03 October 2022 12:09 AM IST
That's all from Guwahati. Next up is Indore for the 3rd and inconsequential T20
03 October 2022 12:09 AM IST
Man of the Match—KL Rahul: It is important as an opener to understand what is required on a day and give it your best. It is the mindset I have always played in and will continue to do the same. Satisfying to test yourself in different conditions. Quite honestly, after the first two overs, the chat between me and Rohit was that the pitch was gripping. We thought 180-185 would be a good target. But the game surprises us. I am surprised the I am getting the Man of the Match award, Surya should have gotten it. He changed the game. Having batted in the middle order, I have realized that it is difficult. DK doesn't always get too many balls to face, and he was phenomenal, and so were Surya and Virat. The back-foot punch off the first ball set me up. When I play both sides of the wicket, I know my balance is good. It tells me my head is stable. The crowds always turn up in India. It has been a while since cricket has been played in full stadiums. Phenomenal to see.
03 October 2022 12:09 AM IST
Rohit Sharma: It (batting approach) is something that all of came together and said was what we wanted to do as a team. It might not come across at times, but we want to stick to it. What I have seen in the last 8-10 months is individuals putting their hands up and getting the job done for the team. Guys without too much experience did this as well. The team wants to play and bowl in a certain way and we want to give them that confidence. Yes, we have not bowled well at the death in the last five or six games. We are doing the same to the opposition as well. To bowl and bat at the death is very tough. That is where the game is decided. It is not concerning, but we need to pick ourselves and get our act together. I am thinking of not playing Surya anymore and play him directly on 23rd. This is how is game is and we just want to keep him happy.
03 October 2022 12:09 AM IST
SA captain, Temba Bavuma: It probably wasn't our best performance with the ball. Different conditions and different plans were needed. Executing our plans is where our conversation is going to be. With 220, we were thinking as batters would be good. But 240 was too high. It shows why David Miller is one of the best T20 batters going around. He is looking good, feeling good and we can draw a lot of confidence from his performance today. Their bowlers got the ball to swing at the top and once it stopped swinging, we saw how easy it was to bat.
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
174* partnership by David Miller and Quinton de Kock is the highest in the history of T20I for fourth wicket or below for any team
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
SA fall short by 16 runs as India clinch sereis 2-0. First T20I series win for India against South Africa at home
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
And a fantastic ton for Miller in 46 deliveries. Second of his career
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
Rohit hands the ball to Axar Patel. Do we have a final twist in the match
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
SA cross 200 Arshdeep concedes 26 in the 19th over. Proteas need 37 runs in 6 balls
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
The match is all but over with India sure of a victory.
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
SA's David Miller and Quinton de Kock stitch a 100-run partnership to keep visitors in hunt
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
SA need 125 runs in 40 balls. Near impossible task. India inching closer to series win
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
50-run partnership between Quinton de Kock, David Miller. SA 102-3 after 12 overs
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
It is all happening at Guwahati. After snake and floodlight interruption, Rohit now suffers a nose-bleed as he goes off the field. KL Rahul takes over
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
OUT! Dangerman Aiden Makram (33) departs, Axar Patel strikes on the second delivery of his over. Castles Markram. SA 47-3
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
SA reach 45-2 after end of Powerplay. Arshdeep gave away 16 in the sixth over
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
India need to tighten the noose before the game drifts away and SA batsmen take control of the match
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
Rohit introduces spin in the attack as he hands the ball to R Ashwin.
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
The game resumes as the flattering floodlight is back in action. Arshdeep Singh dented South Africa's 238-run chase by taking the wickets of Temba Bavuma and Rilee Rossouw in one over.
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
One of the floodlights has gone off. Game stopped
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
OUT! Back-to-back ducks for Rossouw! Arshdeep Singh strikes again. Rossouw goes for a pull, top-edges and Karthik juggles before taking it.
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
OUT! SA captain Bavuma perishes for a duck. Arshdeep gets a wicket in his first over. Bavuma tries to go over mid-off but fails to connect and Kohli takes it comfortably at mid-off
02 October 2022 11:21 PM IST
Deepak Chahar starts with a maiden, a perfect start for India as pressure builds on SA
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
Late flurry of sixes by Dinesh Karthik help India to 237-3
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
OUT! Suryakumar (22-ball 61) walks back after a run-out. Surya called for a single but Kohli didn't budge and Nortje does the rest.
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
Virat and Suryakumar put on a 100-run partnership as India go past the 200-run mark
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
Another 50 for Suryakumar Yadav this one in 18 deliveries.
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
Fastest to 1000 T20I runs by balls faced 573 Suryakumar Yadav (SR 174)
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
OUT! KL Rahul has been given out lbw. He calls for a review. Third umpire confirms the decision. Rahul walks back to the pavilion
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
Fifty for KL Rahul just in 24 balls. This is his 20th in T20Is.
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
OUT! Rohit Sharma departs (43) A much-needed breakthrough for SA. Rohit hits the ball form outside off and fails to time it. Off Tristan Stubbs completes a fine catch at mid-wicket. India 96-1
02 October 2022 08:57 PM IST
What! Is this for real? There is a snake on the field
02 October 2022 07:44 PM IST
At the end of Powerplay, India 57 for no loss
02 October 2022 07:44 PM IST
Rohit Sharma-KL Rahul have most partnership runs for India in T20Is 1744
02 October 2022 07:25 PM IST
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are not doing anything fancy and are looking for a solid opening partnership as India reach 36-0 in 4 overs
02 October 2022 07:25 PM IST
Rohit looks in some pain. He is seen clutching his left wrist and the physio is out to check on him. He swallows a pain killer. The conditions appear to be extremely humid in the middle
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
Boundary off the first ball by Rahul...Indians make their intent clear...is Rohit looking at 200-plus target?
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
Here we go... Rabada will open the attack for SA
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
Captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul make their way to the middle
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
Meanwhile, The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. Shikhar Dhawan has been named captain of the squad which will play ODIs against the Proteas on October 6, 9 and 11 in Lucknow, Ranchi and New Delhi respectively.
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (w), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
SA captain Temba Bavuma won the toss, asks India to bat first
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
The groundstaff have covered the entire pitch area for now. Will rain play spoilsport?
02 October 2022 07:03 PM IST
In pics: Here's how the Indian team trained ahead of the 2nd T20
02 October 2022 04:21 PM IST
South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Lungi Ngidi
02 October 2022 04:21 PM IST
India Squad: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (w), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, Shahbaz Ahmed
02 October 2022 04:21 PM IST
