Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad
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Tilak Varma’s Fiery Start Continues with a Boundary | India – 72/1 (6.2)
December 19, 2025 7:36 pm
Tilak Varma welcomes Donovan Ferreira to the attack with a superb boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and continuing India’s strong run-scoring momentum.
India’s Blistering Start: First Over Fireworks | India – 67/1(5.5)
December 19, 2025 7:35 pm
India began their innings with a strong statement, scoring 6 runs in the very first over without losing any wickets. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opened the batting, setting an aggressive tone against Lungi Ngidi.
Tilak Varma Starts with a Boundary! | India – 67/1 (5.5)
December 19, 2025 7:21 pm
New batsman Tilak Varma announces his arrival with a superb boundary off Corbin Bosch on his very first ball! A confident start for the youngster, keeping India’s momentum going after the fall of a wicket.
Sharma departs after a fiery start! | India – 63/1 (5.4)
December 19, 2025 7:21 pm
Abhishek Sharma, after a blistering start, is caught behind by Quinton de Kock off the bowling of Corbin Bosch. He departs for a quickfire 34 runs off 21 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six.
Abhishek Sharma Smashes First Six! | India – 63/0(5.3)
December 19, 2025 7:23 pm
Abhishek Sharma unleashes a powerful shot off Corbin Bosch, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six. This is his first maximum of the innings, further boosting India’s aggressive start.
Abhishek Sharma Continues the Onslaught with Another Four! | India – 55/0(4.5)
December 19, 2025 7:23 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary off Marco Jansen, taking his personal score to 27 and further accelerating India’s incredible start. His aggressive batting is putting immense pressure on the South African bowlers.
Fifty-Run Partnership: Samson & Sharma Ignite India’s Innings! | India – 47/0(4.3)
December 19, 2025 7:25 pm
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have brought up a fantastic 50-run partnership off just 28 balls! A brilliant display of aggressive batting, with Samson contributing 27 runs and Sharma 23 runs. This partnership has given India a flying start.
Sharma’s Brilliant Boundary! | India – 51/0(4.4)
December 19, 2025 7:25 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary off Marco Jansen, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to India’s total. This shot keeps the momentum firmly with the batting side.
Samson Continues Boundary Spree | India – 46/0(4.2)
December 19, 2025 7:25 pm
Sanju Samson finds the fence once again, dispatching Marco Jansen for a glorious four. His aggressive batting is putting immense pressure on the South African bowlers.
Samson’s Flourish: Another Boundary! | India – 41/0(4.0)
December 19, 2025 7:25 pm
Sanju Samson ends the over with another magnificent boundary, his third of the innings. He’s looking in sublime form, punishing anything loose and keeping the scoreboard racing for India.
Samson Continues the Attack with Another Four! | India – 35/0(3.3)
December 19, 2025 7:25 pm
Sanju Samson dispatches Ottneil Baartman for his second boundary of the over, showcasing aggressive intent and keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly for India.
Samson finds the boundary! | India – 31/0 (3.1)
December 19, 2025 7:25 pm
Sanju Samson welcomes Ottneil Baartman to the attack with a magnificent boundary! He’s looking to accelerate, finding the gap with precision and keeping the scoreboard ticking over for India.
Samson Smashes First Six! | India – 25/0 (2.0)
December 19, 2025 7:29 pm
Sanju Samson launches Marco Jansen for a magnificent six, the first maximum of the innings! He’s found his rhythm and is looking to accelerate the scoring.
Sharma’s Hattrick of Fours! | India – 18/0(1.3)
December 19, 2025 7:29 pm
Abhishek Sharma is on fire! He smashes his third consecutive boundary off Marco Jansen, displaying incredible aggression and timing. This is a blistering start for India.
Sharma’s Double Delight! Back-to-Back Boundaries! | India – 14/0(1.2)
December 19, 2025 7:33 pm
Abhishek Sharma is on fire! He smashes two consecutive boundaries off Marco Jansen, displaying aggressive intent right from the start. This rapid scoring is putting South Africa under early pressure.
Abhishek Sharma Finds the Fence Again! | India – 10/0(1.1)
December 19, 2025 7:33 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive start, finding the boundary once more with a well-timed shot. This early aggression is putting South Africa under pressure.
Abhishek Sharma opens his account with a boundary! | India – 5/0 (0.4)
December 19, 2025 7:34 pm
Abhishek Sharma gets off the mark in style, finding the boundary with a well-timed shot. This will settle some nerves in the Indian camp and get the innings going.
First Ball of the Match | India – 0/0(0.1)
December 19, 2025 7:34 pm
Lungi Ngidi opens the bowling for South Africa, delivering a tight first ball to Sanju Samson, who defends it solidly. The innings is underway!
South Africa Wins Toss, Elects to Bowl
December 19, 2025 7:35 pm
South Africa has won the toss and chosen to bowl first against India. The captain believes his bowlers can exploit early conditions and put pressure on the opposition.
