South Africa and England Expose Co-Hosts’ Vulnerabilities in T20 World Cup Shocks

The recent upsets at the T20 World Cup serve as a stark reminder that hosting an international sporting event does not guarantee success on the field. South Africa’s emphatic 76-run victory over defending champions India at the Narendra Modi Stadium rocked the tournament co-hosts and ended India’s impressive 12-match winning streak since the 2024 edition.India’s collapse to a mere 111 runs all out in 18.5 overs highlighted glaring vulnerabilities. Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen exploited these weaknesses with lethal precision, taking four wickets for just 22 runs. Meanwhile, South Africa’s top-order batsman David Miller demonstrated power hitting with a brisk 63...