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IND vs SA, 2019 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
151/3 (19.0/20)
149/5 (20.0/20)
India beat South Africa by 7 wickets
That's all from this one-sided affair. We hope for a better contest come this Sunday when these two sides collide in the final T20I of the series in Bengaluru. Do join us at 1900 IST (1330 GMT) for all the action. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Indian skipper, VIRAT KOHLI IS THE MAN OF THE MATCH! Starts by reminding about the 2016 T20 match against Australia. Says that when you play like that and finish the game off, it's a great feeling. Tells that it was a slightly better pitch and the outfield was slightly quicker than that day and there was a good value for shots. On the new faces in the team, Kohli tells that they showed a lot of character to pull things back after a good start from South Africa. Counts that as positive signs. On his batting consistency, Kohli replies that it's the badge in front of his shirt, that is India and the pride to play for the country. Feels that adapting to different formats is nothing but all about the mindset. Mentions that if you want to take your team over the line, doesn't matter how, by hitting boundaries or running singles, you will find a way.
South African skipper, Quinton de Kock says that they got off to a good start but towards the latter end of the innings India bowled really well. Hopes to improve in the next game. On Temba Bavuma and other debutants, he replies that there was a lot of pressure on them, especially against India, who are world-class. On his bowling attack, de Kock replies that Rabada tried his best up front but didn't get the wickets unfortunately and with his pace, it was easier for the batsmen. On his own batting, de Kock tells that it was nice to get some time off after the World Cup and he was hungry to get runs and hopes to do even better in the next match.
Shikhar Dhawan gives a quick interview to Sanjay Manjrekar. Says that it was a good start for them and he was enjoying his batting. Feels it's good to get a good start to the home season and is looking forward to more of the same. On facing the South African quicks, Dhawan replies that they practice a lot against good pace in the nets and that's why they can counter the pace of the South African speedsters. Adds that it's a good feeling to hit the ball nicely. On his and Kohli's reaction on that Miller catch, Dhawan smiles and says that he always smiles irrespective whether he is out or not and in this case, he appreciated Miller's effort in that smile.
It was a listless performance by South Africa. Their batting, barring the knocks of Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma, showed little fight and when it came to defending a below par total, their bowlers faltered as well. They are the underdogs in this series but one expects a better challenge from the boys coming from the rainbow nation. Earlier, the Indian bowlers did a commendable job, especially in the middle overs, to stifle South Africa and that never allowed the Proteas the kind of finish they desired.
A walk in the park for India! They were never challenged in their run chase and scaled it down with utmost ease. It was a below par target and once the Indian openers provided a brisk start, the visitors were on the back foot. Virat Kohli and his buddy from Delhi, Shikhar Dhawan then capitalized on the start and their partnership of 61 runs put the chase on bed. After yet another flop show from Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer calmly played his part in the last stand to see off the chase with Virat Kohli.
18.6
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Game over! India win by 7 wickets. Fuller ball on middle, Iyer hammers this down the ground and beats the long on fielder. A superb run chase from the Indians to go 1-0 up in the series.
18.5
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Flatter one around the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a single.
18.4
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
SIX! That should seal the game. On middle and leg, Kohli dances down the track and lifts this over the long on fence for a maximum. Just having some fun it seems is the Indian skipper. With the six, Virat Kohli has become leading run scorer in the T20 internationals.
18.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
Fuller one on middle, Iyer goes back to hammer it over the long on fence but the ball takes an inside edge and rolls towards short fine leg and the batters take a run.
18.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Flatter one on the pads, worked through mid-wicket for a single by Kohli.
12 runs needed now from 11 balls. Should be easy for India.
18.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Flatter one on off, Kohli pushes it back to the bowler. A dot ball.
End Of The Over 18 : 138/3
7 Runs
  • 617.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
S. Iyer
11 (12)
V. Kohli
64 (48)
K. Rabada
3-0-24-0
17.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Shreyas Iyer
Back of a length ball outside off, Iyer looks to work it over the slip cordon but misses. 12 runs off 12 balls needed.
