Cricket fans can get ready for an exciting evening as India take on South Africa in the forty-third match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with both sides aiming to consolidate their positions in the tournament under the lights in Ahmedabad.
Get the best IND vs SA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for 43.third ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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India vs South Africa Match Preview:
Revenge and domination will be the main theme of the forty-third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 when India take on South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 22nd February 2026. Furthermore, this Group 1 Super 8 opener will begin at 7:00 PM IST, and both undefeated teams will look to seize early control in a highly competitive pool. The Ahmedabad surface generally promotes free-flowing strokeplay due to its genuine bounce and carry; However, larger boundaries demand intelligent running between the wickets. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first to take advantage of the ideal evening conditions.
India have dominated the tournament so far with four consecutive wins in Group A. Furthermore, they arrived after defending 193 runs in the 17-run win over Netherlands, which underlined their balance in all departments. In contrast, South Africa topped Group D with an unblemished 4-0 record and a recent impressive win over the UAE. As a result, this match holds immense importance, as an early Super 8 win will significantly strengthen semi-final ambitions for both sides.
Shivam Dubey powered India’s last innings with a blistering 66 off 31 balls, while Varun Chakraborty tightened the contest with 3 for 14. Furthermore, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma contributed 34 and 31 respectively to strengthen the competitive total. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram led South Africa with 59 in his last match and Lungi Ngidi demolished the opposition with four wickets. Historically, India leads the rivalry by 21-13 in 35 completed T20Is and also holds the lead in World Cup encounters. However, South Africa have adapted well to the conditions in Ahmedabad, and hence this encounter promises to be an extremely balanced contest between the two tournament giants.
India vs South Africa head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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India |
21 |
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South Africa |
13 |
India vs South Africa weather and pitch report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
177 |
Records of chasing teams:
India vs South Africa Playing 11 (Expected):
India’s playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
3) Tilak Verma
4) Suryakumar Yadav ©
5) Hardik Pandya
6) Shivam Dubey
7) Rinku Singh
8) Akshar Patel
9) Arshdeep Singh
10) Varun Chakraborty
11)Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa playing 11: :
1) Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
2) Ryan Rickelton
3) Aiden Markram ©
4) Tristan Stubbs
5) David Miller
6) Dewald Brevis
7) Marco Jansson
8) Corbin Bosch
9) Kagiso Rabada
10) Keshav Maharaj
11) Lungi Ngidi
IND vs SA Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Hardik Pandya – The impressive right-handed all-rounder for India conceded 45 runs and took 5 wickets in 4 matches, providing decisive success in the middle overs while providing vital late bursts with the bat. |
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Ishan Kishan – The fearless left-handed opening batsman for India has scored 176 runs in 4 matches, highlighted by a brilliant inning of 77 off 40 balls against Pakistan, a record-breaking score in the prestigious rivalry. |
Raises up:
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Ryan Rickelton – The enterprising left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for South Africa has scored 145 runs in 4 matches, registering a top score of 77 and leading the chase in the recent win over UAE. |
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Aiden Markram – Leading the South Africa lineup as captain, the right-handed batsman has scored 178 runs in 4 matches to top his team’s charts with two fifties, including a brilliant unbeaten 86*. |
Budget Selection:
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Dewald Brevis – The power-packed right-handed batsman has scored 86 runs in 4 matches for South Africa, including a blistering 36 off 25 balls against UAE, while maintaining a strike rate above 145 in the tournament. |
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Corbin Bosch – The South African right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 7 wickets in 4 matches, earning the Player of the Match award with an impressive 3/12 against UAE as he maintained his team’s unbeaten streak. |
IND vs SA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya |
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vice captain |
Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton |
India vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Ishan Kishan©, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen- Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounder – Aiden Markram (Vice Captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers-Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty
India vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen- Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Hardik Pandya©, Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers-Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty
IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 43 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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jason smith |
6.0 credit |
No |
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Rinku Singh |
7.5 credits |
No |
IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 43 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Ishan Kishan |
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gl captaincy option |
hardik pandya |
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choice of punt |
Corbin Bosch and Dewald Brevis |
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dream11 combination |
3-3-3-2 |
India vs South Africa Match Winner Prediction:
India’s team is strong on paper and this advantage gives them a chance to win this match.