Axar Patel benched as India gears up for T20 World Cup clash

Ladies and gentlemen, Axar Patel is out of the lineup for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match! Captain Suryakumar Yadav just dropped the playing XI bomb at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22. Washington Sundar's still in the game, looking to bounce back after a rough outing. South Africa’s Aiden Markram won the toss and is ready to rumble!

Quick rundown

Axar Patel misses out on the playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 match.
Washington Sundar retains his spot despite a lackluster performance.
South Africa opts to bat first against India in Ahmedabad.
India won the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa.
Both teams enter the match with four consecutive group stage wins.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa