Defending T20 World Cup champions India are in a precarious position after a significant defeat to South Africa, which has left their hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread. In a shocking turn of events, India was thrashed by 76 runs in the Super Eights, collapsing to 111 all out in response to South Africa's 187-7. This defeat, witnessed by 80,000 fans at the Narendra Modi stadium, marked the end of India's impressive 12-match win streak in the T20 World Cup. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed his disappointment, stating, "Very disappointed in the performance," and emphasized the need for "two big performances" in their remaining matches to secure a spot in the semi-finals. India's current net run-rate stands at a desperate -3.8, necessitating convincing victories in their last two Super Eight matches.
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India'S T20 World Cup Hopes Dwindle After South Africa Defeat
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Defending champions India face a crisis after a 76-run loss to South Africa, jeopardizing their semi-final hopes. They must win their next two matches to stay in contention for the T20 World Cup.
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