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India vs South Africa Result – 5th T20I

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5th T20I • South Africa Tour of India

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IND
231/5 (20)
South Africa cricket team logo
SA
201/8 (20)
India won by 30 runs
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Player of the match: Hardik Pandya

End of over 20 (13 runs)
Corbin Bosch 17 (15)
Lungisani Ngidi 7 (9)
SA 201/8
Abhishek Sharma 1-0-13-0
19.6
1
Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, 1 run
19.5
6
Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, Six
19.4
1
Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, 1 run
19.3
0
Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, no run
19.2
4
Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, Four
19.1
1
Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, 1 run
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Corbin Bosch 9 (12)
Lungisani Ngidi 2 (6)
SA 188/8
Jasprit Bumrah 4-2-17-0
18.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, 1 run
18.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run
18.4
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, 2 runs
18.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run
18.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run
18.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Lungisani Ngidi 2 (6)
Corbin Bosch 6 (6)
SA 185/8
Arshdeep Singh 4-1-47-0
17.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Lungisani Ngidi, no run
17.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, 1 run
17.4
4
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, Four
17.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, no run
17.2
0
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, no run
17.2
Wd
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, 1 wide
17.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, no run
End of over 17 (2 runs)
Lungisani Ngidi 2 (5)
Corbin Bosch 1 (1)
SA 179/8
Jasprit Bumrah 3-2-14-0
16.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, 2 runs
16.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run
16.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run
16.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run
16.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

Match Summary

India and South Africa met in 5th 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: 19.5: Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, Six | 19.2: Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, Four | 17.4: Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, Four. 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 30 runs), 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

  • 19.5: Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, Six
  • 19.2: Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, Four
  • 17.4: Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, Four

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 30 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, Six. 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

End of over 20 (13 runs)
Corbin Bosch 17 (15)
Lungisani Ngidi 7 (9)
SA 201/8
Abhishek Sharma 1-0-13-0

19.6 1 Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, 1 run

19.5 6 Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, Six

19.4 1 Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, 1 run

19.3 0 Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

19.2 4 Abhishek Sharma to Lungisani Ngidi, Four

19.1 1 Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, 1 run

End of over 19 (3 runs)
Corbin Bosch 9 (12)
Lungisani Ngidi 2 (6)
SA 188/8
Jasprit Bumrah 4-2-17-0

18.6 1 Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, 1 run

18.5 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run

18.4 2 Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, 2 runs

18.3 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run

18.2 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run

18.1 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch, no run

End of over 18 (6 runs)
Lungisani Ngidi 2 (6)
Corbin Bosch 6 (6)
SA 185/8
Arshdeep Singh 4-1-47-0

17.6 0 Arshdeep Singh to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

17.5 1 Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, 1 run

17.4 4 Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, Four

17.3 0 Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, no run

17.2 0 Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, no run

17.2 Wd Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, 1 wide

17.1 0 Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch, no run

End of over 17 (2 runs)
Lungisani Ngidi 2 (5)
Corbin Bosch 1 (1)
SA 179/8
Jasprit Bumrah 3-2-14-0

16.6 2 Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, 2 runs

16.5 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

16.4 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

16.3 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

16.2 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Lungisani Ngidi, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs South Africa 5th T20I match?
India won by 30 runs.

What is the India vs South Africa 5th T20I?
India vs South Africa is the 5th T20I of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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