IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah knocks over De Kock, then bamboozles Rickelton as Ahmedabad Erupts!

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India have made an excellent start in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against South Africa. The encounter is underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (February 22, 2026).

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first on what appears a slow deck, and India's bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, have dominated the early powerplay.

IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah magic in Ahmedabad

South Africa are reeling at approximately 41/3 after 6 overs. Quinton de Kock was castled for 6 by Bumrah in the first over, a classic nip-backer that smashed the stumps as de Kock missed a wild slog. This marked Bumrah's dominance over de Kock. Bumrah then struck again, dismissing Ryan Rickelton with a clever slower delivery that induced a top-edge to mid-off.

This wicket brought Bumrah level with R Ashwin for the most T20 World Cup wickets by an Indian with 32 scalps to his name.

The star India pacer has been excellent with his two overs in the Powerplay, picking up 2 wickets for just 7 runs. Arshdeep Singh also got the crucial wicket of South Africa captain Aiden Markram. Dewald Brevis and David Miller are at the crease as the Proteas need a serious partnership.