IND vs SA 5th T20I Highlights: India Beat South Africa By 30 Runs, Clinch Series 3-1

IND vs SA 5th T20 Highlights: All the updates of how Suryakumar Yadav's India took on Aiden Markram's South Africa in the fifth and final T20I clash of the series in Ahmedabad.

Background

South Africa's tour of India is finally about to come to an end. The two sides are set to meet for the fifth and final IND vs SA T20I in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav, lead the 2-1, and hence, cannot lose the series regardless of the result. The Proteas, captained by Aiden Markram, have nothing to lose and draw to salvage. The action seen thus far in the three matches suggests that this series decider could be action-packed and produce one of the most memorable matches in recent times. IND vs SA 5th T20I: Players To Watch OutIndia's Abhishek Sharma has been one of, if not the best T20 batsman in the world for a while now. His explosive style puts bowlers under pressure right from the get-go, and while he hasn't scored much, his fiery starts have aided the team quite a bit.On the other hand, South Africa's Quinton de Kock, who will be returning to the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, has shown glimpses for form, especially with a blistering match-winning knock in Chandigarh. As for the bowling department, Proteas' Marco Jansen has been on fire in all formats on this tour, both with the bat and ball. And so, it will be on the hands of Arshdeep Singh to keep him and other opposing batsmen at bay. The spotlight will also be on Shubman Gill, provided he plays tonight's match, as he hasn't fired in the shortest format for quite some time now, but will take the field on a ground he knows well.IND vs SA T20I Series: Full SquadsHere's a look at the full squads of India and South Africa for this series:IND - Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington SundarSA - Aiden Markram, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs

19/12/2025 22:59:28

IND vs SA Live Score: India Win!

India have clinched the T20 series 3-1 against South Africa, extending Suryakumar Yadav's perfect run as captain.
While he hasn't been firing with the bat, his troops have. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson provided the perfect start, setting the tone for a big score.
Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma then lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium with a flurry of boundaries that took the team's total to 231 runs.
South Africa started strong, yet again thanks to Quinton de Kock, and Dewald Brevis kept the momentum going after the first wicket.
However, the Indian bowlers struck back with quick wickets in the middle overs, and choked the run-scoring. Eventually, the target got completely out of hand, and the Men in Blue won by 30 runs.

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19/12/2025 22:55:12

IND vs SA Live Score: Dropped!

Misfield from Washington Sundar again! Abhishek Sharma denied a wicket, concedes a four instead.

19/12/2025 22:54:34

IND vs SA Live Score: Unexpected Turn-er

Abhishek Sharma will deliver the final over of the match.

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19/12/2025 22:53:28

IND vs SA Live Score: Excellent Spell From Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has delivered his four overs, picking 2 wickets and conceding just 17 runs.

South Africa need 44 runs in 6 balls. Impossible without a miracle.

19/12/2025 22:49:48

IND vs SA Live Score: 18 Overs Gone

South Africa are 185/8 and with two overs to go have all but lost the game, as well as the series.

19/12/2025 22:48:17

IND vs SA Live Score: Costly Misfield

Washington Sundar lets the ball slip through his hands in the outfield, conceding a boundary.

19/12/2025 22:44:47

IND vs SA Live Score: 3 Overs To Go

South Africa are 179/8 after 17 overs and need 53 runs in 18 balls. Though gettable, the target seems out of reach considering all of their set batsmen are gone.

19/12/2025 22:40:11

IND vs SA Live Score: DRS Verdict

OUT! A spike shows up on UltraEdge as the ball passes the bat and Marco Jansen has to walk back. Jasprit Bumrah gets his second of the night.

19/12/2025 22:39:12

IND vs SA Live Score: India Go Upstairs

Sanju Samson has convinced the captain totake a DRS review for a caught-behind appeal.

19/12/2025 22:37:39

IND vs SA Live Score: 16 Overs Bowled

A wicket, but three sixes from Varun Chakaravarthy's final over. South Africa are 177/7 and need 55 more from 4 overs.

19/12/2025 22:34:32

IND vs SA Live Score: Castled!

Varun Chakaravarthy was hit for a six by George Linde, and he replies by making a mess of his stumps on the very next ball.

19/12/2025 22:32:12

IND vs SA Live Score: 15 Overs Gone

India are completely in control of the match. South Africa have 4 wickets to spare and need 76 runs in 30 balls. All of their established batsmen are out.

19/12/2025 22:29:47

IND vs SA Live Score: Miller Down!

David Miller's miscued shot goes high up in the sky, only to be caught by Sanju Samson. South Africa are now 154/6 after 14.4 overs.

