India A vs South Africa A — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India A won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India A took on South Africa A on Dec 8, 2025, 02:18 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India A won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 338 runs and 9 wickets fall between India A (170/3 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa A (168/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. India A Innings Breakdown (170/3)
Batting in the first innings, India A finished on 170/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India A accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Dhanya Mankad spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 20 balls (including 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 250.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rohit Sharma, who contributed 49 runs off 44 deliveries, while Yashashwi Jaiswal added 27 (33b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Marco Jansen led the bowling figures with 1/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Ottneil Baartman (1/34 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa A Chase & Second Innings Summary (168/6)
Pursuing a target of 171 runs for victory, South Africa A recorded 168/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.40 runs per over. Temba Bavuma anchored the chase for South Africa A with 59 runs from 28 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 210.7), alongside Dewald Brevis who chipped in with 29 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Ravindra Jadeja delivered a key spell of 2/8 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Jasprit Bumrah finished with 2/38 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rohit Sharma and Yashashwi Jaiswal (India A), who combined for 68 runs off 72 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Quinton De Cock 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—Ravindra Jadeja (India A) topped the match rankings with 123.0 total points, followed closely by Jasprit Bumrah (103.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Dhanya Mankad.