India vs South Africa T20I Series 2025: Full Match-by-Match Coverage

The 2025 South Africa tour of India culminated in a gripping five-match T20 International series from December 9 to 19. Captained by Suryakumar Yadav, India sealed a convincing 3-1 series victory, with the fourth match abandoned due to dense fog. The result underlined India’s formidable home record in T20Is and offered crucial insights ahead of global tournaments.

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

• Result: India won by 101 runs.
• Coverage: Hardik Pandya marked his international return with a blistering unbeaten 59 off 28 balls, propelling India to 175/6. South Africa’s reply imploded as they were skittled for just 74—their lowest-ever T20I total. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah (reaching the milestone of 100 T20I wickets), Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube shared the wickets in a ruthless bowling performance.

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

• Result: South Africa won by 51 runs.
• Coverage: The Proteas staged an impressive fightback, posting a competitive total anchored by Quinton de Kock’s influential knock. India’s batting lineup struggled in the chase, allowing South Africa to draw level at 1-1.

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

• Result: India won by 7 wickets (25 balls to spare).
• Coverage: A seamer-friendly surface saw South Africa restricted to 117, with standout performances from Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakravarthy (who claimed his 50th T20I wicket). India completed the chase with ease to take a 2-1 lead.

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

• Result: Match abandoned due to dense fog (no play possible).
• Coverage: Thick fog and severely reduced visibility prompted repeated inspections before officials abandoned the contest—a rare weather-related cancellation in modern international cricket. The series score remained 2-1, with full refunds issued to ticket holders.

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

• Result: India won by 30 runs.
• Coverage: India posted an imposing 231/5, led by Tilak Varma’s composed 73 and Hardik Pandya’s ferocious 63 off 25 balls (including a 16-ball fifty). Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube provided valuable support. South Africa fought hard with 201/8, courtesy of de Kock’s brisk 65 in his 100th T20I, but Varun Chakravarthy’s four-wicket haul and Bumrah’s masterful death overs secured a 3-1 series triumph for the hosts.

Series Key Performers:

• Player of the Series: Varun Chakravarthy, recognised for his match-turning spells in the middle and death phases.
• India’s bold, aggressive cricket reaffirmed their stronghold in home T20 conditions.
• South Africa displayed resilience in patches but were hampered by inconsistent execution.

The T20I leg of South Africa’s 2025 India tour concludes here. For in-depth global news, sports analysis, and updates, visit www.worldreport.press.