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IND vs SA, 2025 - T20 Live Commentary

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1st T20I, Barabati Stadium, Cuttack , Dec 09, 2025
India India
175/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
74 (12.3/20)
India beat South Africa by 101 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Hardik Pandya
    59(28)&1/16(2)
Right then, this wraps up the opening T20I in which the Indians have given a strong account of themselves as to why they are a team to beat in this format. They go 1-0 up in the 5-match T20I series. South Africa, on the other hand, have a lot of pondering to do and they have a quick turnaround to assess and find the answers. Both teams will now head to New Chandigarh, as Mullanpur prepares to host its first-ever T20I match. The second game will be played on Thursday, 11th December, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). But do not forget to join us a bit earlier for all the pre-match buzz and analysis. Until then, take care, stay safe. Cheers!
Hardik Pandya is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his all-round contribution. He first smashed 59 off just 28 balls and then picked up a wicket as well. He starts by saying that he feels very satisfied with the way he batted and says he backed his shots. Mentions that at some point in time, he had to realise that the wicket had a bit of spice in it and that he needed to be a bit gutsy as well. Highlights that the last 6-7 months have been amazing in terms of preparations and fitness. Says it isn't easy to stay away from your loved ones and spend time at the NCA. Feels very satisfied with the results after making a comeback in the side after being out of action for a few months. States that he doesn't like to make a big deal of the hard work that goes behind the scenes. On being asked about taking down Keshav Maharaj, he says he knew that Keshav wouldn't chase Axar. Admits that he didn't plan that, and it was just that if it came in his arc, he would go for it. Says that his hitting got them a bit of momentum. Ends by saying it is about gamesmanship and identifying the bowlers and taking them down.
The victorious captain of India, Suryakumar Yadav, says that at the toss, they were 50-50 but happy to bat first. Adds that getting to 175 from 48/3 was amazing and credits the likes of Hardik and others for their contribution. Mentions that with 7-8 batters, there will be days where a few batters don't perform and someone else takes up the mantle, which happens. Adds that Arshdeep and Bumrah were the perfect bowlers to start, but also applauds the way Hardik bowled after coming back from an injury. Further says that the way they bowled, 175 was a very decent score on the board.
The captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram, reflects on the defeat. He says there were some positive signs with the ball and in the field. Admits that from the batting point of view, it was disappointing and that it is something that happens in this format of the game. On the surface, he highlights that it was a bit sticky and had a tennis ball bounce as well. Stresses on drawing the line on this outing and come back strongly in the next game. Feels that 175 was a gettable total but also admits that they could have restricted them 10-15 runs short with the ball, but overall they would have taken this total on any day as well, had they built on some partnerships. Wraps by mentioning that they will surely have a conversation about this performance and reflect seriously.
... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...
Arshdeep Singh of India is down for a quick chat with the broadcasters. He says that his thought process was simple and to use the help in the wicket early on. Adds that if you were hitting the seam hard, the ball was either bouncing or seaming, which helped in taking wickets. Reckons that he bowled full and got a wicket, but then got hit for a few boundaries as well on the fuller length. Says that he just congratulated Jasprit Bumrah on joining him in the 100 wickets club. Further adds that he and Bumrah try to give the flexibility in the Powerplay and is happy to be travelling to his home venue. Ends by saying that he tries to enjoy whatever help there is in the pitch.
Earlier in the game, South Africa won the toss and put India in to bat first. The surface had two paces to it, and India were rocked early as Gill and SKY fell cheaply inside the Powerplay itself. This was not a belter where 200 was on the cards, and the batters needed to show respect to the good deliveries. But just as a partnership looked like taking shape, the Proteas kept breaking through at crucial moments. It was a blend of sharp fielding and smart bowling that did the trick. Multiple batters got themselves in but could not carry on. Then came Hardik Pandya, who flipped the script with a blistering fifty. His late assault saw India plunder 54 runs in the final five overs and drag themselves to a competitive total of 175 on the board. For the Proteas, Lungi Ngidi was the standout with three scalps, while Sipamla grabbed a couple to add to the damage, but was a bit expensive.
What a strong comeback this has been for Hardik Pandya! After being out of action since the Asia Cup due to a quadricep injury, he returned and smashed a match-winning 59 that lifted India to a fighting total, and then chipped in with a wicket as well. It just looked like he was batting on a completely different track when the other Indian batters found it a bit challenging to time the ball. When it came to partnerships, the contrast was stark. South Africa managed just one stand that went past 20 runs, while India stitched together three partnerships of over 30. It was this ability to build pressure through consistent partnerships that made all the difference in the end.
