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India has officially clinched the T20I series 3-1 following a dominant 30-run victory over South Africa in the 5th and final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Match Result: India Wins by 30 Runs
India posted a mammoth total of 231/5, and despite a spirited start from the Proteas, the Indian bowling attack led by Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah restricted South Africa to 201/8.
India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live: Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Key Performers |
| India | 231/5 (20 Overs) | Tilak Varma: 73 (42) Hardik Pandya: 63 (25) |
| South Africa | 201/8 (20 Overs) | Quinton de Kock: 65 (35) Varun Chakravarthy: 4/53 |
Key Highlights of the Match
- Hardik’s Firepower: Hardik Pandya was the star of the show, smashing a half-century in just 16 balls. This stands as the second-fastest T20I fifty for an Indian, trailing only Yuvraj Singh’s legendary 12-ball record.
- Tilak Varma’s Consistency: Varma continued his incredible form with a poised 73, anchoring a 105-run partnership with Pandya that took the game away from South Africa.
- Chakravarthy’s Four-fer: Varun Chakravarthy dismantled the middle order, taking four wickets, including the dangerous Aiden Markram and Donovan Ferreira on consecutive balls.
- Bumrah’s Return: Playing in his hometown, Jasprit Bumrah was clinical, finishing with figures of 2/17 in his 4 overs and taking a vital return catch to dismiss De Kock.
- South Africa’s Fight: Quinton de Kock and Dewald Brevis (31 off 17) gave India a scare early in the chase, taking the Proteas to 118/1 after 10 overs, but the middle-order collapse proved decisive.
Series Takeaway
With this victory, India has secured its eighth consecutive T20I bilateral series win. This series was particularly significant as a preview for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the final scheduled to be held at this very stadium.
SERIES WINNERS! 🎉 India triumphs over South Africa in a thrilling 5th T20I!
From explosive batting to brilliant bowling, the Men in Blue dominated in Ahmedabad to secure the series. What a performance!
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Watch India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live: A Guide
The 5th and final T20I between India and South Africa is currently live at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With India leading the series 2-1 (after the 4th T20I was washed out due to fog), the Proteas are fighting to level the series, while India aims for a dominant 3-1 finish.
Match Situation: Live Updates
The match is in the second innings, with South Africa chasing a massive target of 232.
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- India’s Total: 231/5 in 20 overs.
- South Africa’s Chase: 177/8 (16.1 overs).
- Required Rate: South Africa needs a miracle, with over 50 runs required from the final few overs and only 2 wickets in hand.
India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live: Key Performance Highlights
India’s Power-Packed Batting
India’s innings was defined by explosive hitting from the middle order after a steady start:
- Tilak Varma: 73 off 42 balls. He continued his sublime form, anchoring the innings with precision.
- Hardik Pandya: 63 off 25 balls. Pandya was in destructive mode, reaching his fifty in just 16 balls—the second-fastest for an Indian in T20Is.
- Sanju Samson: 37 off 22 balls. Opening in place of the injured Shubman Gill, Samson provided a brisk start.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Magic
The world’s No. 1 T20I bowler, Varun Chakravarthy, has dismantled the South African middle order. Despite being expensive in his final over, he finished with figures of 4/53, including the crucial wickets of Aiden Markram and Donovan Ferreira.
India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live: Match Context & Toss
- Toss: South Africa won the toss and elected to field first.
- Pitch Report: The Ahmedabad surface lived up to its reputation as a “batter’s paradise,” though the large boundaries have tested the conditioning of the players.
- Team News: * India: Shubman Gill missed out due to a toe injury; Jasprit Bumrah returned to the side in his hometown.
- South Africa: George Linde replaced Anrich Nortje to provide extra spin depth.
Series Summary
| Match | Venue | Result |
| 1st T20I | Cuttack | India won |
| 2nd T20I | Mullanpur | South Africa won |
| 3rd T20I | Dharamshala | India won |
| 4th T20I | Lucknow | Abandoned (Fog) |
| 5th T20I | Ahmedabad | In Progress |
India has already secured an unassailable lead, ensuring they cannot lose the series. This series serves as a critical dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the final of that tournament scheduled to be held at this very venue.
