South Africa vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Sahaj Garage League • India won the match by 11 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of The Sahaj Garage League, South Africa took on India on Jan 5, 2026, 08:24 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 11 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 395 runs and 17 wickets fall between India (203/7 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (192/10 in 20.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (203/7)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 203/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. R Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 36 balls (including 4 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 191.7). Valuable middle-order support came from V Kohli, who contributed 44 runs off 30 deliveries, while H Pandya added 34 (14b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M Jansen led the bowling figures with 4/39 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.75), assisted by A Markram (2/46 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/10)
Pursuing a target of 204 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 192/10 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.60 runs per over. D Brevis anchored the chase for South Africa with 50 runs from 26 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 192.3), alongside D Fierra who chipped in with 35 off 28 balls. Defending the total, M Siraj delivered a key spell of 4/34 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.50, while J Bumrah finished with 2/37 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by V Kohli and R Sharma (India ), who combined for 76 runs off 38 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—M Jansen (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 149.0 total points, followed closely by M Siraj (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Siraj.