SA vs IND — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • IND won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, SA took on IND on Jan 22, 2026, 12:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: IND won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 678 runs and 14 wickets fall between IND (340/6 in 50.0 overs) and SA (338/8 in 50.0 overs).
2. IND Innings Breakdown (340/6)
Batting in the first innings, IND finished on 340/6 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, IND accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. KL Rahul spearheaded the batting effort with 115 runs off 117 balls (including 14 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 98.3). Valuable middle-order support came from S Iyer, who contributed 74 runs off 73 deliveries, while H Pandya added 60 (34b). With the ball in the first innings, K Rabada led the bowling figures with 4/69 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.90), assisted by L Ngidi (1/43 in 10.0 overs).
3. SA Chase & Second Innings Summary (338/8)
Pursuing a target of 341 runs for victory, SA recorded 338/8 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.76 runs per over. D Brevis anchored the chase for SA with 175 runs from 128 balls (25 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 136.7), alongside T Bavuma who chipped in with 104 off 95 balls. Defending the total, H Rana delivered a key spell of 2/43 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.30, while A Patel finished with 2/61 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by D Brevis and T Bavuma (SA), who combined for 220 runs off 163 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with KL Rahul 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—A Patel (IND) topped the match rankings with 269.0 total points, followed closely by K Rabada (256.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to KL Rahul.