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South Africa vs India, 3rd T20I Match Summary

SA vs IND, 2024 - T20 Summary

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3rd T20I, SuperSport Park, Centurion , Nov 13, 2024
South Africa South Africa
208/7 (20.0/20)
India India
219/6 (20.0/20)
India beat South Africa by 11 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Tilak Varma
    107(56)
IND 219/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112645-tilak-varma-playerprofile>Tilak Varma</a>
Tilak Varma
107 (56)
  • 8x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 191.07SR
<a href=/cricket/players/108562-abhishek-sharma-playerprofile>Abhishek Sharma</a>
Abhishek Sharma
50 (25)
  • 3x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 200SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Andile Simelane
ECON 11.33
3
OVERS
34/2
R/W
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
SA 208/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113406-marco-jansen-playerprofile>Marco Jansen</a>
Marco Jansen
54 (17)
  • 4x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 317.64SR
<a href=/cricket/players/60210-heinrich-klaasen-playerprofile>Heinrich Klaasen</a>
Heinrich Klaasen
41 (22)
  • 1x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 186.36SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
ECON 9.25
4
OVERS
37/3
R/W
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 13.50
4
OVERS
54/2
R/W
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Three down, and the final examination awaits. In this enthralling four-match T20I series, the scoreline currently stands at 2-1 in India's favor, with a couple of games proving to be edge-of-the-seat contests. We saw a low-scoring thriller in the second match, while this one was nothing short of a crackerjack of a high-scoring affair that had everyone chew all their nails. So, that is it from this immersive third T20I. With this victory, India has ensured that they cannot lose the series, with a shared trophy being the worst-case scenario for them. Now, the attention turns to the grand finale, as South Africa gear up to prevent a series defeat. The caravan moves to the spectacular Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for the fourth and final T20I, scheduled for Friday, November 15th, with the first ball set to be bowled at 3 pm GMT. Until then, it's time to savor the thrills and look ahead to the decisive clash. Cheers!
The Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav says that they played the brand of cricket they wanted to. Shares that the talk has been about playing the way we do for our franchises or for our state sides. Feels that being clear in the mind is important. Shares that watching the batters bat like the way they did in this game, makes his job a lot easier. Feels that they as a team are going in the correct direction. Adds that the energy, aggression, and intent shown in this game were pleasing to see. Tells that Tilak Varma came to his room before this game and requested to send him at number 3. Further says that he is happy for Tilak and his family.
The captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram says that he feels proud with the way they fought. Mentions that coming to the Centurion, they knew the margin of win was going to be very close. Appreciates the way the lower middle order stood up. Lauds Marco Jansen and Klaasen for taking the game very close in the end and states that the other batters can take inspiration from their knocks. Also mentions that the bowlers would look to fine tune their skills before heading to Joburg.
Tilak Varma is adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his blistering ton. He scored an unbeaten 107 off 56 deliveries. When asked about the blow he took to the head while attempting the catch, he says that he feels fine at the moment. Shares that he is lost for words having scored a century for the team and he always wanted to contribute in the country's win. Thanks the skipper, Suryakumar Yadav for backing him and promoting him up the order. Mentions that he just wanted to express himself out there and just backed his basics. Adds that it was not easy for the new batter as the wicket was a bit two-paced. Gives the credit to the captain and the team management for backing them to go out there and play with freedom.
... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...
Earlier in the game, South Africa invited India to bat first, and while they made an early breakthrough with Jansen dismissing Samson, what followed was a relentless onslaught from Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma. The left-handed pair bossed up the powerplay, with Sharma racing to a blistering half-century. Though South Africa managed to stem the flow, with a slight blip in scoring and Maharaj striking two big wickets, it failed to disrupt Tilak Varma's rhythm. Unfazed, the talented youngster continued his aggressive assault, eventually reaching a magnificent century. His ton included 8 fours and 7 towering sixes. Varma's brilliance in the death overs proved pivotal, as India plundered 65 runs in the final 5 overs to post a formidable total in excess of 200.
With 77 runs needed off the final 24 deliveries, the onus was firmly on Klaasen to orchestrate a miraculous fightback. As the pressure mounted, Klaasen's all-out assault eventually led to his downfall, leaving South Africa just short of their target despite their late surge. Although he found an able ally in Jansen, who unleashed a barrage of big hits towards the backend and squeezed out 26 runs off penultimate over against Pandya and got off to a blistering fifty in style, keeping the hopes of his team very well alive. However, it was Arshdeep Singh who kept his calm in the final over and did the job for India and also snagged a crucial 3-wicket haul.
With the onus on Markram and Stubbs to spearhead South Africa's fightback, the Indian spinners applied relentless pressure, forcing the Proteas batters to deal in singles and doubles. As the boundary flow dried up for a few overs, and the pitch slowing down, the home side continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. India's tactical use of three spinners proved effective, until Klaasen launched a merciless assault on Varun Chakaravarthy, plundering 23 runs in the 14th over. However, despite this late onslaught, the required run rate had already spiraled beyond 18 runs per over, leaving the Proteas with an uphill task.
