•Team India's 826-day unbeaten run in ICC tournaments concluded with a loss to South Africa.
•The defeat occurred on February 22, 2026, marking the end of a significant streak.
•Fans are calling the ground 'unlucky' as it was the same venue where India last lost an ICC match on November 19, 2023.
•India had won 10 consecutive matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup before losing the final to Australia.
•Despite the loss, India still holds records for most consecutive wins in T20 World Cups and 17 consecutive wins in ICC competitions between 2023-2026.