South Africa vs India, Live Score and Commentary, IND vs SA, 17 December, 2023
COMPLETED / 1st ODI / The Wanderers Stadium
116/10 (27.3 ov)
117/2 (16.4 ov)
India won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match
Arshdeep Singh,
India
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 55 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 127.91 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Nandre Burger | 5.4 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 6.18 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 15.00 |
India won by 8 wickets
South Africa vs India, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (SA won by 5 wickets) | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 v X4) | 1 Mar 2026 |
| West Indies (SA won by 9 wickets) | Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4) | 26 Feb 2026 |
| India (SA won by 76 runs) | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X4) | 22 Feb 2026 |
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| New Zealand (SA won by 7 wickets) | 24th Match, Group D | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies (IND won by 5 wickets) | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X3) | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (IND won by 72 runs) | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X2) | 26 Feb 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by 76 runs) | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X4) | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Netherlands (IND won by 17 runs) | 36th Match, Group A | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Pakistan (IND won by 61 runs) | 27th Match, Group A | 15 Feb 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 6 run (0.5 ov): Tilak Varma: 1 (3), Sai Sudharsan: 5 (2)
- Last Bat: Shreyas Iyer 52(45) - c D Miller b A Phehlukwayo Andile Phehlukwayo
- Fall of Wickets: 23 - 1 Ruturaj Gaikwad, 111 - 2 Shreyas Iyer
- Reviews Remaining: India - 2 of 2, South Africa - 2 of 2
- Toss: South Africa elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 1st ODI
- Series: India vs South Africa
- Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023
- Time: 01:30 PM
- Venue: The Wanderers Stadium
- City: Johannesburg
- Umpires: Bongani Jele (South Africa), Richard Kettleborough (England), Ahsan Raza(Pakistan, TV)
- Referee: Chris Broad (England)
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sai Sudharsan, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Sai Sudharsan elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Shreyas Iyer goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Sai Sudharsan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sai Sudharsan goes back and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sai Sudharsan, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sai Sudharsan, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 15 (8 runs)
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sai Sudharsan, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Shreyas Iyer, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
Shreyas Iyer c D Miller b A Phehlukwayo 52 (45) Andile Phehlukwayo to Shreyas Iyer, no run, c D Miller b A Phehlukwayo, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shreyas Iyer hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards third man, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards David Miller, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Shreyas Iyer.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tilak Varma goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 16 (15 runs)
Nandre Burger to Sai Sudharsan, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sai Sudharsan goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nandre Burger to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run, Sai Sudharsan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed uppercut off an bouncer delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Nandre Burger to Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Nandre Burger sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Tilak Varma hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Nandre Burger to Tilak Varma, 1 run, Tilak Varma hangs in the crease and plays flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.