South Africa thump India to assert T20 World Cup title credentials - Reuters

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Defending champions and home favourites India suffered a rude shock when thrashed by 77 runs by South Africa in their Super Eight clash.

South Africa bulldozed defending champions India by 76 runs in their Super Eight group one clash in the T20 World Cup, underlining their title credentials and sending a strong signal to their rivals.

South Africa crushed India by 76 runs in the Super Eight phase of the T20 World Cup, underlining their title credentials and sending a strong signal to their rivals.

South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad, derailing the host’s title defence.

India were tactically undone by South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match. Suryakumar Yadav's men seemed to have no answer to the Proteas' 'slower ball' ploy.