17.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Shreyas Iyer
Outside off, tapped towards point.
17.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
Back of a length ball on middle, Kohli pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
Shortish ball around off, Kohli punches it to the covers.
17.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
Length ball outside off, Kohli looks to guide it towards third man but gets a bottom edge to the keeper.
17.1
6
Kagiso Rabada To Virat Kohli
SIX! On the pads, Kohli flicks it over the square leg fence for a maximum. Rabada's first ball to him and Kohli has hammered him for a six.
Kagiso Rabada comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 17 : 131/3
11 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 416.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
V. Kohli
57 (44)
S. Iyer
11 (10)
A. Phehlukwayo
3-0-20-1
16.6
1
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
Slower one on the middle stump line, Kohli works it towards deep mid-wicket and calls for a couple straightaway. But Iyer is slow in return and the two can't be taken. Kohli is livid.
16.5
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
Fuller ball around off, Kohli drives well but finds the cover fielder.
16.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shreyas Iyer
Shortish ball around off, Iyer guides it towards third man for a single.
16.3
1
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
On middle, tucked towards mid on for a single.
16.2
4
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Through point this time. Short ball outside off, Kohli rocks back and crunches the square cut. The ball races to the deep point fence.
16.1
4
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Imperious from the skipper! Another half century from the Indian skipper. He just relishes during the run chases and he is proving that again. He loves Mohali, doesn't he. Good length ball outside off, Kohli makes room and punches it through the covers for a boundary. A top shot to get to his 22nd half century.
End Of The Over 16 : 120/3
5 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
V. Kohli
47 (39)
S. Iyer
10 (9)
B. Fortuin
3-0-19-1
15.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Outside off, pushed towards mid off for a single.
15.5
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
Flatter around middle, Iyer comes down the track but mistimes the drive past the bowler for a single.
15.4
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
Quicker one on middle, Iyer flicks but finds mid-wicket.
15.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Fuller one on middle, Kohli again beats the bowler to his right for a single.
15.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
Fuller one on the pads, worked towards mid on for a single.
15.1
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Fuller ball around off, Kohli drives it right of the bowler for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 115/3
10 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 414.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 214.5
  • 014.6
S. Iyer
8 (6)
V. Kohli
44 (36)
A. Nortje
3-0-28-0
14.6
0
Anrich Nortje To Shreyas Iyer
Bouncer around off to finish the over. Iyer ducks under it.
14.5
1
Anrich Nortje To Virat Kohli
On the pads, Kohli works it off his toes through square leg for an easy single.
14.4
2
Anrich Nortje To Virat Kohli
Outside off this time, Kohli punches it off the back foot towards deep point for a couple.
14.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Shreyas Iyer
Good length ball around off, Iyer rocks back and cuts it towards deep point for a single.
14.2
4
Anrich Nortje To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Good length delivery outside off, Iyer attempts to defend but gets an outside edge towards the third man region for a boundary. He did look to play it in that region but not that fine.
14.1
2
Anrich Nortje To Shreyas Iyer
The batsman drives this through the covers. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs
End Of The Over 14 : 105/3
4 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 213.3
  • W 13.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
S. Iyer
1 (2)
V. Kohli
41 (34)
B. Fortuin
2-0-14-1
13.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
Good length around off, Iyer pushes it towards cover for a single.
13.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Shreyas Iyer
On the pads, worked towards mid-wicket.
Shreyas Iyer is the new man in!
13.4
W
Bjorn Fortuin To Rishabh Pant OUT!
OUT! Pant departs! Poor shot selection? Let's put it as a poor shot execution. That was a poor ball, Rishabh could've hammered it anywhere on the leg side but all he can do is to find the short fine leg fielder. It's a dragged down delivery down the leg side, Pant goes back to pull but the ball takes the inner half of the bat and goes straight to Shamsi at short fine leg. Maiden T20I wicket for Fortuin. Maybe not the kind of delivery he would've wanted a wicket but he will take it.
13.3
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Rishabh Pant
Around middle, Pant pushes it gently towards mid-wicket and hares back for two. Brilliant running.
