South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their opening Super 8s match at the T20 World Cup, overcoming a slow start to secure a commanding victory. The Proteas' batting lineup found momentum after early setbacks, posting a competitive total that proved too much for the tournament hosts.

India's campaign in the Super 8s got off to a disappointing start as they struggled to contain South Africa's middle-order resurgence. The match, played in front of a passionate home crowd, saw South Africa's bowlers tighten their grip in the death overs, restricting India's chase and exposing vulnerabilities in their batting order.

This result shakes up Group 2 of the Super 8s stage, with South Africa positioning themselves as serious contenders. For India, the loss puts immediate pressure on their remaining group matches as they seek to recover and advance to the semifinals.