India

Abhishek Sharma

Ishan Kishan (W)

Tilak Varma

Suryakumar Yadav (C)

Hardik Pandya

Shivam Dube

Rinku Singh

Washington Sundar

Arshdeep Singh

Varun Chakaravarthy

Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa

Aiden Markram (C)

Quinton de Kock (W)

Ryan Rickelton

Dewald Brevis

David Miller

Tristan Stubbs

Marco Jansen

Corbin Bosch

Kagiso Rabada

Keshav Maharaj

Lungi Ngidi

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Kuldeep Yadav

Mohammed Siraj

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rishabh Rajendra Pant

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Bhardwaj Sai Sudharsan

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Virat Kohli

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Bjorn Carl Fortuin

David Andrew Miller

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Jason Franswyn Smith

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Kyle Verreynne

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lizaad Buyron Williams

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nandre Burger

Nqabayomzi Peter

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Senuran Muthusamy

Simon Ross Harmer

Sinethemba Qeshile

Temba Bavuma

Tony de Zorzi

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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T20 World Cup 2026

Star all-rounder Axar Patel sat out of India's playing XI for their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against South Africa. India's didn't change their playing XI for the key game

Axar Patel wasn't included in India's playing XI in the Super 8 clash against South Africa

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first

India's star all-rounder Axar Patel in this frame. (Getty)

DECODED: Why India's vice-captain Axar Patel sits out of Super 8 clash vs SA

Irfan Pathan lavished praise on Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the key T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash between India and South Africa

Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Suryakumar Yadav ahead of India vs South Africa clash

Pathan compared Suryakumar Yadav with former India captain Virat Kohli

(L-R) India's Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya and captain Suryakumar Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

'He is playing a Virat Kohli-type role': Irfan Pathan's big words for India star

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad. Both the teams are heading into the match without losing a match in the ongoing tournament

South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against India in their Super 8 clash

Know the playing XIs of both the teams here:

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram (L) and India captain Suryakumar Yadav in frame. (Getty)

T20 World Cup: SA opt to bat first against India with 4 changes in Super 8 clash

Quinton de Kock is wary of a big threat in Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of India versus South Africa T20 World Cup Super 8 clash which is scheduled to be played on February 22

Quinton de Kock admitted that South Africa have a plan in place for Varun Chakaravarthy

South Africa will take on India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash on February 22

India's star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in this frame. (Getty)

Quinton De Kock reveals masterplan to diffuse 'Varun Chakaravarthy' effect

Quinton de Kock was asked about South Africa's T20 World Cup 2024 final heartbreak ahead of their key Super 8 clash against the same opponent, India

Quinton de Kock was questioned about South Africa's T20 World Cup 2024 final heartbreak

South Africa will be facing the same opponent in India, in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

South Africa's star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock in this frame. (Getty)

De Kock reacts on being reminded of SA’s T20 World Cup 2024 final heartbreak

Captain Suryakumar Yadav has shut down Team India's vulnerability to off-spin ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav has brushed aside team's vulnerability against off-spin

Suryakumar Yadav has made it clear that Indian batters have played enough to know how to take on anyone

India captain Suryakumar Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

Suryakumar Yadav openly dares South Africa ahead of Super 8 face-off

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has come to Tilak Varma's defense amidst debate around latter's sluggish batting in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026

Suryakumar Yadav reacted to the debate around Tilak Varma's slow batting in T20 World Cup 2026

Suryakumar clearly said that the Team Management has asked Tilak to bat that way

India's star batter Tilak Varma in this frame. (Getty)

'Team management has told him to...': Suryakumar Yadav's bold take on Tilak Varm

Team India had an optional practice session ahead of their all-important T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa which is slated to be played on February 22

Only four Indian players showed up for their practice session ahead of Super 8 match against South Africa

India will take on South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash

Only 4 India players turned up for practice ahead of key Super 8 clash vs SA

T20 World Cup 2026: Harbhajan Singh believes that India speedster Arshdeep Singh will play a crucial role for the side in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super eight clash against South Africa.

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash will take place on Feb 22.

IND vs SA T20 WC Super 8 clash will take place in Ahmedabad.

Harbhajan Singh reckons Arshdeep will play a crucial role for India in Super 8 tie.

 Arshdeep Singh (R) celebrates with teammates Suryakumar Yadav (2L), Axar Patel (L) and Shivam Dube (C) (Getty)

Kuldeep Yadav ignored as Harbhajan names India's probable XI for Super 8 vs SA

T20 World Cup 2026: Former India coach Sanjay Bangar reckons that the Suryakumar Yadav-led side will feature with two changes in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa. 

