ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 8: India vs South Africa – Live Streaming, Full Schedule, and Squads
The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 8 business end of the tournament is here! After an unbeaten run in the group stages, the defending champions India kick off their Super 8 campaign with a blockbuster rematch of the 2024 final. The “Men in Blue” face off against a powerhouse South Africa side at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
Both teams enter this stage with perfect records, but with only two teams from Group 1 heading to the semi-finals, this opening fixture is effectively a “must-win” for momentum.
How to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Channels ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 8
Catch the high-octane Super 8 action live in 4K resolution across these official platforms: Region Official Broadcaster Streaming Platform
India Star Sports Network JioHotstar App & Website
South Africa / Africa SuperSport SuperSport App
UK & Ireland Sky Sports Cricket Sky Go / NOW
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow TV / Sling TV
Australia Fox Sports Kayo Sports
Pro Tip: In India, the match will be available in multiple regional languages. Mobile users can stream it live on the JioHotstar app.
Match Details: IND vs SA (Super 8)
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Match: India vs. South Africa (Super 8, Group 1)
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Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
Squads and Key Players ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 8
Team India: The Defending Champions
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India has been the team to beat. After a minor illness scare, the explosive Abhishek Sharma is expected to be back at the top, though captain Surya has hinted at tactical flexibility in the middle order.
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Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
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Key Players: Jasprit Bumrah (The death-over king), Suryakumar Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy (World No. 1 T20 Bowler).
Team South Africa: The Proteas Fire
Aiden Markram’s side has been ruthless, recently surviving a double Super Over thriller against Afghanistan. They possess one of the most balanced bowling attacks in the tournament.
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Squad: Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Nandre Burger.
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Key Players: Heinrich Klaasen (The spin-hitter), Kagiso Rabada, and Quinton de Kock.
Expert Insight: The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 8 Equation
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Rematch of the 2024 Final: The ghosts of Barbados will haunt the Proteas, while India will look to replicate their psychological edge.
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The Ahmedabad Deck: This surface has favored high scores throughout the group stage. Expect a 190+ par score if the heavy hitters get going.
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Spin vs. Power: South Africa’s middle order (Klaasen/Miller) against India’s wrist spinners (Kuldeep & Varun) will likely decide the winner of the middle overs.
Final Thoughts
This is the most anticipated match of the Super 8 stage. For India, a win here almost guarantees a smooth path to the semi-finals before they face Zimbabwe and West Indies. For South Africa, it’s a chance to avenge their 2024 heartbreak and announce themselves as the new title favorites.
