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IND vs SA, 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Team India won by 101 runs!
Tune in with us to get the live score and all updates as India face South Africa in the series opener at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
By Srijal Upadhyay
Last Updated on - December 9, 2025 10:11 PM IST
Dewald Brevis, OUT!
BIG wicket for India as Jasprit Bumrah removes big hitter Dewald Brevis for 22. SA at 68/7.
Donovan Ferreira, OUT!
5th blow for SA! Donovan Ferreira is dismissed, caught by Jitesh Sharma off Varun Chakaravarthy’s delivery.
David Miller, OUT!
After shining with bat, Hardik Pandya takes David Miller’s wicket. SA at 45/4 after 6.1 overs.
Quinton de Kock, OUT!
Early breakthrough for SA! Quinton de Kock is dismissed, caught by Abhishek Sharma off Arshdeep Singh’s delivery.
South Africa innings begin!
Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram are at the crease to begin South Africa’s chase of 176, Arshdeep Singh with the ball.
End of India innings!
Team India have completed their 20 overs and posted 175 runs on the board. South Africa will begin their chase soon.
Shivam Dube, OUT!
India lose their 6th wicket as Shivam Dube is dismissed, bowled by Donovan Ferreir’s delivery.
Axar Patel, OUT!
India lose their fifth wicket as Axar Patel is dismissed for 23, caught by Donovan Ferreira off Lutho Sipamla’s delivery.
Tilak Varma, OUT!
India lose their fourth wicket as Tilak Varma is dismissed for 26, caught by Marco Jansen off Lungi Ngidi’s delivery.
Half innings complete!
Half innings i.e. 10 overs are complete for India team as they have posted a score of 71 runs on the board.
Abhishek Sharma, OUT!
Another BIG blow for India! Abhishek Sharma is dismissed, caught by Marco Jansen off Lutho Sipamla’s delivery.
Suryakumar Yadav, OUT!
Another breakthrough for India as Suryakumar Yadav is dismissed, caught by Aiden Markram off Lungi Ngidi’s delivery.
Shubman Gill, OUT!
Early breakthrough for India as Shubman Gill is dismissed, caught by Marco Jansen off Lungi Ngidi’s delivery.
The match begins!
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have come out to start the innings for India. Lungi Ngidi is ready with the ball.
South Africa (Playing XI):
Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
India (Playing XI)
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
Here's what Aiden Markram said after toss
We’re going to bowl first. Expecting conditions to be good here in India. Quite a bit of dew around, might be a constant throughout the game but might get a bit worse later. (Quick turnaround time between formats) It’s the way things work, lot of the games end up playing in the mind, need to get yourself in the right frame of mind. Fantastic build-up to the World Cup. From a conditions point of view, it’s going to be great. Can’t simulate this in South Africa, looking to make the most of it.
Here's what Suryakumar Yadav said after toss
We were a little confused looking at the wicket, it was looking a bit greener yesterday. Happy to bat first, want to make the most of it and defend. It (dew) becomes a little challenging for the bowlers, it is going to remain for a really long time. Let’s not think about it, have it as a challenge. We had a good series in Australia, now we play against South Africa and then against New Zealand. It’s good preparation. Want to enjoy it. It’s a good headache to have. The guys missing out are Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana.
Pitch Report:
“62m and 65m square boundaries, 76m down the ground. This pitch was relaid in 2023. It’s a red soil wicket but can’t quite see the soil because there is grass on here. There are also a few cracks. It’s going to play a lot better than it looks. Batters will make merry but I would bowl first. The red soil generally has more bounce. It’s cold to the touch and dusty. Difficult to judge. Dew factor was massive yesterday, it usually sets in at 5:30pm but it hasn’t yet. If you win the toss, you want to chase,” say Deep Dasgupta and Pommie Mbangwa.
As for conditions, this is the first time the Barabati Stadium has laid out a red soil surface.