 Feb 2026, Sun, 7:00 PM IST ,Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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Weather Report

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Clear

22.7°C

34% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

India

W
W
W
W
W

South Africa

W
W
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

178 Runs

4 Matches

2

Ishan Kishan

IND - wk

176 Runs

4 Matches

162 Runs

4 Matches

145 Runs

4 Matches

5

Quinton de Kock

SA - WICKETKEEPER

118 Runs

4 Matches

6

Shivam Dube

IND - all

116 Runs

4 Matches

1

Sanju Samson

IND - wk

275.00

1 Match

2

Marco Jansen

SA - all

228.57

3 Matches

3

Ishan Kishan

IND - wk

202.30

4 Matches

190.79

4 Matches

5

187.37

4 Matches

6

Shivam Dube

IND - all

178.46

4 Matches

9 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Lungi Ngidi

SA - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Marco Jansen

SA - all

7 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Axar Patel

IND - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Corbin Bosch

SA - bowl

5 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Hardik Pandya

IND - all

5 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Kuldeep Yadav

IND - bowl

4.67

1 Match

5.17

4 Matches

3

Tilak Varma

IND - bat

5.50

4 Matches

4

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

6.00

3 Matches

5

Corbin Bosch

SA - bowl

6.08

3 Matches

6

Axar Patel

IND - all

6.64

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

India

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, SA Yadav (C), HH Pandya, S Dubey, RK Singh, Axar Patel, JJ Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

Bench : SV Samson, Washington Sundar, KL Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa

AK Markram (C), Q de Kock (wk), RD Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, T Stubbs, DA Miller, C Bosch, M Jansen, L Ngidi, KA Maharaj, K Rabada

Bench : JF Smith, GF Linde, Kwena Maphaka, A Nortje

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is generally considered batting-friendly. The fast outfield further assists batters in finding the boundary with ease. In the previous match played here, both teams crossed the 175-run mark, underlining the venue’s high-scoring nature. However, bowlers can expect some assistance with movement during the early overs, making it crucial for batters to remain cautious at the start of their innings.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

173

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Ishan Kishan IND | WK

Ishan Kishan has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 391 runs in the last 8 games. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

9
VC

Aiden Markram SA | BAT

Aiden Markram has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 377 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 161.

9

Suryakumar Yadav IND | BAT

Suryakumar is a top-order batsman. He scored 409 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of over 164. Surya is expected to play a great innings in this match.

8.5

Quinton de Kock SA | WICKETKEEPER

Quinton de Kock has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 417 runs in the last 9 games.

7

Shivam Dube IND | ALL

Shivam Dube is a brilliant top-class all-rounder and is currently performing well. He scored 66 runs and took two wickets as well in the last game against the Netherlands.

8

Varun Chakravarthy IND | BOWL

Varun Chakravarthy is currently performing well. He took 19 wickets in the last 9 games, including three wickets in the last game against the Netherlands. Fans will expect a match-winning performance from him in this match.

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8.5

Rinku Singh

IND | BAT

9

David Miller

SA | BATTER

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Feb 21 2026 12:27 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

6 : 5

SA

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7.5/100

Mega League
Ishan Kishan
C

8.5

Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Suryakumar Yadav

9

Abhishek Sharma

8

Aiden Markram
VC

9

Dewald Brevis

8

Hardik Pandya

9

Shivam Dube

7

Marco Jansen

9

Varun Chakravarthy

8

Corbin Bosch

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

6 : 5

SA

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6.5/100

Head To Head
Ishan Kishan

8.5

Quinton de Kock

8.5

Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Suryakumar Yadav
C

9

Abhishek Sharma

8

Aiden Markram
VC

9

Hardik Pandya

9

Shivam Dube

7

Marco Jansen

9

Arshdeep Singh

8.5

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

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