After a significant loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match, an Australian fan group mocked Team India. India fell short, losing the game by 76 runs on February 22 in Ahmedabad.
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, finishing with an impressive score of 187 runs for 8 wickets. India struggled early on, losing their first three batsmen and managing only 26 runs. The team faced a series of quick wickets that hindered their ability to recover. Ultimately, India was bowled out for just 111 runs in 18.5 overs, not reaching the 20 over mark.
The Australian fan group, Aussies Army, shared a post on X, highlighting the silence from the Indian crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium as their team lost wickets quickly.
Shivam Dube was the standout performer for India, scoring 42 runs off 37 balls, including one four and three sixes, while the rest of the batting lineup struggled.
This match marked India’s first loss in the current T20 World Cup after a remarkable 12-match winning streak across tournaments. They came into this game with twelve consecutive victories in T20 World Cup matches.
India had achieved eight straight wins during the 2024 tournament, culminating in them winning the championship. They held a strong performance throughout this tournament, maintaining their momentum from the group stage.
India topped Group A by winning all four of their matches against the USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. Now, facing South Africa marked their first setback, prompting them to reassess their performance as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe and the West Indies in their upcoming Super 8 matches.