13.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
On the pads this time, Kohli works it towards square leg for a single.
13.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Tossed up around off, pushed towards cover.
Bjorn Fortuin into the attack now.
End Of The Over 13 : 101/2
5 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 1 LB 12.5
  • 112.6
V. Kohli
40 (32)
R. Pant
2 (3)
A. Nortje
2-0-17-0
12.6
1
Anrich Nortje To Virat Kohli
Fuller ball around off, Kohli jams it towards point for a single.
12.5
lb
Anrich Nortje To Rishabh Pant
LEG BYE! Good length delivery on the pads, Pant looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards the leg side for a leg bye.
12.4
1
Anrich Nortje To Virat Kohli
Full delivery on middle, Kohli flicks it towards the leg side for a single.
12.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Rishabh Pant
OHH! Good length delivery on middle, Pant flicks it to square leg and takes off for a quick single. Bavuma at square leg has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. It would have been curtains for Pant there if the ball had gone onto hit the stumps. Poor running.
12.2
1
Anrich Nortje To Virat Kohli
Back of a length delivery outside off, Kohli guides it to third man for a single.
12.1
0
Anrich Nortje To Virat Kohli
Full delivery outside off, Kohli drives but straight towards cover.
Anrich Nortje is back on!
End Of The Over 12 : 96/2
7 Runs
  • 311.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • W 11.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
V. Kohli
37 (28)
R. Pant
1 (1)
T. Shamsi
3-0-19-1
11.6
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Floated ball on middle, Kohli flicks it towards the leg side for a single. A successful over comes to an end.
11.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Rishabh Pant
Full toss on middle, Pant drives this to long on and gets off the mark with a single.
Rishabh Pant is the new man in!
11.4
W
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan OUT!
OUT! David Miller, you beauty! What a blinder from Killer Miller. He throws himself to his right and plucks the ball out of thin air. Dhawan cannot believe it. The Indian skipper is also shocked. This is an absolute stunner. It's a loopy ball on middle, Dhawan comes down the track and lifts it straight. There was no stopping that one and it was easily heading into the fence. Then came Miller, flying to his right from long on and pouches it brilliantly. The stand is broken.
11.3
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Driven through mid-off by the batsman. They pick up a single.
11.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
Driven through mid-off by the batsman. They pick up a single.
11.1
3
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Flatter one around middle and leg, Kohli tucks it towards deep mid-wicket. The ball races to the deep mid-wicket fence but Bavuma does well to make a diving stop from long on position and save a run for his side.
End Of The Over 11 : 89/1
10 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 610.6
S. Dhawan
39 (29)
V. Kohli
32 (25)
B. Fortuin
1-0-10-0
10.6
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Shikhar Dhawan
SIX! Smoked by Dhawan. Fortuin bowls this fuller on middle, it is in the slot for Dhawan. He gets into the position and slog sweeps it way over the mid-wicket fence.
10.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Shikhar Dhawan
Short one this time, Dhawan cuts but finds the point fielder.
10.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Flatter around off, eased through mid off for a single.
10.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shikhar Dhawan
On the leg pole, Dhawan walks down the track to play an aerial shot but mistimes the ball towards point for a single.
10.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Virat Kohli
Short one on middle, Kohli goes back and works it through covers for a single.
10.1
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shikhar Dhawan
Fortuin starts with a flatter ball on middle, Dahwan works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Bjorn Fortuin, the debutant, comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 79/1
7 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 1 WD 9.2
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
S. Dhawan
31 (25)
V. Kohli
30 (23)
T. Shamsi
2-0-12-0
9.6
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
Tossed up delivery around off, Dhawan eases it through mid off for a single. At the end of 10 overs, India are 17 for the loss of one wicket. 71 more needed in 10 overs.
9.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Quicker one outside off, Kohli drives it left of Shamsi. The bowler makes a half stop with his left hand. The ball goes towards mid on and a run is taken.
9.4
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
Tossed up ball on middle, Dhawan pushes it towards long on for a single.
