The two best teams of the T20 World Cup collide at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium tonight in a blockbuster Super 8 clash. India arrived with a perfect 12-0 World Cup record and 45-4 in bilaterals since the 2024 final, though questions linger over Abhishek Sharma’s three consecutive ducks.
South Africa enter with just one defeat in 13 matches since that Barbados final, ironically against these same opponents. Both teams dominated their group stages with flawless records, making this a potential semifinal preview.
India leads the head-to-head 5-2 in World Cups and 7-2 overall since Barbados. With the Motera pitch assisting swing under lights, this promises an exhilarating contest between cricket’s most in-form sides. Let’s explore where you can watch this marquee encounter live.
India vs South Africa Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs South Africa (43rd Match, Super 8 Group 1) |
| Date | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Time | 7:00 PM LOCAL / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8s |
Where to Watch IND vs RSA T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports with streaming available on JioHotstar. South African viewers can access the game through SuperSport with streaming on the SuperSport App and DStv. International audiences can tune in via their regional ICC broadcast partners.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India with streaming on JioHotstar. South African viewers can watch on SuperSport with SuperSport App and DStv streaming, while international fans can access the match via their regional ICC broadcast partners.
India vs South Africa Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
India are unlikely to tinker despite Abhishek Sharma’s struggles, with captain Suryakumar Yadav backing the opener. Axar Patel expected to replace Washington Sundar. South Africa will revert to their first-choice XI after resting players against UAE, with David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi returning.
India Probable XI: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa Probable XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Narendra Modi Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
The black-soil Motera pitch assists swing in the first two overs, particularly pronounced under lights. Abhishek will face swing more than spin early. The slow wicket historically favors batting first—10 of 15 T20s won by teams setting targets. Indian players are familiar with conditions despite South Africa playing most group games here.
T20 Stats At Narendra Modi Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 173 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 151 |
| Highest total recorded | 234/4 (20 Ovs) by IND vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 66/10 (12.1 Ovs) by NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 178/3 (17.1 Ovs) by RSA vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 107/7 (20 Ovs) by WIW vs INDW |
