Watch: Fans reaction on social media as India backs South Africa in SA vs WI today's Super 8 clash

Fans on social media are reacting humorously as supporters from India national cricket team back South Africa national cricket team in today’s South Africa vs West Indies Super 8 match. Many Indian fans are hoping for a South Africa win in the SA vs WI clash as it could improve India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Avijit Das

Published - Feb 26, 2026, 11:14 IST | Updated - Feb 26, 2026, 12:04 IST

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Many Indian fans are hoping for a South Africa win in the SA vs WI clash as it could improve India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals.

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South Africa will play West Indies in an important ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Even though India is not playing, the match result may still influence India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals, and many Indian fans are expected to support South Africa in this game.

If South Africa beat West Indies on Thursday and then India beat Zimbabwe, the points table will show South Africa at 4 points in first place, West Indies and India tied at 2 points each, and Zimbabwe at 0 points. In that case, South Africa will qualify for the semi-finals. Additionally, in the next India vs West Indies match, the winner will advance to the semi-finals regardless of the Net Run Rate.

Addressing this matter, social media users have shared many funny memes and jokes showing Indian fans supporting South Africa against West Indies, since a South Africa win would help India’s chances of qualifying, while a West Indies win could make the semi-final race more difficult for the Indian team.

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India must beat Zimbabwe to keep semi-final hopes alive

The match between India and Zimbabwe is a crucial evening encounter, and it is a must-win game for both teams to stay in the semi-final race. If India lose against Zimbabwe, their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will end, and they will be eliminated from the tournament. If Zimbabwe lose the match, their chances of reaching the semi-finals will also end.

For India to qualify for the semi-finals, winning the upcoming match is very important. The team must perform well against Zimbabwe to stay in the tournament. It is also important that the South Africa team beat the West Indies in today's match.

If the West Indies beat South Africa, then India will need to win their remaining two matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, and they will also have to depend on other results to qualify for the semi-finals.

Here are some of the top hilarious memes from social media regarding the South Africa vs West Indies Super 8 match below:

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Sports run in my veins and stories fuel my pen. With over 3 years in journalism — including stints at Sportskeeda, Cricreads, and Athlete Fortune — I’ve lived every word I’ve written. A Madrista at heart and a CR7 devotee, I fell in love with cricket because of one man — Virat Kohli. His passion for the game taught me to see cricket beyond the numbers. Currently writing for Cricket Winner, I cover match analyses, player stories, stats-based features, and cricket news updates. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me glued to tennis courts or boxing rings, living the sport from every angle.

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