India vs South Africa: In the third T20I, the Indian bowlers kept South Africa under tight control during the powerplay. The African team managed only 25 runs in the first six overs, losing three batsmen during the period. The run-scoring rate remained contained, and the pressure steadily mounted.
Hardik Pandya delivers crucial break through
Hardik Pandya provided India’s fourth breakthrough in the middle overs. He dismissed Tristan Stubbs for 9 runs. With this wicket, Hardik Pandya achieved a significant milestone by completing his 100 wickets in T20I cricket.
Fifth wicket falls off Shivam Dubey’s bowling
Shivam Dubey then bowled effectively, dealing South Africa another blow. He dismissed Corbin Bosch for 4 runs, taking the team’s fifth wicket. The continuous fall of wickets put South Africa’s innings under pressure.
India’s bowling added to the woes
South Africa’s batsmen were unable to play freely against the disciplined line and length of the Indian bowlers. The team’s run rate was affected by the frequent wickets falling in the early and middle overs.
