Updated On: 23 February, 2026 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Team India's loss of 76 runs against South Africa has tightened their qualification scenarios for the semi-finals of the global showpiece. The "Men in Blue" will have to win the remaining two games with a good net run rate to keep their hopes of defending the T20 World Cup alive

Ravichandran Ashwin, Rinku Singh (Pic: File Pic)
Team India suffered a loss by 76 runs in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa.
Following the loss, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that a batsman like Rinku Singh cannot come to bat at number eight. He also stated that the "Men in Blue" were unprepared for South Africa's clash.