India Champions vs South Africa Champions, WCL 2025 Highlights: IND 111/9 (18.2), SA 208/6 (20) | SAC Beat INC By 88 Runs Via DLS

India vs South Africa Live: That's It! SA Win!

South Africa have now made it two wins in two in this competition now! Due to floodlight issues, the Proteas win this contest by 88 runs via DLS method. India finish on 111/9 in 18.2 overs. AB de Villiers end up as MOTM.

IND vs SA Live Score & Updates: We Are Back!

We are back after the raining and after 10 overs of play, India are now reeling 66/6.

IND-C vs SA-C Live Score: Rain Stops Play!

India Champions had a shaky start in their chase of 209 before rain stopped play at 7.1 overs. After a slow first over, Shikhar Dhawan was bowled for 1 by Hardus Viljoen in the 3rd over. Wayne Parnell then struck twice in the 5th over, removing Uthappa (2) and Rayudu (0) in the same over. Duanne Olivier dismissed Suresh Raina (16) in the 6th, despite Raina hitting a few boundaries. Stuart Binny showed some fight with two fours, but Yusuf Pathan was dismissed by Imran Tahir for 5 just as rain interrupted the match. India Champions were 44/5 in 7.1 overs.

India vs South Africa, WCL 2025 Live: IND 6/0 (1)

India Champions began their steep chase of 209 with Robin Uthappa and Shikhar Dhawan opening the innings, while South Africa Champions handed the new ball to Hardus Viljoen. The first ball of the innings resulted in four leg byes as Uthappa missed a delivery that clipped his pads and raced away fine past the keeper. However, Viljoen quickly settled into a tight line and length thereafter, bowling three successive dot balls to Uthappa and keeping him quiet. On the fifth delivery, Uthappa finally got off the mark with a single to deep backward point. Dhawan faced the final ball of the over and calmly nudged it to square leg for a single. The over ended with India Champions at 6 for no loss, with both openers off the mark, but South Africa keeping things tight with the ball.

India vs South Africa, WCL 2025 Live: We are back for the 2nd innings!

Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa open innings for India, Hardus Viljoen has the new ball for South Africa. Dhawan has been brought in as an impact sub in place for Yuvraj Singh. Yuvi is currently dealing with a hip injury.

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Abhimanyu Mithun returned to bowl the 18th over, but South Africa Champions kept their aggressive intent going. The over began with AB de Villiers picking up two runs to deep mid-wicket, followed by a single to long-on. JJ Smuts then joined in with a quick single to extra cover.

De Villiers rotated strike once again with a single square of the wicket. The real damage came in the last two balls of the over. Smuts lofted the fifth delivery over deep mid-wicket for a huge six and followed it up with a fine boundary to third man to end the over.

A total of 15 runs came off the 18th over, taking South Africa Champions to 162 for 5 at the end of it. AB de Villiers moved to 40 off 25 balls, while JJ Smuts raced to 27 off 14 balls, setting up a powerful finish.

In the following overs, they accelerated further and by the end of the 20 overs, South Africa Champions posted a formidable 212 for 5, thanks to de Villiers' unbeaten 63 off 32 balls and Smuts' 33 not out off 18. It was a clinical batting display in the death overs that lifted the team to a commanding first-innings total.

WCL 2025 Live Score & Updates: SA 187/5 (19)

Vinay Kumar returned for the 19th over, but it turned out to be a nightmare for the bowler as AB de Villiers went on a rampage. The over started with de Villiers dispatching the first ball for a massive six over deep mid-wicket. He followed it with a single to long-on, bringing JJ Smuts on strike. Smuts added two runs to deep mid-wicket, then rotated strike with a single to extra cover.

What followed was a momentum-shifting sequence. Vinay overstepped on the fifth delivery, and de Villiers capitalised by slashing it for four to deep backward point. On the legal delivery that followed, AB hammered another four, and then finished the over with a straight six down the ground.

The 19th over went for 25 runs, powering the South Africa Champions to 187 for 5. AB de Villiers reached 61 off 30 balls, while JJ Smuts supported with 30 off 16, setting up a grandstand finish.

IND-C vs SA-C Live Score: SA 162/5 (18)

Abhimanyu Mithun returned to bowl the 18th over, and the South Africa Champions batters made the most of it. AB de Villiers began with a couple of runs to deep mid-wicket, followed by two singles - one to long-on and another to square of the wicket - rotating the strike effectively. JJ Smuts then took charge, collecting a single off the third delivery before launching a big six over deep mid-wicket. He finished the over with a well-placed four to third man.

