ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 43: IND vs SA, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

India and South Africa clash in an unbeaten Super Eight showdown in Ahmedabad, with pleasant evening weather expected in Match 43 of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Gopi Marisetty
Gopi Marisetty

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India will take on South Africa in Match 43 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage on February 22 at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium. Both sides have remained unbeaten in the tournament until now, so this is one of the biggest clashes here in the Super Eights.

India were very good at dominating in the group A, winning all the matches with solid batting and bowling. The runs came consistently from their top order, and their bowlers control pressure so well to get them over the line. South Africa have also been impressive, winning all four of their group D games. They have been a well-balanced side, the batsmen calmly finishing matches and the bowlers holding well in tough situations.  Given the good form of both teams, this encounter may well be significant in deciding the two teams to move into the semifinals.

IND vs SA: Weather Report

The weather is expected to be humid but pleasant, with no rain during the match. Since it is an evening game, the conditions may feel slightly cool. The temperature will likely stay between 21 and 25°C, with mostly clear skies and comfortable weather throughout the game.

IND vs SA: Narendra Modi Stadium Stats (T20Is)

  • Matches played: 11
  • Average first-innings score: 189
  • Average second-innings score: 162
  • Teams winning batting first: 64%
  • Teams winning bowling first: 36%
  • Highest total: 234/4
  • Lowest total: 66/10
  • Highest chase: 178/3
  • Lowest total defended: 185/8

See Also: 3 Indian players who could pose big threat to South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

IND vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh

South Africa (SA):

Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi

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