IND vs SA Super 8: What Is A Comfortable Score For India To Chase At Ahmedabad?

Prateek Thakur

abplive|22-02-2026

India and South Africa are playing in Super 8 match of the 2026 T20 World Cup. This match is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. India bowled strongly in the powerplay. South Africa lost three wickets in the first six overs. If Team India wants to win today, they will have to restrict South Africa to below 170.

The Narendra Modi Stadium is generally known for its excellent batting pitch, but in the Super 8 match, Team India prevented the African team from getting a good start. Here's a look at the score India can easily chase on this ground and how many runs they will need to restrict South Africa to.

Highest Successful T20I Run Chase at Narendra Modi Stadium?

The highest total by a team in international T20 cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 234, made by India against New Zealand in 2023. This ground has never seen a target of 200 or more chased in international T20 matches.

What Score Can Team India Chase Comfortably?

South Africa holds the record of highest succesful run chase at the Narendra Modi Stadium. They chased down a target of 176 against New Zealand in this World Cup. Fortunately, the African team is not chasing today.

However, what is India's most successful run chase here, and how easily can they chase down a target?

South Africa Need To Be Restricted Below 170

India's highest successful T20 run chase here is 165. Team India successfully chased a target of 165 against England on this ground in 2021. If the South African team scores 170 or more today, the Indian batsmen could face difficulties

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