India and South Africa shall face off on February 22. Both sides will be starting their T20 World Cup Super 8s campaign against each other. This is their first meeting in the competition since playing the final in 2024. India won on that occasion.\n<\/p>\n
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India\u2019s Report Card vs South Africa<\/p>\n
In fact, India have won five out of the seven games they have played vs South Africa in the T20 World Cup. The last time these two played a T20I series was late last year and the Men in Blue won it 3-1. So on paper at least, India are the favourites.\n<\/p>\n
\u00a9 X\/ICC India\u2019s 1st Tough Game in T20 World Cup 2026<\/p>\n
Having said that, facing South Africa is the first major test for the Men in Blue in this edition. It is the first encounter against quality opposition for Suryakumar Yadav\u2019s men. Aiden Markram\u2019s<\/a> Proteas, like India, have been unbeaten in the tournament so far and are not expected to be easy to handle.\n<\/p>\n India\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 Journey So Far<\/p>\n India have so far played against USA, Namibia, Pakistan and Netherlands<\/a>. They struggled initially vs USA but won and Netherlands gave them a good fight. Namibia and Pakistan were easily brushed aside by the defending champions.\n<\/p>\n \u00a9 X\/ICC How Have South Africa Done in T20 World Cup 2026 Till Now? <\/p>\n