Winning skipper, Player of the Match, and Player of the Series
I am good. I am walking, so good. Always a good feeling. When it comes in a winning cause, it makes me happier. We wanted to play some fearless brand of cricket. The idea was to bat first, put runs on the board and try and defend. The bowlers did really well. They work really hard in the nets. Happy that they showed some character. (On Kuldeep) He is never happy with 3-fers or 4-fers. He is always hungry for 5-fers. It is a nice self gift on his birthday. I mean it is important to know your game. I just go out there and enjoy myself. The balance is important.
Dec 14 2023 11:59 PM
Aiden Markram speaks
Wasn't too unhappy with chasing 200. Felt we could have chased it down. Was chaseable. It was slightly on the lower side. When we were fielding, it seemed batters could hit it everywhere. Would have been nice to do better. There are some positives that we can take forward. Couple of good things and couple of things we can work on.
Bowled and that will be it. Fifer for Kuldeep Yadav. He took his last four wickets in seven balls. Three in the over, which brings curtains to the game. India win by 106 runs. David Miller is the last man to go.
Surely a birthday to remember for Kuldeep. He gets his career best figures of [2.5-0-17-5] on the eve of his 29th.
Dec 14 2023 11:46 PM
India appeal (DRS available xD)
The DRS situation has been an absolute drama tonight. This time, Lizaad Williams attempted the reverse sweep, but the ball eventually hit his body. A low-key appeal, but Jadeja who says “Le Lo” sends it upstairs.
DRS says it's hitting the stumps, and Kuldeep gets his second in the over, and fourth tonight. Been a dream night for Indian spinners, as the ninth wicket falls down.
Dec 14 2023 11:43 PM
Nandre Burger departs
Kuldeep strikes for the third time tonight. Nandre Burger has to depart.
Dec 14 2023 11:40 PM
End of 13 overs
SA are 94 for 7. They need 108 more runs to win from 42 balls.
Dec 14 2023 11:36 PM
Nandre 'Debutant' Burger is in to bat
Nandre Burger is in to bat at 9. Can he put up a show with Miller?
Dec 14 2023 11:35 PM
Kuldeep crashes the stumps, again...!!!
Kuldeep Yadav's good form with the ball continues, as Keshav Maharaj succumbs for 1 off 3. South Africa seven down now.
Dec 14 2023 11:31 PM
Appealed..!!
Now that the DRS is available, Indians choose not to review it. The drama continues in the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
And just as we type, Sir Jadeja catches his South African counterpart off his own bowling. Andile Phehlukwayo departs for a duck, as the Proteas are 82/6 after 11 overs.
Dec 14 2023 11:29 PM
Edged and Four
Miller continues his lucky night to find a boundary off the edge. The bowler is Jadeja. Not a good feeling for him.
Dec 14 2023 11:27 PM
The Perfect Answer
On the very next ball of getting hit for a six, Kuldeep Yadav strikes by thrashing through the defence of Ferreira. South Africa have lost half their side now.
After 10 overs, 75 for 5.
Dec 14 2023 11:25 PM
Donovan Ferreira goes BIG
Kuldeep Yadav has been pelted for half a dozen.
Dec 14 2023 11:24 PM
Injury to assault for the Indians
After a short break, the DRS is now available. So that clearly indicates a lucky survival for David Miller. All the drama exactly in those two overs. Indians are definitely not amused at the moment.
Dec 14 2023 11:20 PM
Appeal, and Oh...!!!
There was an appeal for caught behind. Quite confident actually, but umpire remains unmoved. Indians wanted to take the review, but the DRS isn't available due to technical glitch.
The TV replay shows there was a clear deflection, which potentially means that David Miller has survived big time. The Indians must be kicking themselves in disbelief at the moment. Nevertheless, end of an eventful over by Jadeja.
Miller is in for some counterattack here, as he hits sixes of consecutive balls. He believes its not over yet.
Dec 14 2023 11:17 PM
Worrying Signs for India, SKY hasn't returned to the field
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav twisted his ankle while fielding in the third over of the innings and had to be carried off the field by the support staff. SKY has been off the field since then and was seen sitting with an ice pack on his ankle. These are worrying signs for India as they can't afford to lose their best T20I batter with the T20 World Cup on the horizon. Indian fans would hope that their 'MR 360' is well and returns to the field as soon as possible. Notably, India will play their last T20I series ahead of the World Cup against Afghanistan in January. With Hardik already injured, the Men in Blue will have to bring in a new captain for the three-match affair if Suryaakumar doesn't recover in time.