19/12/2025 22:26:30

IND vs SA Live Score: 6 Overs Left

Six, four, and a few runs from Hardik Pandya's over and South Africa reach 150/5. They now need 82 runs from 36 deliveries.

19/12/2025 22:21:24

IND vs SA Live Score: Hattrick Denied

George Linde's firm defense denies Varun Chakaravarthy a hattrick.

19/12/2025 22:19:30

IND vs SA Live Score: BOWLED!

Varun Chakaravarthy goes back-to-back! Makes a mess of Donovon Ferreira's wickets and is now on a hattrick.

19/12/2025 22:17:37

IND vs SA Live Score: DRS Verdict

Wickets Hitting! Aiden Markram departs and South Africa are now 4-down, requiring 97 runs in 45 balls.

19/12/2025 22:16:48

IND vs SA Live Score: Chakaravarthy Strikes!

Aiden Markram has been given out, LBW, but the batsman has taken a DRS review.

19/12/2025 22:14:39

IND vs SA Live Score: 12 Overs Gone

South Africa's run-scoring has gone down with both set batsmen dismissed. They now need 102 runs in 48 balls to win the match.

Aiden Markram and David Miller are in the middle, two very capable players.

19/12/2025 22:09:53

IND vs SA Live Score: Pandya Strikes!

First ball of the 12th over and Hardik Pandya has dismissed Dewald Brevis on 31 off 17. A good catch by Washington Sundar in the deep.

19/12/2025 22:05:04

IND vs SA Live Score: de Kock Dismissed!

Jasprit Bumrah does the trick! Quinton de Kock has been dismissed on 65 off 35, courtesy of a caught-and-bowled.

19/12/2025 21:59:53

IND vs SA Live Score: Proteas Living On The Edge

Two close calls, catches dropping short of both batsmen as Hardik Pandya's 19-run over comes to an end.

South Africa - 118/1 after 10 overs.

19/12/2025 21:57:06

IND vs SA Live Score: Dealing In Boundaries

Dewald Brevis is doing to Hardik Pandya what he did to South Africa. Four, six, and four again from the first three balls.

19/12/2025 21:55:37

IND vs SA Live Score: Lucky Edge

100 up for South Africa, thanks to edged four from Dewald Brevis which just missed the keeper's fingers.

19/12/2025 21:54:33

IND vs SA Live Score: Expensive Over

South Africa are marching on to the target despite the fielding restrictions lifted. They are at 99/1 and just behind the required run rate.

19/12/2025 21:52:29

IND vs SA Live Score: Clean Strike

Dewald Brevis takes on Varun Chakaravarthy, hitting him for a six down the ground.

19/12/2025 21:50:53

IND vs SA Live Score: Swept To The Fence

Quinton de Kock has raced to 60 runs with a reverse sweep four. Expensive over from Varun Chakaravarthy so far.

19/12/2025 21:43:04

IND vs SA Live Score: Excellent spell from Sundar!

Washington Sundar wrapped up the Powerplay with a well-controlled over. With South Africa looking to accelerate, the spinner kept both openers quiet through accurate lines and length, conceding just eight runs.

SA: 67/0 after 6 overs

19/12/2025 21:40:33

IND vs SA Live Score: Bumrah keeps it tight!

Jasprit Bumrah conceded only one loose ball - a leg-side wide that raced away for four. Aside from that, he allowed just three singles, delivering a disciplined over.

South Africa: 60/0 after 5 overs

19/12/2025 21:36:11

IND vs SA Live Score: South Africa bring up their fifty!

Washington Sundar conceded nine runs in his second over. Quinton de Kock launched him for an impressive six on the third delivery, but the off-spinner recovered well to keep the damage under control.

SA: 52/0 after 4 overs

19/12/2025 21:34:48

IND vs SA Live Score: Poor bowling from Arshdeep

Arshdeep Singh endured a tough second over, conceding 23 runs. Loose lines allowed Quinton de Kock to attack freely, as the left-hander struck three boundaries and a six. De Kock raced to 34 off just 14 balls, already finding the fence seven times.

South Africa: 43/0 after 3 overs

19/12/2025 21:34:47

IND vs SA Live Score: Poor bowling from Arshdeep

Arshdeep Singh endured a tough second over, conceding 23 runs. Loose lines allowed Quinton de Kock to attack freely, as the left-hander struck three boundaries and a six. De Kock raced to 34 off just 14 balls, already finding the fence seven times.

South Africa: 43/0 after 3 overs

19/12/2025 21:25:49

Quinton de Kock launches it cleanly

South Africa strike their first maximum of the evening! Arshdeep Singh pitches it up outside the off stump, and Quinton de Kock launches it cleanly over long-off for a towering six. The shot sails 81 metres into the stands.

SA: 26/0 (2.1 overs)

19/12/2025 21:12:42

IND vs SA Live Score: Good Start For South Africa

12 runs from Arshdeep Singh's over, all via boundaries, just the start that the Proteas would have hoped for.

19/12/2025 21:10:52

IND vs SA Live Score: Dealing In Boundaries

Quinton de Kock times the ball to perfection as it pierces the field for another four.

19/12/2025 21:09:41

IND vs SA Live Score: Four More

Bowled short, pulled and four to the onside for Quinton de Kock.

19/12/2025 21:09:03

IND vs SA Live Score: First Runs

A four from Quinton de Kock starts South Africa's chase.

19/12/2025 21:08:15

IND vs SA Live Score: First Ball

First ball delivered by Arshdeep Singh - no runs.

19/12/2025 20:55:06

IND vs SA Live Score: Four To Finish The Innings

Shivam Dube finishes the 20th over with a four, taking India's score to 231/5.

South Africa, even with the batting talent and favorable conditions, have a massive chase on their hands. They cannot win the series, but can deny India the trophy if they manage to make 232 in 120 deliveries.

19/12/2025 20:52:07

IND vs SA Live Score: Unlucky Dismissal

A wide ball but Tilak Varma had already run towards the other end. Shivam Dube hadn't noticed which resulted in a run out for the former batsman.

19/12/2025 20:50:02

IND vs SA Live Score: Dube Starts In Style

Shivam Dube has started his innings with a big six into the crowd taking India's score to 226 runs.

19/12/2025 20:49:09

IND vs SA Live Score: Hardik Departs

Hardik Pandya caught out after a blistering inning of 63 off 25 deliveries. Baartman secures his first wicket of the night.

India - 220/4

19/12/2025 20:47:27

IND vs SA Live Score: Cheeky Four

Tilak Varma secures four runs platforming the ball behind the field.

19/12/2025 20:45:43

IND vs SA Live Score: 19 Overs Gone

India have reached 214 runs at the loss of 3 wickets and have another over left in this inning. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya are still at the crease and looking dangerous.

19/12/2025 20:40:52

IND vs SA Live Score: 2 Overs To Go

India are 5 runs past the 200-mark and with two overs remaining, can post a daunting total on the board for South Africa to chase.

19/12/2025 20:39:06

IND vs SA Live Score: Edged Past The Keeper!

Hardik Pandya's wild swing catches the edge but flies past Quinton de Kock and races to the boundary ropes.

19/12/2025 20:35:41

IND vs SA Live Score: 3 Overs To Go

17 runs from the over and India now just 5 runs away from the 200 mark with 7 wickets in hand.

19/12/2025 20:35:08

IND vs SA Live Score: 50 In Style

Hardik Pandya reaches his fifty with a six, reaching the mark off just 16 deliveries, the second fastest for India in the format.

19/12/2025 20:33:58

IND vs SA Live Score: Down The Ground

After an aerial attack, Pandya goes bang down the ground for a four, and on the cusp of a blistering half century.

19/12/2025 20:33:20

IND vs SA Live Score: Full Toss Punished

Corbin Bosch's full toss to Hardik Pandya has disappeared into the crowd. This his Pandya's fourth six of the night.

19/12/2025 20:31:07

IND vs SA Live Score: Into The Death Overs

16 overs have been bowled and India are on 178/3. They would be eyeing a 200+ total, which is completely gettable under the circumstances.

19/12/2025 20:26:53

IND vs SA Live Score: Complete Carnage

Lungi Ngidi, South Africa's top wicket taker in the series, has been whacked for another four by Tilak Varma.

India - 170/3 after 15 overs.

19/12/2025 20:24:45

IND vs SA Live Score: 50 For Tilak Varma

A four brings up the half century for Tilak Varma, his sixth for India in T20Is.

19/12/2025 20:21:54

IND vs SA Live Score: Huge Over For India

A four finishes what is now an expensive spell from George Linde! India are now at 158/3 after 14 overs.

19/12/2025 20:21:02

IND vs SA Live Score: HUGE SIX!

Hardik Pandya has hit a monstrous 97 metre six to bring up the 150 for India. George Linde's over has gone all over the place.

19/12/2025 20:18:37

IND vs SA Live Score: Into The Crowd!

Hardik Pandya powers a six onto the off-side and into crowd against Linde!

19/12/2025 20:17:47

IND vs SA Live Score: Four More!

Another four for Hardik Pandya. He is dealing in boundaries at the moment standing on 15 off 4 balls.

