Quinton de Kock downplays South Africa's favourite status before India T20 World Cup match
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- •South Africa beat India by 76 runs in a T20 World Cup Super Eight match played on 22 February 2026.
- •South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bat first.
- •Quinton de Kock publicly rejected the idea that South Africa were clear World Cup favourites before the India game.
- •South Africa’s bowlers, backed by a strong performance from David Miller, played a key role in securing the Super Eight victory.
- •The win ended India’s 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak.
- •The match was part of the Super Eight stage, which decides which teams progress to the semi-finals.
- •South Africa recalled several senior players for the clash against India after earlier rotation in the tournament.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If South Africa win their remaining Super Eight match South Africa are likely to top their group and face a theoretically weaker semi-final opponent.
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