Biggest defeat for India in T20 World Cups (by runs) ft. IND vs SA Super 8 T20 World Cup 2026
After India suffered a big 76-run defeat against South Africa in Group 1 of the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, there are some questions about India's biggest defeat by runs in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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After India suffered a big 76-run defeat against South Africa in Group 1 of the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, there are some questions about India's biggest defeat by runs in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Biggest defeat for India in T20 World Cups (by runs)
| Opposition | India's losing margin | Venue | Year |
| South Africa | 76 runs | Ahmedabad | 2026 |
| Australia | 49 runs | Bridgetown | 2010 |
| New Zealand | 47 runs | Nagpur | 2016 |
South Africa won by 76 runs (Ahmedabad 2026)
In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights (Group 1), hosts and defending champions India faced South Africa at Ahmedabad, where the Men in Blues suffered a 76-run defeat, their largest losing margin by runs in ICC Men's T20 World Cup history.
After South Africa chose to bat first, they were once struggling at 20/3. However, Dewald Brevis (45 off 29 balls), David Miller (63 off 35 balls), and Tristan Stubbs (44 not out off 24 balls) guided South Africa to the score of 187/7 in 20 overs.
In reply, only Shivam Dube managed to score 20+ runs (43 off 37 balls), as India were bundled out for only 111 runs. David Miller won the Player of the Match for his incredible match-winning knock.
Australia won by 49 runs (Bridgetown 2010)
In the Super 8 stage of the ICC World T20 2010, Australia beat India by 49 runs in the Group F battle. After Australia scored 184/5 in 20 overs at Bridgetown, India were bowled out for only 135 runs in 17.4 overs.
Aussie openers Shane Watson and David Warner had a century partnership (104 runs), as Watson scored 54 off 32 balls, and the Player of the Match Warner scored 72 off 42 balls. Also, David Hussey had a cameo of 35 runs in 22 balls.
In reply, while the middle-order batter Rohit Sharma scored 79 not out off 46 balls, Harbhajan Singh was the only other double-digit scorer with only 13 runs. Aussie pacers Dirk Nannes (3/25) and Shaun Tait (3/21) took three wickets each.
New Zealand won by 47 runs (Nagpur 2016)
In the Super 10 stage contest of the ICC World T20 2016, hosts India faced New Zealand in Group 2 at Nagpur. In the spin-friendly wicket, while New Zealand scored 126/7 in 20 overs, India were bundled out for only 79 runs in 18.1 overs, as New Zealand won by 47 runs.
While Corey Anderson (34) and Luke Ronchi (21) scored the 20+ runs in New Zealand's innings on the tough batting pitch, Mitchell Santner (4/11), Ish Sodhi (3/18), and Nathan McCullum (2/15) performed dominantly with the ball. Santner, who also added crucial 18 runs, won the Player of the Match award.
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