South Africa initiated the run chase in a very cautious manner, rather more in a streaky way as the Indian bowlers made it a bit tricky for them to play freely. It was Arshdeep who, habitual to his nature, struck inside the Powerplay and set the tone for the Men in Blue. In came Varun Chakaravarthy and picked up from where he left off in the last game, and struck gold in his very first over. In the span of just 15 balls, South Africa had lost both their openers, which demanded another rebuilding phase. With the initial pressure built up by the bowlers, South Africa's Powerplay score read 55/2 versus India's 70/1 at this very stage.
The Proteas fought and fought really hard, but it were the Men In Blue who did enough to cross the line! The iconic SuperSport Park has treated the fans with a sure-shot blockbuster of a contest. Surely, the Indian fans had their hearts in their mouths when Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen were going bang-bang in the backend. But it was the case of South Africa remaining too close, yet too far in the end and would surely ponder upon the number of extras they conceded in the first innings - 19 to be very precise.
Over 20 : 208/7
13 Runs
  • 1 LB 19.1
  • 619.2
  • W 19.3
  • 419.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
G. Coetzee
2 (3)
A. Simelane
5 (2)
A. Singh
4-0-37-3
19.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Gerald Coetzee
Full again, on off, Gerald Coetzee stays low to go down the ground. Toe-ends the shot to long on for just a single. A relief on the faces of those in the Indian camp. A mini-scare for India towards the end but Arshdeep Singh did the job for them. India win by 11 runs and take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series!
19.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Andile Simelane
Full and angled in, at the off stump, Andile Simelane wrists it through mid-wicket for a single.
19.4
4
Arshdeep Singh To Andile Simelane
FOUR! Andile gets it through but that won't be enough for South Africa! Arshdeep bowls a fullish delivery, on off, Andile Simelane stays deep in the crease and lofts it over cover. Three fielders converge and the deep cover fielder puts a dive to his right but fails to cut it off.
Andile Simelane is the new batter in at number 9.
19.3
W
Arshdeep Singh To Marco Jansen OUT!
OUT! LBW! What a time to get the review right! Jansen departs and takes his team's hopes with him. Arshdeep serves it very full, attacking the stumps from over the wicket, Marco Jansen gets inside the line and goes deep in the crease to help it away off his pads. Gets beaten on the inside edge and it rolls off his pads behind to short fine leg for a leg bye. A confident shout for LBW from Arshdeep but the umpire shakes his head. Has it pitched in line? Arshdeep thinks so and India take the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. South Africa need 18 off 3.
Is that out? Another review for LBW. Nothing on UltraEdge and this time, the Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. OUT IT IS!
Oh dear, Tilak Varma has done some damage here while leaping and tumbling over to take the catch in the deep. He bumped his head on the ground while tumbling and a mandatory concussion test is in place for him. The physio is out to check him up. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya both converge towards Tilak to the boundary ropes to check whether he is doing fine. Tilak is back on his feet and is good to continue.
19.2
6
Arshdeep Singh To Marco Jansen
SIX! JUST OVER! And that will be FIFTY FOR JANSEN! A blinder of a knock so far from Jansen. Gets to his maiden T20 fifty and he is keeping his side alive in the chase. South Africa need 18 from 4. Arshdeep serves it full and angles it across the batter, near the tramline on off, Jansen extends his hands and gets underneath it nicely. Pumps it over the leaping Tilak Varma at deep cover for a six. Tilak banged his head on the turf while landing and he is down on the ground.
19.1
lb
Arshdeep Singh To Gerald Coetzee
A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Arshdeep Singh is interested and SKY takes the review. Arshdeep goes searching for the yorker but dishes out a low full toss, on the pads, Gerald Coetzee goes for a swipe across the line but gets beaten on the inside edge and it brushes the front pad and then goes on to hit the back leg. The ball goes behind on the leg side and they cross over. The UltraEdge shows no bat but the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is hitting the leg stump but the impact is umpire's call.
Is that out? The TV umpire has been summoned on India's review for LBW! Gerald Coetzee swings and misses and wears on the front pad. Clear gap between bat and ball on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows that the impact is the umpire's call. NOT OUT!
Right then, 25 needed off the last 6 deliveries. Not a relief at all for India, as Gerald Coetzee is on strike and he too, can strike a few lusty blows. Arshdeep Singh (3-0-25-2) to bowl the final over.
Over 19 : 195/6
26 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 618.2
  • 418.3
  • 218.4
  • 618.5
  • 418.6
M. Jansen
48 (15)
G. Coetzee
1 (1)
H. Pandya
4-0-50-1
18.6
4
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
FOUR! Top edge and it races away! A massive over for South Africa. 26 runs off it. It keeps them in the game. Hardik digs it in short, at the batter, Jansen tries to take the short ball on. Gets a top edge that flies over the keeper and goes for a boundary. 25 needed off the last over.
18.5
6
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
SIX! Oh, hello! Suddenly, it's game on! Back of a length, width on offer on off, Jansen hangs back and pummels it over wide long off for a biggie. 22 runs off the first 5 balls. South Africa need 29 off 7 balls.
18.4
2
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
Serves it on a good length, on off, Jansen slaps it back over the bowler's head for a couple of runs.
