India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: Weather update, pitch report, full squads, head-to-head stats and key details

Team India are set to kick off their Super 8 journey in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a blockbuster encounter against South Africa in Ahmedabad today. With two powerhouse teams going head-to-head, fans can expect an electrifying contest under the lights at one of India’s most iconic venues.

IND vs SA: Weather forecast for Ahmedabad

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and clear for the India vs South Africa Super 8 clash, with temperatures around 36°C and hazy sunshine throughout the day.

There is no chance of rain or thunderstorms, so fans can expect an uninterrupted 40-over match.


Winds will blow from the west-northwest at around 7 km/h, with gusts up to 26 km/h, while the UV index will be high, meaning players will need to manage the heat carefully.

IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Record

India and South Africa have shared a competitive rivalry in T20 internationals over the years.

• Total matches: 31
• India wins: 18
• South Africa wins: 12
• No result: 1

Squads for the Super 8 Clash

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

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

IND vs SA: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known to be good for batting, especially as the match goes on. The night matches at this venue have generally been high-scoring and favourable for teams chasing.

Dew often plays a role in the second innings, which makes batting easier under lights and puts pressure on the bowlers defending a total.