19/12/2025 20:15:56

IND vs SA Live Score: Hit Hard!

Tilak Varma takes on Josh Linde, hitting him for a big six into the crowd!

19/12/2025 20:14:57

IND vs SA Live Score: 13 Overs Gone

A four dragged onto the on-side to finish the over, an expensive one from Corbin Bosch.

India - 131/3

19/12/2025 20:13:36

IND vs SA Live Score: Just Over

Tilak Varma hits a four, just missing David Miller's grasp at the edge of the inner circle.

19/12/2025 20:11:49

IND vs SA Live Score: Hardik Starts In Style

Hardik Pandya hits his first ball of the night for a flat six, hitting the cameraman at the boundaryline.

19/12/2025 20:10:10

IND vs SA Live Score: Surya Fails Again

Suryakumar Yadav hands a regulation catch to David Miller at the edge of the inner circle, departing on 5 off 7 deliveries.

19/12/2025 20:09:07

IND vs SA Live Score: 12 Overs Gone

Just 6 runs, another good over from Josh Linde, as India slow down a bit but reach 115/2.

19/12/2025 20:04:42

IND vs SA Live Score: 11 Overs Down

Another 9 overs to go in this inning and a big score is potentially on the cards with India already on 109/2.

19/12/2025 20:00:46

IND vs SA Live Score: Races To The Ropes

Tilak Varma plays a fierce late cut and a ball races to the boundary ropes, beating the fielders.

19/12/2025 19:59:14

IND vs SA Live Score: 100 Up

India have reached 100 runs in this match at the 9.5 over mark at the loss of 2 wickets.

19/12/2025 19:57:18

IND vs SA Live Score: Next Man In

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is now in the middle with Tilak Varma.

19/12/2025 19:52:55

IND vs SA Live Score: Bowled!

Linde makes a mess of Sanju Samson's stumps, and a fantastic inning of 37 off 22 comes to an end. 

India - 97/2 after 9.1 overs.

19/12/2025 19:51:39

IND vs SA Live Score: 9 Overs Gone

Another good over for India, two fours and four singles which take them to the score of 97/1.

19/12/2025 19:47:29

IND vs SA Live Score: Umpire Down!

Sanju Samson's shot deflects from Donovon Ferreira's hands and goes straight onto the umpire's knee. He is down in pain and is being tended to on the field.

19/12/2025 19:45:41

IND vs SA Live Score: Swept Hard!

Another four for Tilak Varma, this time through a reverse sweep, bouncing right before the ropes.

19/12/2025 19:44:43

IND vs SA Live Score: Overpitched and Punished

Tilak Varma goes down the ground, hitting a four over the bowler's head.

19/12/2025 19:44:10

IND vs SA Live Score: Clears The Fence!

Sanju Samson goes over the ropes, adding another six to his innings and finishing the eighth over in style.

India - 85/1

19/12/2025 19:41:28

IND vs SA Live Score: 7 Overs Gone

India have maintained a steady run-rate even after the Power Play, having reached the score of 76/1.

19/12/2025 19:38:00

IND vs SA Live Score: Trickles To The Fence

Donovon Ferreira to Tilak Varma - four! Played late to just guide it towards the boundary rope behind.

19/12/2025 19:36:03

IND vs SA Live Score: Power Play Over

India, despite losing a wicket, have greatly utilized the Power Play, scoring 67 runs. They are off to a flier and can post a big total on the board.

19/12/2025 19:35:17

IND vs SA Live Score: Power-Packed Start!

Tilak Varma whacks Corbin Bosch for a solid four through the in-field to open his account.

19/12/2025 19:33:04

IND vs SA Live Score: DRS Verdict

Edged! Abhishek Sharma has to depart on 34 off 21 as UltraEdge shows a slight spike as the ball passes his glove.

19/12/2025 19:31:30

IND vs SA Live Score: DRS Taken

The umpire has given Abhishek Sharma out, caught behind, but the batsman has asked for a review without hesitation.

19/12/2025 19:30:07

IND vs SA Live Score: HUGE SIX!

Abhishek Sharma hits his first six of the night, against Corbin Bosch, and its a skier!

19/12/2025 19:27:16

IND vs SA Live Score: Pierced!

A delicate late cut gets another four for Abhishek Sharma, piercing the slips. Marco Jansen has been very expensive tonight so far.

India - 56/0 after 5 overs.

19/12/2025 19:25:35

IND vs SA Live Score: 50 Up For India

A four from Abhishek Sharma brings the 50 up for India, as well as his 50-run partnership with Sanju Samson.

