India take 1-0 lead
As expected, India raced to 151 for 3 with six balls to spare and take 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20 International series against South Africa, Wednesday. India chased down the target without any trouble with captain Virat remaining unbeaten on 72 to see India through. Shreyas Iyer (16) was the other unbeaten batsman. The last T20 will be played in Bangalore, Sunday.
Brief scores
India 151/3 (Shreyas Iyer 16 (14b), Virat Kohli 72 (52b); Bjorn Fortuin 4-0-32-1, Kagiso Rabada 3-0-24-0)
(Match report and quotes to follow)
India need another 35 runs in last 5 overs
India are having no hiccups whatsoever to chase down a modest target of 150. At the end of 15 overs, India were 115 for 3 with Shreyas Iyer (8) and captain Virat Kohli (44) looking in full command. They need another 35 runs in last 30 balls.
Brief scores
India 115/3 (Shreyas Iyer 8 (6b), Virat Kohli 44 (36b); Anrich Nortje 3-0-27-0, Bjorn Fortuin 2-0-14-1)
India set for a big victory
India were on course for a big win as they coasted to 79 for 1 at the end of 10 overs with Shikhar Dhawan on 31 and captain Virat Kohli on 30. Both looked in sublime form.
Brief scores
India 79/1 (Shikhar Dhawan 31 (25b), Virat Kohli 30 (23b); Tabraiz Shamsi 2-0-12-0, Dwaine Pretorius 3-0-27-0)
India off to flying start
India, it seems, are in hurry to finish off the proceedings early as the two openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan took South African bowlers to the cleaners from the word go. Rohit though was dismissed for 12 which included two hits over the fences while Dhawan was still looking good. India were 41 for 1 after first 5 overs.
Brief scores
India 41/1 (Shikhar Dhawan 19 (13b), Virat Kohli 7 (5b); Dwaine Pretorius 1-0-8-0, Andile Phehlukwayo 1-0-3-1)
South Africa give India 150-run target
South Africa scored a decent 149 for 5 at the end of their allotted 20 overs. Captain Quinton de Kock top-scored with 52 while newcomer Temba Bavuma made 49 to reach a respectable total. Deepak Chahar was the pick of Indian bowlers with 2 wickets from his 4 overs conceding 22 runs.
Brief Scores:
South Africa 149/5 in 20 overs (Quinton de Kock 52, Temba Bavuma 49; Deepak Chahar 4-0-22-2, Navdeep Saini 4-0-34-1, Hardik Pandya 4-0-31-1)
South Africa well-placed at 110/3
South Africa consolidated its position by the 15th overs with 110 runs on the board losing 3 wickets. Youngster Temba Bavuma was unstoppable with 45 from 35 deliveries while David Miller was batting on five. Captain Quinton de Kock made 52 off 37 balls before being shown the door.
Brief scores
South Africa 110/3 (Temba Bavuma 45 (35b), David Miller 5 (5b); Hardik Pandya 3-0-29-0, Krunal Pandya 1-0-7-0)
Proteas race to 78
At the end of 10 overs, South Africa raced to 78/1 without losing any more wickets. Temba Bavuma’s quickfire 25 off 16 balls and Captain Quinton de Kock’s 46 off 33 balls were highlights of the last five overs.
Brief scores: South Africa 78/1 (Temba Bavuma 25 (16b), Quinton de Kock 46 (33b); Hardik Pandya 2-0-24-0, Ravindra Jadeja 2-0-14-0)
South Africa make a slow start
At the end of 5 overs, South Africa were 32 for 1 losing the wicket of Reeza Hendricks. Captain Quinton de Kock (26 off 17 balls) was at the crease with Temba Bavuma, who is yet to open his account.
Brief scores: SA 32/1 (Temba Bavuma 0 (2b), Quinton de Kock 26 (17b); Washington Sundar 2-0-7-0, Deepak Chahar 2-0-12-1
Virat Kohli wins toss, decides to bowl; 3 debuts for SA
Mohali: India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss in the second T20I against South Africa at the PCA Stadium here and decided to bowl first.
Speaking at the toss, Kohli said, “We are gonna bowl first. It’s very difficult to defend and it’s a great chasing ground. It’s a typical Mohali wicket. The pitch is gonna play well too. (On his knock against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2016) Yes I remember it fondly. That is one of the best matches I have been part of. This ground has given me and the team great memories. We have been trying out youngsters. KL Rahul, Manish Pandey, Rahul Chahar and Khaleel Ahmed miss out.”
South Africa skipper Quinton de Kock said: “Everything’s new for me. It’s a new experience and I’m enjoying it. Me, KG, Miller — we’ve played a lot here. We had a long camp before the series. The boys are hungry to play. We have three debutants. Anrich Nortje, Bjorn Fortuin and Temba Bavuma comes in at No. 3.”
Playing XI: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w/c), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
