The Indian cricket team suffered its first loss of the T20 World Cup 2026 during a Super 8 match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India collapsed under pressure and lost the match by 76 runs. Despite a strong start from Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, who reduced South Africa to 20 for 3, David Miller counterattacked with a brilliant 63 off 35 balls. He was well-supported by Dewald Brevis, who scored 45, helping South Africa post a total of 187/7.
Chasing 188, India’s batting line-up collapsed completely, failing to gain control at any stage. The team was bowled out for just 111 runs, with Marco Jansen taking 4 crucial wickets, putting India’s semifinal hopes in serious jeopardy. It was the second major loss for India in Ahmedabad after the 2023 World Cup.
Here is how fans reacted to India’s Loss at Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad – I’ll never be in you for a WC match pic.twitter.com/sgVJBMyt3T
— Abhyudaya Mohan (@AbhyudayaMohan) February 22, 2026
Team India in ICC tournaments when Narendra Modi stadium used to be called Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera pic.twitter.com/0HvO1oJV3A
— Abhishek ✨ (@ImAbhishek7_) February 22, 2026
I can already hear comments 🤣 like ‘Ye Stadium Hi Panoti Saala’ pic.twitter.com/lcpH2XNxQu
— Kartik Kannan (@kartik_kannan) February 22, 2026
#BCCI — it has to be most unlucky stadium for team India 🇮🇳 Wankhede is still better as per record! https://t.co/JC4ZsgvVT2
— Mohnish Bhanote (@mohnishbhanote) February 23, 2026
~ Ok It Was Ahmadabad, an unlucky Stadium for India.
~ But What About This Man😅
Whenever he is There The Chances of Humiliation Goes Upto 85%.🇮🇳 vs 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/Ou5ZJXHIi4
— Usama Professor (@UsamaProfessor) February 22, 2026
Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium has proven unlucky for the Indian team so far Yet major tournaments and World Cup finals are held here repeatedly
Today match also took place on the same ground, where Africa defeated IndThe ODI World Cup final loss to Aus was also here pic.twitter.com/pkWOsIVzCs
— asif anawar (@aasif25290) February 22, 2026
India will be facing Zimbabwe next on 26th Feb at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai.
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