Axar Patel left out of India's T20 World Cup 2026 lineup

In a surprising twist, Axar Patel was left out of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against South Africa. Captain Suryakumar Yadav announced the unchanged team, keeping Washington Sundar despite his last performance. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting match between two teams on a winning streak.

Quick rundown

1.Axar Patel misses out on the playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 match.

2.Washington Sundar retains his spot despite a lackluster performance.

3.South Africa opts to bat first against India in Ahmedabad.

4.India won the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa.

5.Both teams enter the match with four consecutive group stage wins.

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