But South Africa are unbeaten and are a team on the up after decades of gaining a reputation for "choking" on the big stage. Chasing 177 in Barbados, South Africa had one hand on the trophy with 26 needed from the last four overs with six wickets in hand. But a dramatic mini-collapse saw them finish on 169-8 as India won by seven runs. After losing against South Africa in the first match of the Super Eights, India have played their best cricket with their backs to the wall. South Africa are hot favourites to be the first team into Sunday's final in Ahmedabad, but England will be out to break a billion Indian hearts.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 03, 2026 06:59 UTC