The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features a Super Eight stage match between India and South Africa, scheduled for 7pm (13:30 GMT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, who rejoined international cricket two months ago after an 18-month hiatus following the 2024 T20 World Cup final loss to India, displayed a "don’t-care attitude" at a pre-match press conference, offering "curt, bordering on being dismissive" responses. This demeanor is seen as representative of a "resurgent South African cricket culture" that has moved past the "chokers’ tag" by winning the World Test Championship title last year. De Kock stated regarding the 2024 T20 final, "We haven’t spoken about that T20 final after the game. We went back to our homes and dealt with it in our own ways... But I haven’t since I rejoined the team." He also mentioned not watching the WTC final and that there has been "no discussion about it either since I joined." Under Aiden Markram's leadership, the team has adopted a "different approach," with Markram finding "clarity as a T20 batter while opening the batting." De Kock attributes this to the simplified role of an opener, making it "easier for him to deal with." The team appears focused on the present, with De Kock dismissing his strong record against India as merely "playing on good surfaces." This South African team is described as having "found momentum and rearing to challenge India’s title as T20 World champions."