South Africa vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1764310817318 • India won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Tournament Series #1764310817318, South Africa took on India on Nov 28, 2025, 06:33 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 608 runs and 12 wickets fall between South Africa (302/10 in 33.2 overs) and India (306/2 in 48.1 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (302/10)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 302/10 from 33.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.06 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Adain Markram spearheaded the batting effort with 115 runs off 90 balls (including 11 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 127.8). Valuable middle-order support came from M.yansen, who contributed 69 runs off 19 deliveries, while Prenelen Subrayen added 37 (8b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 2, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, A.sing led the bowling figures with 3/46 in 7.0 overs (economy 6.57), assisted by R.jadeja (2/63 in 6.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (306/2)
Pursuing a target of 303 runs for victory, India recorded 306/2 in 48.1 overs at a scoring rate of 6.35 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for India with 135 runs from 138 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 97.8), alongside R.gaikwad who chipped in with 104 off 96 balls. Defending the total, Nandre Burger delivered a key spell of 1/57 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.70, while K.mshraj finished with 1/67 (7.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by R.gaikwad and Virat Kohli (India), who combined for 177 runs off 172 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—Adain Markram (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 292.0 total points, followed closely by M.yansen (236.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.