In a confident assessment ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8, Ravindra Jadeja’s longtime coach Mahendra Singh Chauhan asserts that India holds all the aces against South Africa. From Jamnagar, Chauhan paints a picture of an Indian team at its peak, far surpassing their rivals in every department.
‘I’ve never seen a better Indian side,’ Chauhan told reporters. The last two years have showcased relentless excellence, he noted, with batters like Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav firing on all cylinders. Bowling maestro Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, and pacer Arshdeep Singh form an impregnable attack, complemented by elite fielding.
Sunday’s showdown at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium pits two unbeaten group toppers. Victory promises a semifinal spot, heightening the drama. India’s batting depth shines through Kishan’s aggressive opens, Dube and Pandya’s middle-order muscle, and Yadav-Varma partnerships that rescue and rampage.
Expectations run high for Abhishek Sharma to join the top-order party, delivering fireworks under Suryakumar’s captaincy. Bumrah’s express pace and Chakaravarthy’s cunning variations could spell doom for South Africa early on.
Chauhan’s endorsement underscores India’s transformation into a well-oiled machine. South Africa, despite their pedigree, faces an uphill battle against this formidable force. The Super 8 curtain-raiser promises edge-of-seat action, but Chauhan sees no upsets—India marches on.