"When India and South Africa squared up in Barbados less than two years ago, it produced one of the great T20 World Cup finals. The defending champions prevailed on that occasion, and now the sides meet again at the first hurdle of the Super Eight - this time in front of an enormous home crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad."
"Ishan Kishan has been the lone batting bright spot up top, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have looked slightly constrained on the slower surfaces prepared for this tournament. Where India remain formidable, however, is with the ball. Varun Chakravarthy has been a revelation, taking nine wickets in four games at a miserly economy rate, and Jasprit Bumrah continues to be one of the most difficult bowlers in the world to score off."
"South Africa, meanwhile, are determined to go one better than 2024. They bring a fearsome attack of their own; Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje offer pace from multiple angles, and Keshav Maharaj gives them a quality spin option too. Quinton de Kock leads a batting line-up that includes the exciting Dewald Brevis and the experienced David Miller."
India and South Africa re-meet in Ahmedabad in a Super Eight opener echoing the 2024 final. Both teams topped their groups unbeaten and face West Indies and Zimbabwe, making this game likely to decide Group 1 standings. India have top-order concerns: Abhishek Sharma has three ducks and Ishan Kishan has been the lone bright spot. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have struggled on slower surfaces. India’s bowlers remain strong: Varun Chakravarthy has nine wickets in four games and Jasprit Bumrah is hard to score off. South Africa have a fearsome pace battery and quality spin from Keshav Maharaj. Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis and David Miller provide batting depth. Brothers Morne and Albie Morkel sit on opposite staffs.
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