Series #1774704069092
01/04/2026 - 11:55 AM
IN

India

187/220.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

188/319.2 Overs

South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchAiden Mukaram

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

India Inning

187/220.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Abhishak Sharma
c George Linde b Kagiso Rabada814654176.1
S
Samson
b Lungi Ngidi663444194.1
I
Ishan KishinStriker
not out282621107.7
S
Surya Kumar yadiv
not out10140071.4
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total187/2 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
4.002015.00
L
Lizaad William
4.0066016.50
G
George Linde
4.003909.75
L
Lungi Ngidi
4.0044111.00
M
Marco Jansen
4.001804.50
Fielding Highlights
George Linde
1 C

Partnerships

Abhishak Sharma & Ishan Kishin
Abhishak Sharma 7 · Ishan Kishin 9
16 (15b)
Abhishak Sharma & Samson
Abhishak Sharma 74 · Samson 66
140 (72b)
Surya Kumar yadiv & Ishan Kishin
Surya Kumar yadiv 10 · Ishan Kishin 19
29 (33b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Kagiso Rabada
5 Runs
0
0
2
1
1
1
Over 19Kagiso Rabada
6 Runs
1
0
0
4
0
1
Over 18Marco Jansen
5 Runs
0
1
1
1
Wd
0
1
Over 17Marco Jansen
5 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
2
Over 16Marco Jansen
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
0
Over 15Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
0
W
0
1
4
Over 14Marco Jansen
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
0
Over 13Lungi Ngidi
12 Runs
2
1
6
0
1
2
Over 12Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt15 Runs
2
2
1
6
4
W
Over 11Lungi Ngidi
8 Runs
0
2
2
1
2
1
Over 10Lungi Ngidi
9 Runs
6
0
1
0
1
1
Over 9George Linde
16 Runs
6
1
6
2
0
1
Over 8George Linde
14 Runs
0
0
4
Wd
1
4
4
Over 7George Linde
4 Runs
1
0
0
0
2
1
Over 6George Linde
5 Runs
2
1
1
0
0
1
Over 5Lizaad William
22 Runs
0
2
4
6
6
4
Over 4Lizaad William
17 Runs
0
2
6
2
1
6
Over 3Lizaad William
12 Runs
2
2
1
4
1
2
Over 2Lizaad William
15 Runs
4
1
4
2
2
2
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
4 Runs
0
1
0
2
0
1

South Africa Inning

188/319.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Reeza Hendicks
c Rinku b Hardik Pandiya543733145.9
A
Aiden Mukaram
b Hardik Pandiya684343158.1
D
De Kock
b Hardik Pandiya412432170.8
H
Henrich KlaasenStriker
not out16911177.8
D
David Miller
not out8301266.7
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total188/3 (19.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
H
Hardik Pandiya
2.2026311.14
B
Bumrah
4.012305.75
V
Varun
4.0058014.50
S
S.Dube
4.0046011.50
A
Arshdeep Singh
4.002706.75
A
Axar Patel
1.00808.00
Fielding Highlights
RINKU
1 C

Partnerships

Reeza Hendicks & Aiden Mukaram
Reeza Hendicks 54 · Aiden Mukaram 68
122 (79b)
De Kock & Reeza Hendicks
De Kock 7 · Reeza Hendicks 0
7 (3b)
Henrich Klaasen & De Kock
Henrich Klaasen 10 · De Kock 34
44 (30b)
David Miller & Henrich Klaasen
David Miller 8 · Henrich Klaasen 6
14 (4b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Hardik Pandiya
7 Runs
1
6
Over 19Hardik Pandiya
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
1
1
W
6
1
Over 18S.Dube
16 Runs
6
2
2
4
1
1
Over 17S.Dube
10 Runs
1
4
0
2
2
1
Over 16Axar Patel
8 Runs
0
Wd
4
1
0
2
0
Over 15Arshdeep Singh
6 Runs
0
4
2
0
0
0
Over 14Hardik Pandiya
2 Wkt9 Runs
W
6
1
W
1
1
Over 13Arshdeep Singh
9 Runs
6
0
0
1
1
1
Over 12Arshdeep Singh
4 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
0
Over 11Arshdeep Singh
8 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
6
Over 10Bumrah
7 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
1
Over 9Bumrah
9 Runs
0
1
6
1
0
1
Over 8Bumrah
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 7Varun
10 Runs
1
1
4
2
1
1
Over 6Varun
17 Runs
2
1
2
2
4
6
Over 5Varun
16 Runs
4
2
6
1
2
1
Over 4S.Dube
7 Runs
2
1
1
1
0
2
Over 3S.Dube
13 Runs
1
1
1
2
2
6
Over 2Varun
15 Runs
4
1
2
2
2
4
Over 1Bumrah
7 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
4
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

India vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Champions Trophy • South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 375 runs & 5 wickets
India Top Batter: Abhishak Sharma — 81 (46b, 5x4, 4x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Kagiso Rabada — 1/20 (4.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Aiden Mukaram — 68 (43b, 4x4, 3x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Hardik Pandiya — 3/26 (2.2 ov)
Best Partnership: Abhishak Sharma & Samson — 140 runs (72b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Abhishak Sharma (India) — 120.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Champions Trophy, India took on South Africa on Mar 31, 2026, 07:00 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 375 runs and 5 wickets fall between India (187/2 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (188/3 in 19.2 overs).

2. India Innings Breakdown (187/2)

Batting in the first innings, India finished on 187/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 75 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Abhishak Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 81 runs off 46 balls (including 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 176.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Samson, who contributed 66 runs off 34 deliveries, while Ishan Kishin added 28 (26b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Kagiso Rabada led the bowling figures with 1/20 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Lungi Ngidi (1/44 in 4.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (188/3)

Pursuing a target of 188 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 188/3 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 9.72 runs per over. Aiden Mukaram anchored the chase for South Africa with 68 runs from 43 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 158.1), alongside Reeza Hendicks who chipped in with 54 off 37 balls. Defending the total, Hardik Pandiya delivered a key spell of 3/26 across 2.2 overs at an economy rate of 11.14, while Bumrah finished with 0/23 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Abhishak Sharma and Samson (India), who combined for 140 runs off 72 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with George Linde 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—Abhishak Sharma (India) topped the match rankings with 120.0 total points, followed closely by Aiden Mukaram (105.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Aiden Mukaram.