As the highly anticipated Super-8 showdown between India and South Africa approaches in the T20 World Cup 2026, former Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal stirred the pot by declaring Tristan Stubbs a superior finisher compared to Hardik Pandya. When asked to weigh in on the two finishers ahead of the electrifying match in Ahmedabad on February 22, Chahal threw his support behind the young South African talent. Both teams are riding high into this clash, having dominated their group-stage matches with four straight wins. Hardik Pandya has made some key contributions for India from the lower middle order, racking up 87 runs in the group stage with an average of 21.75 and an impressive strike rate of 155.35. His knack for turning up the heat in the death overs has been a real asset for the Men in Blue. On the flip side, Stubbs has been a model of consistency for the Proteas. The right-handed batsman has only been dismissed once throughout the tournament, scoring 41 runs at a strike rate of 146.42. While those numbers might not jump off the page, his influence in high-pressure moments has been undeniable. Also Read | Mohammad Amir Warns Abhishek Sharma After Three Ducks in T20 WC 2026 Tristan Stubbs Shines as Finisher Notably, Stubbs hit a couple of crucial sixes during South Africa’s nail-biting double Super Over win against Afghanistan, proving he can keep his cool and deliver when it counts. With both teams in top form, the duel between the finishers could very well be a game-changer in what promises to be an exhilarating match. Watch here: "Main nahi maanta." 👀Studio heats up as experts dive into a True or False showdown before #TeamIndia’s T20 World Cup's Super 8 clash with #SouthAfrica 🤩ICC Men's #T20WorldCup SUPER 8 👉 #INDvSA | SUN, 22 FEB, 6 PM pic.twitter.com/BkSB24BkWq — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 20, 2026 In the same discussion, experts were also asked about Team India’s batting lineup, specifically whether Shivam Dube should bat ahead of Pandya. Both Chahal and Sanjay Bangar were quick to disagree. India has been on a roll throughout the tournament, winning all four of their group-stage matches. In the Super 8s, they are set to take on South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies.