Match Preview – India vs South Africa( IND vs SA ), Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup, 43rd Match. Who Will Win, On February 22, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: India vs South Africa( IND vs SA ), 43rd Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
• Date and Time: February 22,  01:30 pm GMT / 07:30 pm BD / 07:00 pm local time
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

IND vs SA Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – South Africa

Who will win the match? – India

India vs South Africa Preview:

India( IND ) is set to face South Africa( SA ) in their 43rd match during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, February 22.

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IND vs SA Possible Playing XI:

India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj.

IND vs SA Recent 5 Match Performance:

IND vs SA Head-To-Head Records:

IND vs SA Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

IND vs SA Pitch Report:

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is generally known to be batting-friendly, especially in limited-overs cricket. It offers good pace and consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they get set. Fast bowlers can find some assistance early on with the new ball, particularly through carry and bounce, but this support tends to fade quickly. As the match progresses, the surface usually remains true, making it easier for batters to accelerate and post big totals. Spinners may get some grip if they vary their pace and hit the right areas, but the pitch does not offer significant turn. Overall, it is a venue where strong batting lineups often thrive, and bowlers need discipline and smart variations to stay in the contest.

IND vs SA Weather Report:

On February 22 at 7:00 PM local time, conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium are expected to be pleasant and ideal for an evening match. The temperature should hover around 25–27°C, creating a warm but comfortable atmosphere under the lights. Skies are likely to remain mostly clear with minimal cloud cover, and there is very little chance of rain. Humidity levels are expected to be moderate, which may allow a slight hint of dew later in the evening. Overall, the weather looks set to provide perfect conditions for uninterrupted cricket.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings: 175–190 runs

2nd Innings: 165–180 runs

Key Notes:

Batting-Friendly Surface: Ahmedabad generally offers good pace and bounce, allowing stroke-makers to trust the pitch. Teams that dominate the powerplay can easily push towards 180+.

Dew Factor in Evening: With a 7:00 PM start, dew is likely to settle in during the second innings, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball. This could slightly favor the chasing side.

Big Ground Dimensions: While the pitch is good for batting, the large boundaries mean batters must rely on placement and power rather than mishits clearing the ropes.

Pace vs Spin Balance: Early overs may assist seamers under lights, but as the ball gets wet, spinners could struggle to extract grip. Variation bowlers and yorker specialists will be key at the death.

Super 8 Pressure: Knockout-stage intensity often makes chasing tricky. Even a par score can feel bigger when wickets fall early.

India vs South Africa Full Squad:

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs.