IND vs SA Predicted Playing XI: Akshar, Washington Sundar or Arshdeep? Who will get the place, know the possible playing-11

IND vs SA predicted playing XI: The Super 8 matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have started. The first match was against Colombo’s R. Pakistan and New Zealand were to be played at Premadasa Stadium, but the match was canceled due to rain. Both the teams have got 1-1 points. The second match will be played between Team India and South Africa on Sunday (February 22, 2026) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (Gujarat). There is a possibility of a tough competition between Team India and South Africa, because both the teams have not lost a single match in their group stage. Rain did not become a hindrance, there was no draw and if the entire match was played then the defeat of one of the two teams is certain.

What will Abhishek Sharma play?

T-20 World Cup 2026: Ace batsman Abhishek Sharma is continuously failing. He has been out for zero in three consecutive matches. In such a situation, questions are being raised about his form. Some people have also criticized him for keeping him in the team. It is a different matter that Team India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has indicated that Abhishek Sharma will play in this match. He said that when he plays, the opponents will have no answer to his batting. He even said that other batsmen are with him and we will support him if needed.

Will Akshar Patel return?

Team India’s vice-captain Akshar Patel is injured. In such a situation, it is being said that vice-captain Axar Patel will field against South Africa in place of Washington Sundar. Experts say that against South Africa, captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir will have to choose an extra spinner or a bowler. In such a situation, vice-captain Akshar Patel can return in place of Washington Sundar. Kuldeep bowled to Ishaan and Rinku during practice. In such a situation, there is speculation that fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will also play.

Team India Playing-11

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa playing-11

Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickleton, Dewald Brewis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jensen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Corbyn Bash, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Mafaka, George Linde and Jason Smith.

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