David Miller smokes the ball out of the park for a maximum. Jadeja gets the treatment.
Dec 14 2023 11:13 PM
UPDATE - No DRS until further notice
Due to some technical issues, the DRS won't be available until further notified. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma is in to bowl the eighth over.
Dec 14 2023 11:09 PM
Jadeja strikes instantly
Aiden Markram (25 off 14 balls) miscues it completely to get a wicket of the very first ball he bowls. The Proteas skipper is the fourth breakthrough for the Men in Blue.
And on a lighter note, the ball is gripping and turning nicely. Donovan Ferreira is in to bat at 6.
Dec 14 2023 11:07 PM
Arshdeep gets the big fish
Arshdeep Singh gets the prized scalp of Heinrich Klaasen, who gets caught of Rinku Singh. South Africa under some sort of pressure now, as they've lost three of their batters well within the powerplay itself.
After six overs, 42 for 3.
Dec 14 2023 11:03 PM
Boundary!
Heinrich Klaasen gets his first boundary, whacks Arshdeep Singh over mid ob for a four. Another bad day for the Indian seamer.
Dec 14 2023 11:01 PM
Maximum!
Aiden Markram finishes the over with a six
Dec 14 2023 10:56 PM
End of fourth over!
South Africa are 31/2 after four overs
Dec 14 2023 10:56 PM
Boundary!
Markram cuts Arshdeep for a four
Dec 14 2023 10:55 PM
Boundary!
Aiden Markram pulls Arshdeep Singh for a boundary
Dec 14 2023 10:54 PM
Second wicket down!
A direct hit from Mohammed Siraj helps India get second wicket. Reeza Hendricks run out (Siraj) 8(13) [4s-1]. South Africa 23/2 after 2.3 overs.
Dec 14 2023 10:50 PM
End of third over
South Africa are 22/1 after three overs.
Dec 14 2023 10:50 PM
Boundary!
Reeza Hendricks drives Siraj through covers for a four
Dec 14 2023 10:49 PM
Suryakumar Yadav is in some trouble
The Indian captain seems to have injured himself while fielding. Suryakumar Yadav has now left the field, which means Ravindra Jadeja is the captain-in-lieu.
Dec 14 2023 10:45 PM
Boundary!
The outside edge goes for four. South Africa 14/1 after two overs.
Dec 14 2023 10:45 PM
Maximum!
Aiden Markram lofts Mukesh Kumar for a six on just the second ball
Dec 14 2023 10:43 PM
1st Wicket down!
Matthew Breetzke chops one back onto his stumps. Mukesh Kumar gets the first breakthrough. Breetzke b Mukesh Kumar 4(3) [4s-1]. South Africa 4/1 after 1.3 overs.
Keshav Maharaj - 2/26(4); Lizaad Williams - 2/46(4)
The Proteas will need 202 runs to win from 120 balls to win the match, and the series.
Dec 14 2023 10:15 PM
India finish with 201/7
Mohammed Siraj takes a couple of the last ball to take the score to 201 for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted twenty overs.
Dec 14 2023 10:15 PM
HIT WICKET, and Jitesh Sharma is gone
Jitesh Sharma backed himself way too much inside the crease. He goes for the big hit, and the ball does reach the boundary, but not before he dislodges the bails with his body. A rare dismissal for the batter with the seventh wicket falling.
Dec 14 2023 10:13 PM
Jadeja has to go
A comical run-out ends the 2-ball stay at the crease for Ravindra Jadeja. He goes for 4, as India lose their sixth.
Dec 14 2023 10:11 PM
Hundred for SKY
Suryakumar Yadav has risen to the occasion. His fourth hundred in T20Is, as he gets the landmark in just 55 balls. He has surely set the stage on fire with his presence tonight.
And just as we type, SKY goes for the big hit, but gets caught in the deep, as India have lost half their side. Lizaad Williams strikes, as Ravindra Jadeja is in to bat.
Dec 14 2023 10:07 PM
Last over coming up
Jitesh Sharma will be facing the first ball. SKY is just two short of his hundred. Meanwhile, India need 8 to breach the 200-run mark.
Dec 14 2023 10:06 PM
Jitesh Sharma gets going
The stumper-batter Jitesh Sharma is off the mark with a boundary off his second ball.
Dec 14 2023 10:05 PM
Nandre Burger strikes
Burger sends Rinku back to the pavilion to grab his first wicket in internationals. Fourth wicket is down for India, as Tristan Stubbs takes a brilliant catch at deep fine leg.