18.3
4
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
FOUR! Not where Jansen intended but he will take it! Slower and on a good length, around off, Jansen loses his shape as he swings a bit too hard. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards deep backward point for a boundary. 14 runs off the first 3 balls.
18.2
6
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
SIX! It ain't over yet, says Jansen! Short and angling in at hips, Marco Jansen just helps the ball on its way and clears the deep backward square leg fence for a six. 41 needed from 10.
18.1
4
Hardik Pandya To Marco Jansen
FOUR! Smart batting! Back of a length, slower one and on off, Jansen knows that mid on is inside the circle. Just lofts it over the man at mid on and picks up a boundary.
Over 18 : 169/6
8 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • W 17.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
M. Jansen
22 (9)
G. Coetzee
1 (1)
A. Singh
3-0-25-2
17.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Marco Jansen
Another full delivery, at the stumps, Jansen drills it down to long on for one more. 8 runs and Klaasen's wicket off the over. South Africa need 51 runs from 12 balls.
17.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Gerald Coetzee
Low full toss, on off, Gerald Coetzee knocks it down to long on for a single.
Gerald Coetzee is in at number 8.
Full Commentary
20 OV
13 Runs
A. Singh to G. Coetzee M. Jansen A. Simelane
  • 1 LB 19.1
  • 619.2
  • W 19.3
  • 419.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
26 Runs
H. Pandya to M. Jansen
  • 418.1
  • 618.2
  • 418.3
  • 218.4
  • 618.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
8 Runs
A. Singh to H. Klaasen M. Jansen G. Coetzee
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • W 17.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
18 Runs
R. Bishnoi to M. Jansen H. Klaasen
  • 116.1
  • 316.2
  • 016.3
  • 216.4
  • 616.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
9 Runs
H. Pandya to D. Miller H. Klaasen M. Jansen
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 615.4
  • W 15.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
R. Bishnoi to H. Klaasen D. Miller
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 4 LB 14.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
23 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to H. Klaasen
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 613.3
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
R. Bishnoi to D. Miller H. Klaasen
  • 012.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
A. Patel to H. Klaasen D. Miller
  • 611.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
R. Bishnoi to H. Klaasen D. Miller
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
16 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to A. Markram H. Klaasen
  • 29.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 69.5
  • W 9.6
9 OV
4 Runs
A. Patel to T. Stubbs A. Markram H. Klaasen
  • 18.1
  • 28.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • W 8.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to A. Markram T. Stubbs
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 27.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
3 Runs
A. Patel to A. Markram T. Stubbs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
9 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to A. Markram R. Hendricks T. Stubbs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • W 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
14 Runs
A. Patel to R. Hendricks A. Markram
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
H. Pandya to R. Hendricks A. Markram
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
10 Runs
A. Singh to R. Rickelton
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 62.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
10 Runs
H. Pandya to R. Rickelton R. Hendricks
  • 41.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
7 Runs
A. Singh to R. Rickelton R. Hendricks
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 40.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue SuperSport Park, Centurion
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat South Africa by 11 runs
  • Player of the Match Tilak Varma
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Arno Jacobs (SA) and Stephen Harris (SA)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: India 219/6 in 20.0 overs
  • T Verma T20I hundred: 100 runs in 51 balls (8x4) (6x6)
  • India 200/5 in 18.3 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between T Verma (40) and R Singh (6)
  • India 150/4 in 14.5 overs
  • Strategic Timeout: India 138/4 in 14.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.3 ovs): H Pandya against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, IND: 1)
  • A Sharma T20 fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (3x4) (5x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 59 balls between A Sharma (49) and T Varma (44)
  • India 100/1 in 8.1 overs
  • Strategic Timeout: India 83/1 in 7.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between A Sharma (28) and T Varma (21)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 70/1
  • India 50/1 in 4.3 overs
  • Referral 4 (19.3 ovs): IND against M Jansen (LBW) Successful (SA: 1, IND: 1)
  • M Jansen T20 fifty: 50 runs in 16 balls (4x4) (5x6)
  • South Africa 200/6 in 19.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (19.1 ovs): IND against G Coetzee (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, IND: 1) (Retained)
  • South Africa 150/5 in 15.5 overs
  • Strategic Timeout: South Africa 142/5 in 15.5 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between H Klaasen (28) and D Miller (11)
  • South Africa 100/4 in 12.2 overs
  • Referral 2 (8.5 ovs): T Stubbs against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, IND: 1)
  • Strategic Timeout: South Africa 68/3 in 8.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (8.3 ovs): IND against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, IND: 1)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 55/2
  • South Africa 50/2 in 5.5 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Tilak Varma IND 280 140.00
Sanju Samson IND 216 72.00
Tristan Stubbs SA 113 37.66
Marco Jansen SA 102 34.00
Abhishek Sharma IND 97 24.25
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Player Wickets Eco.
Varun Chakaravarthy IND 12 8.62
Arshdeep Singh IND 8 8.78
Ravi Bishnoi IND 5 7.33
Gerald Coetzee SA 4 11.14
Axar Patel IND 3 5.62
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