Ahmedabad, Dec. 19 -- Explosive fifties from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya powered India to a massive 231-5 in the fifth and final T20 against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

The duo of Pandya and Varma added 105 runs in just 44 balls for the fourth wicket.

Pandya was caught on deep mid-wicket in the final over after smashing Proteas bowlers all over the ground. He made 63 runs in just 25 balls.

Varma also got run out in the final over before smashing 73 runs off 42 balls.

After winning the toss, South Africa asked India to bat. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the innings for the hosts. Samson and Sharma gave India off to a flying start until Abhishek fell on 34 off 21, while taking a review d...