🇮🇳 IND vs SA: Rain-Interrupted Thriller Sees South Africa Clinch 1‑0 Lead in Gqeberha
📍 Gqeberha (St George’s Park) | By Taaza Khabar Sports Desk | December 12, 2025
South Africa overcame a rain-shortened chase, claiming a **5-wicket win** and **1-0 lead** in the three-match T20 series by triumphing with **1.1 overs to spare**.
🌧️ Match Summary (Rain-Adjusted)
India: 180/7 in 19.3 overs
Rain halted play; under DLS, SA was set 152 in 15 overs.
South Africa: 154/5 in 13.5 overs (Captain Markram 30*, Phehlukwayo sealing with six off Jadeja)
🔥 Match Movers & Shakers
- 🎯 Reeza Hendricks: 49 off 27 – set the tone
- 👑 Aiden Markram: 30* off 17 – captain’s knock
- ⭐ David Miller: 17, Matthew Breetzke: 16, Tristan Stubbs: 14
- 💣 Andile Phehlukwayo: 10*, including the finishing six
🏏 India’s Power-Hit Parade
Rinku Singh (68 off 39), Suryakumar (56), Tilak Varma (29), Jadeja (19) starred in India’s innings, but southpaw Rinku and SKY’s silken strikes weren’t quite enough.
🔍 Turning Point Moment
“Andile Phehlukwayo's six off Jadeja ended it all—he's the hero today!” — Taaza Khabar Sports Desk
📊 Quick Stats Table
| Category | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Top Score | Rinku Singh – 68 | Reeza Hendricks – 49 |
| Strike Partnership | Rinku–Suryakumar: 90+ | Markram–Hendricks: 65+ |
| Key Wickets | - | (Data) |
| Win Margin | — | South Africa by 5 wickets |
🧠 Match Insight
- Rain played spoilsport but DLS tilt favored aggressive start
- India’s middle order blitz couldn’t match SA’s calculated chase pace
- Bowling depth from SA held strong in death overs
🔮 What’s Next?
The decider in Johannesburg on December 14 will be crucial—India must win to keep series alive, while SA eyes a clean sweep.
📣 **Series up for grabs—don’t miss the high-stakes final match! #TaazaKhabarSports**
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