Archive · 12 Dec 2025
India Dominates South Africa in T20I
India won a big T20I match against South Africa.
Two of their bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, did really well together.
They took important wickets early in the game.
Some experts who used to play cricket for India think these two should keep bowling together because they are a great team.
Bumrah even got his 100th wicket in T20Is, which is a big deal.
There was a little bit of controversy because some people thought Bumrah might have taken a step too far when he bowled, but the umpire said it was okay.
Another bowler, Varun Chakravarthy, also did well and took two wickets.
A famous former player, R. Ashwin, praised Chakravarthy for his good performance, saying he was not at his best in a previous tournament but is now back to his best form.
India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20I at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh took four wickets together, including three in the powerplay.
Bumrah achieved his 100th T20I wicket during the match, becoming the fifth bowler to do so in all three formats.
Experts Aakash Chopra, Varun Aaron, and R. Ashwin praised the Bumrah-Arshdeep pairing and Varun Chakravarthy's performance.
There was controversy over a potential no-ball during Bumrah's milestone wicket, but the umpire ruled it legal.
- Who
- India's cricket team, featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy, against South Africa
- What
- A T20I match where India won by 101 runs, with Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Chakravarthy taking key wickets
- When
- December 9, 2025
- Where
- Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Why
- To defend their T20 World Cup title and maintain a strong bowling lineup
- Teams
- India vs South Africa
- Match Result
- India won by 101 runs
- Venue
- Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Key Players
- Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
- Wickets Taken
- 4 (3 in powerplay)
- Bumrah's Milestone
- 100th T20I wicket
- Expert Opinions
- Aakash Chopra, Varun Aaron, R. Ashwin
Sources
Aakash Chopra and Varun Aaron want Arshdeep Singh–Jasprit Bumrah pairing to continue in T20Is: ‘He keeps you guessing…’
Did Bumrah Overstep? No-Ball Controversy Erupts
Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in all three formats
Controversy mars Jasprit Bumrah's 100th T20I wicket during IND vs SA series opener; here's what happened in Cuttack
R. Ashwin Hails Varun Chakravarthy's T20I Comeback at Cuttack, Reminds All 'he Was Not Having Best of SMAT'
"He's A Gentle Senior, Always Very Polite": Arshdeep Singh Lauds His Partnership With Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah-Arshdeep Singh axis: India’s golden geese for T20 World Cup
