Who is favored to win in India vs South Africa?
India are overwhelming favorites to win against South Africa with odds around 1.50, as they hold a dominant 13-3 head-to-head record in T20 World Cups including five consecutive victories. India's exceptional form with a 48-8 win-loss record since October 2023 and their superior six-hitting rate of 10.99 balls per six compared to other teams make them the clear favorites, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offering competitive pricing on this matchup.
What time is India vs South Africa?
The match starts at 1:30 PM UTC on February 22, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) on the same date.
Where is India vs South Africa being held?
The match will be played in Ahmedabad at the Motera Stadium (also known as Narendra Modi Stadium), one of the primary venues for the T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Ahmedabad has shown strong batting conditions with an average first-innings score of 230 in the last four T20Is played at the venue.
India vs South Africa prediction & odds - who wins?
India are predicted to win with moneyline odds of approximately 1.50 based on their exceptional recent form and head-to-head dominance. India's batting lineup, led by Abhishek Sharma who has struck 88 sixes between World Cups, combined with their world-class bowling attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, gives them a significant edge in this Super Eights encounter.
What is the head to head record between India vs South Africa?
In their last three T20 World Cup meetings, India lead the head-to-head record 13-3 overall, with five consecutive victories including three wins at the 2024 Asia Cup in Dubai. While Pakistan have shown competitive metrics against India in recent World Cup games, South Africa will need to replicate their strong batting performances, having posted 213 runs against Canada in this tournament, to challenge India's dominance.