The Proteas were forced into a rebuild mode, but with Miller also falling without making much of a dent, they slipped into deep trouble. After that, India simply refused to let the visitors breathe. A few batters scratched their way into the teens, but none could push on, and at 68/6, Dewald Brevis was left alone to fight the battle. There was very little he could manage before Bumrah cleaned him up and brought up his 100 T20I wickets. Axar and Dube then mopped up the tail to wrap things up in style.
It was that kind of a pitch where you could not afford to have doubts in your mind. Also, it was not easy to swing through the line here. Arshdeep struck with just the second ball to send de Kock back for a duck, and soon enough, he trapped Stubbs as well. But the real knockout punch came when Axar, off his very first delivery, deceived Markram, who was just beginning to find his rhythm. There was dew for sure, but the ball was skidding through and keeping the batters on edge. Finishing the Powerplay on 45/3, South Africa desperately needed some stability.
There is dominance, and then there is absolute supremacy. India have not just overpowered the Proteas in every department, they have blown them away to their lowest ever T20I total in history. Was 175 always going to be enough on this wicket? To be very honest, it looked 10 to 15 short at the halfway mark, but it proved to be just the right total for India to squeeze out a commanding win with a margin of 101 runs. South Africa's lean run this year in the shortest format continues, and this is their first defeat in Cuttack against India after winning in 2015 and 2022.
End Of The Over 12.3 : 74/10
1 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • W 12.3
L. Sipamla
2 (5)
L. Ngidi
2 (4)
S. Dube
0.3-0-1-1
12.3
W
Shivam Dube To Lutho Sipamla OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Shivam Dube joins the wicket-taking fun and South Africa are bundled out for their lowest total in a completed T20I game. Dube bangs it in on a hard length and bowls it around off. Lutho Sipamla hangs back again, looking to pull, but only manages to get it off the cue end of the bat. The ball ends up going towards a wide first slip, where Abhishek Sharma takes a simple catch. India seal a commanding victory by 101 runs!
12.2
0
Shivam Dube To Lutho Sipamla
Swing and a miss! A gentle-paced delivery, on a length and around off, Lutho Sipamla hangs back and swings across th line but is well beaten.
12.1
1
Shivam Dube To Lungi Ngidi
Starts with a good-length ball over middle, Ngidi tucks it behind square leg and picks up a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 73/9
2 Runs
  • 111.1
  • W 11.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
L. Sipamla
2 (3)
L. Ngidi
1 (3)
A. Patel
2-0-7-2
11.6
0
Axar Patel To Lutho Sipamla
Tossed up, full and straight, Lutho Sipamla plays it back to the bowler.
11.5
1
Axar Patel To Lungi Ngidi
Slightly straighter on the pads, tickled down to fine leg for a single by Ngidi.
11.4
0
Axar Patel To Lungi Ngidi
Nice and full, attacking the stumps, Ngidi keeps it out.
11.3
0
Axar Patel To Lungi Ngidi
Lands it a bit fuller and around middle, Lungi Ngidi nudges it gently into the leg side.
Lungi Ngidi is the last man in.
11.2
W
Axar Patel To Anrich Nortje OUT!
OUT! OUTFOXED! Axar gets his second wicket, and that's a perfect way to dismiss a tailender. Dishes out an arm ball, on a fuller length, sliding into the stumps with a good bit of drift. Anrich Nortje is sucked onto the front foot and tries to push it to the cover region, but plays over the wrong line and gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball crashes into the stumps behind. Anrich Nortje goes for 1 (3) and the Proteas are 72/9.
11.1
1
Axar Patel To Lutho Sipamla
Slides onto the pads, on a length. Lutho Sipamla hangs back and nudges it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 71/8
3 Runs
  • 010.1
  • W 10.2
  • 010.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 110.4
  • W 10.5
  • 110.6
L. Sipamla
1 (1)
A. Nortje
1 (2)
J. Bumrah
3-0-17-2
10.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Lutho Sipamla
Short and on top of middle. Lutho Sipamla rises on the toes and dabs it through the vacant short third region for a single.
Lutho Sipamla is in next.
10.5
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND CAUGHT BEHIND! It is Bumrah again. A well-directed short ball, aimed at the bodyline of the batter. Keshav Maharaj is rushed into the pull shot, but the ball deflects off the glove and lobs back to the left of the keeper. Jitesh Sharma, who has been absolutely spot-on behind the stumps this evening, makes no mistakes and gathers it safely in his gloves. South Africa are 70/8 and are staring a crushing defeat now.