Dec 14 2023 10:01 PM
Hello. Helloooo!!!!
The Rinku Singh hits his first six of the night, as the 18th over brings 15 overs for the Men in Blue.
Dec 14 2023 9:59 PM
SKY is just a hit away from his ton
A boundary on the second ball of the 18th over takes SKY to 96 off 51 balls.
Dec 14 2023 9:57 PM
17 overs gone
India are 171/3 as a couple of boundaries come handy off the seventeenth.
Dec 14 2023 9:53 PM
The ball is wandering at the Wanderers
Suryakumar Yadav is seeing the ball like a football here. On top of that, he knows exactly where the fielders are. He is scoring boundaries for fun here.
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Dec 14 2023 9:49 PM
He does that. Effortlessly!
The SKY special show is up for screening at Johannesburg, as Nandre Burger is having a forgettable debut here. He would surely love to come back stronger in his next. India are 161/3 after 16 overs. And its time for another 'break'.
India are 144/3 with the last five overs coming up. How many can they add?
Dec 14 2023 9:40 PM
Lord Rinku is in
Rinku Singh, who remained unbeaten in previous game, is in to bat at no. 5.
Dec 14 2023 9:39 PM
Shamsi strikes
Yashasvi Jaiswal has to depart after a terrific knock. Reeza Hendricks takes a good catch in the deep to give South Africa their third breakthrough. And the big partnership finally comes to an end.
Dec 14 2023 9:38 PM
'SKY' show in Johannesburg
Yadav steps to send the ball for a six in his trademark inside-out fashion. India cruising for a big score here.
Dec 14 2023 9:36 PM
Shandaar Suryakumar
Suryakumar Yadav hits three huge sixes in the over to bring up his fifty. He has surely taken over the charge now. Runs flowing from both ends for India. 131/2 after 12 overs.
Magical from SKY. Three sixes in the over and he now has the second-most number of sixes for India. Take a bow..!! #INDvSApic.twitter.com/CB2StWLslY
Short ball on offer and Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it for a huge maximum. Absolutely magnificent from YBJ.
Dec 14 2023 9:25 PM
Fifty for Yashasvi Jaiswal
The young lad continues his exceptional run with the blue jersey. He gets to the landmark off just 34 balls, and has surely taken his team out of pressure. And since he is timing the ball so well, the skipper has decided to take the back seat.
Inside out, to the spinner, and the ball sails over for a maximum. Third six for SKY tonight already.
Dec 14 2023 9:20 PM
Rahul Dravid's Angry Reaction after Gill's dismissal
India's head coach Rahul Dravid didn't seem too happy with the on field umpire's decision as Shubman Gill was trapped in front of the stumps in the third over. The opening batter missed out on a sweep against Keshav Maharaj and the ball struck his pad as South Africa went up for an appeal. The umpire Bongani Jele also raised his finger and Gill didn't review after consulting Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, the replays showed that the ball would've missed the leg stump. Head coach Rahul Dravid couldn't hide his frustration on seeing the replay on the big screen and minced a few words in dejection.
After nine overs, India are 83 for 2. Time for a 'strategy break', as Pommie Mbangwa calls it on air.
Dec 14 2023 9:10 PM
8 overs done
India are 75 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs, as the Mumbaikers try to steady the ship. The fifty partnership is up between them, as the first ball of ninth over goes for a boundary.
Dec 14 2023 9:09 PM
SA take DRS. Fail.
The batter is question was Indian skipper Yadav. Heinrich Klaasen and Shamsi were involved in a brief decision after the appeal. But the ball tracking says it pitched outside leg.
Dec 14 2023 9:06 PM
Tabraiz Shamsi into the attack
The left-arm leggie Tabraiz Shamsi has taken the ball in his hands.
Dec 14 2023 9:03 PM
End of the powerplay
The powerplay brings 62 runs for the visitors, while the home team manages to send a couple of opposition's batters back to the pavilion.
Dec 14 2023 8:56 PM
SKY is here for some action
Surya seems to be in no mood to waste his time, as he sends Keshav Maharaj packing for eleven runs off the fifth over.
Dec 14 2023 8:52 PM
Eventful over
A couple of wickets in the previous over are followed by a couple of sixers in the fourth. Lizaad Williams goes for plenty in his first, as India are 45/2.
Dec 14 2023 8:50 PM
Oh noooooo!!!
