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Today, the eyes of the cricketing world are on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India and South Africa will clash in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026. The match, which will be played on Sunday, February 22nd, will remind fans of the thrilling 2024 World Cup final. Both teams have remained unbeaten so far, but the biggest question has arisen regarding the Indian opening combination.
IND vs SA: Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs South Africa, Super 8 (Match 43) |
| Date and Time | February 22, Sunday, 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Stream | JioStar Network and JioStar App |
Will Abhishek Sharma play today's match against South Africa?
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The biggest question on the minds of Indian cricket fans right now is whether Abhishek Sharma will get a chance in the playing XI today? Abhishek is known for his aggressive batting, but his form in the current World Cup remains a concern.
Abhishek Sharma's performance so far
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Abhishek Sharma has played three matches so far in this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and surprisingly, he has been out for 0 in all three matches. Three consecutive ducks are bound to raise questions about his confidence and his place in the team.
Will Sanju Samson get a chance?
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Given Abhishek's poor form, fans are demanding that the experienced Sanju Samson be given a chance. Sanju is technically sound and can perform better under pressure. However, the team management is generally known for backing players, so Sanju's chances of getting a chance seem a bit difficult. However, if captain Suryakumar Yadav makes a surprising decision, it will be interesting to watch.
Surya Kumar's captaincy and the challenge of spin
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Team India is in excellent form under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, but our batsmen have struggled a bit against spin bowling. That's why the Indian players have been working hard to play spin in practice sessions. Varun Chakravarthy could prove to be India's trump card in today's match.
On the other hand, Aiden Markram's South African team is well aware of the conditions at this ground, having played their previous matches here.
IND vs SA Playing 11
Indian Team (IND) Playing 11
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
- Tilak Verma
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- Shivam Dubey
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakraborty
South Africa (SA) Playing 11
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Quinton de Kock
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
Also Read: Super 8: IND vs SA Dream11 Team, Vision11, Match Prediction, Live Streaming
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