South Africa vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Semi-finals • South Africa won the match by 203 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Semi-finals, South Africa took on India on Feb 22, 2026, 09:46 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 203 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 277 runs and 14 wickets fall between South Africa (240/4 in 20.0 overs) and India (37/10 in 12.0 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (240/4)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 240/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 85 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ot spearheaded the batting effort with 152 runs off 70 balls (including 12 fours and 16 sixes at a strike rate of 217.1). Valuable middle-order support came from De Kock , who contributed 57 runs off 31 deliveries, while Miller added 22 (15b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bumrah led the bowling figures with 4/37 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.25), assisted by Varun (0/22 in 3.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (37/10)
Pursuing a target of 241 runs for victory, India recorded 37/10 in 12.0 overs at a scoring rate of 3.08 runs per over. Kishan anchored the chase for India with 19 runs from 39 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 48.7), alongside Varun who chipped in with 14 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Ot delivered a key spell of 8/13 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.25, while Nortje finished with 1/6 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ot and De Kock (South Africa ), who combined for 138 runs off 67 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with STUBBS/OT 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—Ot (South Africa ) topped the match rankings with 466.0 total points, followed closely by Bumrah (155.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ot.