T20 World Cup 2026: ‘We are fortunate enough to have played a few games in Ahmedabad’ – Proteas star Corbin Bosch ahead of Super 8 clash with India

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch believes that the Proteas could have a slight edge over India as they have played three games in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the same venue which will host the Super 8 clash between last edition’s finalists on Sunday, February 22.

India finished in pole position in Group A, winning all four of their matches. They played only one game at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and that was their most recent fixture against the Netherlands. On the other hand, South Africa topped Group D, also registering four wins from as many matches.

“We are fortunate enough to have played a few games in Ahmedabad, which has been really nice as now we have two more coming up,” Bosch was quoted as saying by India Today.

“We’ve had the luxury of assessing the conditions and set game plans moving forward. The planning will now go towards individuals rather than a team perspective and as a team that is how we want to operate,” added the son of former Proteas pacer late Tertius Bosch.

Bosch acknowledged the destructive nature of India’s batting lineup. He refused to single out any particular batter as a threat and said that their focus would be on getting the better of the entire batting unit.

“I think their whole batting line-up is quite destructive. So it will be for all of them. All of their batters. I’m not going to single out anyone,” Bosch added.

Bosch said that it’s a privilege for him to be a part of a squad which comprises a plethora of world-class fast bowlers.

“It’s a privilege to be with a team with such incredible fast bowlers. There’s still Anrich Nortje in the side. It’s a luxury, but it comes with its responsibilities. The standards between the entire bowling line-up is really, really high,” he said.

“It’s definitely not fun. But I think it is a privilege” – Corbin Bosch on bowling at the death

The 31-year-old seam-bowling all-rounder from Durban added that the group thrives on collective success rather than individual milestones.

“It’s something we feed well off each other. I think this is the first time we’ve all played as a collective, so it’s still getting to know how we operate as a unit. But we’ve done fantastically so far, and there’s no extra pressure. It’s exciting because, as I said, you have the luxury to watch some of the best fast bowlers in the world,” Bosch said.

Bosch has made a name for himself, bowling in the back end of the innings when batters look to score as many runs as they can. While the right-arm seamer admitted that bowling at the death is challenging, it is also rewarding if bowlers can execute their plans.

“It’s definitely not fun. But I think it is a privilege. Pressure is a privilege. It’s one of the skill sets that, if you can master it, it goes a really, really long way. I’m just privileged to be a part of this set-up and anything I can possibly do for the team, I’ll gladly put my hand up and do. It’s also something that I’ve done for a long time,” Bosch mentioned.

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