South Africa vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
South Afruca Tour Of India T20i • South Africa won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of South Afruca Tour Of India T20i, South Africa took on India on Nov 28, 2025, 07:56 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 403 runs and 13 wickets fall between South Africa (202/5 in 20.0 overs) and India (201/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (202/5)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 202/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Dewald Brewis spearheaded the batting effort with 75 runs off 39 balls (including 3 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 192.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Tristann Stubbs, who contributed 35 runs off 26 deliveries, while Reeza Hendriks added 28 (14b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 3.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Kuldeep Yadav (1/24 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (201/8)
Pursuing a target of 203 runs for victory, India recorded 201/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.05 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for India with 73 runs from 41 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 178.0), alongside Abishek Sharma who chipped in with 57 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Otteneil Baartman delivered a key spell of 2/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while George Linde finished with 2/43 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tristann Stubbs and Dewald Brewis (South Africa), who combined for 78 runs off 47 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Shubman Gill making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Dewald Brewis (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 112.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (111.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Dewald Brewis.