9.3
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Flighted fuller ball, tapped towards mid off for a single.
9.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
On the pads, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single.
9.2
wd
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
WIDE! Down the leg side this time. Dhawan goes for the sweep but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
9.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Shortish on middle, Kohli goes back and pulls the ball towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 72/1
15 Runs
  • 68.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
V. Kohli
27 (20)
S. Dhawan
28 (22)
D. Pretorius
3-0-27-0
8.6
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
On the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a single. 15 runs from the over. 78 more needed in 66 balls for the hosts.
8.5
2
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
An overpitched ball outside off from the bowler, Kohli leans into the drive and drills the ball through the covers for a couple.
8.4
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Shikhar Dhawan
Good length on the pads, Dhawan tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single this time.
8.3
4
Dwaine Pretorius To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! Dhawan into the act now! A fuller ball around middle, Dhawan takes a step forward and lifts it over the bowler's head and into the fence. Superb timing form Dhawan this time.
8.2
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
Single to follow the six. Sensible from Kohli. Length ball around off, he tucks it towards cover and takes off for a single.
8.1
6
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
SIX! Up and over! Magnificent shot from the skipper! Fullish ball outside off, Kohli dances down the track and lifts it over the extra cover fence. What timing from King Kohli.
End Of The Over 8 : 57/1
5 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
S. Dhawan
23 (20)
V. Kohli
17 (16)
T. Shamsi
1-0-5-0
7.6
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
Fuller one on middle, Dhawan blocks it towards the off side. A tight over from Shamsi.
7.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
On middle, Kohli drives it right of the bowler for a single.
7.4
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
Flatter one on middle, Dhawan stays in his crease to work it through mid on for a single.
7.3
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Fuller outside off, Kohli drags it towards the leg side for a single.
7.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shikhar Dhawan
Shortish length around off, Dhawan pushes it towards long on for a single.
7.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Virat Kohli
Flatter and wide outside off to start the over, Kohli punches it through covers for a single.
Tabraiz Shamsi is into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 52/1
5 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 1 LB 6.6
V. Kohli
14 (13)
S. Dhawan
21 (17)
D. Pretorius
2-0-12-0
6.6
lb
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
LEG BYE! Good length delivery on middle, Kohli dances down the track and looks to flicki but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls just beside Kohli and the batters take off for a quick single. Pretorius runs ahead and tries to throw it back on the stumps diving forward but misses. Had he hit, Dhawan would have been out.
6.5
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Shikhar Dhawan
Good length ball outside off, Dhawan moves inside his crease and pushes this towards deep cover for a single.
6.4
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
On the pads on a fullish length, whipped towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
Around middle on a good length, Kohli works it towards mid-wicket.
6.2
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Shikhar Dhawan
Good length ball on middle, Dhawan takes a step down the track and works it towards mid-wicket for a single.
6.1
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
Good length ball around leg, pushed through long on for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 47/1
6 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 1 WD 5.5
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
S. Dhawan
19 (15)
V. Kohli
12 (9)
A. Phehlukwayo
2-0-9-1
5.6
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Full delivery on off, Dhawan looks to drive but it goes off his inside half towards mid-wicket. 47 runs have been scored off the PowerPlay.
5.5
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Good length ball outside off, Dhawan drives but straight to the cover fielder.
5.5
wd
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Wide! Short ball down the leg side, Dhawan looks to pull but misses the ball completely.
5.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
Good length delivery on middle and leg, Kohli flicks it uppishly towards short fine leg. The ball falls just short of the fielder. The batters take a single.
5.3
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
NOT OUT! Quinton de Kock is not happy. Not sure why. There was no bat there. Good length ball on middle, Kohli looks to block but misses as the ball sneaks through the bat and pad. There was a certain noise. Phehlukwayo and the South African skipper are absolutely certain that Kohli has nicked it. Kohli stands his ground and nothing from umpire either. QdK after thinking for a while goes for the review. The replays arrive and show that the sound came because the ball hit the pads. So not out on that front. But they check for the LBW. Oops, had the umpire given Kohli out LBW, he would've been back to the hut as the Ball Tracker showed that the ball was clipping the stumps.
