New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- India suffered major roadblock in their quest for a semifinal entry of the T20 World Cup 2026 after losing their opening Super 8 clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Coming into this game unbeaten in the group stage, India started as pre-match favourites against the Proteas in a rematch of the 2024 edition final.

Batting first, South Africa rode on knocks from Dewald Brevis (45), David Miller (63) and an unbeaten 44 from Tristan Stubbs to post 187/7 in 20 overs, In reply, India were all out for 111 in 18.5 overs with Shivam Dube top-scoring with 45. With this win, South Africa go on top of the table with two points while India are languishing at the bottom of the table.

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