South Africa vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • South Africa won the match by 96 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, South Africa took on India on Apr 29, 2026, 01:41 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 96 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 560 runs and 17 wickets fall between South Africa (328/7 in 50.0 overs) and India (232/10 in 46.5 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (328/7)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 328/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.56 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 32 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ryan Rickelton spearheaded the batting effort with 105 runs off 93 balls (including 11 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 112.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Aiden Markram, who contributed 82 runs off 115 deliveries, while Dewald Brevis added 57 (41b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 7). With the ball in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling figures with 4/72 in 9.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Hardik Pandya (2/73 in 10.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (232/10)
Pursuing a target of 329 runs for victory, India recorded 232/10 in 46.5 overs at a scoring rate of 4.95 runs per over. KL Rahul anchored the chase for India with 52 runs from 54 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 96.3), alongside Shubman Gill who chipped in with 45 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Corbin Bosch delivered a key spell of 3/59 across 9.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.56, while Kagiso Rabada finished with 2/28 (8.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram (South Africa), who combined for 181 runs off 186 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Quinton de Kock 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—Corbin Bosch (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 272.0 total points, followed closely by Jasprit Bumrah (235.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ryan Rickelton.