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SA's Perfect T20WC Run: Markram Confident Ahead of India Super 8 Clash

South Africa secured their fourth consecutive group-stage victory in the T20 World Cup by defeating the UAE. Captain Aiden Markram highlighted the team's depth and the confidence gained from players stepping up. Bowler Corbin Bosch was the standout performer, earning Player of the Match honors for his three-wicket haul. The Proteas now look ahead to a crucial Super 8 encounter against tournament favorites India.

Key Points: SA's Aiden Markram on T20WC Confidence Before India Match

  • SA tops Group D with 4 wins
  • Corbin Bosch named Player of the Match
  • Team values depth and player readiness
  • Super 8 match vs India on Feb 22
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"A lot of confidence for us as a group": SA skipper Aiden Markram speaks on going into T20WC Super 8 with 4 consecutive

South Africa captain Aiden Markram says four straight wins give his team confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against India.

"A lot of confidence for us as a group to know that each guy in the 15 is in a good space. - Aiden Markram"

New Delhi, February 18

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram said the win over UAE showed the whole squad's depth players who'd been grinding for chances grabbed them, and the bowlers nailed their plans on a tricky pitch, giving the team confidence that everyone in the 15-man squad is in a good space.

He added that the break before the first Super 8 match is a welcome chance for the boys to relax and regroup. Proteas maintained their perfect record in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 as they registered their fourth consecutive victory in the group stage, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

With this victory, South Africa tops Group D, having overcome New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and now the UAE. They will face the tournament favourites India in their first game of the Super 8s on February 22.

"That's what it was about. It was great to see the boys who came in and have been working hard for an opportunity with both hands. I thought the bowling unit, once again, was really good at executing plans on that wicket. A lot of confidence for us as a group to know that each guy in the 15 is in a good space. I think fortunately we've got a little bit of time before that first Super 8 game, which is obviously a great thing for the boys to be able to switch off for a little bit and then regroup," Markram said after the match.

Corbin Bosch was the standout performer for the Proteas in the clash as he grabbed three wickets in four overs while giving away just 12 runs. For his lethal bowling, he was awarded Player of the match.

Bosch noted his Player-of-the-Match performance was all about keeping it simple as he read the pitch, used the early nip, and leaned on great communication with his fellow bowlers, which made his job easy.

"That was pretty basic today to keep it nice and simple. I think the wicket set itself what we had to do. I think there was some nip early on, and we communicated fantastically as bowlers, so it made my life easier. Yeah, I think, as I said, I've got great guys in front of me that I can learn from, and it just gives me a bit of time to watch what the batters are doing and how our bowlers are bowling, so I can formulate plans through doing that," Bosch said after the match.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Good to see teams like UAE getting exposure in World Cups. It helps grow the game globally. SA's bowling unit, especially Bosch, was clinical. Should be a great test for our Indian batters.
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Aditya G
Markram is right about squad depth being key. That's where India has a massive advantage. Our bench strength is incredible. SA's confidence is good, but facing India in Delhi is a different ball game altogether.
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Priya S
Respect to SA for their performance, but let's be honest, their group was relatively easier. Beating NZ was good, but Afghanistan and Canada are not the same level as teams in other groups. The real test starts now against India.
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Karthik V
The break before the big match is crucial. Hope our boys use the time well too. Need to strategize specifically for SA's pace attack. Jasprit Bumrah vs Quinton de Kock will be the key battle!
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, this is shaping up to be a fantastic tournament. South Africa has historically struggled in knockouts, but this confident start might change things. Still, backing India to win it all at home.

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