In the primary T20I of the continuing five-match sequence, South Africa defeated India by seven wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.
Chasing a humungous 212, the Proteas saved the run-rate sky excessive regardless of dropping some wickets on the high. The Temba Bavuma-led facet did lose three wickets, however the rating learn 81/3 in 8.4 overs, indicating the run-flow course of was on the high stage.
Before the hosts might capitalise, the guests accelerated the run-flow much more, with Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller taking Indian to the cleaners. The duo didn’t waste any time and saved discovering common boundaries to maintain the stress on ‘Men in Blue’.
Van der Dussen and Miller shaped an unbeaten 131 runs partnership for the fourth wicket to take South Africa house with 5 balls to spare. While Van der Dussen stayed undefeated on 75 off 46 balls, Miller remained not out at 64 from 31 deliveries.
Earlier, Ishan Kishan roared again in kind in grand fashion. The left-handed explosive opener smashed a scintillating 76 off 48 balls with the assistance of 11 fours and three sixes.
Apart from Kishan, new skipper Rishabh Pant (29 off 16) and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (31 not out 12) chipped in with useful contributions within the later phases to assist India arrange a large 211/4 on the board of their allotted 20 overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
? RESULT | #Proteas WIN BY 7 WICKETS
An unbelievable unbeaten 131-run partnership between David Miller (64*) and Rassie van der Dussen (75*) noticed the #Proteas break the document books in Delhi to go 1-0 up within the 5-match T20I sequence#INDvSA #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/iYnibtADS1
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 9, 2022
Clean putting, calculated batting. This is a phenomenal partnership between @DavidMillerSA12 and @Rassie72. What stood out was their composure all through regardless of excessive req fee. Well performed @OfficialCSA ?? #INDvsSA
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 9, 2022
हार से निराशा होती है लेकिन अगली बार दम दिखाकर जीत का ‘हार’ पहनने की प्रेरणा भी हार से ही मिलती है। और हां, आज ऋषभ पंत टी20 इंटरनेशनल में देश का दूसरा सबसे यंग कैप्टन बना। साउथ अफ्रीका को रन चेज की बधाई, अपनी टीम को संडे के लिए all the most effective.#INDvSA
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 9, 2022
Well performed, South Africa. Expected SA to be greater than aggressive…dropping Markram was a large blow however didn’t make a distinction in the long run. Miller has began from the place he’d left within the IPL…and Rassie…ufff…what a turnaround after that drop. #IndvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 9, 2022
This sequence supposed to be a powerful one and South Africans are ensuring of it. Team india wants to type out the bowling, Especially First 5 and final 5 overs! #INDvSA
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 9, 2022
South Africa gained the match from a place 126 to win in final 10 overs.
This is the best ever goal chased down in final ten overs of a T20I chase.#INDvSA
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 9, 2022
Well performed, @DavidMillerSA12! #NGL, this one harm a little… ??#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/nJsYRADOyn
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) June 9, 2022
This is the primary time India has misplaced a T20I match whereas defending 200+.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 9, 2022
Fantastic run chase from South Africa. India’s 12-match T20I consecutive profitable streak comes to an finish. Miller & Van der Dussen have been terrific
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) June 9, 2022
Unlucky 13. ?#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #TeamIndia #ನಮ್ಮRCB #INDvSA
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 9, 2022
India in final 13 T20Is
v Afghanistan – WON
v Scotland – WON
v Namibia – WON
v New Zealand – WON
v New Zealand – WON
v New Zealand – WON
v West Indies – WON
v West Indies – WON
v West Indies – WON
v Sri Lanka – WON
v Sri Lanka – WON
v Sri Lanka – WON
v South Africa – LOST— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) June 9, 2022
South Africa takes 1-0 lead within the 5-match T20I sequence.
Scorecard: https://t.co/wrpoDldb03#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/IduOIONBdd— CricketOccasions.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 9, 2022
First time within the historical past of T20Is a staff has efficiently chased 126 runs within the final 10 overs (11-20). South Africa tonight have been 86-3 after 10 and wanted 126 extra. The earlier document was 125 runs by Australia towards Pakistan in T20WC 2010 (that Mike Hussey inns!). #IndvRSA
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 9, 2022
??? NOT OUR DAY! We will comeback stronger within the subsequent recreation, lads ??
? BCCI • #INDvSA #INDvsSA #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI?? pic.twitter.com/lHkPukifAd
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) June 9, 2022
A thrilling encounter to begin off the sequence as ?? lead 1-0
We will come again stronger? ?#OneFamily #INDvSA @ICC pic.twitter.com/Hpme7IDucV
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 9, 2022
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