The over yielded 15 runs, taking the South Africa Champions to 162 for 5 after 18 overs. JJ Smuts was unbeaten on 27 off 14 balls, while AB de Villiers stood firm on 40 off 25, setting up a strong finish to the innings.

India vs South Africa, WCL 2025 Live Score: SA 147/5 (17)

Pawan Negi bowled the 17th over and gave away 7 runs as South Africa Champions kept the chase alive with steady rotation of strike by AB de Villiers and JJ Smuts.

The over began with de Villiers picking a single to extra cover. Smuts, on strike next, couldn't score off the second delivery but followed it up with a single to deep extra cover. De Villiers then collected back-to-back twos - first with a flick to deep mid-wicket and then another to third man - showing great awareness in the field. He finished the over with a single to deep extra cover.

At the end of 17 overs, South Africa Champions were 147 for 5. AB de Villiers had moved to 36 off 22 balls, while JJ Smuts was on 16 off 11. Pawan Negi completed his spell with figures of 4-0-36-0.

India vs South Africa, WCL 2025 Live Updates: SA 140/5 (16)

Piyush Chawla returned for his final over and conceded 10 runs, as JJ Smuts and AB de Villiers kept the scoreboard moving with smart shot placement and quick running.

The over started with a dot ball to Smuts, but he followed it up with a well-placed boundary behind square on the leg side. On the third delivery, Smuts ran three runs with a glance down to fine leg. AB de Villiers then worked the ball for a single to sweeper cover, and Smuts continued the rotation with another single to point. The over ended with de Villiers nudging one to backward square leg for another run.

At the end of 16 overs, South Africa Champions reached 140 for 5. AB de Villiers was batting on 30 off 18 balls, while JJ Smuts had moved to 15 off 9. Chawla finished his spell with figures of 4-0-31-2.

IND vs SA, WCL 2025 Live Score: SA 130/5 (15)

Pawan Negi continued with his left-arm orthodox spin for the 15th over and kept things relatively tight despite some quick running between the wickets.

The over began with a dot ball to JJ Smuts, who then took a single to sweeper cover on the next delivery. AB de Villiers followed with a single to the same region. Smuts added another run to cover before de Villiers pushed for two runs twice-first to sweeper cover and then to deep backward point-using his quick running to keep the scoreboard ticking.

At the end of 15 overs, South Africa Champions moved to 130 for 5. AB de Villiers was batting on 28 off 16 balls, and JJ Smuts was on 7 off 5. Pawan Negi had bowled 3 overs for 29 runs without taking a wicket.

WCL 2025 Live Score & Updates: SA 123/5 (14)

Yusuf Pathan returned for his third over and was immediately put under pressure by AB de Villiers, but he bounced back strongly with a key breakthrough.

The over began with de Villiers picking up two runs to long-on, followed by a powerful six over deep mid-wicket. He then took a single to deep mid-wicket, keeping the strike rotating. However, Pathan struck back on the very next delivery by bowling Wayne Parnell, who looked dangerous with his 11 off 6 balls. JJ Smuts came in and got off the mark in style with a boundary through sweeper cover, followed by a single to mid-off.

At the end of the 14th over, South Africa Champions reached 123 for 5. AB de Villiers was unbeaten on 23 off 13 balls, while JJ Smuts was on 5 off 2. Yusuf Pathan had figures of 3 overs, 26 runs, and 2 crucial wickets.

IND-C vs SA-C Live Score & Updates: SA 109/4 (13)

Pawan Negi bowled the 13th over, but AB de Villiers and Wayne Parnell capitalized on the opportunities to keep the momentum going for South Africa Champions.

The over began with de Villiers driving the ball elegantly through deep extra cover for a boundary. He couldn't score off the next ball, but quickly followed it with a single to long-off. Wayne Parnell then took charge, smashing a powerful six over deep mid-wicket, showing his intent. He followed that up with a single to long-on. De Villiers closed the over with another run to long-off.

By the end of the 13th over, South Africa Champions had reached 109 for 4. AB de Villiers was batting on 14 off 10 balls, while Wayne Parnell moved to 11 off just 5 deliveries. Pawan Negi had conceded 22 runs from his 2 overs without taking a wicket.

