Hardik Pandya led India's batting assault with his 16-ball 50 to set up a 30-run win over South Africa and clinch the series 3-1 in the fifth T20 on Friday. A punishing 105-run fourth partnership between Pandya, who hammered 63 off off 25 balls, and Tilak Varma (73) swept India…

Hardik Pandya smashed a quick 63 off 25 balls, completing his fifty in just 16 deliveries - the second-fastest T20 fifty by an Indian.

Daijiworld Media Network - Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Dec 18: The fifth and final T20 match in the India vs South Africa series is scheduled to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, today with fans and cricket followers closely watching both teams battle for the series decider. India currently leads 2–1 in the fi.....

After suffering an initial scare, India managed to secure a 30-run win against South Africa in the IND vs SA 5th T20I in Ahmedabad

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the fifth Indian batter to complete 2000 runs in T20I cricket during the fifth and final T20I against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. Sports News | Hardik Pandya Completes 2000 Runs in T20Is, Smashes Second-fastest Fifty for India in Shortest Format.

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy's fantastic performance helped Team India register a 30-run win against South Africa in the fifth and final T20I at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday. Sports News | India Defeat South Africa by 30 Runs in High-scoring Clash to Win Eighth Successive T20I Series; Pandya, Tilak Varma Shine.

On a black-soil pitch, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya added 105 runs for the fourth wicket, with the former making 73 off 45 balls and the latter hammering 63 off 38 deliveries. Shivam Dube provided the finishing touches by hitting a four and six in the final over, as India crossed the 230-run mark. Hosts defended the massive total comfortably. 🏆 India Defeats South Africa by 30 Runs in 5th T20I 2025; Hardik Pandya's All-Round Performance, Varun Chakaravarthy's Four-Wicket Haul Power Hosts to 3-1 Series Victory.