NEW DELHI: Defending champions India will begin their Super 8 campaign in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a high-profile clash against last edition finalists South Africa at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Ahead of the match, India bowling coach
Morne Morkel admitted that Indian batters have struggled against spin but remains confident they will improve soon.
Morkel said the pitches played so far have not been easy for batting, especially against slower bowlers. He explained, "To be honest, I think on the surfaces we have played so far, it was not the easiest wickets to hit the ball. We tried that in Mumbai, and found ourselves in trouble. So I think the important thing is that we know we can always... If we have some sort of platform, we can catch up at the back end."
He added that India’s struggles against spin are temporary, saying, "And to credit to the team, yes, we may not have dominated spin as we would have liked. But that is around the corner on a surface that we find our flow. As I said earlier, that will happen."
Despite spin issues, India have posted big totals in the tournament and Morkel believes the bowling attack can defend strong scores. He said the team plans to build an innings and then accelerate, adding, "OK, listen, we are going to pull the trigger" at the right moment.
India will play South Africa on February 22, Zimbabwe on February 26, and West Indies on March 1 in the Super 8 stage.
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match: Live streaming details
When will the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?The India vs South Africa Super 8 match will be played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Where will the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?The match will be played in Ahmedabad, India.
What time will the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match start?The match will start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match?The match will be televised live in India on the Star Sports Network.
How to watch live streaming of the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match?Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Where can we follow the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match online?The match can be followed live on TimesofIndia.com.
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