Broadcaster deletes promo after South Africa crush India by 76 runs

(Web Desk) - In a stunning Super 8 encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa national cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat India national cricket team by 76 runs, turning the spotlight onto a pre-match promotional campaign that dramatically backfired.

Ahead of the high-voltage clash, an Indian broadcaster aired a satirical promo portraying South Africa as the underdogs while presenting India as the dominant force.

Using a cupcake metaphor, the advertisement confidently suggested that history would repeat itself and that India’s victory was inevitable.

However, the narrative shifted completely once the match began.

South Africa outclassed India in all departments, registering a comprehensive 76-run victory.

The defeat marked India’s heaviest loss in terms of runs in T20 World Cup history, leaving fans stunned and critics quick to highlight the irony of the earlier promotional campaign.

ofcourse they’ve decided to delete the tweet but @StarSportsIndia deserves this humiliation. if they had an iota of integrity, they would issue an apology to South Africa. unbridled arrogance. the game always finds a way to humble those who think they are bigger than the game pic.twitter.com/3QCM3DFw1u

— CaniZ (@caniyaar) February 22, 2026

The Proteas displayed exceptional discipline with both bat and ball, capitalizing on key moments and maintaining pressure throughout the contest. India, on the other hand, struggled to build partnerships and failed to match the intensity set by their opponents.

Following the result, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from cricket fans who sharply criticized the Indian broadcaster for its premature and mocking campaign.

Many users pointed out that overconfidence and provocative marketing often add unnecessary pressure on teams before crucial matches.
Amid the backlash, the controversial promo was quietly deleted.

Cricket analysts and supporters alike noted that the outcome served as a reminder that matches are decided on the field, not in promotional videos.

South Africa’s emphatic win reinforced the unpredictable and competitive nature of T20 cricket, proving once again that no team can be taken lightly at the global stage.