Ind vs Sa Playing XI: What will be the possible playing XI of Team India for the Super 8 match?

Probable India Playing XI: Team India continued its winning streak in the T20 World Cup 2026 and defeated Netherlands and reached the Super 8 without losing. Now India will face South Africa, Zimbabwe and West Indies in Super 8. The Indian cricket team has been far from its best form in the T20 World Cup 2026, but still they have been good enough to win.

Abhishek Sharma’s form is a matter of concern as he has been out on zero thrice in three matches. Now the question arises whether India will drop Abhishek Sharma and field Sanju Samson against South Africa on 22nd February?

Secondly, the bowling has sometimes been good and sometimes cold. Varun Chakravarthy has been fantastic, but others have not been in their best form, and this could be a matter of concern heading into the Super 8.

What are Abhishek Sharma’s overall T20 World Cup statistics?

Abhishek Sharma has played three matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup, in which he has scored a total of zero runs, which means his average is 0.00. His performance has been particularly disappointing as he has been out for ducks three times in a row, raising concerns about his place in the team. His struggle has been quite special compared to other players of the team.

Abhishek has scored a hat-trick of ducks, but it would be very surprising if the Men in Blue drop him for Sanju Samson, who is struggling with poor form. Samson was given a chance when Sharma was out due to stomach flu, but he could not make much impact.

Akshar Patel returns against South Africa

The change that is most likely to happen is Akshar Patel replacing Washington Sundar. Axar did not play against Netherlands, but he is one of the important players of the T20 team, and should make a comeback in the XI.

India could have considered playing Washington Sundar in place of Rinku Singh, but Shivam Dubey is bowling very well and gives India a sixth bowling option, through which they can field an extra batsman. Although Rinku has not got many opportunities to bat, but she should play an important role against the strong Indian teams.

India’s probable XI against South Africa: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty.

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