The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team is all set to face the Aiden Markram-led South African team in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026. These two will meet in the 43rd match of the World Cup, which is the first game of these two teams in the Super-8 stage. This high-voltage match will be played on Sunday, February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Both the Indian and South African teams are loaded with many talented players. It is known that these two sides have held some exciting contests. They have been placed in the same group with West Indies and Zimbabwe.
This article will provide IND vs SA match prediction, probable playing XI, toss prediction, score prediction, best batsman prediction, best bowler prediction and toss prediction for the upcoming match.
IND vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win Super-8 Match No. 43?
Match Details:
- match: India vs South Africa, Match No. 43
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date: 22 February 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM IST
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venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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live streaming: jiohotstar
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Live broadcast: star sports network
India vs South Africa Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Record
India, the most dominant team in the shortest format of the game, has had a long-standing rivalry with its rivals South Africa. After playing a total of 31 games, India managed to win 18 games, while on the other hand, South Africa managed to win just 12 games.
After facing each other several times in the ICC T20 World Cup, India has the upper hand with 5 wins in 7 matches. On the other hand, South Africa could manage just two wins in the ICC tournament.
Pitch Report and Terms
Narendra Modi Stadium has a great batting track, which will help both these players to score many runs on this pitch. Seamers and spinners get no help from the tracks; However, the ground is one of the finest pitches offering a high-scoring clash between two of the most fierce and in-form batting order lines in the world.
India vs South Africa weather report
Ahmedabad often offers one of the widest ranges of temperatures between day and night, especially during this phase of the year. Rain will play no role at this site; Therefore, there is a possibility of a full 40 over match. The dew factor does not play a major role.
India vs South Africa Match Prediction: Probable XI
India’s playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram (captain), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brewis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde/Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Toss Effect:
Aiden Markram and Suryakumar Yadav will be in line for the toss and with the Narendra Modi Stadium being a high-scoring ground, the team winning the toss will opt to proceed with the ball. Teams often like to chase targets at this spot, and the Indian team will do the same with an in-form batting order.
Form and Fitness:
The Indian players are in very good touch and the return of Abhishek Sharma and Washington Sundar has allayed any fitness concerns. The South Africans are also in top contact with no injuries reported ahead of the crucial clash against the Proteas.
Score Prediction:
The average first innings score at the Narendra Modi Stadium is over 200; However, with 190+ runs being a regular occurrence in the competition, the second innings score will be equally high. With batsmen putting pressure on the accelerator in Ahmedabad, predictions may turn out to be strange.
IND vs SA: Prediction of players’ performance
Major players of India: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakraborty and Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa’s leading players: Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brewis, Aiden Markram, Marco Johnson and Lungi Ngidi.
India vs South Africa: Prediction of best batsman
India: Ishan Kishan or Suryakumar Yadav
South Africa: Quinton de Kock or Aiden Markram
IND vs SA: Prediction of best bowler
India: Varun Chakraborty or Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa: Marco Jansen or Lungi Ngidi
Conclusion: Who will win the IND vs SA match?
India has always dominated South Africa when it comes to the shortest format of the game. This time too, India continues to dominate the competition with South Africa, who will leave no stone unturned in the competition.
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