India and South Africa are currently locked in a high-voltage Super 8 Group 1 battle at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium to determine the momentum for the semifinals.
Both teams entered this 43rd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with perfect unbeaten records from the initial group stages. We saw Arshdeep Singh steam in for the opening over as the Proteas captain Aiden Markram chose to bat first on February 22, 2026.
Can the Indian bowling attack dismantle the Proteas?
Our sources confirmed that the pitch in Ahmedabad is playing true with a hint of early swing for the pacers. Jasprit Bumrah looked sharp during his warm-up at midwicket before the first ball was even bowled. Pure focus. Arshdeep Singh struck immediate rhythm by testing Quinton de Kock with a sharp inswinger in the first over.
According to CREX Live, the current win probability heavily favors India at 76% following their dominant group stage run. The stadium is packed to its 132,000-seat capacity as local fans scream for every dot ball. South Africa must find a way to navigate the middle overs where Varun Chakaravarthy has been lethal lately—high tension.
Viewers in India can watch the match live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar with commentary in multiple Indian local languges includeing English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada and others. The live stream is avalaible on Hotstar website and app.
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Is the Ahmedabad weather going to stay clear?
While the atmosphere inside the ground is heating up, the local skies remain perfectly clear for this evening’s fixture. We noticed the humidity is manageable, which helps the bowlers maintain their grip on the ball. Cricket weather. The temperature is currently hovering around 27°C with a steady breeze blowing across the outfield.
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock are looking to build a steady foundation before the big hitters arrive. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav has placed aggressive fields to keep the pressure mounting on the South African openers. The winner of this clash will essentially secure a foot in the final four