10.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Anrich Nortje
An attempted yorker, on the stumps, Anrich Nortje carves it on the bounce to mid off for a quick single. Would have been wicket number 8 had SKY scored a direct hit.
10.4
wd
Jasprit Bumrah To Anrich Nortje
WIDE! Sprays it down leg, on a length. Nortje swings and misses. Wide called.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Anrich Nortje
Fuller and on middle, slanted into the batter. Anrich Nortje forces it out to the off side.
Anrich Nortje is in at number 9.
10.2
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Dewald Brevis OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! T20I wicket number 100 for Jasprit Bumrah. He becomes the only second bowler after Arshdeep Singh to achieve this feat. Okay, hang on, the third umpire is checking whether Bumrah has overstepped or not. Brevis is already into the dugout, and it looked like a touch-and-go to be very honest, but it is deemed a fair delivery by the third umpire. Coming to the ball, Bumrah bangs it short and keeps it outside off. Dewald Brevis slashes hard from the crease and tries to hoick it over the leg side, but the ball gets big on him and he ends up slicing it over cover. Suryakumar Yadav settles under it by moving a bit to his left and takes a fine catch.
10.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Dewald Brevis
Jasprit Bumrah is back on. Slams the deck hard, outside off, skidding off the deck. Dewald Brevis lines up for a pull shot but tries to hit it too hard and loses his shape completely. Gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball straightens up a bit.
End Of The Over 10 : 68/6
7 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 69.4
  • W 9.5
  • 09.6
K. Maharaj
0 (1)
D. Brevis
22 (12)
V. Chakaravarthy
3-1-19-2
9.6
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Keshav Maharaj
A dot to end the first 10 overs of the chase. Fuller in length and around off, angling in, Keshav Maharaj tentatively blocks it off the inside edge.
DRINKS BREAK. South Africa are reeling at the moment and their last recognized batting partnership has also been broken, leaving one end exposed. Dewald Brevis has too much to do single-handedly as South Africa still require 108 runs from 61 balls. From India's point of view, their bowling execution has been spot on. Despite a bit of dew settling in, they haven't let the South African's breathe easily. If Arshdeep Singh rocked South Africa early inside the Powerplay, Varun Chakaravarthy has dented their batting order further in this middle phase, with Axar and Hardik chipping in as well. India will look to get rid of Brevis as quickly as possible and not give South Africa any sniff of coming back in the game. Keshav Maharaj is in at number 8.
9.5
W
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Instant revenge for Varun Chakaravarthy and Marco Jansen cannot believe it. A bit wrong'un from Varun, a tad fuller than the last one and outside off. The ball comes back in sharply as Jansen looks to rock back and punch it through the off side. However, he is beaten all ends up and the ball goes on to hit the top of off stump. Jansen departs after a couple of lusty blows and South Africa are now 6 down for just 68 runs.
9.4
6
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
SIX! Jansen has made that look so easy. Not all that short and on off and middle, Marco Jansen simply rocks back and short-arm jabs it cleanly over cow corner for another biggie.
9.3
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
Flatter again and angled into middle and leg, nudged away just in front of square leg.
9.2
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
Flatter delivery around off, Jansen's feet stay rooted to the crease as he jabs it into the off side.
9.1
1
Varun Chakaravarthy To Dewald Brevis
Dragged length, angling it in from wide outside off, Brevis makes room and cuts it down through point for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 61/5
11 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 68.6
M. Jansen
6 (8)
D. Brevis
21 (11)
H. Pandya
2-0-16-1
8.6
6
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
SIX! That's a clean strike! Slightly overpitched from Pandya, and outside off. Marco Jansen hangs back, makes room, and uses those long levers to lift the ball well over long off for a biggie.
8.5
0
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
Back of a length and over off stump, Jansen stands tall and just bunts it besides the pitch on the off side.
8.4
0
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
Comes from a bit wider on the crease and angles in a good-length ball from outside off. This one stays low and nips away a bit and nearly outfoxes the keeper as well after beating Jansen's outside edge.
8.3
0
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
Length ball in the middle, Jansen leans on a touch and strokes it towards cover.
8.2
1
Hardik Pandya To Dewald Brevis
On a hard length now over middle, Brevis looks to get inside the line and pick it up over deep mid-wicket but the ball isn't full enough and this is mistimed aerially over square leg for a single.
