IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Pitch report and weather forecast for Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 hits a crucial stage as India lock horns with South Africa in the Super 8 round at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams enter the contest unbeaten, having topped their respective groups with four wins from four matches.

South Africa have already played three of their four group-stage fixtures in Ahmedabad, including a thrilling double Super Over victory against Afghanistan. Their familiarity with the pitch and local conditions may offer a significant advantage.

India, meanwhile, come into this clash following a hard-fought win over the Netherlands. The team will aim to deliver a more commanding performance on the same surface.

Weather Report

As per AccuWeather, Saturday morning will begin at around 30°C with hazy and hot conditions. Temperatures are expected to peak at 36°C during the afternoon before cooling down to 26°C in the evening. Although haze may persist earlier in the day, skies are forecast to clear by match time. Rain is not expected.

Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium

The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, often allowing free-flowing stroke play. The large outfield enables batters to exploit gaps and accumulate runs quickly. Bowlers will need to maintain strict discipline with their line and length, as even slight errors can result in boundaries and big shots.

IND vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs

India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

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

IND vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Total Matches: 35
• India Wins: 21
• South Africa Wins: 13
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 1