19/12/2025 19:24:08

IND vs SA Live Score: No Stopping Sanju

A lofted cover drive pierces the in-field for yet another four. Sanju Samson is on fire in Ahmedabad.

19/12/2025 19:22:04

IND vs SA Live Score: Four To The Finish

An outside edge flies between the slips, adding another four to Sanju Samson's account on the last ball of this over.

India - 41/0

19/12/2025 19:19:46

IND vs SA Live Score: Sanju Goes Downtown!

Sanju Samson has hit another four down the ground, this time lofted over the in-field.

19/12/2025 19:18:41

IND vs SA Live Score: Driven!

Sanju Samson has played a textbook straight drive for a four against Baartman. He looks on song tonight.

19/12/2025 19:17:34

IND vs SA Live Score: Quiet over

Just two runs from the over as Ngidi recovers from the damage dealt in the previous. Quinton de Kock is also back wicket-keeping for the team.

India - 27/0 after 3 overs.

19/12/2025 19:15:08

IND vs SA Live Score: Injury Scare

Quinton de Kock looks in quite a bit of pain. He appeared to have hurt his hand on the very first ball of the night, and the problem seem to have increased as the match has progressed.

The medical team is out assessing his hand.

19/12/2025 19:12:17

IND vs SA Live Score: Milestone Alert

Sanju Samson has reached 1,000 T20I runs, a major milestone for his career with the national team.

19/12/2025 19:10:35

IND vs SA Live Score: Samson Joins The Party

Sanju Samson finishes the over with a flicked six, his and India's first of the night. 

The score - 25/0 after 2 overs.

19/12/2025 19:08:37

IND vs SA Live Score: Edged! But Safe

A wild strike from Abhishek Sharma, Jansen's delivery caught the edge but flies over the slips for another four, third in a row.

19/12/2025 19:07:50

IND vs SA Live Score: Four More!

Abhishek Sharma is leading the charge in Ahmedabad, having struck Marco Jansen for back-to-back fours.

19/12/2025 19:05:50

IND vs SA Live Score: First Over Gone

A risky run finishes the first over of the match. A boundary and two singles bring India's score to 6/0.

19/12/2025 19:04:47

IND vs SA Live Score: Fiery Start!

Abhishek Sharma steps out on his very first ball and thumps Ngidi for a four down the ground

19/12/2025 19:03:39

IND vs SA Live Score: First Runs

Samson hits square over the inner circle but there is protection at the boundary, limiting the shot to just a single run.

19/12/2025 19:02:02

IND vs SA Live Score: Action Underway

Lungi Ngidi delivers the first ball and its a swing and a miss from Sanju Samson.

19/12/2025 18:37:17

IND vs SA Live: Playing XIs Revealed

India - Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

South Africa - Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

19/12/2025 18:34:17

IND vs SA Live: Shubman Gill Out!

Shubman Gill is out from this clash, owing to an injury, and Sanju Samson has replaced him in the squad.

Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah have also come into the squad, replacing Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana.

19/12/2025 18:31:44

IND vs SA Live: South Africa Wins Toss

South Africa's captain, Aiden Markram, has elected to bowl first after winning the coin toss.

19/12/2025 18:25:36

IND vs SA Live: 5 Minutes To Toss

Only a few moments left before Suryakumar Yadav and Aiden Markram come out in the middle for the coin toss.

There is no fog build-up in Ahmedabad as it was in Lucknow, and so the game is expected to go on as planned.

19/12/2025 18:22:21

IND vs SA Live: Surya's Perfect Record

Suryakumar Yadav has capained India in 5 T20 bilateral series, and has won all of them. He also won the Asia Cup earlier this year in an undefeated campaign.

Surya's India is now on the cusp of another series victory, leading 2-1 against South Africa as they head into the decider.

19/12/2025 17:21:09

IND vs SA Live: Match & Toss Time

The India vs South Africa 5th T20I is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM IST. 

The toss will take place half an hour earlier, that is at 6:30 PM IST.

19/12/2025 17:20:12

IND vs SA Live: Top Wicket-Takers

India and South Africa's bowlers have also displayed strong performances in the T20 series thus far.

1) Varun Chakaravarthy and Lungi Ngidi - 6 wickets

2) Arshdeep Singh, Ottneil Baartman and Lutho Sipmala - 4 wickets

3) Marco Jansen - 3 wickets

19/12/2025 17:16:24

IND vs SA Live: Top Scorers

The India vs South Africa T20 series has seen some great performances with the bat. Here are the top 3 run-getters so far:

1) Tilak Varma - 114 runs

2) Aiden Markram - 104 runs

3) Quinton de Kock - 91 runs