Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Dharamshala
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December 14, 2025 10:42 pm
Arshdeep Singh's stellar performance with the ball earned him the Player of the Match award! His crucial wickets and economical bowling were instrumental in restricting South Africa to a low total, setting up India's comfortable victory.
December 14, 2025 10:15 pm
India comfortably chased down the target of 118 runs, winning by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare. Shivam Dube finished the match in style with a six and a four, ensuring a dominant performance from the Indian side.
December 14, 2025 10:15 pm
India began their chase with an aggressive display, scoring 16 runs in the very first over, including a six and a four. This set a strong tone for their innings.
December 14, 2025 10:15 pm
Shivam Dube seals the victory for India with a magnificent boundary! India chased down the target of 118 runs with ease, winning by 7 wickets. Dube remained unbeaten, hitting the winning runs in emphatic fashion.
December 14, 2025 10:14 pm
Shivam Dube launches Ottneil Baartman for a massive six! What a way to almost seal the victory! This powerful shot brings India within touching distance of the target.
December 14, 2025 10:08 pm
Suryakumar Yadav dispatches Lungi Ngidi for another boundary! This is excellent batting, putting India firmly in control. He's showing his class here, making the chase look easy.
December 14, 2025 10:08 pm
Suryakumar Yadav dispatches Lungi Ngidi's delivery to the boundary, adding crucial runs to India's chase. A confident shot that further reduces the target.
December 14, 2025 10:06 pm
India reaches the 100-run mark in their chase of 118, showcasing a dominant batting performance. The team is now just 17 runs away from victory.
December 14, 2025 9:53 pm
Marco Jansen bowls Shubman Gill! A crucial breakthrough for South Africa as Gill departs after scoring 28 runs. This wicket brings a new batsman to the crease and injects some hope into the South African camp.
December 14, 2025 8:28 pm
Tilak Varma finishes the over with a superb boundary off Corbin Bosch, adding four crucial runs and keeping India firmly in control of the chase. This aggressive shot ensures the momentum stays with India.
December 14, 2025 8:28 pm
Shubman Gill dispatches Anrich Nortje for a boundary, further accelerating India's chase. He's looking solid and in control, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
December 14, 2025 8:29 pm
India finishes the powerplay at a commanding 68 for 1, showcasing aggressive batting. Abhishek Sharma contributed a quick 35 before his dismissal, with Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma continuing the charge.
December 14, 2025 8:29 pm
Tilak Varma continues his aggressive start, smashing Corbin Bosch for a boundary to end the over. He's showing no signs of nerves after coming to the crease.
December 14, 2025 8:29 pm
Tilak Varma comes to the crease and immediately dispatches Corbin Bosch for a boundary off his very first ball, showing no signs of nerves. A confident start for the new batsman.
December 14, 2025 8:29 pm
Corbin Bosch provides the much-needed breakthrough for South Africa! Abhishek Sharma, after a blistering innings of 35 runs off 17 balls, is caught by Aiden Markram. A crucial wicket for South Africa.
December 14, 2025 8:29 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary off Ottneil Baartman, showcasing his aggressive intent and extending India's commanding start to the chase. The South African bowlers are under immense pressure.
December 14, 2025 8:29 pm
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have brought up a fantastic 50-run partnership! Abhishek Sharma is on 30 runs off 13 balls, while Shubman Gill has scored 20 runs off 12 balls. This aggressive start has put India in a commanding position.
December 14, 2025 8:32 pm
Abhishek Sharma launches Ottneil Baartman for a massive six, continuing his aggressive assault. This powerful hit further accelerates India's dominant chase, putting immense pressure on South Africa.
December 14, 2025 8:32 pm
Shubman Gill dispatches Marco Jansen for a magnificent boundary, continuing India's aggressive start to the chase. He is looking in superb touch today.
December 14, 2025 8:36 pm
Shubman Gill dispatches Ottneil Baartman for a boundary, showcasing India's aggressive intent in the chase. Both openers are firing on all cylinders.
December 14, 2025 8:40 pm
Shubman Gill smashes a beautiful boundary off Ottneil Baartman, continuing India's aggressive start to the chase. The Indian openers are making their intentions clear.
December 14, 2025 8:43 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive assault, smashing Marco Jansen for a huge SIX! He's absolutely dominating the South African bowlers, making a strong statement at the start of India's chase.
December 14, 2025 8:43 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, a powerful FOUR off Marco Jansen! He is looking in sublime touch, making his intentions clear and putting South Africa under immense pressure early on.
December 14, 2025 8:43 pm
Shubman Gill opens his account with a superb boundary off Marco Jansen, driving the ball elegantly to the ropes. India's chase is off to a confident start.
December 14, 2025 8:43 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive start, smashing a boundary off Lungi Ngidi. India is off to a flying start in their chase of 118.
December 14, 2025 8:57 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes a magnificent six off the very first ball of the innings from Lungi Ngidi, setting a strong tone for India's chase. A powerful start for India.
