India (test) vs South Africa (test) — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India (test) lead the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India (test) took on South Africa (test) on Jan 4, 2026, 10:03 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India (test) lead the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 162 runs and 20 wickets fall between India (test) (44/10 in 9.2 overs) and South Africa (test) (118/10 in 26.0 overs).
2. India (test) Innings Breakdown (44/10)
Batting in the first innings, India (test) finished on 44/10 from 9.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.71 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India (test) accumulated 4 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Dhruv Jurel spearheaded the batting effort with 24 runs off 15 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 160.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Jaspreet Bumrah , who contributed 12 runs off 5 deliveries, while Mohammad Shami added 8 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, Kagiso Rabada led the bowling figures with 7/20 in 4.2 overs (economy 4.62), assisted by Marco Yansen (3/24 in 5.0 overs).
3. South Africa (test) Chase & Second Innings Summary (118/10)
Pursuing a target of 45 runs for victory, South Africa (test) recorded 118/10 in 26.0 overs at a scoring rate of 4.54 runs per over. Ryan Rickelton anchored the chase for South Africa (test) with 52 runs from 66 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 78.8), alongside Temba Bavuma (C) who chipped in with 16 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a key spell of 3/28 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.60, while Kuldeep Yadav finished with 2/0 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Harmer and Ryan Rickelton (South Africa (test)), who combined for 40 runs off 74 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal 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—Shubhman Gill (India (test)) topped the match rankings with 374.0 total points, followed closely by Kagiso Rabada (365.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tilak Verma .