For a change: Ishan Kishan, not Abhishek Sharma, goes for a duck against South Africa in Super 8 clash
Times of India
by TOI SPORTS DESKFebruary 22, 2026
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Ishan Kishan fell to a duck in the opening over of India's innings during the Super 8 clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The dismissal came when Markram delivered a slower off-break that drifted away, leading Kishan to attempt a big slog across the line. However, he misread the turn, resulting in a catch by Ryan Rickelton. This marked yet another early loss for India's opening pair, as Abhishek Sharma had previously been dismissed for ducks in all three matches he played during the group stage.
South Africa, despite losing key wickets early on, managed to rebuild their innings. David Miller and Dewald Brevis played pivotal roles, scoring 63 and 45 runs respectively, to steer South Africa towards a competitive total of 187 for seven. Their partnership yielded 97 runs in just 8.2 overs, showcasing their ability to counter-attack effectively.
Jasprit Bumrah's impressive bowling, including three wickets for only 15 runs, and Arshdeep Singh's contribution with two wickets, were instrumental in restricting South Africa initially. However, the Proteas' middle-order batting proved crucial, particularly Miller's 63-run knock and Brevis' rapid fire 45. Their aggressive approach against spinner Varun Chakravarthy highlighted the challenges faced by India's spin bowlers.
Tristan Stubbs' unbeaten 44 off 24 balls in the final overs further boosted South Africa's total, taking them past the
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/22/2026