Why was Axar Patel excluded from India's T20 World Cup Super 8 match?

Coach Ryan ten Doeschate stated the decision was based on favoring Washington Sundar for specific match-ups and wanting Rinku Singh at number eight.

What was the outcome of the India vs. South Africa T20 World Cup Super 8 match on February 22, 2026?

South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in the Super 8 clash held on February 22, 2026.

What is India's upcoming schedule after the loss to South Africa?

India is scheduled to play against Zimbabwe on February 26, 2026, and then against West Indies.

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India's World Cup hopes dented: Ten Doeschate admits big mistakes

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Coach Ten Doeschate defended Axar Patel's exclusion, favoring Washington Sundar.
South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in a crucial Super 8 match.
Ten Doeschate admitted significant errors were made in the team's performance.

India's World Cup hopes dented: Ten Doeschate admits big mistakes

Team India's batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted to a "grand scale" mess-up after the team's 76-run defeat to South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage on February 22, 2026. The decision to leave out vice-captain Axar Patel in favor of Washington Sundar for match-ups against South African batters was heavily debated.

Ten Doeschate explained the management also desired Rinku Singh at number eight, viewing him as an extra batter. However, both Sundar and Rinku Singh failed to significantly impact the game. This loss has severely impacted India's prospects of reaching the semifinals. The coach urged the team to regroup for upcoming matches against Zimbabwe on February 26, 2026, and West Indies.

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