T-20 Worldcup 2026- India faced defeat in the very first match of Super 8, South Africa defeated by 76 runs.

Friends, India has suffered a huge blow in its very first match of T20 World Cup 2026 Super8, South Africa avenged its 2024 World Cup final defeat by defeating South Africa by 76 runs, after losing the match, Indian captain Surya Kumar Yadav took responsibility for the defeat, after this defeat, Team India’s path to the semi-finals has become difficult, both the teams gave their lives to win.

In this match the Indian team is different from its previous match. Axar Patel did not get a place in the team, while South Africa has made four changes in its lineup for this first Super 8 match, which is indicative of a new way to play against India.

India and South Africa will face each other for the 36th time in T20 International. Out of the last 35 matches, India has won 21 times, South Africa 14 times, and one match was drawn.

The stage is set for an exciting Super 8 opener as both the unbeaten teams meet in Ahmedabad in what is expected to be a fierce battle for supremacy.