04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
India coach, Rahul Dravid— I think it’s good to get the right results in both these home series wins. In this format of the game, you need to have the rub of the green go our way, which didn’t happen in the Asia Cup. We believe we have the quality as a group to play more aggressively, we’ve been able to do that without being bowled out too often. I think today was an opportunity to give other guys some batting. It is tough on guys like Dinesh and Rishabh who don’t get too many hits in the middle. I felt they were batting really well at one moment, had they played longer we might have got closer. I feel batting at 6, it’s always tough when you have to bat just 5-10 balls, so it’s always nice to get a few balls under their belt like they did today. I feel the way Harshal and the rest of the lower-order batted was also really good
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
Indian team looked a bit jaded as they ended up losing by 49 runs. Without the likes of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, India failed to get off to a good start as they lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer early. Dinesh Karthik lightened up the ground with a quick cameo. In the end, it was too much for India as they kept losing wickets as regular intervals to finish second best.
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
Next up, its the T20 World Cup for this unit. Shikhar Dhawan will captain the Men in Blue in the ODI series against SA
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
That's it! SA clean up India's tail. Siraj perishes to end the match. Pretorius bowls a slower one and Siraj lofts it to long-off where Miller completes the formalities
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Deepak Chahar's cameo of 17-ball 31 comes to an end. Pretorius bowls a slower one and Chahar gets beaten due to lack of pace only for Miller to complete the catch
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Ashwin's short stay at the middle comes to an end for 2. Ashwin tries to go big against Maharaj only to find Rabada at long-on. It is just a matter of time before SA gets India all out and win some pride
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Another one bites the dust. Axar Patel back in the hut. Parnell bowls a fuller one outside the off stump. The batsman goes for it only to nick it to de Kock. Third-umpire confirms it
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Harshal Patel gone for 17. The all-rounder was looking dangerous but Ngidi bowls a slower off-cutter and the batsman goes for a big swing only to find Miller at long-off. India 108-6
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
Dinesh Karthik's quick-fire 46 almost got India back in the match
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Suryakumar departs for 8. Another massive wicket for SA. Stubbs takes a fantastic catch at deep extra cover. Suryakumar times the ball well, but Stubbs dive and catches the ball inches above the ground
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Karthik out for 46. Big wicket for SA. Karthik was plundering SA bowlers to all parts of the park and Maharaj's left-arm orthodox does the trick as the batsman went for an unnecessary reverse sweep only to get castled off the pads
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
Massive over for India. Karthik hammers Parnell for 19 runs, hitting 2 sixes and four in the sixth over India end powerplay at 64-3. All to play for now...
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Shreyas Iyer gone. Wayne Parnell traps the batsman plumb in front of the wicket. Iyer reviews the decision. Third-umpire confirms it. India 4-2
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
OUT! Captain Rohit out for a duck as Rabada get the batsman to play one on to the stumps. What a wicket for Proteas. India 1-1
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
Pant will open with captain Rohit. It is a bold move. Hope it works out for India
04 October 2022 10:59 PM IST
The headache will only get worse for Rohit after India conceded 50 runs in the last three overs. Harshal (15), Siraj (11), Chahar (24)
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Deepak Chahar concedes 24 runs in the final over as Miller and Rossouw power SA to 227-3. SA hit 16 sixes and 15 boundaries
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
OUT! Stubbs departs for 23 off 18. The batsman goes for a cheeky shot only to find Ashwin at third-man
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Brilliant century for Rossouw. After a poor start to the series, the left-hander slams a century, that too in 48 deliveries. His first in T20 cricket
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Harshal Patel's struggle continues. Concedes 15 runs in the 18th over. Rohit will be scratching his head as to who can be the right bowler in the death in the T20 World Cup
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
It's all happening at the Holkar Stadium. Siraj bowls a high full-toss and Tristan Stubbs hits it to deep backward-point. Umesh Yadav takes a catch but the umpire calls it a no-ball. Otherwise a brilliant over by Siraj. Just 8 runs in the 17th over
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
16 gone, SA 169-2 who will win the death overs? India have leaked runs galore in the last three overs recently and with Siraj and Umesh at Rohit's disposal, will India be able to restrict SA below 200?
