IND vs SA T20I Series 2025 Full Report: Match-by-Match Results

The South Africa tour of India in 2025 included a thrilling five-match T20I series, held from December 9 to 19. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India secured a 3-1 victory, with one match abandoned due to weather. This win marked India’s continued dominance in home T20I series and provided valuable momentum ahead of future international commitments.

1st T20I: December 9, 2025 – Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

• Result: India won by 101 runs.
• Report: India posted 175/6, largely thanks to Hardik Pandya’s aggressive unbeaten 59 off 28 balls in his comeback game. South Africa crumbled in the chase, bowled out for 74—their lowest-ever T20I score. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah (reaching 100 T20I wickets), Axar Patel, and others shared the spoils in a clinical bowling display.

2nd T20I: December 11, 2025 – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)

• Result: South Africa won by 51 runs.
• Report: The visitors fought back impressively with a strong batting performance, setting a challenging total. Quinton de Kock anchored the innings effectively. India’s reply fell short, allowing South Africa to level the series 1-1 and demonstrate their resilience.

3rd T20I: December 14, 2025 – Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

• Result: India won by 7 wickets (with 25 balls to spare).
• Report: On a bowler-friendly pitch, South Africa managed only 117, with Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakravarthy (hitting 50 T20I wickets) excelling. India chased down the target comfortably to take a 2-1 series lead.

4th T20I: December 17, 2025 – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

• Result: Match abandoned due to dense fog (no ball bowled).
• Report: Persistent fog and low visibility forced multiple inspections before the match was officially called off—a rare occurrence in international cricket. The series stayed at 2-1, with full ticket refunds issued to attendees.

5th T20I: December 19, 2025 – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Result: India won by 30 runs.
• Report: In a high-octane contest, India racked up 231/5, powered by Tilak Varma’s 73, Hardik Pandya’s explosive 63 off 25 (including a rapid fifty), and solid contributions from Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. South Africa responded with 201/8, highlighted by Quinton de Kock’s brisk 65 in his milestone 100th T20I. However, Varun Chakravarthy’s 4-wicket haul and economical death bowling from Bumrah ensured India clinched the series 3-1.

Series Standouts:

• Player of the Series: Varun Chakravarthy, for his consistent wicket-taking ability, particularly in the crucial middle and death overs.
• India’s aggressive approach reinforced their strong home record in T20Is.
• South Africa displayed flashes of brilliance but lacked consistency in key moments.