India vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
South Afruca Tour Of India T20i • South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of South Afruca Tour Of India T20i, India took on South Africa on Nov 28, 2025, 07:02 AM. 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 323 runs and 12 wickets fall between India (161/9 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (162/3 in 15.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (161/9)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 161/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Hardik Pandya spearheaded the batting effort with 53 runs off 27 balls (including 2 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 196.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Axar Patel, who contributed 25 runs off 19 deliveries, while Shubman Gill added 20 (21b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Otteneil Baartman led the bowling figures with 3/33 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.25), assisted by Keshav Maharaj (2/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/3)
Pursuing a target of 162 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 162/3 in 15.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.57 runs per over. Dewald Brewis anchored the chase for South Africa with 73 runs from 37 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 197.3), alongside Aiden Markram who chipped in with 38 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Axar Patel delivered a key spell of 1/5 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Jaspreet Bumrah finished with 1/30 (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 70 runs off 29 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—Dewald Brewis (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 112.0 total points, followed closely by Otteneil Baartman (107.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Dewald Brewis.