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'Take Him Down': How South Africa Neutralised Varun Chakravarthy

'Take Him Down': How South Africa Neutralised Varun Chakravarthy

Rediff.com1 hour ago

David Miller reveals South Africa's plan to attack Varun Chakravarthy with intent and trust the line after a 76-run win over India.

T20 World Cup, Super 8s: Can India Outsmart South Africa?

T20 World Cup, Super 8s: Can India Outsmart South Africa?

Rediff.com1 days ago

India begin their Super 8 journey against South Africa at the Narendra Modi stadium in a thrilling clash where a single mistake could change the course of the semifinals.

South Africa romp past UAE to Super 8s unbeaten

South Africa romp past UAE to Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com4 days ago

Alishan Sharafu's resilient 45 enabled UAE to reach a total of 122 for 6 in their T20 World Cup match against South Africa, despite Corbin Bosch's impressive bowling performance.

'New Zealand lost the South Africa match in Powerplays': Mitchell

'New Zealand lost the South Africa match in Powerplays': Mitchell

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell attributes their T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa to struggles in both the batting and bowling Powerplays.

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.

India brace for fresh Test from familiar foe South Africa in Super 8s

India brace for fresh Test from familiar foe South Africa in Super 8s

Rediff.com1 days ago

India and South Africa will face off in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup. The match will test India's batting line-up against South Africa's formidable bowling attack.

2 Super Overs! South Africa edge Afghanistan in a thriller

2 Super Overs! South Africa edge Afghanistan in a thriller

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

South Africa registered one of the most thrilling victories in T20 Internationals when they edged past Afghanistan in a tense finish in the second Super Over.

T20 World Cup: South Africa Survive Super Scare! The Key Moments...

T20 World Cup: South Africa Survive Super Scare! The Key Moments...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

This was the first-ever double Super Over in the history of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in T20 World Cup game in Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup: Aiden Markram shines as clinical South Africa trounce Canada

T20 World Cup: Aiden Markram shines as clinical South Africa trounce Canada

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup match.

'Could've been smarter': Rashid Khan on Super Over drama vs South Africa

'Could've been smarter': Rashid Khan on Super Over drama vs South Africa

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

"Unlucky to be part of the losing team": Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's narrow defeat in Super Over

David Miller's experience key to South Africa's T20 World Cup success

David Miller's experience key to South Africa's T20 World Cup success

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Veteran South Africa batter David Miller believes his experience and calmness will be crucial as the Proteas aim for their first ICC T20 World Cup title. He emphasizes the importance of guiding younger players and maintaining focus throughout the tournament.

T20 World Cup: South Africa eye strong start, Canada dream big upset

T20 World Cup: South Africa eye strong start, Canada dream big upset

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

South Africa begins their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, while Zimbabwe faces Oman in another match. Both South Africa and Zimbabwe aim to make a strong impact in the tournament.

Shimron Hetmyer fires as West Indies down South Africa in 10-over shootout

Shimron Hetmyer fires as West Indies down South Africa in 10-over shootout

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 48 in 22 balls to help West Indies to a six-run victory over hosts South Africa in a T20 International reduced to 10 overs per side.

'South Africa well covered for T20 World Cup 2026'

'South Africa well covered for T20 World Cup 2026'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

South Africa pace spearhead Anrich Nortje played down the Proteas' injury concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying the team has the depth and quality to absorb the setbacks.

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

Rediff.com13 hours ago

South Africa showcased their T20 World Cup title aspirations with a commanding 76-run victory over India in their Super Eight clash, fuelled by David Miller's explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance.

How India Can Qualify For T20 World Cup Semis

How India Can Qualify For T20 World Cup Semis

Rediff.com27 minutes ago

India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.

T20 World Cup: SKY blames batting collapse for India's humiliating loss

T20 World Cup: SKY blames batting collapse for India's humiliating loss

Rediff.com13 hours ago

India faced a heavy defeat against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eights opener after a batting collapse while chasing 188. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted the failure to build partnerships cost them the game.

'Stay In Your Lane': Miller On How SA Crushed India

'Stay In Your Lane': Miller On How SA Crushed India

Rediff.com2 hours ago

David Miller says India are beatable if teams keep it simple and execute under pressure after South Africa's 76-run win in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

Rediff.com41 minutes ago

David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.

T20 World Cup: 'Why Is Axar Sitting Out?'

T20 World Cup: 'Why Is Axar Sitting Out?'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8s has sparked outrage among fans, who are questioning Coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to bench Axar Patel in favour of Washington Sundar.

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Rediff.com1 days ago

Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com14 hours ago

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

Rediff.com13 hours ago

David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Modi flags off India's fastest metro system in Meerut

Modi flags off India's fastest metro system in Meerut

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train, enhancing urban and regional connectivity in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

SA Not Fixated On Individuals Ahead Of India Super 8 Test

SA Not Fixated On Individuals Ahead Of India Super 8 Test

Rediff.com1 days ago

South Africa say Ahmedabad familiarity and recent India series help preparation for T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash.

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

Rediff.com14 hours ago

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com5 days ago

Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.

India Justify Axar Omission After Sundar Gamble Backfires

India Justify Axar Omission After Sundar Gamble Backfires

Rediff.com3 hours ago

India defend the decision to drop Axar Patel for Washington Sundar against South Africa, calling it a tactical call based on powerplay match-ups.

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav backs struggling Abhishek Sharma ahead of India's Super 8 clash vs South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Rediff.com5 days ago

cheetah Gamini was translocated to India from South Africa as part of the ambitious project to revive the population of the world's fastest land animal in India, which had gone extinct decades ago.

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

Rediff.com5 days ago

South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com19 hours ago

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Rediff.com2 days ago

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir predicts India will not reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, despite their strong group stage performance.

T20 World Cup: Rely on your strengths to handle Varun, De Kock advises teammates

T20 World Cup: Rely on your strengths to handle Varun, De Kock advises teammates

Rediff.com1 days ago

Quinton de Kock advises his South African teammates to rely on their strengths and instincts when facing Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy in their upcoming T20 match, acknowledging Chakravarthy's skill and the pressure of the game.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Is Abhishek Sharma struggling to cope with the expectations of playing in a World Cup in front of home fans?

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Happy birthday, Bison star Anupama Parameswaran!