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In an exhilarating contest at St George’s Park, South Africa emerged victorious against India and w♈ent 1-0 up in the three-match T20I series. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss in Gqeberha, South Africa delivered a clinical performance to chase down the revised target of 152 in a rain-affected encounter.
India Innings: 180/7 (19.3 overs)
India set a challenging target with a total of 180/7 in 19.3 overs. Rinku Singh played a standout knock of 68 not out in just 39 deliveries and was well supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed 56 off 36 deliveries. Gerald Coetzee was the pick of the bowlers for South Afric🌠a, claiming three wickets for 32 runs.
South Africa Innings: 154/5 (13.5 overs)
In pursuit of the revised target, South Africa showcased resilience, reaching 154/5 in 13.5 overs. Reeza Hendricks led the charge with a blistering 49 off 27 balls, steering the innings with a combination of finesse and power. Despite a rain-interrupted match, the Aiden Markram-led side demonstrated composure and finished the game with 🍎ease.
For India, fast bowler Mukesh Kumar shone with thꦦe ball, claiming 2 wickets for 𝓡34 runs.
Player of the Match
South Africa wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was adjudged🐼 Player of the Match for his economical spell ♛of 1/18.
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Result and Series Outlook:
South Africa secured a thrilling 5-wicket win (DLS Method) in a match that showcased🗹 both batting prowess and bowling excellence. With this victory, the series stands at 1-0 in favour of South Africa as the first T20I was abandoned due to rain. The teams will now turn their attention to the next clash scheduled at The Wanderers Stadium on Thursday, December 14.
Here are the Twitter reactions:
South Africa batting stocks are perhaps at a stage of maturity right now. Fin🐓al four in T20 CWC 2024 at least.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
Finishing it the way 🔥
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC)
A quick bite with the bat!😋
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20)
Rinku continues to impress. Clears🐓 the infield. Finds the gꦜaps. Good cricketing smarts.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃 & 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 🌞
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Ta🎉braiz Shamsi ඣfinishes an excellent spell with 1-18 👏
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
IND vs SA: Tabraiz Sha𓆏msi brings back ‘shoe-call’ celebration on special request
— Amit Patel (@APCricket25)
South Africa won by 5 wkts (DLS method):
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Reeza Hendricks' 49 from just 27 balls propels the Proteas to a sensational five-wicket victory against India in the second T20I in Gqeberha 🏏✅
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV)
PROTEAS TAKE THE ADVANTAGE 🇿🇦
A rampant start to the chase from Reeza Hendricks(49) & Matthew Breetzke(16) steered the Proteas to victory💫 🔥🏏
What a blockbuster as SA go 1-0♎ up in the series 🅘🍿
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
