Scorecards / 2023 / India v South Africa
Test match · India tour of South AfricaIndia v South Africa: Test scorecard, 26 Dec 2023
South Africa won by 32 runs. 26 Dec 2023, SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion.
Result
Runs per over- SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion
India first innings
245 (67.4 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YBK Jaiswalc K Verreynne b N Burger | 17 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 45.9 |
| RG Sharmac N Burger b K Rabada | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 35.7 |
| Shubman Gillc K Verreynne b N Burger | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| V Kohlic K Verreynne b K Rabada | 38 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 59.4 |
| SS Iyerb K Rabada | 31 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 62.0 |
| KL Rahulb N Burger | 101 | 137 | 14 | 4 | 73.7 |
| R Ashwinc PWA Mulder b K Rabada | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 72.7 |
| SN Thakurc D Elgar b K Rabada | 24 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 72.7 |
| JJ Bumrahb M Jansen | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Mohammed Sirajc K Verreynne b G Coetzee | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 |
| M Prasidh Krishnanot out | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 13 (b 2, lb 8, w 2, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 245 (67.4 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-13 (RG Sharma, 4.6 ov); 2-23 (YBK Jaiswal, 9.4 ov); 3-24 (Shubman Gill, 11.1 ov); 4-92 (SS Iyer, 26.6 ov); 5-107 (V Kohli, 30.6 ov); 6-121 (R Ashwin, 34.6 ov); 7-164 (SN Thakur, 46.2 ov); 8-191 (JJ Bumrah, 54.3 ov); 9-238 (Mohammed Siraj, 65.1 ov); 10-245 (KL Rahul, 67.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Rabada | 20 | 4 | 59 | 5 | 2.95 |
| M Jansen | 16 | 2 | 52 | 1 | 3.25 |
| N Burger | 15.4 | 4 | 50 | 3 | 3.19 |
| G Coetzee | 16 | 1 | 74 | 1 | 4.63 |
South Africa innings
408/9 (108.4 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Markramc KL Rahul b Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 29.4 |
| D Elgarc KL Rahul b SN Thakur | 185 | 287 | 28 | 0 | 64.5 |
| T de Zorzic YBK Jaiswal b JJ Bumrah | 28 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 45.2 |
| KD Petersenb JJ Bumrah | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 |
| DG Bedinghamb Mohammed Siraj | 56 | 87 | 7 | 2 | 64.4 |
| K Verreynnec KL Rahul b M Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.1 |
| M Jansennot out | 84 | 147 | 11 | 1 | 57.1 |
| G Coetzeec Mohammed Siraj b R Ashwin | 19 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 105.6 |
| K Rabadab JJ Bumrah | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 |
| N Burgerb JJ Bumrah | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 24 (b 0, lb 13, w 2, nb 9) | ||||
| Total | 408/9 (108.4 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: T Bavuma
Fall of wickets: 1-11 (AK Markram, 3.5 ov); 2-104 (T de Zorzi, 28.6 ov); 3-113 (KD Petersen, 30.2 ov); 4-244 (DG Bedingham, 60.1 ov); 5-249 (K Verreynne, 61.5 ov); 6-360 (D Elgar, 94.5 ov); 7-391 (G Coetzee, 99.1 ov); 8-392 (K Rabada, 100.5 ov); 9-408 (N Burger, 108.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bumrah | 26.4 | 5 | 69 | 4 | 2.59 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 24 | 1 | 91 | 2 | 3.79 |
| SN Thakur | 19 | 2 | 101 | 1 | 5.32 |
| M Prasidh Krishna | 20 | 2 | 93 | 1 | 4.65 |
| R Ashwin | 19 | 6 | 41 | 1 | 2.16 |
India second innings
131 (34.1 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YBK Jaiswalc K Verreynne b N Burger | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 27.8 |
| RG Sharmab K Rabada | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Shubman Gillb M Jansen | 26 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 70.3 |
| V Kohlic K Rabada b M Jansen | 76 | 82 | 12 | 1 | 92.7 |
| SS Iyerb M Jansen | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| KL Rahulc AK Markram b N Burger | 4 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 16.7 |
| R Ashwinc DG Bedingham b N Burger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| SN Thakurc DG Bedingham b K Rabada | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| JJ Bumrahrun out (D Elgar/K Rabada) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Mohammed Sirajc K Verreynne b N Burger | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 |
| M Prasidh Krishnanot out | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 8 (b 0, lb 2, w 6, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 131 (34.1 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-5 (RG Sharma, 2.5 ov); 2-13 (YBK Jaiswal, 5.3 ov); 3-52 (Shubman Gill, 13.6 ov); 4-72 (SS Iyer, 17.5 ov); 5-96 (KL Rahul, 25.5 ov); 6-96 (R Ashwin, 25.6 ov); 7-105 (SN Thakur, 28.3 ov); 8-113 (JJ Bumrah, 30.2 ov); 9-121 (Mohammed Siraj, 31.5 ov); 10-131 (V Kohli, 34.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Rabada | 12 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 2.67 |
| N Burger | 10 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3.30 |
| M Jansen | 7.1 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 5.02 |
| G Coetzee | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 5.60 |
Match summary
India played South Africa in a men's Test match at SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion on 26 December 2023 (to 28 December 2023), part of India tour of South Africa. South Africa won by 32 runs.
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
D Elgar was named player of the match.
On 26 December 2023 the on-field umpires were L Rusere and PR Reiffel, with BC Broad as match referee.
How the innings went
India made 245 in 67.4 overs. KL Rahul top-scored with 101 from 137 balls, including 14 fours and 4 sixes. K Rabada took 5 for 59. The biggest stand before a wicket was 68 runs between SS Iyer and V Kohli.
South Africa made 408/9 in 108.4 overs. D Elgar top-scored with 185 from 287 balls, including 28 fours and 0 sixes. JJ Bumrah took 4 for 69. The biggest stand before a wicket was 131 runs between DG Bedingham and D Elgar.
In their second innings, India scored 131 in 34.1 overs. V Kohli top-scored with 76 from 82 balls, including 12 fours and 1 sixes. N Burger took 4 for 33. The biggest stand before a wicket was 39 runs between Shubman Gill and V Kohli.
Extras
India's innings of 245 in 67.4 overs included 13 extras: 2 wides, 1 no-balls, 2 byes and 8 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 408/9 in 108.4 overs included 24 extras: 2 wides, 9 no-balls, 0 byes and 13 leg byes. India's innings of 131 in 34.1 overs included 8 extras: 6 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 2 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won India v South Africa on 26 December 2023?
South Africa won by 32 runs.
Who top-scored in India v South Africa?
D Elgar scored 185 from 287 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in India v South Africa?
K Rabada, with 5 for 59.
What was the highest partnership?
131 runs between DG Bedingham and D Elgar for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to field.
Where was India v South Africa played?
At SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion, on 26 December 2023.