Review time! South Africa have taken a review for caught behind! It looks like that it has gone off the pads. The initial replays show that the ball had gone off the pads. They now check for the LBW but it is umpire's call.
5.2
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
Around off, Kohli tucks it towards short third man.
5.1
4
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Marvelous from the skipper! Good length ball around off, Kohli leans into the drive and times his cover drive magically. The ball races to the fence in no time.
End Of The Over 5 : 41/1
8 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 24.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
S. Dhawan
19 (13)
V. Kohli
7 (5)
D. Pretorius
1-0-8-0
4.6
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Shikhar Dhawan
Shortish ball around off, driven straight to the cover fielder.
4.5
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
Fuller one on the pads, Kohli tucks it towards square leg and changes ends.
4.4
4
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Kohli special! Fuller ball around off, Kohli uses his wrists and flicks it through the mid on and mid-wicket gap and into the fence. First boundary for the Indian skipper.
4.3
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
Good length ball around off, Kohli goes back and blocks it towards mid-wicket.
4.2
2
Dwaine Pretorius To Virat Kohli
Good length ball angled into the stumps, Kohli hops and works it through mid-wicket for a quick couple. He is off the mark with this boundary.
4.1
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Shikhar Dhawan
On the pads of Dhawan, he tucks it towards square leg for a single.
Dwaine Pretorius is into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 33/1
3 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 23.3
  • 13.4
  • W 3.5
  • 03.6
V. Kohli
0 (1)
S. Dhawan
18 (11)
A. Phehlukwayo
1-0-3-1
3.6
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Virat Kohli
Fuller ball around middle, Kohli looks to work it towards the leg side but gets a leading edge towards the cover.
Virat Kohli, the skipper joins Shikhar Dhawan out in the middle.
3.5
W
Andile Phehlukwayo To Rohit Sharma OUT!
OUT! LBW! Phehlukwayo breaks the opening stand as he has got Rohit plumb in front of the stumps. Phehlukwayo dishes a fuller ball on middle, Rohit goes to flick but he is early into the shot. He misses to get any bat and is rapped in front of the woodwork. Phehlukwayo appeals and the umpire doesn't take much time to raise the finger. The Ball Tracker arrives and shows that Rohit is dead in front. A crucial wicket for the visitors as Rohit was looking in good touch.
3.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Length ball around off, Dhawan pushes it towards cover for a single.
3.3
2
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Great effort. Fuller on middle, this time, Dhawan flicks it superbly through square leg. Nortje makes another diving stop but as he does so his legs are touching the boundary cushions. Or has he? The umpire has referred it to the TV umpire who is taking some time to make a decision. Well, the third umpire terms it in favor of the fielder.
3.2
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Length ball around off, Dhawan pushes it towards point.
3.1
0
Andile Phehlukwayo To Shikhar Dhawan
Good length ball on middle, a slower one from Phehlukwayo. Shikhar goes for the pull but misses. That wasn't too far away from the timber.
Andile Phehlukwayo is into the attack.
End Of The Over 3 : 30/0
9 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
R. Sharma
12 (11)
S. Dhawan
15 (7)
K. Rabada
2-0-17-0
2.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Fuller on middle, Rohit works it towards mid on this time and says no for the run.
2.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Good length ball around off, Rohit pushes it towards mid-wicket.
2.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Shikhar Dhawan
Shortish ball around middle, Dhawan guides it with the pace of the ball towards third man for a single.
2.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Shikhar Dhawan
Length ball outside off, Dhawan looks to guide it towards third man again but is beaten.
2.2
4
Kagiso Rabada To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! Rabada goes wide on a good length, Dhawan opens the bat face and looks to guide it through the slip cordon but gets a bottom edge. The ball goes towards the third man region for a boundary. Back-to-back boundaries for him.
