India vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • South Africa won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on South Africa on Nov 28, 2025, 06:51 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 329 runs and 13 wickets fall between India (164/8 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (165/5 in 15.1 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (164/8)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 164/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Hardik Pandya spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 26 balls (including 2 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 196.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Tilak Verma, who contributed 39 runs off 25 deliveries, while Sanju Samson added 19 (16b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Lundi Nigidi led the bowling figures with 3/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Keshav Maharaj (1/30 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (165/5)
Pursuing a target of 165 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 165/5 in 15.1 overs at a scoring rate of 10.88 runs per over. Dewald Brewis anchored the chase for South Africa with 67 runs from 27 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 248.1), alongside Quiuton De Kock who chipped in with 29 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Harahit Rana delivered a key spell of 3/26 across 3.1 overs at an economy rate of 8.21, while Jaspreet Bumrah finished with 2/24 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dewald Brewis and Aiden Markram (South Africa), who combined for 50 runs off 19 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Quiuton De Kock 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—Lundi Nigidi (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 109.0 total points, followed closely by Dewald Brewis (106.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Dewald Brewis.