The television replay shows that Gill would've remained at the crease had he reviewed it. The ball tracking shows it to have gone down the leg. He must be kicking himself in the dressing room.
Dec 14 2023 8:46 PM
SKY walks in
Skipper Surya has made his way to the middle. Just one off the third. India are 30/2.
Dec 14 2023 8:45 PM
Two in two
Tilak Varma has to depart, as he tries to go for the glory on his first ball. Easy catch for Markram. India see trouble, as Maharaj is on a hat-trick.
Dec 14 2023 8:44 PM
Keshav Maharaj strikes..!!
Returning Keshav Maharaj strikes on the very second ball he bowls. He gets the big 'fish' of Gill. India one down.
Dec 14 2023 8:41 PM
Early spin, but to no avail
Yashasvi Jaiswal smacks Aiden Markram for 10 runs off the last two balls. After two overs, India are 29/0.
Dec 14 2023 8:38 PM
End of the first
The first over brings three of boundaries for India. Nandre Burger concedes 14 off his first over in international cricket.
Dec 14 2023 8:38 PM
End of the first
The first over brings three of boundaries for India. Nandre Burger concedes 14 off his first over in international cricket.
Dec 14 2023 8:30 PM
Right then.!
The Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have made their way to the centre. Both the batters got out for a duck in the second T20I. Can they redeem themselves tonight?
Nandre Burger takes the field for the first time in international cricket. Proud moment for the Protea.
Dec 14 2023 8:27 PM
Time for National Anthems
India first, followed by South Africa.
Dec 14 2023 8:15 PM
Captains at the toss
Markram:We are gonna bowl first again. Fresh wicket, happy with how we chased the other night. There's room for improvement in all aspects. Opportunity tonight to fix that. It's big (to win a series against India). Great occasion, hopefully the boys can express themselves. We've got three changes. Kesh comes back, Nandre Burger gets his debut and Donovan Ferreira comes in for Stubbs.
SKY:We wanted to put runs on the board and defend. Looks a good track, don't think it'll change much. That's the brand of play we want to play, guys want to be fearless. Lot of positives from the last game.Same playing XI.
South Africa(Playing XI): Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nandre Burger
Dec 14 2023 8:03 PM
Tails is the call, and it's Heads
Aiden Markram, the South Africa captain, has won the toss, and he reckons that they'll be bowling first. Which means Indian openers will be ready padded up.
Dec 14 2023 8:02 PM
Toss time
Both the captains have made their way to the middle.
Dec 14 2023 7:46 PM
Hey Hey Hey..!!
Hallo vriende.! Good evening and welcome to the live blog for the 3rd and final T20I of the series between India and South Africa. The first game was washed out, followed by a victory for the hosts by virtue of DLS method in the next game at Gqeberha. Now if Suryakumar Yadav's men can come out strong enough in the today's game at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, the series will end in a tie.
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India will be taking on South Africa in the 3rd T20I on December 14, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. In the 2nd T20I clash at St George’s Park, India faced a setback, falling short by five wickets against South Africa. With a target of 152 runs in 15 overs, India's bowlers struggled to defend, leaving the visitors unsettled. The adjusted target seemed in India's favour, but the absence of key fast bowlers put them on the back foot.
South Africa triumphed, buoyed by a strong start from their openers, setting the stage for victory. Their confidence going into Johannesburg is high, especially with key pacer Gerald Coetzee's promising form. The Wanderers Stadium pitch favours fast bowlers, making Coetzee pivotal for South Africa. For India, Mohammad Siraj stands as their mainstay, while South Africa might target Arshdeep Singh.
The series, after a rain-interrupted first match, saw South Africa seizing control in the second encounter. India's bowling line-up seemed mismatched for the conditions, while South Africa, despite losing a key pacer, displayed strength in their bowling unit. Tabraiz Shamsi's impressive 1 for 18 from four overs showcased South Africa's bowling prowess.
India to bank on their young guns
As India head to Johannesburg, a revaluation of their bowling strategies becomes imperative. The Wanderers Stadium pitch promises a balanced contest between bat and ball. While Siraj and Mukesh Kumar showcase pace and swing, Arshdeep’s reliance on movement might leave India a bowler short.
Mukesh Kumar’s crucial dismissals of Markram and Miller underscore his significance in India's bowling attack. His ability to generate movement both ways can provide crucial breakthroughs. However, spinners might face challenges on this ground, as witnessed in the previous match. Despite the presence of Deepak Chahar, India might persist with their young guns, retaining Arshdeep in the playing XI.
India vs South Africa predicted XI:
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi