South Africa Stun India with 76-Run Hammer Blow in T20 World Cup
South Africa have sent a thunderous message to the cricket world, dismantling India by 76 runs in a dramatic Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup.
In a rematch of the previous final, played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, this was supposed to be a heavyweight showdown. Instead, it turned into a statement win for the Proteas. After being asked to bat first, South Africa found themselves in early trouble at 3 for 20. India’s pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, looked sharp and in control. The crowd sensed another dominant home performance.
But then the momentum shifted.
David Miller and Dewald Brevis rebuilt the innings with fearless intent. They absorbed the pressure, then turned it back on India. Miller, calm and clinical, powered his way to a rapid half-century. Brevis matched that aggression shot for shot. Together, they flipped the script and pushed South Africa to a commanding 187 for 7. Tristan Stubbs added the finishing touch with a late surge that ensured India would be chasing under serious scoreboard pressure.
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And that pressure told.
India’s reply never truly began. Aiden Markram took a bold call by opening the bowling with spin and it paid off instantly. Wickets fell in clusters. Ishan Kishan was dismissed early. Tilak Varma followed. The top order, packed with left-handers, struggled to counter South Africa’s disciplined attack. At 5 for 51, the chase was already slipping away.
Keshav Maharaj then delivered the decisive blow. In a single over, he removed Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh and Arshdeep Singh, breaking the backbone of India’s lower middle order. Marco Jansen cleaned up the tail to seal a comprehensive victory, bowling India out for just 111.
For India, this defeat is more than just a loss on the scoreboard. They are co-hosts. They are defending champions. And expectations are enormous. A collapse of this magnitude raises questions about balance, temperament and adaptability under pressure.
For South Africa, however, this is a defining moment. They have underlined their title credentials and reminded every contender that they are not just here to compete, they are here to win.
The Super Eight stage is now wide open and the stakes are rising with every match. Stay with us for continuing coverage, in-depth analysis and all the latest developments from the T20 World Cup as the road to the final intensifies.
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