Ace India speedster Jasprit Bumrah struck immediately, removing Quinton de Kock in his opening over through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 encounter against South Africa. The match is underway on Sunday, February 22, on the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The breakthrough got here on the second-to-last delivery of the Proteas’ second over. Bumrah fired in a 137 km/h back-of-a-length nip-backer that jagged in sharply. De Kock attempted an aggressive swing but didn’t make contact, because the ball crashed into his stumps. You possibly can watch the video here:
Jasprit Bumrah wastes no time and removes the danger man, Quinton de Kock, on this all-important Super 8 clash. 🔥
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The left-hander managed just six runs from seven deliveries, striking one 4. His wicket reduced South Africa to 10/1 in 1.5 overs.
Arshdeep Singh Strikes Alongside Jasprit Bumrah As South Africa Lose Each Openers
Aiden Markram, leading South Africa, won the toss and opted to bat first. The Proteas brought in David Miller, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, and Keshav Maharaj, replacing Jason Smith, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, and Kwena Maphaka. India, meanwhile, stuck with the identical XI, though vice-captain Axar Patel was once more not included.
Despite South Africa’s decision to bat, it was India who made early inroads. Jasprit Bumrah removed Quinton de Kock for six within the second over, before Arshdeep Singh struck in the next over to dismiss Markram for 4, reducing the Proteas to 12/2.
On the time of writing, South Africa were 19/2 after three overs, with Ryan Rickelton (7) and Dewald Brevis (1) on the crease.
Playing XI of each teams:
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.
India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
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