Fri Dec 19 15:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

In the fifth and final T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad on December 19, 2025, India scored a formidable 231 for 5. Despite captain Suryakumar Yadav’s low score, India was propelled by impressive half-centuries from Tilak Varma (73 off 42 balls) and Hardik Pandya (63 off 25 balls), along with a quick 37 from Sanju Samson. The victory in the series has India leading 2-1. Corbin Bosch took 2 wickets for 44 runs for South Africa. India’s team saw the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sanju Samson in place of Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and the injured Shubman Gill, respectively.

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India Posts Massive Total Against South Africa in T20 Finale

Ahmedabad, India – December 19, 2025 – India’s cricket team put on a dominant batting display in the fifth and final T20 International against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today, posting a commanding total of 231 for 5.

While captain Suryakumar Yadav’s batting woes continued, the Indian innings was fueled by blistering half-centuries from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. Varma smashed 73 runs off just 42 balls, while Pandya blazed his way to 63 off 25, including five boundaries and five sixes. Sanju Samson also contributed a quick-fire 37 at the top of the order, capitalizing on his opportunity as a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill.

The innings was built on solid partnerships, including a 63-run opening stand between Samson and Abhishek Sharma (34). However, the highlight was the explosive 115-run partnership between Varma and Pandya, which took the Indian score past the 200-run mark. Corbin Bosch was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 44 runs.

India made several changes to their lineup, bringing in Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sanju Samson in place of Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Shubman Gill.

The series now sees India leading 2-1. South Africa now face an uphill battle to chase down the imposing target set by the Indian team.

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