Team India will begin their Super 8 campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a blockbuster clash against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Ahead of the match, bowling coach Morne Morkel admitted that Indian batters have struggled against spin but expressed confidence that improvement is coming soon.
Morkel pointed out that the pitches in the tournament have been challenging for batters, especially against slower bowlers. He said, “To be honest, I think on the surfaces we have played so far, it was not the easiest wickets to hit the ball. We tried that in Mumbai, and found ourselves in trouble. So I think the important thing is that we know we can always… If we have some sort of platform, we can catch up at the back end.”India will also face Zimbabwe on February 26 and West Indies on March 1 in the Super 8 stage.
IND vs SA: Weather forecast for Ahmedabad
The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and clear for the India vs South Africa Super 8 clash, with temperatures around 36°C and hazy sunshine throughout the day. There is no chance of rain or thunderstorms, so fans can expect an uninterrupted 40-over match. Winds will blow from the west-northwest at around 7 km/h, with gusts up to 26 km/h, while the UV index will be high, meaning players will need to manage the heat carefully.
IND vs SA head-to-head in T20Is
- Total matches: 31
- India wins: 18
- South Africa wins: 12
- No result: 1
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – T20 Stats
| Total matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st innings score | 173 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 151 |
| Highest total | 234/4 by India vs New Zealand |
| Lowest total | 66 all out by New Zealand vs India |
| Highest successful chase | 178/3 by South Africa vs New Zealand |
| Lowest defended total | 107/7 by West Indies Women vs India Women |
India vs South Africa: Squads
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Mohammed SirajSouth Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan RickeltonALSO READ: When, where and how to watch IND vs SA live on TV and online
