Series #1770832108224
16/02/2026 - 01:05 PM
IN

India

78/35.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

42/45.0 Overs

India won the match by 36 run

Man of the MatchVirat Kohli

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

India Inning

78/35.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
ROHIT SHARMA
c Ryan Rickelton b Tabraiz Shamsi 20931222.2
I
I Kishan
c Marco Jansen b Anrich Nartje 12502240.0
V
Virat Kohli
run out H Klaasen 14711200.0
T
Tilak Varma
not out281151254.5
S
S Yadav Striker
not out00000.0
Extras4 (wd 0, nb 2, b 0, lb 2)
Total78/3 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
1.0013013.00
A
Anrich Nartje
1.0022122.00
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
1.0012112.00
K
Keshav Maharaj
1.00606.00
M
Marco Jansen
1.0023023.00
Fielding Highlights
Ryan Rickelton
1 C
Marco Jansen
1 C
H Klaasen
1 RO

Partnerships

Virat Kohli & ROHIT SHARMA
Virat Kohli 10 · ROHIT SHARMA 8
18 (5b)
ROHIT SHARMA & I Kishan
ROHIT SHARMA 8 · I Kishan 12
20 (10b)
Tilak Varma & Virat Kohli
Tilak Varma 6 · Virat Kohli 4
12 (9b)
Tilak Varma & S Yadav
Tilak Varma 18 · S Yadav 0
18 (6b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5Marco Jansen
23 Runs
0
4
4
6
NB
4
0
Over 4Keshav Maharaj
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
1
4
2
1
W
Over 3Tabraiz Shamsi
1 Wkt12 Runs
4
4
W
1
2
1
Over 2Anrich Nartje
1 Wkt22 Runs
0
NB
1
6
W
6
4
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
13 Runs
6
0
1
0
0
6

South Africa Inning

42/45.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ryan Rickelton
c Tilak Varma b R Ashwin12620200.0
Q
Q DE Kock
c Virat Kohli b J Bumrah01000.0
R
R Van Der Dusen
c Virat Kohli b R Chahar 11620183.3
A
A Markram
not out12901133.3
H
H Klaasen
c Virat Kohli b R Chahar 01000.0
D
Devid Miller Striker
not out7700100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total42/4 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
J Bumrah
1.0012112.00
R
R Ashwin
1.0011111.00
R
R Chahar
1.00929.00
K
K Pandya
1.00404.00
K
K Yadav
1.00606.00
Fielding Highlights
Tilak Varma
1 C
Virat Kohli
3 C

Partnerships

Ryan Rickelton & Q DE Kock
Ryan Rickelton 7 · Q DE Kock 0
7 (4b)
R Van Der Dusen & Ryan Rickelton
R Van Der Dusen 11 · Ryan Rickelton 5
16 (8b)
H Klaasen & A Markram
H Klaasen 0 · A Markram 0
0 (1b)
R Van Der Dusen & A Markram
R Van Der Dusen 0 · A Markram 0
0 (1b)
Devid Miller & A Markram
Devid Miller 7 · A Markram 12
19 (16b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5K Yadav
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 4K Pandya
4 Runs
1
0
0
1
1
1
Over 3R Chahar
2 Wkt9 Runs
W
W
1
6
1
1
Over 2R Ashwin
1 Wkt11 Runs
1
1
4
1
4
W
Over 1J Bumrah
1 Wkt12 Runs
2
4
1
W
4
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

India vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • India won the match by 36 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 120 runs & 7 wickets
India Top Batter: Tilak Varma — 28 (11b, 5x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Tabraiz Shamsi — 1/12 (1.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Ryan Rickelton — 12 (6b, 2x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: R Chahar — 2/9 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: ROHIT SHARMA & I Kishan — 20 runs (10b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: R Chahar (India) — 52.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, India took on South Africa on Feb 13, 2026, 07:29 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 36 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 120 runs and 7 wickets fall between India (78/3 in 5.0 overs) and South Africa (42/4 in 5.0 overs).

2. India Innings Breakdown (78/3)

Batting in the first innings, India finished on 78/3 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 15.60 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, India accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Tilak Varma spearheaded the batting effort with 28 runs off 11 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 254.5). Valuable middle-order support came from ROHIT SHARMA, who contributed 20 runs off 9 deliveries, while Virat Kohli added 14 (7b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Tabraiz Shamsi led the bowling figures with 1/12 in 1.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Anrich Nartje (1/22 in 1.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (42/4)

Pursuing a target of 79 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 42/4 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.40 runs per over. Ryan Rickelton anchored the chase for South Africa with 12 runs from 6 balls (2 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside A Markram who chipped in with 12 off 9 balls. Defending the total, R Chahar delivered a key spell of 2/9 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while R Ashwin finished with 1/11 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by ROHIT SHARMA and I Kishan (India), who combined for 20 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—R Chahar (India) topped the match rankings with 52.0 total points, followed closely by Tilak Varma (44.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.