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
After two back-to-back ducks, Rossouw conjures a half-century with a massive six off Axar Patel. Though this is an inconsequential tie, Rossouw will be happy to return to form ahead of the T20 World Cup
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
OUT! De Kock is run-out for 68. Umesh bowls a yorker, De Kock plays it to deep mid-wicket and goes for a second run. Shreyas Iyer charges and his throw is perfect for Pant to topple the bails. Huge wicket for India
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
A big shout for LBW. Rossouw goes for a reverse sweep. Ball hits him on the pads. India review but third-umpire says not-out. Rossouw survives
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Harshal Patel comes in the attack and SA go past 100 in the 11th over. The Proteas are crusing on a small ground. And with David Miller still to come a big total is on the cards for SA
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Half-century for Quinton de Kock. In just 33 balls. SA 96-1 after 10 overs. QDK and Rossouw have put on a 66-run partnership for the second wicket. The duo has steadied the ship after Bavuma's wicket. 200 looks possible
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Run-out chance for India. De Kock pulls a short delivery from Siraj and goes for two. Shreyas Iyer is quick to pick up and throw but Sa batsmen complete a two. Indians appeal but thrid-umpire turns in down
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
End of Powerplay and SA reach 48-1 . R Ashwin, Deepak Chahar have tried to keep Proteas in check. With Umesh Yadav providing the only break-through
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
OUT! Temba Bavuma's poor run with the bat continues. SA skipper out for 3. Umesh Yadav strikes in his first over. The pacer bowls a half-volley as Bavuma fails to time it and drives straight to Rohit Sharma at mid-wicket
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Rohit replaces Siraj with spinner R Ashwin after the pacer went for runs. It needs to be seen how much assist the Indore pitch will provide to the tweakers
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Pacer Mohd Siraj concedes 13 runs in his first over on his return to playing XI. 0 6 1 1 4 1... Siraj clearly struggling to find his groove. Rohit indicates to the bowler as to the line he must bowl to De Kock
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
A RUN-OUT chance on the very first ball for India. QDK played towards mid-off and wanted the run. Bauma never responded and his partner was halfway down the crease. Shreyas Iyer misses a direct hit
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
India pacer Deepak Chahar has the new ball. Quinton de Kock takes the strike
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
South Africa (Playing XI): Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Rohit Sharma: We're going to field first. It's a very high scoring ground, I feel the pitch won't change a lot so nice to know what target is in front of us. Three changes for us, Rohit and KL are out, and Arshdeep misses out for some issues with his back. It is precautiounary, nothing serious. We've got Shreyas Iyer, Umesh Yadav and Siraj in. We want to keep challenging ourselves, keep improving and keep batting the same way.
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Toss: Rohit Sharma got it right again and opts to bowl. KL Rahul, Virat Kohli rested. Mohd Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Shreyas Iyer included in playing XI
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Pitch report: Pommie Mbangwa and Ajit Agarkar say the ground is small so expect big sixes. Tough ground for the bowlers. Win toss and chase is their verdict on a flat pitch
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Toss in some time...
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Fans start flooding the Holkar Stadium in Indore
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
According to reports, Virat Kohli is likely to be rested for the final T20. Shreyas Iyer is a likely replacement at No. 3. In the pace department, Mohammed Siraj might replace Arshdeep Singh and Shahbaz Ahmed might come in for R Ashwin
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Here they come...
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah is gutted that he will have to miss the T20 World Cup due to a back injury but the star India pacer will cheer for his team as he goes through his rehabilitation process
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
India's death bowling is a major headache for Rohit Sharma going into the T20 World Cup. Our expert writer Mohsin Kamal gives an in-depth analysis on the issue plaguing the Team India bowlers...Read below
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen
04 October 2022 08:47 PM IST
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shahbaz Ahmed
04 October 2022 05:07 PM IST
