South Africa Won by 76 Runs – David Miller Destroys India in T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Shocker
South Africa have delivered the biggest statement of the T20 World Cup 2026 so far. In a stunning reversal of the 2024 final result, the Proteas dismantled India by 76 runs in the 43rd Match of the Super 8, Group 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. David Miller’s explosive 63 off 35 balls powered South Africa to 187/7, and then Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj tore through India’s batting lineup to bowl them out for just 111 in 18.5 overs. The revenge is complete. South Africa take 2 Super 8 points — India take zero. Follow every Super 8 result live at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Jasprit Bumrah’s 3/15 was the lone bright spot in an India performance that will shock cricket fans across the world.
South Africa Batting – Miller and Stubbs Rescue from 20/3
South Africa chose to bat first and the decision looked catastrophic inside four overs. Bumrah was unplayable in the powerplay, removing De Kock, Markram, and Rickelton to leave the Proteas wobbling at 20/3 after 3.6 overs. India’s crowd sensed blood. Then Dewald Brevis and David Miller happened.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | 4 | 7 | 57.14 | c Pandya b Arshdeep |
| Quinton de Kock | 6 | 7 | 85.71 | b Bumrah |
| Ryan Rickelton | 7 | 7 | 100.00 | c Dube b Bumrah |
| Dewald Brevis | 45 | 29 | 155.17 | c Abhishek b Dube |
| David Miller | 63 | 35 | 180.00 | c Tilak b Varun |
| Tristan Stubbs | 44* | 24 | 183.33 | not out |
| Corbin Bosch | 5 | 6 | 83.33 | c & b Bumrah |
Brevis and Miller put on 97 runs for the 4th wicket in under 9 overs — a partnership that completely changed the game. Brevis’ 45 off 29 was destructive, but Miller was in a different class altogether. He reached his fifty off just 26 balls and finished with 63 off 35, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes. When Miller was finally dismissed in the 16th over, Tristan Stubbs took over — 44 not out off 24 balls at 183 SR to push South Africa to 187.
Bumrah’s Brilliance Wasn’t Enough
Jasprit Bumrah’s figures of 3/15 from 4 overs were world-class. His economy of 3.75 against this batting lineup is nothing short of remarkable. But the rest of India’s bowling attack was brutally exposed — Varun Chakravarthy went for 47 from 4 overs (11.75 economy), Hardik Pandya 45 from 4 (11.25 economy), and Shivam Dube 32 from 2 (16.00 economy). When Bumrah wasn’t bowling, South Africa feasted.
India Batting Collapse – All Out for 111
Chasing 188, India needed the perfect start. They got the opposite. Ishan Kishan was out for a duck in the very first over, Tilak Varma followed for 1 in the next — and at 5/2 after 1.1 overs, India’s chase was in crisis before it had even started.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | c Rickelton b Markram |
| Abhishek Sharma | 15 | 12 | 125.00 | c Bosch b Jansen |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 2 | 50.00 | c de Kock b Jansen |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 18 | 22 | 81.81 | c Brevis b Bosch |
| Washington Sundar | 11 | 11 | 100.00 | c de Kock b Bosch |
| Shivam Dube | 42 | 37 | 113.51 | c Ngidi b Jansen |
| Hardik Pandya | 18 | 17 | 105.88 | c Stubbs b Maharaj |
| Rinku Singh | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | c Stubbs b Maharaj |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | c Markram b Jansen |
Suryakumar Yadav’s 18 off 22 balls told the story of a captain who could never get the innings moving. The chase required 188 from scratch — a rate of 9.4 an over — and with wickets tumbling every few overs, India were never in the hunt.
Shivam Dube’s 42 off 37 provided the only real resistance, but it was far too late in the innings to matter. India were all out for 111 in the 19th over — a 76-run defeat that will sting for weeks.
Marco Jansen – The Real Match-Winner
While David Miller gets the Player of the Match award, it’s Marco Jansen who destroyed India’s batting lineup from the front. His figures of 4/22 from 3.5 overs were the match’s most impactful bowling performance — sharp, seaming deliveries that moved off the Ahmedabad surface at pace.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 3.5 | 22 | 4 | 5.73 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 24 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3 | 12 | 2 | 4.00 |
Jansen took the wickets of Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah. Keshav Maharaj cleaned up the tail with 3 wickets from 3 overs. Lungi Ngidi was the tightest of all — just 15 runs from 4 overs at 3.75 economy — denying India any platform to rebuild. Corbin Bosch’s 2 wickets including Suryakumar Yadav’s scalp with a perfect delivery completed India’s humiliation.
What This Result Means for Super 8 Group 1
This is massive. South Africa sit on top of Super 8 Group 1 with 2 points and a commanding NRR after this 76-run win. India, who had been unbeaten in their last 12 T20 World Cup matches, have lost their first game of this tournament in emphatic fashion.
Both sides still have two more Super 8 group games to play. Track every Group 1 result and updated standings on the Super 8 points table for T20 WC 2026. India’s semi-final qualification is far from guaranteed now — they need wins in their remaining games.
For South Africa, this performance — beating India in India, at their home fortress, with 76 runs to spare — is a statement that they are the team to beat in this tournament. Browse the complete team squads and Super 8 rosters to see how much depth South Africa carry versus every other side.
Check the upcoming Super 8 fixtures and match schedule to plan your viewing — with India now under pressure, every remaining Super 8 game just became must-watch cricket.
FAQs – South Africa vs India T20 WC 2026 Super 8
Q1. What was the result of South Africa vs India in T20 WC 2026 Super 8? South Africa won by 76 runs. South Africa posted 187/7 and bowled India out for 111 in 18.5 overs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match in SA vs India T20 WC 2026? David Miller won Player of the Match for his explosive 63 off 35 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 180.
Q3. How many wickets did Marco Jansen take vs India? Marco Jansen took 4 wickets for 22 runs from 3.5 overs — dismissing Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Q4. What was Jasprit Bumrah’s performance vs South Africa? Bumrah was outstanding with 3/15 from 4 overs at an economy of 3.75 — the only India bowler who performed. He dismissed De Kock, Rickelton, and Bosch.
Q5. What is the Miller-Brevis partnership record in this match? Dewald Brevis (45) and David Miller (63) put on 97 runs for the 4th wicket in under 9 overs after South Africa were struggling at 20/3, completely changing the game.
Q6. Does India still qualify for the semi-finals after this loss? India remain in contention but need wins in their remaining two Super 8 Group 1 matches. Their unbeaten T20 World Cup run of 12 matches has now ended.