Coach Gautam Gambhir (L) interacts with Tilak Varma (C) and Suryakumar Yadav of India during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 net session at Narendra Modi Stadium (getty)

SKY, Gambhir advised to make two changes in India's playing XI for SA clash

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Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning spell in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa. Bumrah became India's highest wicket-taker take in T20 World Cup history

Jasprit Bumrah notched a fiery three-fer against South Africa

With this Bumrah became India's highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock in this frame. (Getty)

T20 World Cup: Bumrah breaks India's all-time record with fiery 3-fer vs SA

While England's campaign got off to a perfect start with 51-run win over South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, the other Group 2 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in frustration

England crushed Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their Super 8 campaign opener

Let's have a look at the Super 8 Group 2's semifinal qualification scenario

England's Adil Rashid (R) (R) celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka in this frame. (Getty)

DECODED: How England’s win over SL impacts Super 8 Group 2 semifinal race after 

England pulled off a thrilling 51-run win over the hosts Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 campaign opener. England folded Sri Lanka at 95 while defending 147-run target

England crushed England by 51 runs to kick off their Super 8 campaign in style

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95 while chasing a 147-run target

Harry Brook and Tom Banton of England celebrates the win against Sri Lanka in this frame. (Getty)

T20 WC: England send Sri Lanka packing, folds hosts for 95 to notch 51-run win

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Football

Darwin Núñez could be set for a European return after falling out of Saudi Pro League contention at Al Hilal SFC following Karim Benzema’s arrival.


Darwin Nunez is now limited to AFC Champions League appearances.

Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Atlético Madrid and Juventus FC are monitoring his situation.

Darwin Nunez of team Al-Hilal FC during the Saudi Pro League game between Al Hilal and Al Fayha at Kingdom Arena on January 22, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

TWO Premier League clubs aiming to sign Darwin Nunez amid curious situation

Sergio Agüero has dismissed talk of a slump surrounding Erling Haaland, backing the Manchester City striker’s prolific numbers this season.


Agüero defended Haaland’s form after criticism, pointing to his 22 goals in 26 Premier League games for Manchester City.

Despite a brief dry spell, Haaland has scored 153 goals in 184 appearances for City, closing in on Agüero’s 260-goal club record.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates the 2-1 win during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21

India vs South Africa Live Scorecard

IND vs SA Super 8 - Match 3 Full Scorecard - Ahmedabad (22 February 2026)

SA • 1st Innings187-7 (20.0 Ovs)

IND • 2nd Innings101-8 (16.0 Ovs)

Batters

Ishan Kishan (W)c Ryan Rickelton b Aiden Markram

Abhishek Sharmac Corbin Bosch b Marco Jansen

Tilak Varmac Quinton de Kock b Marco Jansen

Suryakumar Yadav (C)c Dewald Brevis b Corbin Bosch

Washington Sundarc Quinton de Kock b Corbin Bosch

Shivam DubeNot Out

Hardik Pandyac Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj

Rinku Singhc Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj

Arshdeep Singhc Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj

Varun ChakaravarthyNot Out

Yet To Bat

Jasprit Bumrah

Bowlers

Aiden Markram

Marco Jansen

Kagiso Rabada

Lungi Ngidi

Keshav Maharaj

Corbin Bosch

Fall Of Wickets

Ishan Kishan

Tilak Varma

Abhishek Sharma

Washington Sundar

Suryakumar Yadav

Hardik Pandya

Rinku Singh

Arshdeep Singh

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DECODED: Why India's vice-captain Axar Patel sits out of Super 8 clash vs SA

'He is playing a Virat Kohli-type role': Irfan Pathan's big words for India star

T20 World Cup: SA opt to bat first against India with 4 changes in Super 8 clash

Quinton De Kock reveals masterplan to diffuse 'Varun Chakaravarthy' effect

De Kock reacts on being reminded of SA’s T20 World Cup 2024 final heartbreak

Suryakumar Yadav openly dares South Africa ahead of Super 8 face-off

'Team management has told him to...': Suryakumar Yadav's bold take on Tilak Varm

Only 4 India players turned up for practice ahead of key Super 8 clash vs SA

Kuldeep Yadav ignored as Harbhajan names India's probable XI for Super 8 vs SA

SKY, Gambhir advised to make two changes in India's playing XI for SA clash

SA • 1st Innings
187-7 (20.0 Ovs)

IND • 2nd Innings
101-8 (16.0 Ovs)

Ishan Kishan (W)
c Ryan Rickelton b Aiden Markram

Abhishek Sharma
c Corbin Bosch b Marco Jansen

Tilak Varma
c Quinton de Kock b Marco Jansen

Suryakumar Yadav (C)
c Dewald Brevis b Corbin Bosch

Washington Sundar
c Quinton de Kock b Corbin Bosch

Shivam Dube
Not Out

Hardik Pandya
c Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj

Rinku Singh
c Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj

Arshdeep Singh
c Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj

Varun Chakaravarthy
Not Out