David Miller and Brevis steer South Africa to 76-run win over India in Ahmedabad
South Africa hammered India by 76 runs in Ahmedabad in a Super Eight match that leaves the hosts with their first loss of the stage, and david miller’s fifty and a Brevis revival stood at the centre of the victory. The result matters now because it hands South Africa a commanding Super 8 opener and hands momentum to their bowling attack.
David Miller and Dewald Brevis partnership steadied the ship
South Africa’s middle-order stand featured Dewald Brevis and David Miller, a partnership captain Aiden Markram said "steadied the ship and kept us in the game. " The match coverage was by Mike Peter, Adwaidh Rajan and Polly Starkie, and highlights include "Best shots from Miller's 50 against India, " with Miller reaching a half-century as Brevis "packs a punch. " Markram praised the execution of plans and singled out the batting in the middle as the difference.
Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj turned the match with the ball
Marco Jansen "led the charge with the ball, striking at crucial moments and keeping the pressure firmly on the opposition, " delivering outstanding figures that helped South Africa stay in control. Keshav Maharaj removed three wickets in a single over; those three were all caught in the deep by Tristan Stubbs. Marco Jansen wrapped up the match with consecutive deliveries in the 19th over, as India were bowled out with seven balls remaining in their innings.
India collapsed to 111 after a late Suryakumar–Dube stand
India were bowled out for 111. Shivam Dube scored 42 and was the only Indian to pass 20 in the chase. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube put on a partnership of 35 for the sixth wicket but, with a target set at 188, they never looked like getting India close enough to defend that deficit.
Fielding moments and role of Lungi Ngidi, plus Stubbs’ three catches
Tristan Stubbs finished 44 not out and hit the last two balls of the South Africa innings for six; he also took three catches in a single over as India collapsed. Markram said of fielding: "We put two down but not for lack of effort. Against the UAE, we weren't as connected as we'd like but it was better today. " On Lungi Ngidi he added: "I feel like he's a threat whenever and can take wickets throughout the middle phase. It depends on conditions so sometimes we hold him back so we assess it on game days. He's happy to do anything, a proper team soldier. "
Super Eight implications, other fixtures and live coverage notes
The 76-run demolition was described as a strong message to the rest of the field and provides some revenge for the 2024 T20 World Cup final, where South Africa lost to the same opponents. The hosts lose their first match of the Super Eight stage in Ahmedabad on Sunday, a result that continues South Africa’s unbeaten streak and secures a commanding victory in their Super 8 opener by 76 runs. Match wrap commentary included a sign-off by Rohan Sharma on behalf of Hafsa Adil.
Elsewhere in the Super Eight roundup: England started their Super 8 stage earlier the same day by beating Sri Lanka by 51 runs despite struggling with the bat, a match covered by Matthew Henry. Pakistan had secured a point from a washed-out encounter with New Zealand the day before and will have an opportunity to add more against England, with live coverage scheduled to begin at 13: 30 GMT. Tomorrow’s fixture listed is Zimbabwe against the West Indies in Kolkata with a 13: 30 GMT start. With the cricket wrapped up, live updates also noted that at half-time in the North London derby at Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham and Arsenal remained deadlocked at 1-1.
On the bowling returns from India’s attack, Bumrah finished 3-15 and Arshdeep took two wickets, but the hosts could not recover from the top-to-bottom collapse. Stubbs’ catches and Jansen’s late strikes ultimately sealed a comprehensive South African victory.
