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India and South Africa prepare for crucial Group 1 matches

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:29 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

India and South Africa prepare for crucial Group 1 matches

Summary

India and South Africa, both in close contention for the Super 8 stage, are set to face Bangladesh and Netherlands respectively. India has a strong historical record of 20-3 against Bangladesh, while South Africa won their only T20I against the Netherlands back in 2010. The outcomes of these matches will have significant implications for the teams' net run rates and standings as they vie for advancement in a competitive group. Both matches are expected to showcase high-stakes performances from all teams involved.

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Key Details

•India faces Bangladesh in a crucial Group 1 match.
•South Africa plays the Netherlands, seeking to improve their net run rate.
•India has a strong head-to-head record over Bangladesh.
•South Africa's only T20I win against the Netherlands was in 2010.

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1:29 PMESPNcricinfo — India, South Africa eye NRR-boost in close Group 1 race

What they're saying

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South Africa won the only T20I they played against Netherlands in 2010, while India hold a 20-3 head-to-head record against Bangladesh
— ESPNcricinfo

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