WCL Live Cricket Score & Updates: SA 96/4 (12)

Piyush Chawla continued his spell with the 12th over and struck immediately. On the very first delivery, he dismissed Jean-Paul Duminy, who tried to loft him but ended up giving a simple catch to Robin Uthappa. Duminy departed after scoring 16 runs off 12 balls, including one four and one six. Wayne Parnell then joined AB de Villiers at the crease.

Parnell began cautiously, collecting a single to sweeper cover. De Villiers kept the scoreboard moving with a single to deep mid-wicket. Parnell added another single to long-on before de Villiers took a run to backward square leg. Parnell ended the over with a well-run two to sweeper cover.

At the end of 12 overs, South Africa Champions were 96 for 4. AB de Villiers remained not out on 8 off 6 balls, while Wayne Parnell was on 4 off 3. Piyush Chawla finished a tidy over with figures of 3-0-21-2.

WCL 2025 Live Score & Updates: SA 90/3 (11)

Pawan Negi, the left-arm orthodox spinner, was introduced into the attack for the 11th over. He started with a delivery to Jean-Paul Duminy, who flicked it to mid-wicket for a couple of runs. On the next ball, Duminy showcased his timing with a well-placed four through sweeper cover. A dot ball followed, but Duminy kept the scoreboard ticking with a single to mid-wicket. AB de Villiers then got into the action, collecting a run to extra cover. Duminy faced the final delivery and added another single to short third man.

At the end of 11 overs, South Africa Champions stood at 90 for 3. Duminy was looking composed with 16 runs off 11 balls, while de Villiers was on 6 off 4 deliveries. Negi's first over went for 9 runs.

India vs South Africa Live Cricket Score: SA 81/3 (10)

Piyush Chawla returned to the attack for the 10th over and faced Jean-Paul Duminy and AB de Villiers. The over began with Duminy playing a dot ball, but he followed it up with a powerful six over long-off, the first maximum of the innings. After another dot delivery, Duminy rotated the strike with a single, bringing de Villiers on strike. The South African maestro wasted no time and flicked a boundary to backward square leg. Chawla finished the over with a dot ball.

At the end of 10 overs, South Africa Champions reached 81 for 3. Duminy was on 8 off 6 balls, while de Villiers had moved to 5 off 3. Chawla's two overs so far had gone for 15 runs with one wicket to his name.

IND vs SA Live Score & Updates: SA 69/3 (9)

Irfan Pathan continued for the ninth over and it turned out to be a dramatic one with two crucial wickets falling. On the very first delivery, Jacques Rudolph attempted a risky single but was run out thanks to a sharp effort by Yuvraj Singh and Pathan. Rudolph departed for 24 off 20 balls. AB de Villiers then walked in and got off the mark with a single, pushing the ball square of the wicket. Sarel Erwee followed with a single to long-on, but two deliveries later, Irfan Pathan cleaned him up with a beauty that crashed into the stumps. Erwee was bowled for 15 off 12 deliveries. Jean-Paul Duminy was the next man in, but he couldn't score off his first ball. Pathan finished the eventful over with a wide.

At the end of 9 overs, South Africa Champions were 69 for 3. Irfan Pathan's second over yielded 3 runs and brought two wickets - one bowled and one run-out.

WCL 2025 LIVE Score & Updates: SA 66/1 (8)

Irfan Pathan came into the attack for the eighth over, delivering his left-arm medium pace. He started with a wide down the leg side, giving South Africa Champions an extra run. On the legitimate first delivery, Jacques Rudolph nudged it behind square for a single. Sarel Erwee then picked up a run to deep mid-wicket. Rudolph followed with a well-placed shot to deep backward point, collecting two runs. He couldn't score off the next delivery, which was tightly bowled. A single to deep square leg came off the penultimate ball, bringing Erwee back on strike. The over ended with a flourish as Erwee drove one past long-on for a boundary.

At the end of the 8th over, South Africa Champions were 66 for 1. Sarel Erwee moved to 14 off 10 balls, while Jacques Rudolph was on 24 from 19 deliveries. Irfan Pathan conceded 10 runs in his first over.

IND-C vs SA-C, WCL 2025 Live: SA 56/1 (7)

In the seventh over, Yusuf Pathan was brought into the attack to bowl his off-spin. He began with two dot balls to Jacques Rudolph, who struggled to find the gaps early in the over. On the third delivery, Rudolph finally got off strike with a single to long-on. Sarel Erwee then took a single off the fourth ball, also pushing it down to long-on. Rudolph capitalised on a slightly fuller delivery next and worked it into the mid-wicket region, running hard for two. The pressure slightly shifted when Yusuf bowled a wide down the leg side. Off the final legitimate delivery, Rudolph flicked it fine and the batters ran three, thanks to good placement and urgency between the wickets.

