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India vs South Africa 2025 5th T20I Full Commentary
Result · Dec 19 2025, Fri - 07:00 PM (IST)
INDIA231/5
SOUTH AFRICA201/8
India won by 30 runs
CRR:10.05
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FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of the first innings, and India have put up a commanding total on the board. The platform was laid beautifully by the openers, who provided a solid and steady start, ensuring there were no early setbacks. The innings was then expertly anchored by Tilak Verma, whose composure through the middle overs kept the momentum firmly in India's favour. But the standout performance belongs to Hardik Pandya, who turned the game on its head with a breathtaking, destructive knock. His power-hitting at the death completely dismantled the South African bowling attack and propelled India into a dominant position. To their credit, the Proteas bowlers kept probing and showed intent, but conditions and execution didn't quite swing their way. The challenge ahead is steep, and South Africa's batters will need clarity of thought, positive intent, and smart shot selection if they are to stay in the hunt.
OUT! Run Out. Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock, by Baartman. Mix-up in the middle, and the well-set batter departs.
Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
SIX! Ottniel Baartman to Shivam Dube. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Ottniel Baartman to Hardik Pandya. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Hendricks. Quick-fire knock comes to an end.
Ottniel Baartman to Tilak Varma. Full toss, off stump on the back foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Tilak Varma. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Wide Ottniel Baartman to Tilak Varma. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs.
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Brevis.
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Lungi Ngidi to Tilak Varma. Off cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
Lungi Ngidi to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Linde.
Wide Lungi Ngidi to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter full toss, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Lungi Ngidi to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lungi Ngidi to Tilak Varma. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad to short leg for 1 run.
Lungi Ngidi to Tilak Varma. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 2 runs, overthrow by Hendricks, fielded by Jansen.
Corbin Bosch to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hendricks.
SIX! Corbin Bosch to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. What a hit from Hardik Pandya!
Corbin Bosch to Hardik Pandya. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
FOUR! Corbin Bosch to Hardik Pandya. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
SIX! Corbin Bosch to Hardik Pandya. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Corbin Bosch to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Ferreira.
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Baartman.
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya. Slower ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pandya. That's it, India have secured the series with style. South Africa's innings showed flashes of intent, led by a classy Quinton de Kock 65, but regular wickets stalled the chase at crucial moments. Varun Chakaravarthy was the game-changer, ripping through the middle order with a four-wicket haul, while Jasprit Bumrah's incisive spell ensured there was no late surge. Despite a few cameos down the order, the Proteas never fully recovered from the twin blows in the middle overs, allowing India to close out a comprehensive and well-controlled victory. Hardik Pandya is the Player of the Match. Varun Chakaravarthy is the Player of the Series.
SIX! Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs, dropped catch by Pandya.
Abhishek Sharma to Lungi Ngidi. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Abhishek Sharma to Lungi Ngidi. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
FOUR! Abhishek Sharma to Lungi Ngidi. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, dropped catch by Sundar.
Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sundar.
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Singh.
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Jasprit Bumrah to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Arshdeep Singh to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch. Full toss, down leg side on the back foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Sundar.
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, off stump on the back foot flick, in the air under control to long on for no runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
Arshdeep Singh to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Singh.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Seaming in short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
OUT! Caught. Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Samson. The umpire needs to change his decision.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
SIX! Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
SIX! Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Corbin Bosch. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.
OUT! Bowled. Varun Chakaravarthy to George Linde. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad. Another one bites the dust.