Hardik, Arshdeep crush South Africa to put India 1-0 up
South Africa were bowled out for 74, their lowest T20I score
09/12Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of India at Cuttack, Dec 9 2025
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![India]( "India")
175/6 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
74 (12.3/20 ov, target 176)
Player of the Match
09/12Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of India at Cuttack, Dec 9 2025
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![India]( "India")
175/6 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
74 (12.3/20 ov, target 176)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Stats - Bumrah joins elite club of 100 wickets in all formats
All the stats highlights from the India vs South Africa T20I in Cuttack
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Gill, Hardik 'healthy and fit' ahead of first India-South Africa T20I
Gill had suffered a neck injury during the first Test against SA, while Hardik had injured his left quadriceps during the Asia Cup
Gambhir: Gill 'ready to start' T20Is against South Africa
He had suffered a neck injury while batting during the Kolkata Test last month
Preview
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