Cricket fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad were left stunned as South Africa defeated India by a huge margin in the T20 World Cup clash.
The packed crowd, which had arrived with high hopes, slowly fell silent as the match slipped away from the home side.
South Africa batted first and put up a strong total on the board. Their middle order played with confidence, attacking the Indian bowlers in the death overs. David Miller led the charge with a powerful knock, while Dewald Brevis supported him with quick runs that shifted the momentum. India’s pace attack tried to pull things back, but the Proteas managed to finish with an above par score.
In reply, India’s batting line up struggled from the start. Early wickets created pressure, and the required run rate kept climbing. The South African bowlers maintained tight lines and used variations smartly.
Marco Jansen was particularly impressive, breaking key partnerships and putting India on the back foot.
Despite a few fighting efforts, India were bowled out well before completing their 20 overs. The heavy defeat not only shocked fans in the stadium but also raised questions about India’s batting depth and strategy in big matches.
For South Africa, this win strengthens their position in the tournament and boosts team confidence ahead of the knockout stage.