8.1
4
Hardik Pandya To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! On a fuller length, attacking the pads, Dewald Brevis heaves it away over the mid-wicket region. And even though one hand comes off the handle, he manages to power it away to the fence.
End Of The Over 8 : 50/5
0 Runs
  • 07.1
  • W 7.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
M. Jansen
0 (4)
D. Brevis
16 (9)
V. Chakaravarthy
2-1-12-1
7.6
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
Just drifts down leg but gets away with it, does Varun. Another googly and this is angled in a fair bit. Marco Jansen looks to tickle it 'round the corner on the leg side but misses out.
7.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
A bit quicker and fuller, just outside off, Marco Jansen manages to jam it out behind point.
7.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
Flatter and at the stumps, Jansen tucks it to the leg side.
7.3
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Marco Jansen
A googly, lands it on a length around off and gets it to angle in. Marco Jansen blocks it off.
Marco Jansen is in at number 7. The last recognized batting pair for South Africa in the middle now.
7.2
W
Varun Chakaravarthy To Donovan Ferreira OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Excellent glove work from Jitesh Sharma yet again and Varun Chakaravarthy gets a wicket on his return to the attack. This is bowled short and a tad outside off, there to be hit as this one goes straight on. Donovan Ferreira looks to cut hard and gets undone by the slight extra bounce on offer. The outside edge is found and Jitesh takes a sharp catch just to his right. South Africa have lost half their side now for just 50 runs. Replays show that the ball actually came off the gloves of Ferreira.
7.1
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Donovan Ferreira
Holds it back a touch, bowling it in and around off stump, Ferreira blocks it right under the eyes.
Varun Chakaravarthy (1-0-12-0) is brought back on. He replaces Axar Patel.
End Of The Over 7 : 50/4
5 Runs
  • W 6.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
D. Ferreira
5 (5)
D. Brevis
16 (9)
H. Pandya
1-0-5-1
6.6
1
Hardik Pandya To Donovan Ferreira
Hard length outside off, tapped down in front of point without much timing and Ferreira picks up a quick single. 50 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA!
6.5
0
Hardik Pandya To Donovan Ferreira
Good length on off, darts back in at the stumps, and Ferreira blocks it off.
6.4
4
Hardik Pandya To Donovan Ferreira
FOUR! Strong hit down the ground. Overpitched on off and middle, Donovan Ferreira keeps a steady base and lofts it over mid on and picks up a boundary to get going.
6.3
0
Hardik Pandya To Donovan Ferreira
Similar line and length, albeit a touch fuller and Ferreira again just eases it with soft hands towards backward point.
6.2
0
Hardik Pandya To Donovan Ferreira
Good-length delivery around off, nips away a touch, Donovan Ferreira plays it late and tentatively towards backward point.
Donovan Ferreira is in at number 6 with South Africa in all sorts of trouble.
6.1
W
Hardik Pandya To David Miller OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Two noises and one of them was indeed of the inside edge and Hardik Pandya picks up wicket number 99 in T20Is. Pandya serves the ball full of a good length and pitches it on off, David Miller walks down the pitch and looks to clip it leg side but gets an inside edge. The ball then goes off the thigh pad and behind to the keeper as Jitesh Sharma dives in front and takes a fine catch. The on-field umpires do go upstairs to check and there is a big deflection, also confirmed by UltraEdge and the catch is cleanly as well. South Africa in a bit of a rut here at 45 for 4 as Miller departs for just 1 (3).
Is there an inside edge? Jitesh Sharma is claiming it right after taking a diving catch in front. The umpires have sent it upstairs for a check. The front-on vision shows a clear deviation off the inside edge and now, the third umpire is checking whether Jitesh caught it cleanly before the ground. After a couple of replays, the verdict comes out in favor of India. OUT loads on the giant screen.
The fielding restrictions have now been lifted. Not much separates the two sides at this point. India were 40/2 and the South Africans are 45/3 after six overs. Hardik Pandya is brought into the attack now. He replaces Varun Chakaravarthy.
End Of The Over 6 : 45/3
5 Runs
  • W 5.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
D. Brevis
16 (9)
D. Miller
1 (2)
A. Patel
1-0-5-1
5.6
4
Axar Patel To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! Hitting with the angle! On the fuller side again, darted into middle and leg, Dewald Brevis stays leg side of the ball and forces the lofted shot over wide mid on for a boundary. South Africa are 45/3 at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
0
Axar Patel To Dewald Brevis
A bit fuller on off and middle, Brevis backs away again and hits it straight to covers.