December 14, 2025 8:59 pm
South Africa are all out for 117 runs in 20 overs. Aiden Markram was the lone warrior, scoring a fighting half-century, but regular wickets from India restricted their total.
December 14, 2025 9:04 pm
South Africa's innings concludes at 117 all out. Despite Aiden Markram's valiant 61, regular wickets in the death overs due to disciplined Indian bowling restricted them to a below-par total. India now needs 118 to win.
December 14, 2025 9:06 pm
Kuldeep Yadav takes the final wicket, with Suryakumar Yadav completing the catch to dismiss Ottneil Baartman. South Africa are all out for 117 runs in 20 overs, setting a target of 118 for India.
December 14, 2025 9:07 pm
Kuldeep Yadav gets his first wicket of the match as Anrich Nortje is stumped by Jitesh Sharma. A clever piece of bowling and sharp work behind the stumps sees South Africa lose their ninth wicket.
December 14, 2025 9:09 pm
Aiden Markram's brilliant innings comes to an end! He's caught by Jitesh Sharma off Arshdeep Singh for a valiant 61 runs off 46 balls. A crucial wicket for India, as Markram was holding the innings together.
December 14, 2025 9:09 pm
Aiden Markram continues his aggressive play, launching another massive six off Harshit Rana! He's single-handedly trying to lift South Africa's total.
December 14, 2025 9:09 pm
Aiden Markram brings up a gritty half-century off just 41 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six. A truly captain's knock under immense pressure, holding the South African innings together.
December 14, 2025 9:09 pm
Aiden Markram reaches a valiant half-century with a massive six off Harshit Rana! A brilliant innings under immense pressure, providing a glimmer of hope for South Africa.
December 14, 2025 9:13 pm
Aiden Markram strikes a crucial boundary off Harshit Rana, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This four brings some much-needed runs for South Africa and keeps the scoreboard ticking.
December 14, 2025 9:13 pm
Anrich Nortje unleashes a powerful six off Hardik Pandya, sending the ball soaring over the boundary ropes. A much-needed boost for South Africa from the lower order.
December 14, 2025 9:17 pm
Varun Chakravarthy delivers a beauty, clean bowling Marco Jansen! This is a crucial breakthrough for India, as South Africa loses their seventh wicket, deepening their struggle.
December 14, 2025 9:17 pm
Aiden Markram unleashes a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs! This boundary provides a much-needed boost to the South African innings.
December 14, 2025 9:17 pm
Varun Chakravarthy bowls a beauty, and Donovan Ferreira is clean bowled! A crucial wicket for India as Ferreira was looking dangerous after hitting a six and a four. South Africa loses their sixth wicket.
December 14, 2025 9:17 pm
Donovan Ferreira unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs! This boundary injects much-needed momentum into the South African innings.
December 14, 2025 9:17 pm
Donovan Ferreira breaks the shackles with a magnificent six off Kuldeep Yadav! He steps out and dispatches it over the ropes, a much-needed boost for South Africa.
December 14, 2025 9:17 pm
South Africa reaches the 50-run mark after a challenging start, with Donovan Ferreira taking a single off Kuldeep Yadav. They are currently 50 for 5, looking to rebuild their innings.
December 14, 2025 9:23 pm
Shivam Dube bowls a fantastic delivery, and Corbin Bosch is completely outfoxed, losing his stumps. A crucial breakthrough for India as South Africa loses their fifth wicket. Bosch departs for 4 runs.
December 14, 2025 9:23 pm
Aiden Markram finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This much-needed four brings some relief to the South African dugout and helps to release the pressure.
December 14, 2025 9:24 pm
Hardik Pandya bowls a short delivery, and Tristan Stubbs attempts a pull shot but gets a top edge. Jitesh Sharma takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps, sending Stubbs back to the pavilion for 9 runs.
December 14, 2025 9:24 pm
Aiden Markram finds the gap and smashes a much-needed boundary, bringing some relief to the South African dugout. This four helps to get the scoreboard moving after a tight powerplay.
December 14, 2025 9:26 pm
Harshit Rana bowls Dewald Brevis for just 2 runs! A fantastic delivery that rattled the stumps, sending Brevis back to the pavilion. India continues to dominate with early breakthroughs.
December 14, 2025 9:26 pm
Aiden Markram finally finds the fence, smashing a much-needed four off Arshdeep Singh. This boundary will certainly help release some of the early pressure on the South African innings.
December 14, 2025 9:28 pm
Harshit Rana gets his first wicket, trapping Quinton de Kock plumb in front for just 1 run. This is a massive blow for South Africa early in their innings.
December 14, 2025 9:36 pm
Reeza Hendricks departs early, caught out by a sharp delivery from Arshdeep Singh. India gets the crucial first wicket, putting South Africa under immediate pressure.
December 14, 2025 9:36 pm
The first ball of the match sees Quinton de Kock get off the mark with a single off Arshdeep Singh, signaling the start of an exciting contest. The atmosphere is electric!
December 14, 2025 9:53 pm
India won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa. This decision indicates their confidence in chasing a target and utilizing any early swing or seam movement on the pitch.
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