
India suffered a heavy 76-run defeat to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, ending their 12-match winning streak and putting pressure on their semifinal hopes. Experts and former coach Ravi Shastri suggest the loss could prompt a necessary reassessment of team strategy and composition, including the possible return of Axar Patel alongside Washington Sundar. India face must-win matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies, with discussions ongoing about top-order batting changes and adapting to spin-friendly conditions at Chennai's Chepauk stadium.
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