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IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Match 43, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Match 43, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

India is set to face South Africa in the 43rd T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, February 22.

Preview

In the 43rd T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India (IND) is set to face South Africa (SA). India delivered another commanding performance in their previous game, posting a total of 193 runs against the Netherlands. In reply, the Netherlands managed 176 runs, allowing India to secure a good 17-run victory. With the bat, Hardik Pandya scored 30 runs off 21 deliveries, while Shivam Dube played a match-defining knock of 66 runs from just 31 balls. In the bowling department, Varun Chakravarthy was exceptional, claiming three wickets for 14 runs in his three overs.

On the other hand, South Africa registered a dominant win against the UAE in their last match. The UAE, batting first, posted 122 runs. South Africa chased down the target comfortably in just 13.2 overs. Ryan Rickelton scored 30 runs off 16 balls, while Dewald Brevis added 36 runs with an aggressive approach. Corbin Bosch led the bowling attack effectively, taking three wickets for 12 runs in his four overs.


Match Information

India vs South Africa, Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X4)

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 22 Feb 2026, Sun, 7:00 PM IST ,Ahmedabad


Probable PlayingXI

India

Tilak Varma, SA Yadav(C), RK Singh, Abhishek Sharma, HH Pandya, S Dubey, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, JJ Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

Bench: SV Samson, Washington Sundar, KL Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa

Q de Kock, DA Miller, AK Markram(C), Dewald Brevis, T Stubbs, M Jansen, RD Rickelton, C Bosch, L Ngidi, KA Maharaj, K Rabada

Bench: JF Smith, GF Linde, Kwena Maphaka, A Nortje


Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- India

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 173


Pitch Report

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is generally considered batting-friendly. The fast outfield further assists batters in finding the boundary with ease. In the previous match played here, both teams crossed the 175-run mark, underlining the venue’s high-scoring nature. However, bowlers can expect some assistance with movement during the early overs, making it crucial for batters to remain cautious at the start of their innings.

Captains- 8.5

Ishan Kishan IND | wk

Ishan Kishan has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 391 runs in the last 8 games. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

Aiden Markram SA | bat

Aiden Markram has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 377 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 161.


Avoid Player Message- 8.5

Rinku Singh- IND | BAT- 9

David Miller- SA | BATTER


Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 7.5/100


Ishan Kishan- 8.5
Ryan Rickelton- 8.5

Suryakumar Yadav- 9
Aiden Markram- 9
Dewald Brevis- 8

Hardik Pandya- 9
Shivam Dube- 7
Marco Jansen- 9
Abhishek Sharma- 8

Varun Chakravarthy- 8
Corbin Bosch- 8.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 6.5/100


Ishan Kishan- 8.5
Ryan Rickelton- 8.5

Suryakumar Yadav- 9
Aiden Markram- 9

Hardik Pandya- 9
Shivam Dube- 7
Marco Jansen- 9
Abhishek Sharma- 8

Arshdeep Singh- 8.5
Lungi Ngidi- 8.5

FAQs – IND vs SA Match 43, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where will the India vs South Africa match take place?

The 43rd T20 match will be played on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

2. How have both teams performed in their recent games?

India: Won their last match against the Netherlands by 17 runs, with Shivam Dube scoring 66 off 31 balls and Varun Chakravarthy taking 3 wickets.

South Africa: Defeated UAE comfortably, chasing 123 in just 13.2 overs, with Dewald Brevis scoring 36 and Corbin Bosch taking 3 wickets.

3. What is the pitch condition at Narendra Modi Stadium?

The pitch is batting-friendly with a fast outfield, making it easier to score boundaries. Bowlers may get some early movement, but totals above 175 are generally competitive. The average first-innings score is around 173.


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