IND vs SA 5th T20I Live Score: India Smash 231 in Series Finale at Ahmedabad
IND vs SA 5th T20I Live: India pile up 231/5 in the series finale at Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma shine. Follow live updates.
IND vs SA 5th T20I: India Post 231 in Ahmedabad Finale
India's innings came to an end with a bang as they scored an impressive 231 runs for the loss of 5 wickets against South Africa in the fifth and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. The series, which was a real challenge in terms of selection, execution, and strategy, has given the hosts a great chance to finish the home season on a positive note.
The innings of India was driven by the combination of a very aggressive start and a late surge, which made the South African bowlers' inconsistency more pronounced on a surface that was very good for batting.
Match Update — India Finish on 231/5
After a disciplined spell from Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen through the middle overs, South Africa completely lost control in the final over. Ottneil Baartman, who had struggled with his lines earlier, conceded a costly 17 runs as India surged past the 230 mark.
Sanju Samson set the tone early, returning to the XI with a blistering knock, while Tilak Varma kept the momentum alive after the dismissal of Abhishek Sharma. The duo’s positive approach ensured India maintained a scoring rate above 10 from the outset.
Final Over Highlights
19.6 — FOUR! India 231/5
Baartman misses the yorker and delivers a low full toss drifting into the pads. Shivam Dube stays deep, clears his front leg, and whips it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary, taking India to a massive total.
Shivam Dube: 10 (3)
Jitesh Sharma: yet to face a ball
Baartman: 1/39 (3 overs)
19.5 — Dot Ball | India 226/4
A perfect yorker from Baartman around off stump beats Dube's swing. A much-needed dot for South Africa.
19.4 — SIX! India 226/4
Short and sitting up nicely — Dube waits back and launches it deep over mid-wicket for a massive six. Pure power.
19.3 — WICKET! Hardik Pandya falls for 63 (25)
Pandya’s blistering innings ends as he flicks a low full toss straight into the hands of Reeza Hendricks at cow corner. The India captain’s fiery knock added crucial late momentum.
19.2 — 1 Run | India 220/3
Tilak Varma drives a full ball along the ground to long-on for a single.
India’s Innings in a Nutshell
Total: 231/5
Key Performer: Hardik Pandya (63 off 25)
Aggressive Start: Samson and Tilak tear into the SA pacers
South Africa’s Struggle: Inconsistent lengths and expensive final overs
Pitch: True bounce, ideal for stroke play
