The third T20I between South Africa and India at Centurion was a thrilling encounter. India emerged victorious by 11 runs, securing a 2-1 lead in the series. Here’s a summary of the match:
Indian Batting Performance:
- Tilak Varma scored his maiden T20I century with an unbeaten 107 off 55 balls.
- Abhishek Sharma supported with a half-century, contributing to India’s formidable total of 219/3.
- South Africa’s Chase:
- Marco Jansen played a spectacular knock of 54 runs off 17 balls, keeping South Africa in the hunt during the final overs.
- Heinrich Klaasen also added a crucial 41 runs.
- Despite their efforts, India’s bowling, led by Arshdeep Singh (3/37), held South Africa to 208/8.
- Key Moments:
- Axar Patel’s boundary catch and Varun Chakravarthy’s timely wickets proved critical in breaking South Africa’s partnerships.
- Arshdeep equaled Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the most T20I wickets by an Indian pacer.
India’s victory in this high-scoring match highlighted their batting depth and bowling resilience under pressure