3 Records that could be broken in the India vs South Africa Super 8 match at Ahmedabad in the T20 World Cup 2026
Several major records could be broken when India face South Africa in the Super 8 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. From most sixes in an innings to highest team total and most wickets for India, both teams have players close to creating new milestones.
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The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2026 has begun, and India are set to take on South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, February 22. The match is expected to be one of the biggest games of the stage, with both teams coming in with strong momentum.
The last time India and South Africa faced each other in a T20 World Cup was in the 2024 final. In that match, India secured a thrilling win and lifted the trophy. That victory is still fresh in the minds of fans from both sides.
In the history of the T20 World Cup, India and South Africa have met seven times. India have had the better record, winning five of those matches. South Africa have managed to win two games. India’s victories came in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2024, while South Africa won in 2009 and 2022.
Both teams have been in very good form in this ongoing tournament. They are unbeaten so far and finished at the top of their respective groups. With confidence high on both sides, the upcoming match promises to be exciting.
As they prepare to clash in the Super 8 stage, a few important records could also be broken in this T20 World Cup 2026 encounter.
Records That Could Be Broken in the India vs South Africa Clash
3. Most Sixes in an Innings in India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Match
Suresh Raina and Heinrich Klaasen share the record for hitting the most sixes in an innings in a T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa. Both players hit five sixes each.
Raina smashed five sixes during his brilliant 101-run innings in the 2010 edition at Gros Islet. Klaasen also hit five sixes in his quick 52-run knock in the 2024 edition.
The pitch in Ahmedabad is expected to help batters. India have strong hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube. South Africa also have powerful batters like Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller. Any of these players could break the record in this match.
2. Highest Team Total in India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Match
India hold the record for the highest team total between the two sides in T20 World Cup history. In the 2010 edition at Gros Islet, India scored 186/5 in 20 overs.
In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the Ahmedabad stadium has already seen big scores. South Africa scored 213/4 against Canada and 187 against Afghanistan. India made 193/6 against the Netherlands.
Because the pitch has been good for batting, the 186-run record could be broken when the two teams meet again at this venue.
1. Most Wickets for India in T20 World Cups
Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record for the most wickets for India in T20 World Cup history. He has taken 32 wickets in 24 matches.
Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are very close to this record. Both have 30 wickets each. Bumrah has taken his 30 wickets in 21 matches, while Arshdeep has taken 30 in just 17 matches.
Hardik Pandya is also not far behind. He has 29 wickets in 28 matches. Bumrah or Arshdeep have a strong chance to break the record in this match. Hardik can also do it, but he will need a very special performance with the ball to move ahead of them and create a new record.
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