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India vs South Africa Result – 3rd T20I

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3rd T20I • South Africa Tour of India

India cricket team logo
IND
120/3 (15.5)
South Africa cricket team logo
SA
117/10 (20)
India won by 7 wickets
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15.5
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Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Four
15.4
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Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Six
15.3
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Ottniel Baartman to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run
15.2
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Ottniel Baartman to N. Tilak Varma, no run
15.1
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Ottniel Baartman to N. Tilak Varma, no run
End of over 15 (8 runs)
Shivam Dube 0 (2)
N. Tilak Varma 25 (31)
IND 109/3
Lungisani Ngidi 3-1-23-0
14.6
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Lungisani Ngidi to Shivam Dube, no run
14.5
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Lungisani Ngidi to Shivam Dube, no run
14.4
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Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Out! Caught by OEG Baartman
14.3
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Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
14.2
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Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
14.1
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Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run
End of over 14 (6 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 4 (7)
N. Tilak Varma 25 (31)
IND 101/2
Anrich Nortje 3-0-14-0
13.6
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Anrich Nortje to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run
13.5
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Anrich Nortje to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs
13.4
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Anrich Nortje to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run
13.3
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Anrich Nortje to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run
13.2
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Anrich Nortje to N. Tilak Varma, no run
13.1
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Anrich Nortje to N. Tilak Varma, 2 leg bye
End of over 13 (3 runs)
N. Tilak Varma 24 (28)
Surya Kumar Yadav 1 (4)
IND 95/2
Corbin Bosch 3-1-18-0
12.6
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Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run
12.5
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Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, no run
12.4
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Corbin Bosch to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run
12.3
0
Corbin Bosch to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run
12.2
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Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run
12.1
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Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, no run
End of over 12 (1 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 0 (2)
N. Tilak Varma 22 (24)
IND 92/2
Marco Jansen 3-1-24-0
11.6
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Marco Jansen to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

Match Summary

India and South Africa met in 3rd T20I of South Africa Tour of India, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 15.5: Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Four | 15.4: Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Six | 14.4: Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Out! Caught by OEG Baartman. The turning point arrived at 14.4 when Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Out! Caught by OEG Baartman. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 15.5: Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Four
  • 15.4: Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Six
  • 14.4: Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Out! Caught by OEG Baartman
  • 14.3: Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
  • 14.2: Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 14.4 when Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Out! Caught by OEG Baartman. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.5: Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

15.5 4 Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Four

15.4 6 Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube, Six

15.3 1 Ottniel Baartman to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run

15.2 0 Ottniel Baartman to N. Tilak Varma, no run

15.1 0 Ottniel Baartman to N. Tilak Varma, no run

End of over 15 (8 runs)
Shivam Dube 0 (2)
N. Tilak Varma 25 (31)
IND 109/3
Lungisani Ngidi 3-1-23-0

14.6 0 Lungisani Ngidi to Shivam Dube, no run

14.5 0 Lungisani Ngidi to Shivam Dube, no run

14.4 W Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Out! Caught by OEG Baartman

14.3 4 Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

14.2 4 Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

14.1 0 Lungisani Ngidi to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

End of over 14 (6 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 4 (7)
N. Tilak Varma 25 (31)
IND 101/2
Anrich Nortje 3-0-14-0

13.6 1 Anrich Nortje to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

13.5 2 Anrich Nortje to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs

13.4 0 Anrich Nortje to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

13.3 1 Anrich Nortje to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run

13.2 0 Anrich Nortje to N. Tilak Varma, no run

13.1 2L Anrich Nortje to N. Tilak Varma, 2 leg bye

End of over 13 (3 runs)
N. Tilak Varma 24 (28)
Surya Kumar Yadav 1 (4)
IND 95/2
Corbin Bosch 3-1-18-0

12.6 1 Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run

12.5 0 Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, no run

12.4 1 Corbin Bosch to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

12.3 0 Corbin Bosch to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

12.2 1 Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run

12.1 0 Corbin Bosch to N. Tilak Varma, no run

End of over 12 (1 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 0 (2)
N. Tilak Varma 22 (24)
IND 92/2
Marco Jansen 3-1-24-0

11.6 0 Marco Jansen to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I match?
India won by 7 wickets.

What is the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I?
India vs South Africa is the 3rd T20I of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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