In the first Group 1 match of the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa thrashed the hosts and defending champions India to take strong revenge for their 2024 T20 World Cup Final defeat.

South Africa outplayed India 

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosted the match on Sunday night (February 22), where South Africa chose to bat first. Struggling from 20/3, experienced David Miller (63 off 35 balls) played a great knock along with support from Dewald Brevis (45 off 29 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (44 not out off 24 balls), as Proteas scored 187/7 in 20 overs.

Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah (3/15) and Arshdeep Singh (2/28) had strong performances, but the other bowlers struggled in the innings. 

In reply, India were never in the chase, as only the middle-order batter Shivam Dube managed to score 42 off 37 balls, as India were bundled out for only 111 runs in 18.5 overs and lost by 76 runs.  

Watch: David Miller and Washington Sundar engaged in heated altercation during IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

Here are some reactions after India's humiliating defeat against South Africa in Super Eights of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

#ICCT20WorldCup2026 | Gujarat: South Africa beat India by 76 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, in a Super 8 Group 1 match.

Nilesh, a Team India supporter, says, "...They (South Africa) definitely played better, so they won. Wins and losses keep happening. The biggest… pic.twitter.com/X3ldZh4AwU

— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2026

#WATCH | A Team South Africa supporter says, "I feel very happy. It's a win for South Africa, it's a win for all African countries. We are proud Africans. Shout-out to Rabada, shout-out to Markram. But India is our place, our home. We are very thankful; we love India...We (South… pic.twitter.com/2bO2HIgJxS

— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2026

Ye Tha Masterstroke?
Washington Sundar In, Axar Patel Out 😱
Flop Planning by Team & Management!#INDvsSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/onMZx31lnI

— Sports Yaari (@YaariSports) February 22, 2026

SUSHANT MEHTA MIMICKING SURYAKUMAR YADAV 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/qhCJFFOo1r

— 𝐀. (@was_abdd) February 22, 2026

Panauti stadium 😭 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/Yvm47cWYDb

— Nand@n (@nandantwts) February 22, 2026

Gidte padte agar final pahuch bhi gaye to isi panauti stadium mein final khelna hoga .

Isse achcha naa hee pahuche

— Sumit (@sumitsaurabh) February 22, 2026

#WATCH | Ritesh, a Team India supporter, says, "Mistakes kept happening from the beginning till then end throughout the match. I think we were not at all prepared for Aiden Markram, their first bowler. We had never thought that a non-bowler like him could bowl like that. So, that… pic.twitter.com/TrrYaFdhU9

— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2026

Really disappointing performance from Team India today. The batting struggles were exposed by South African bowlers, but honestly, this has been a recurring issue throughout the World Cup.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 22, 2026

Was laughing at Sri Lanka's batting performance so Team India ensured I don't.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 22, 2026

Not our day, beaten by a better team. South Africa checked all the boxes tonight. Chin up Team India, it's just one of those days, you'll bounce back in the next one! #T20WorldCup #IndvsSA

— Abijeet (@Abijeet) February 22, 2026

Sometimes all you need is a wake-up call.#INDvsSA

— zomato (@zomato) February 22, 2026