2.1
4
Kagiso Rabada To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! Driven handsomely this time from Dhawan. Poor start to the over from Rabada. He overpitches it outside off, Dhawan drills it through the covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 21/0
13 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 61.3
  • 01.4
  • 61.5
  • 01.6
R. Sharma
12 (9)
S. Dhawan
6 (3)
A. Nortje
1-0-13-0
1.6
0
Anrich Nortje To Rohit Sharma
Slightly fuller, Rohit drives it firmly but straight to mid on. Good over for India as 13 runs came off it.
1.5
6
Anrich Nortje To Rohit Sharma
SIX! Another one. A massive one from Rohit. Nortje bowls another short ball on middle and leg. Rohit gets in position and pulls it disdainfully into the mid-wicket fence. Don't dare bowling Rohit on that line.
1.4
0
Anrich Nortje To Rohit Sharma
Fuller one around off, blocked towards mid-wicket.
1.3
6
Anrich Nortje To Rohit Sharma
SIX! Rohit is off the mark in style. Slightly shortish ball, Rohit gets behind the ball and hammers the pull over the mid-wicket fence and into the stands.
1.2
0
Anrich Nortje To Rohit Sharma
In the channel outside off, Rohit goes for the punch but is beaten.
1.1
1
Anrich Nortje To Shikhar Dhawan
Good length ball outside off, Dhawan goes for the cut but the ball flies off the outside edge toward Rabada at third man. A single for Dhawan with that shot.
Anrich Nortje, one of the three debutants is into the attack from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/0
8 Runs
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 2 WD 0.4
  • 40.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
R. Sharma
0 (4)
S. Dhawan
5 (2)
K. Rabada
1-0-8-0
0.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Fuller ball this time, pushed back to the bowler by Rohit this time.
0.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Shikhar Dhawan
Shortish ball around off, Dhawan cuts it through point for a single.
0.4
4
Kagiso Rabada To Shikhar Dhawan
Shortish ball around off, Dhawan cuts it through point and the ball races to the fence. Nortje at third man runs towards the ball from third man, makes a diving stop. That looked close to the fence as he might have touched the rope while trying to pull the ball back into the play. The third umpire looks at it and signals a four. A great effort from the fielder but in vain. Dhawan is off the mark with that boundary.
0.4
wd
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
WIDE! Another one down the leg side. Rohit looks to flick but the ball keeps going away from him. QdK can't gather it cleanly behind the wickets and allows a run as the ball goes towards short fine leg.
0.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Around off this time, Rohit finds the cover fielder with his drive.
0.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Another length ball angled into the stumps, Rohit tucks it towards the leg side.
0.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
Good length ball on middle, this one is angled into the batter, Rohit looks to flick it down the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. A muted appeal from the bowler but nothing serious.
0.1
wd
Kagiso Rabada To Rohit Sharma
WIDE! Rabada starts with one down the leg side. Rohit looks to glance it towards fine leg but misses. Indian innings is underway with an extra.
We are back for the run chase! Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan make their out to the middle along with the South African players. India need 150 runs to win. Will they be able to do it? Kagiso Rabada will start with the ball for the visitors.
Match Info
  • Venue Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat South Africa by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Virat Kohli
  • Umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 149/5 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/3 in 13.3 overs
  • de Kock 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between de Kock (22) and T Bavuma (27)
  • South Africa 50/1 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 39/1
  • T Bavuma(SA), B Fortuin(SA) and A Nortje(SA) makes their T20I debut
  • V Kohli 22nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • India 100/2 in 12.5 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between S Dhawan (15) and V Kohli (32)
  • India 50/1 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 47/1
  • Referral 1 (5.2 ovs): SA against V Kohli (Caught) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SA: 1) (Retained)
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Player Runs Avg.
Quinton de Kock SA 131 131.00
Virat Kohli IND 81 81.00
Temba Bavuma SA 76 76.00
Shikhar Dhawan IND 76 38.00
Reeza Hendricks SA 34 17.00
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Player Wickets Eco.
Bjorn Fortuin SA 3 7.28
Kagiso Rabada SA 3 9.00
Beuran Hendricks SA 2 3.50
Deepak Chahar IND 2 5.28
Tabraiz Shamsi SA 2 6.00
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