Highlights of India vs South Africa, 5th T20I: South Africa opted to bowl against India in Ahmedabad after won the toss. After batting of Indian Team, Indian Team scored 231/5 powered by Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma. Bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy. Team India won by 30 runs.
It was a do-or-die encounter for Proteas in the fifth and final match in Ahmedabad on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, after the fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog in Lucknow. Before South Africa bounced back, the Men in blue started the series with a victory. It was Indian Team all over in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead. While there was no confirmation on Indian vice-captain after Shubman Gills was believed to have suffered a toe injury and Axar Patel has been officially ruled out.Shubman Gill has travelled with the Indian team to Ahmedabad though.
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5th T20I probable XIs of India vs South Africa
India: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi/Ottneil Baartman.
Celebration by Team India
India vs South Africa: Varun Chakravarthy, Player of the series
Varun Chakravarthy said “It was a high-intensity match and probability the best game of the series. I really enjoyed it. That’s the role assigned to me; my first option is always to look for wickets. There is no reason not to. So whenever I get the ball, my mindset is to attack and look to make an impact. I talk to all of them – Surya, Sanju and others. They always encourage me and those conversations really help. (How do you stay ahead of the curve?) just by constantly evolving. I try to bring something new every series. If it works, great; if not, I go back, work on it and come back stronger. That’s how I keep improving. I would like to dedicate this to my mom, dad, and sisters.”
Hardik Pandya, Player of the Match
Hardik Pandya said “Winning games is what you play for and it’s always exciting when your contribution helps the team get over the line. No, I actually did not know (he has the second fastest fifty for India) until I got out and went back. Our social media guys told me I was the second-fastest. My first reaction was,” Ah, I missed the top spot!” But happy that Yuvi pa holds that record. Today I just felt it. I actually told my partner beforehand that I was going to step out first ball and try to hit it for six. I was confident it would come off. The situation suited my style; I backed myself and it worked. I took a calculated risk and thankfully it went my way. I have always enjoyed the challenge.”
“No matter how many setbacks you face, the aim is to come back stronger, better, and make a bigger impact. When it all comes together, it feels satisfying, But the journey continues – the preparation, the planning, the hard work never stops.”
