India vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 14 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on South Africa on Feb 24, 2026, 03:58 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 14 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 565 runs and 11 wickets fall between India (289/5 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (276/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (289/5)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 289/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. G Chhanga spearheaded the batting effort with 142 runs off 28 balls (including 6 fours and 19 sixes at a strike rate of 507.1). Valuable middle-order support came from H Pandya, who contributed 52 runs off 14 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan added 29 (19b). With the ball in the first innings, K Maharaj led the bowling figures with 2/19 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.33), assisted by A Markram (1/21 in 2.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (276/6)
Pursuing a target of 290 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 276/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.80 runs per over. Q De Qock anchored the chase for South Africa with 109 runs from 50 balls (12 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 218.0), alongside Riyan Rickelton who chipped in with 50 off 24 balls. Defending the total, G Chhanga delivered a key spell of 6/28 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while H Pandya finished with 0/17 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by G Chhanga and H Pandya (India ), who combined for 192 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Riyan Rickelton 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—G Chhanga (India ) topped the match rankings with 379.0 total points, followed closely by Q De Qock (158.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to G Chhanga.