Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium gears up for a T20 World Cup Super-8 blockbuster between India and South Africa this Sunday. Both sides cruised through the group stage undefeated, setting the scene for a pulsating contest where past performers could tip the scales.
David Miller tops the run-scoring list in India-SA T20 encounters with 563 runs, including a hundred and two fifties at 146.23. Quinton de Kock’s 507 runs, powered by six fifties at 149.55, make him another South African nightmare for India. These stalwarts are still in the mix, posing serious challenges.
Tilak Varma’s 496 runs in just 10 knocks—two centuries, two fifties, 163.15 strike rate—place him third. Suryakumar Yadav’s 406 runs rank him fifth, with Rohit Sharma’s 429 securing fourth, though he’s retired. India’s current arsenal includes Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (two tons vs SA), and Ishan Kishan, fueling hopes of a Samson inclusion over struggling Abhishek.
Arshdeep Singh dominates bowling stats with 23 wickets in 14 games, followed by Varun Chakravarthy’s 22 in eight. Lungi Ngidi (9 in 9), Keshav Maharaj (15 in 16), Axar Patel (17 in 18), Hardik (13 in 20), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (14 in 12) complete the top ranks. Most Indian bowlers are active, giving them an edge.
India leads the head-to-head 18-12 from 31 matches (one NR). Expect a tactical masterclass as stars like Tilak and Arshdeep aim to shine.