India vs South Africa 5th T20I: A Complete Dominance in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a memorable cricket match on Friday night. In the 5th T20I between India and South Africa, Team India delivered a dominant performance, winning by 30 runs and clinching the series 3-1.

This wasn't just a victory, but a complete team performance – batting, bowling, and mindset, everything was perfect.

Hardik Pandya & Tilak Varma Unleash a Batting Storm

India, batting first, posted a massive score of 231/5. The biggest contributions to this total came from Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma.

• Tilak Varma: 73 runs (42 balls)
• Hardik Pandya: 63 runs (25 balls)

Pandya set the ground on fire! He reached his fifty in just 16 balls, and every shot had the crowd on its feet. One six was so big that it accidentally hit a cameraman, eliciting gasps from the stadium.

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also rose to his feet to applaud Pandya's innings.

Sanju Samson's Aggressive Start in the Powerplay

In Shubman Gill's absence, Sanju Samson got the opportunity to open the innings, and he seized the chance with both hands.

Sanju gave India a flying start by playing aggressive shots in the powerplay. He was dismissed by George Linde after a fiery innings of 37 runs, but by then the momentum had shifted in India's favor.

Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma looked visibly frustrated after losing his wicket early.

Suryakumar Yadav's Poor Form Continues

This match was another forgettable one for captain Suryakumar Yadav. SKY failed with the bat once again, and his poor run of form continues. His leadership is strong, but his form is becoming a major concern ahead of the T20 World Cup.

South Africa's Chase: Quinton de Kock's Fighting Fifty

Chasing a steep target of 232 runs, South Africa got off to a quick start. Quinton de Kock made his intentions clear by hitting three consecutive boundaries in Arshdeep Singh's over.

De Kock scored a fluent half-century and anchored the chase for a considerable period. He kept the run rate under control with risk-free batting and composed strokeplay.

Bumrah Breaks the First Barrier

Just when it seemed South Africa was gaining momentum, Jasprit Bumrah stepped in.

He dismissed Quinton de Kock, shifting the momentum back in India's favor. Bumrah took 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs, and each over was full of pressure.

Varun Chakaravarthy's Magic: 4 Wickets, Match Turned Around

Varun Chakaravarthy was the turning point of this chase. The World No. 1 T20I bowler broke the back of South Africa's batting with his mystery spin.

• 4 wickets
• Key dismissals: Markram, Ferreira (golden duck), Linde

In one phase, Marco Jansen hit Varun for back-to-back sixes, but Varun had the last laugh, completing his 4-wicket haul.

Hardik Pandya Takes Revenge on Brevis

Dewald Brevis hit Hardik in the previous over, but in the next over, Hardik Pandya took revenge by dismissing Brevis on the first ball.

This wicket was a big blow for South Africa.

Arshdeep and Bumrah's Control in the Death Overs

In the end, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah kept the death overs tight. Arshdeep took the crucial wicket of David Miller, and Bumrah dismissed Marco Jansen, almost sealing the match.

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Match final scorecard snapshot

• India: 231/5 (20 overs)
• South Africa: 201/8 (20 overs)

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Match Heroes

• Hardik Pandya – explosive all-round impact
• Tilak Varma – classy and calm fifty
• Varun Chakaravarthy – 4 wickets, game changer
• Jasprit Bumrah – 2/17, pure class

Final Thoughts

To put it simply, like a mother would say,
when the team plays together, the result comes automatically.

In Ahmedabad, India didn't just win the match, but sent a strong message –
Team India is ready, confident, and dangerous.