5.4
0
Axar Patel To Dewald Brevis
Hit hard but straight to the fielder! Dragged length, angled into the batter, Dewald Brevis makes room leg side and slaps it straight to Shivam Dube at cover-point.
5.3
1
Axar Patel To David Miller
This is drifted into the legs, Miller works it 'round the corner on the leg side and gets off the mark with a single.
5.2
0
Axar Patel To David Miller
Nagging length again, from over the wicket and on off. David Miller rocks back and taps it to the right of the bowler.
David Miller walks to the crease at number 5.
5.1
W
Axar Patel To Aiden Markram OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! A wicket on the very first ball for Axar Patel and South Africa lose a third wicket inside the Powerplay. On a fullish length on off and middle, and this one slides on with the arm. Aiden Markram goes back to a delivery that should have been played off the front foot and ends up playing all around it. The ball clips the back leg and crashes into the leg stump and the Proteas skipper has to depart for a run-a-ball 14.
Spin from both ends now as Axar Patel comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 40/2
12 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
A. Markram
14 (13)
D. Brevis
12 (6)
V. Chakaravarthy
1-0-12-0
4.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy To Aiden Markram
Slightly full and around off, Aiden Markram taps the front foot forward and works with the spin to long on for a single. A productive over for the tourists as 12 runs come off it.
4.5
1
Varun Chakaravarthy To Dewald Brevis
Drifts in another googly, full and on middle. Dewald Brevis whips off the inner half of the bat to the right of deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.4
6
Varun Chakaravarthy To Dewald Brevis
SIX! Good choice of shot! Varun lands it into the slot, on middle. Dewald Brevis clears the front foot and with just a snap of his wrists, lofts it over long on for a massive six.
4.3
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Dewald Brevis
Flatter and fuller, on off, at 94.1 kph. Dewald Brevis prods forward and blocks it to extra cover. Dewald is keen to pinch in a single, but Markram sends him back in time.
4.2
4
Varun Chakaravarthy To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! Brilliantly played! Just a bit too wide outside off, on a fuller length. Dewald Brevis gets on the front foot and threads the gap at backward point and short third for a boundary.
4.1
0
Varun Chakaravarthy To Dewald Brevis
Starts off with a length ball, spinning in from off. Dewald Brevis goes back and across to cut it squarer on the off side but gets beaten all ends up on the outside edge.
Varun Chakaravarthy comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 4 : 28/2
10 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 03.6
A. Markram
13 (12)
D. Brevis
1 (1)
J. Bumrah
2-0-14-0
3.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
On a hard length, on middle. Aiden Markram gets right behind it and bunts it back to the bowler. 2-0-14-0 are Bumrah's figures so far.
3.5
6
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
SIX! Excellent pick-up shot from the South African captain! Bumrah follows Markram who shuffles a bit to the leg side and fires in a fuller delivery, on the leg stump. Aiden Markram adjusts well to it and flicks it with ease. Clears deep square leg for a huge six.
3.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
Kicks up a bit, on a shorter length, on middle and leg. Markram hangs deep in the crease and knocks it to extra cover.
3.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
Touch full and on off. Aiden Markram opens the bat face at the point of contact by prodding forward and eases it to backward point.
3.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
On a back of a length, skidding through on off. Aiden Markram hangs back and stabs it to the cover region.
3.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Off the edge! Bumrah slants the ball into the stumps using the wider angle, on a fuller length. Aiden Markram commits on the front foot to drive it straight down the ground. But the ball just straightens up enough and takes the outside edge. Abhishek Sharma at first slip, dives to his left, but it stays out of his reach and races to the fence behind.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/2
8 Runs
  • 22.1
  • 42.2
  • W 2.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
A. Markram
3 (6)
D. Brevis
1 (1)
A. Singh
2-0-14-2
2.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Aiden Markram
Back of a length, on top of off. Aiden Markram hangs back and punches it wide of extra cover for a quick single.
2.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Aiden Markram
Full, skidding through, on off. Aiden Markram knocks it to backward point.
2.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Dewald Brevis
Back of a length, on middle, punched off the back foot to deep point for a single. Brevis is off the mark.
Dewald Brevis is the new batter.
