India Lays the Smackdown: 5th T20I Highlights & Result

The Rock says India just laid the smackdown on South Africa in Ahmedabad, winning the final T20I by 30 runs and sealing the series 3-1! Hardik Pandya went wild with a 63 off 16, while Tilak Varma flexed his muscles with 73. South Africa started fast, but Jasprit Bumrah delivered a knockout punch, taking 2 wickets and stopping their charge. India is ready for New Zealand, baby!

Quick rundown

Hardik Pandya belts 63 off 16 to power India to 231/5.
Quinton de Kock hits 65 off 35 in his 100th T20I, but Bumrah's caught-and-bowled triggers a collapse.
Varun Chakravarthy's 4/53 with crafty googlies derails SA's chase.
India wrap the series 3-1; Ahmedabad hosts a near-record night as NZ loom next in Jan 2026.
Tilak Varma's 73 and a 105-run stand with Hardik powered India's fireworks against SA.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa