Washington Sundar Confronts David Miller During Drinks Break as Markram's South Africa Elect to Bat in Ahmedabad
washington sundar and David Miller confronted each other during the second drinks break in the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Ahmedabad, an on-field spat that interrupted the flow of the contest and drew intervention from team members and match officials.
Washington Sundar and David Miller: what happened at the drinks break
The exchange occurred following the 14th over. Players were observed speaking to one another during the second drinks interval after an exchange on the field, and intervention came from Ishan Kishan and the on-field umpire. The immediate trigger was a complaint lodged by washington sundar to the umpire about David Miller's movement at the non-striker's end during Sundar's bowling stride. That complaint was noted as the likely cause of the confrontation.
- Timing: after the 14th over, during the second drinks break.
- Intervention: Ishan Kishan and the on-field umpire stepped in.
- Cause cited: a claim that Miller was repeatedly moving at the non-striker's end during the bowling stride.
Play-related moments were also notable elsewhere in the match: a remarkable no-look six was struck off Varun Chakaravarthy by Dewald Brevis, a highlight that occurred in the same contest as the drinks-break incident.
Match officials were involved in calming the situation on the field. Details remain limited and may evolve as further official commentary or match updates emerge.
South Africa elect to bat in Ahmedabad; Markram leads XI with no place for Axar
South Africa elected to bat in Ahmedabad. The decision to bat sets the tone for the early phases of the Super 8 meeting. Markram is identified as the leader of the South African side that took the field, and one selection note from the teamsheet is that Axar did not feature in the playing eleven.
The combination of a batting-first decision and a mid-innings on-field confrontation creates an eventful backdrop for the remainder of the match. Teams and officials will now balance competitive intensity with on-field discipline as the contest proceeds.
What to watch next
Key elements to monitor for the rest of the match include how the batting-first side capitalizes on its decision and whether tensions on the field affect player interactions or tactics. The incident involving washington sundar and David Miller has drawn attention in the moment; any further clarification or formal action would come through match officials after the game.
Recent updates indicate details may evolve as the match progresses and post-match commentary becomes available.