2.3
W
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh continues to weave his magic inside the Powerplay. On a back of a length, slightly nipping back into the batter. Tristan Stubbs drags the bat in front to push it straight, and the ball goes off something towards the keeper. It dips low in front of Jitesh, but the keeper dives forward to gather it in his mitts. But has Stubbs even nicked it? Or has Jitesh taken it cleanly? Too many questions. The Indians are celebrating but Stubbs is going nowhere. The umpire shakes his head on the appeal for caught behind, and Suryakumar Yadav has sent it upstairs for a review. There is a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge on the UltraEdge. The ball also grazes Stubbs' elbow on its way after that. Now, the third umpire checks the legality of the catch and confirms that Jitesh Sharma has just managed to scoop the ball cleanly before the grass. Tristan Stubbs has to walk off. 14 (9) for him and the South Africans lose their second wicket with just 16 on the board.
2.2
4
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Right out of the coach's manual! Pushes the ball further up, a full ball, on off. Tristan Stubbs gets his front foot to the pitch of the ball and drives it neatly down the ground for a boundary.
2.1
2
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs
On a back of a length, angling across off. Tristan Stubbs punches it on the rise to the left of the diving point fielder for a couple of runs. He has timed the ball very well so far, has Stubbs.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/1
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
T. Stubbs
8 (6)
A. Markram
2 (4)
J. Bumrah
1-0-4-0
1.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller and on off, Stubbs walks forward and taps it in front of cover for a quick single.
1.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
On a length, outside off, glided off the back foot to deep third for one more.
1.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller one, on off, driven off the front foot in front of mid off for a single.
1.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
A top class effort from Dube in the deep. Short from Bumrah, outside off. Markram arches back and cuts it uppishly towards deep third. Shivam Dube with a bit of leap, does catch the ball, but gets off-balanced in the process and realizing that he is going beyond the ropes, he shows good awareness to pop the ball into the playing area, before landing inside the ropes. The replays roll in and confirm that Dube has saved a few runs here. A single taken.
1.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
Spears in full, and on middle, Aiden Markram forces it out to mid off.
1.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Aiden Markram
Slants it onto the pads, on a length. Aiden Markram gets inside the line and nudges it with soft hands to the mid-wicket region.
Jasprit Bumrah will share the new ball with Arshdeep Singh.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/1
6 Runs
  • 00.1
  • W 0.2
  • 20.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
T. Stubbs
6 (4)
A. Markram
0 (0)
A. Singh
1-0-6-1
0.6
0
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs
Fractionally full and on the leg stump, swinging in a tad as well. Tristan Stubbs flicks off his pads to mid-wicket. A successful first over from India's point of view. Just 6 runs and a huge wicket of QDK off it.
0.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs
Shapes in on a hard length, on middle and leg. Stubbs is rushed on the back foot and looks to nudge it around the corner on the leg side. He misses to get bat on ball and it deflects off his back thigh pad to short third.
0.4
4
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! All class! Too full from Arshdeep on this occasion, and fairly wide outside off. Tristan Stubbs with a good weight transfer on the front foot, drives it past the diving Shubman Gill at cover and picks up the first boundary.
0.3
2
Arshdeep Singh To Tristan Stubbs
South Africa and Stubbs are off the mark! Outswinger on a back of a length, on off. Tristan Stubbs taps the ball through cover-point off the back foot and hustles back for the second run. Excellent running by the two.
Tristan Stubbs walks in at number 3, replacing Quinton de Kock.
0.2
W
Arshdeep Singh To Quinton de Kock OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Arshdeep Singh strikes and strikes big in the very first over. He gets the ball to curve away from the batter nicely, on a fuller length, outside off. Quinton de Kock gets on the front foot again and pushes at it with hard hands. Just manages a thick outside edge which flies flat towards the second slip. Abhishek Sharma crouches a bit and takes it with a reverse cup in front of his face. The Proteas are rocked early as they are 0/1. Quinton de Kock departs on a two-baller.
0.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Quinton de Kock
Arshdeep is on the money! Gets a hint of outswing, full and around off. Quinton de Kock commits on the front foot, middles the ball and drives it away, but finds Varun Chakaravarthy at extra cover.
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Match Info
  • Venue Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat South Africa by 101 runs
  • Player of the Match Hardik Pandya
  • Umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: India 175/6 in 20.0 overs
  • H Pandya 6th T20I fifty: 54 runs in 25 balls (5x4) (4x6)
  • India 152/6 in 18.2 overs
  • India 104/4 in 13.5 overs
  • Drinks: India 71/3 in 10.0 overs
  • India 50/3 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 40/2
  • Jasprit Bumrah takes his 100th T20I wicket
  • Drinks: South Africa 68/6 in 9.5 overs
  • South Africa 50/4 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 45/3
  • Referral 1 (2.3 ovs): IND against T Stubbs (Caught) Successful (IND: 2, SA: 2)
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