IND vs SA Prediction Match 43- Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

India vs South Africa match prediction [Source: @BCCI/x]

India and South Africa cricket teams will collide in match number 43, also the third Super 8 match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The much-awaited contest will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22 from 7:00 PM IST onwards.

The Indian cricket team qualified for the Super 8 stage by finishing at the top of Group A points table. After overcoming a spirited USA side in Mumbai, Team India thrashed Namibia and Netherlands; and made lightwork of its over-hyped rivalry with Pakistan in Colombo courtesy of an Ishan Kishan blinder.

Much like India, the South Africa team also topped the Group D points table on a trail of an unbeaten run. Securing comprehensive wins over Canada, New Zealand and the UAE, the Proteas were pushed to their brink by Afghanistan during their historic Double Super Over showdown in Ahmedabad. South Africa eventually prevailed in the contest off the final ball of the second Super Over.

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India vs South Africa current form (Last 5 T20I matches)

IND vs SA player battles

Ishan Kishan vs Kagiso Rabada

The impending face-off between Ishan Kishan and Kagiso Rabada promises to be an enthralling one in the context of the game. While Kishan has been in exceptional touch with the bat off late, the legendary South African paceman is one of the most experienced and prominent fast bowlers around, especially with the new ball. The outcome of this duel might well set the tone for either side for a major part of this match.

Quinton de Kock vs Jasprit Bumrah

Prolific South Africa opener Quinton de Kock and India’s experienced paceman Jasprit Bumrah have had past run-ins across all forms of the game. While Bumrah has dismissed Quinton six times in international cricket, the left-handed opening batter will be aiming to get his side off to a flier by overcoming India’s new ball threat.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Anrich Nortje

While Suryakumar Yadav has stormed himself amongst the runs in T20I cricket just in time for Team India, the Indian skipper might well be challenged by some short-pitched bowling from lanky Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje. The speedster will be expected to use Ahmedabad’s sterling pace and bounce to his advantage to possibly rip through India’s famed middle-order.

IND vs SA top performers

Most runs for India vs South Africa (among squad members)

Tilak Varma has emerged as India’s most successful batter against South Africa in T20Is with 496 runs in just 10 innings at a splendid average of 70.85.

Most wickets for India vs South Africa (among squad members)

Arshdeep Singh has taken 23 wickets for India against South Africa in just 14 T20I innings at an average of 18.86.

Most runs for South Africa vs India (among squad members)

David Miller has scored the highest number of runs in India vs South Africa T20Is with 563 runs to his name from just 25 innings.

Most wickets for South Africa vs India (among squad members)

Lungi Ngidi is South Africa’s most proficient bowler against India in T20I cricket. The speedster has nabbed 16 wickets in just nine South Africa vs India matches.

India vs South Africa toss prediction

Since the India vs South Africa match is an evening affair, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to ball first in anticipation of the dew factor. The option of chasing has also proven an ideal one for teams at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad off late.

While South Africa chased down New Zealand’s monumental 175 with relative ease last week, Afghanistan also nearly pulled off a remarkable heist against the Proteas before a thrilling Super Over turned the tables.

India vs South Africa 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 50/1

Final Score – 180/6

India vs South Africa 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 55/1

Final Score – 185/5

IND vs SA top players prediction

IND’s top players prediction

Probable best batters

Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav

Probable best bowlers

Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

SA’s top players prediction

Probable best batters

Quinton de Kock, David Miller

Probable best bowlers

Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

Who will hit the most sixes in India vs South Africa Match 43?

Ishan Kishan

Who will hit the most fours in India vs South Africa Match 43?

Quinton de Kock

IND vs SA Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 43?

Team India will enter match 43 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as slight favorites over South Africa. Banking on home advantage and recent series win over the Proteas, the Indian cricket team might well extend its dominance over the visitors.

However, the South Africa team has also emerged as one of the few dominant forces in the tournament, as they finished the opening round at the top of their group with an unbeaten run.

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