IND vs SA Match Preview:

On Sunday, February 22nd, India will face South Africa in an important Super Eight clash in Group 1 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 3. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host this mega clash, which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. South Africa, which played three of their four matches in Ahmedabad, would have summed up their surroundings very well, and they have the advantage. While India, which played their last match at Ahmedabad, will have an idea of how the pitch is going to behave, they have a lot more to worry about: the team combinations, the current form of its openers.

IND vs SA Match Details

India vs South Africa – 42nd Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 22nd February 2026 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

Also Read: IND vs SA Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 43rd Match

IND vs SA Venue Stats 

IND vs SA Last Five Matches

IND vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

IND vs SA Pitch Report

So far, the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has proven to be a flat batting surface, with scores surpassing 170 in seven out of eight innings. It worked out really well, as the ball swung onto the bat well. 

IND vs SA Weather Report

On Sunday evening, February 22, Ahmedabad can expect clear and warm conditions. Temperatures will settle at 27°C, with a real feel of 26°C. 

IND vs SA Match 42 Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson/Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh/Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

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

Topmost Picks for IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Ishan Kishan – Ishan Kishan has been in prolific form this World Cup, scoring 18, 77, 61, and 20 for a total of 176 runs in four matches.
• Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian captain, has consistently scored runs in this tournament, with scores of 34, 32, 12, and 84. He is India's second-best run-scorer, with 162 runs in four matches and an average of 54.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Ryan Rickelton – The silent fighter in the South African batting order has performed very well, scoring 145 runs in four matches with a strike rate of 190.79.
• Lungi Ngidi – Lungi Ngidi has been outstanding with his change-ups and slow balls, bagging 8 wickets in three games.

IND vs SA Match 42 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan(C), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Aiden Markram(VC), Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs SA Match 42 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton

Wicketkeeper – Ishan Kishan

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

While it will be a difficult contest, India has a significant advantage. Both teams have a good record in T20Is at the stadium, but we believe India will win 51-49 due to their strong bowling performance this tournament. Furthermore, they have a significant head-to-head advantage over the Proteas in recent matches. We believe India will win this match and advance to the Super Eight stage. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

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