First T20 India vs South Africa Highlights: Batting lineup of South Africa completely faltered by the Indian bowlers, being bowled out for just 74 in 12.3 overs. In the opening T20I match of the five-match series at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India secured a controlling win over South Africa. Indian team posted 175/6 in 20 overs after batting first with explosive 59 off 28 balls of Hardik Pandya which powering the innings of India. In the strong total of India, Hardik Pandya leads the charge. In spite of early setbacks with Shubman Gill (4) and Suryakumar Yadav (12) falling cheaply, with the contributions of Tilak Varma (26), Axar Patel (23), and match-winning innings of Hardik Pandya, Indian cricket team recovered. In the final overs, Shivam Dube (11) and Jitesh Sharma (10*) provided significant support, ensuring Indian team set a competitive benchmark for the South African team.
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In reply of the target batting lineup of Proteas completely faltered, being bowled out for only 74 in 12.3 overs. In the bowling attack of India, Arshdeep Singh (2/74), Jasprit Bumrah (2/17), Varun Chakravarthy (2/19), Axar Patel (2/7), Hardik Pandya (1/16), and Shivam Dube (1/1) shared the wickets,leaving Proteas in total disorder. Wicket of Quinton de kock in the first over, fixing the tone for the South Africa collapse.
Victory of India fixes the tone of the five-matches series, with the second T20I secluded at the same venue which is giving the T20I squad of Indian team a strong begin in the five-match competition.
