India is set to take on South Africa in a highly important Super 8 match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22. The defending champions would be hoping to pick up two crucial points to help them qualify for a spot in the semi-finals, with matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies still to be played. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has been unbeaten in the tournament so far, having beaten the USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. South Africa, too, has been unbeaten, having beaten Afghanistan in a thrilling Super Over before going on to beat Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE. India vs South Africa T20I Stats and Record Overview Also Read | How To Watch India vs South Africa Super 8 Match Live On TV And Online India and South Africa have had 35 encounters in T20 Internationals. India has a 21-13 advantage in the series, with South Africa having won 13 matches, and one result being no result. T20 World Cup 2026: Top Performers India vs South Africa Ishan Kishan: Ishan Kishan has been performing exceptionally well, making a huge difference for India in the Powerplay. His knock of 77 runs against Pakistan showcased his match-winning skills and importance in the team’s success. Varun Chakaravarthy: The leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far, with nine wickets, is looking to repeat the same performance in the middle overs. The battle between Chakaravarthy and the middle order of South Africa will be an important contest in this match. Aiden Markram: The South African captain and elegant batsman Heinrich Klaasen has been in top form in the tournament. He is the fourth-highest run-getter, having scored 178 runs in four innings with an impressive strike rate of 187.36. Read Also | England vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Prediction And Key Insights Lungi Ngidi: Just like Aiden Markram with the bat, Kagiso Ngidi has been one of the most impressive players with the ball for South Africa. In the three matches that he has played so far, he has taken eight wickets while having an economy rate of 7.58. Who’s Likely To Come Out On Top? India vs South Africa It looks like India has the upper hand here. Although the Men in Blue have not yet clicked in the tournament, they have managed to win four matches in a row. If they can manage to sort out their middle-order problems, then there will be very few teams that can stop them. India has also had the upper hand in their previous encounters, having won seven out of their last ten T20Is against South Africa.