At the end of the over, South Africa Champions reached 56 for 1 after 7 overs, with Jacques Rudolph batting on 20 off 15 balls and Sarel Erwee on 9 off 8. Yusuf Pathan conceded 8 runs in his first over.

India vs South Africa, WCL 2025 Live Updates: SA 48/1 (6)

Stuart Binny came into the attack to bowl the sixth over for India Champions. He began with a dot ball to Jacques Rudolph, who then found the gap fine on the leg side to collect a boundary off the second delivery. On the third ball, Rudolph tapped it to backward point for a quick single.

Sarel Erwee was on strike for the remainder of the over. He started with a well-placed boundary through sweeper cover on the fourth delivery, but Binny came back well with two consecutive dot balls to end the over.

Despite not taking a wicket, Binny conceded 9 runs in his first over. At the end of the powerplay (6 overs), South Africa Champions reached 48/1, with Sarel Erwee on 8 off 7 and Jacques Rudolph unbeaten on 14 off 10.

India vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, WCL: SA 39/1 (5)

Piyush Chawla was introduced into the attack in the 5th over and immediately made an impact for India Champions. He started with a dot ball to Hashim Amla, and on the very next delivery, he provided the breakthrough - Amla went for a big shot but mistimed it, and Abhimanyu Mithun took a safe catch. Amla was dismissed for 22 off 19 balls, including four boundaries.

New batter Sarel Erwee then faced the remaining four deliveries of the over. Chawla kept it tight, bowling three consecutive dot balls to build pressure. However, Erwee broke free on the last delivery, slicing a boundary to sweeper cover.

Despite the wicket, South Africa Champions added 4 runs in the over and reached 39/1 after 5 overs. Jacques Rudolph remained unbeaten on 9 (7), while Sarel Erwee moved to 4 off 4.

India-C vs South Africa-C Live Updates: SA 35/0 (4)

Abhimanyu Mithun continued from the other end for the fourth over, but South Africa Champions maintained their momentum with a steady flow of runs. Jacques Rudolph began the over with a single to backward point. Hashim Amla then guided a well-placed boundary to third man before picking up another single to deep square leg. Rudolph joined in with a powerful shot over deep mid-wicket for four and followed it with another single. The over ended with a leg bye as Amla missed the ball but the batters managed to run one. A total of 12 runs came from the over, taking South Africa Champions to 35 for no loss after 4 overs. Amla moved to 22 off 17, while Rudolph progressed to 9 off 7.

IND vs SA, WCL Live Cricket Score: SA 23/0 (3)

Vinay Kumar bowled the third over, and South Africa Champions took full advantage by scoring 16 runs. The over began with Jacques Rudolph rotating the strike with a single. Hashim Amla then went on the attack, smashing three boundaries-one straight down the ground, one to long-off, and one to sweeper cover-showcasing his timing and placement. A wide added to the extras, and both batters kept the scoreboard ticking with singles. After three overs, South Africa Champions were 23 for no loss, with Amla accelerating to 17 off 14 balls and Rudolph on 3 from 4 deliveries.

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: SA 7/0 (2)

Abhimanyu Mithun bowled the second over of the innings and conceded 6 runs. He struggled a bit with his line, delivering two wides early in the over. Hashim Amla faced most of the over but found it tough to score freely, managing a couple of dot balls before collecting two runs with a flick to mid-wicket. He added a single on the next delivery, giving the strike to Jacques Rudolph, who picked up one run off the final ball. After 2 overs, South Africa Champions reached 7 for no loss, with Amla on 4 off 10 balls and Rudolph on 1 off 2.

India-C vs South Africa-C, WCL 2025 Live Score: SA 1/0 (1)

In the opening over of the match between India Champions and South Africa Champions, Vinay Kumar bowled a tight and disciplined spell. Hashim Amla faced the first five deliveries, struggling to find gaps as Vinay maintained a good line and length. Amla managed just a single off the fifth ball, nudging it to mid-wicket. Jacques Rudolph then took strike for the final delivery but was unable to get off the mark. The over yielded just 1 run, giving India a strong start with the ball.

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