South Africa Dominates India: T20 WC Stats & Highlights
Synopsis
In a stunning upset at the T20 World Cup, South Africa crushed India by 76 runs, with Marco Janse's exceptional bowling performance stealing the show. Discover the key stats and highlights from this thrilling encounter.
Key Takeaways
Marco Janse delivers a stellar bowling performance.
South Africa's total was 187 for 7 .
India suffered their largest T20 World Cup defeat by runs.
David Miller scored 63 runs , his highest in T20 World Cups.
Ishan Kishan recorded his 2nd duck in T20Is.
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (NationPress) In a commanding performance, Marco Janse, the left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder, took 4 wickets for 22 runs, leading South Africa to a 76-run victory over India during their Super Eights match in the Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. This defeat, witnessed by 90,954 fans clad in blue, marked India's first loss in an ICC event since their 2023 ODI World Cup final at the same venue.
After a challenging start, finding themselves at 20 for 3 within the first four overs on a sluggish pitch, the Proteas mounted a remarkable comeback, spearheaded by David Miller and Dewald Brevis. Miller delivered an impressive 63 runs off 35 balls, while Brevis contributed 45 runs. Their partnership of 97 runs steadied the innings, setting the stage for Tristan Stubbs, who finished with 44 not out, propelling South Africa to 187 for 7.
For India, Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with figures of 3 for 15, supported by Arshdeep Singh who took 2 for 28. However, the rest of the bowling lineup struggled against the Proteas' assault. India's batting faltered, collapsing to 51 for 5 early in their chase. Shivam Dube provided some resistance with 42 runs, but the required run rate climbed beyond their reach, leading to India's all-out score of 111 in just 18.5 overs.
Key Statistics from the India vs South Africa Match:
2: Opener Ishan Kishan was dismissed without scoring, marking his 2nd duck in 41 T20I matches—the first against South Africa in 6 encounters.
31 for 3: This was India’s score during the powerplay (1-6 overs), their lowest in the ongoing World Cup.
6.8: This figure represents the average runs scored by Indian opening pairs in the current World Cup.
12: Following 12 straight victories from June 5, 2024 to February 18, 2026, India faced their first defeat in the T20 World Cup.
9: David Miller has now scored 63 half-centuries in 137 T20I matches, with this being his highest score in T20 World Cup history, making it his 3rd fifty in 31 World Cup matches.
76: The margin by which South Africa triumphed over India, marking India's largest defeat by runs in T20 World Cup history; previously, they lost to Australia by 49 runs in 2010 at Bridgetown.
111: This was India's 3rd lowest total in T20 World Cup history, having previously scored 79 runs against New Zealand in 2016 and 110 for 7 against New Zealand in 2021.
Point of View
This loss for India in the T20 World Cup serves as a crucial reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket. South Africa's decisive victory showcases their formidable talent and strategy, raising questions about India's performance amidst high expectations.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the standout bowler in the match?
Marco Janse was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 22 runs.
What was India's total score?
India was all out for 111 runs in 18.5 overs.
How significant was this loss for India?
This loss was India's first in an ICC event since the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
What were the key statistics from the match?
Key stats include India's lowest powerplay score of 31 for 3 and Marco Janse's 4 wickets.
What was the match's attendance?
The match was attended by 90,954 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
