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India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Summary

India will face South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super Eights on Sunday, February 22, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Both teams performed well in the group stage and are strong contenders to reach the semifinals. India’s bowling strategy focuses on early wickets against South Africa’s top order.

Key Facts

  • The match between India and South Africa will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
  • The game is on Sunday, February 22, at 7pm local time (13:30 GMT).
  • India is the defending champion and co-host of the tournament.
  • Both India and South Africa performed strongly in the group stage and aim for the semifinals.
  • India won all four of their group matches, including a significant win over Pakistan.
  • South Africa advanced after winning key matches, including a dramatic Super Over against Afghanistan.
  • India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, emphasized targeting South Africa’s top-order batsmen.
  • India’s opener Abhishek Sharma has not been in form, but coaches expect him to recover.

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