Ahmedabad, 20 December 2025 – in 5th T20 series match Team India registered a memorable victory against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, delighting a packed home crowd with a dominant all-round performance.
Batting first, India posted a challenging total, powered by solid top-order contributions and explosive hitting in the death overs. Key partnerships in the middle order ensured India crossed a competitive scoreline against a strong South African attack.
In response, South Africa began aggressively, but India’s bowlers tightened their grip with disciplined pace and spin combinations. Early breakthroughs pushed South Africa on the defensive, and despite a brief resistance from their middle order, the Indians maintained control throughout the innings.
The roaring Ahmedabad crowd lifted the Indian side during pressure overs, while sharp catches and brilliant fielding sealed the win.
With this victory, India continued their strong run in international cricket, boosting confidence ahead of the next fixtures.
Match Scorecard – India vs South Africa, Ahmedabad
India Innings
India 231/5 (20.0 overs)
- Sanju Samson: 37 (22)
- Tilak Varma: 73 (42)
- Hardik Pandya: 63 (25)
South Africa Innings
South Africa 201/8 (20.0 overs)
- Quinton de Kock: 65 (35)
- Corbin Bosch: 17 (15)
- Lungi Ngidi: 7* (9)
Top Bowlers for India:
- Varun Chakravarthy – key wicket taker (4 wickets reported)
(complete figures not yet published in sources)
Awards
- Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya
- Player of the Series: Varun Chakravarthy
India set a massive target of 232, powered by explosive innings from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. South Africa fought back with a strong start from De Kock but couldn’t keep up with the required run rate, finishing at 201/8. India sealed a 30-run win and clinched the 5-match T20I series 3–1
