SA beat India, KLinch series

India made Cha(h)ar changes to their playing eleven – Venkatesh Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Bhuvneshwar Kumar made way for the Yadavs (Suryakumar and Jayant), Deepak and Prasidh Krishna.

South Africa made one change to the eleven that last played the Indians – Tabraiz Shamsi made way for Dwaine Pretorius.

On winning the toss, Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 53, and lost a couple of wickets.

Janneman Malan, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored a run. Thirteen balls later, he was caught by Rishabh Pant. Chahar broke the eight-run stand.

The second-wicket pair put on 26 off as (Bavu)many balls. Temba, South Africa’s skipper, scored a dozen off eight balls, which included a boundary. Rahul ran him out.

South Africa scored 50 off 9.4 overs (58 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 175, and lost three wickets.

Aiden Markram, whose 14-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 15. Thirty-five balls after Bavuma’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Chahar broke the 36-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 70 for the loss of three wickets at that point. Quinton de Kock, the player of the match and the player of the series, was batting on 42.

De Kock’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 59 balls.

South Africa scored 100 off 19.4 overs (119 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 59 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Rassie van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 17. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

South Africa scored 150 off 27.4 overs (167 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 107 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 57, van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 39. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 170 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While de Kock was batting on 99, van der Dussen was batting on 39.

De Kock’s ton – which included nine boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 108 balls.

Van der Dussen’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 53 balls.

South Africa scored 200 off 34.2 overs (208 balls). India had conceded 14 extras at that point.

De Kock, whose 130-ball innings included a dozen boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 124. A hundred and forty-two balls after Markram’s dismissal, he was caught by Shikhar Dhawan. Jasprit Bumrah broke the 144-run partnership.

Two hundred and twenty-one balls into the match, India sought a bowling review. David Miller was the batsman. Using the umpire’s call, it was struck down by South African umpire Marais Erasmus.

Van der Dussen, who faced 59 balls, eventually scored 52. Seven balls later, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Yuzvendra Chahal broke the four-run stand.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 59, and lost five wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 10. Andile Phehlukwayo, who faced 11 balls, scored just four. Twenty-three balls after van der Dussen’s dismissal, Shreyas and Pant ran him out.

South Africa scored 250 off 43.4 overs (265 balls). India had conceded 18 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Two hundred and seventy-two balls into the match, India sought a bowling review. Miller was the batsman. It was struck down by Erasmus.

Pretorius, whose 25-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 20. Forty-six balls after Phehlukwayo’s dismissal, he was caught by Suryakumar. Krishna broke the 44-run stand.

Keshav Maharaj, whose five-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Nine balls later, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Bumrah broke the 10-run stand.

Miller, whose 38-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 39. Three balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Krishna broke the five-run stand.

Sisanda, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t get off the mark. A couple of balls (Maga)later, he was caught by Rahul off the bowling of Krishna.

Lungi, who (Ngi)did not face a ball, was unbeaten.

South Africa were dismissed for 287 off 49.5 overs.

Shreyas, who bowled three overs, conceded 21. He was wicketless, as was Jayant, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 53.

Chahal, who bowled nine overs, conceded 47. He picked up a wicket.

Chahar, who bowled eight overs, conceded 53. He picked up a couple of wickets, as did Bumrah, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 52.

Krishna, who bowled 9.5 overs, conceded 59. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 50, and lost a wicket.

Rahul, whose 10-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored nine. Twenty-five balls into the chase, he was caught by Malan. Ngidi broke the 18-run stand.

India scored 50 off 9.4 overs (58 balls). South Africa had conceded an extra at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 160, and lost five wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 58 balls. While Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 29, Kohli’s contribution to it was 19. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 86 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Dhawan was batting on 48, Kohli was batting on 26.

Dhawan’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 58 balls.

India scored 100 off 18.4 overs (113 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Dhawan, who faced 73 balls, eventually scored 61. A hundred and ten balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by de Kock. Phehlukwayo broke the 98-run partnership.

Pant, who faced a ball, failed to get off the mark. Four balls later, he was caught by Magala. Phehlukwayo broke the two-run stand.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 63 balls.

India scored 150 off 29.2 overs (177 balls). South Africa had conceded five extras at that point.

Kohli, whose 84-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 65. Fifty-two balls after Pant’s dismissal, he was caught by Bavuma. Maharaj broke the 38-run stand.

Thirty-four overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 172 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Shreyas was batting on 17, Suryakumar was batting on 15.

Shreyas, whose 34-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 26. Thirty-three balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Phehlukwayo. Magala broke the 39-run stand.

India scored 200 off 37.3 overs (226 balls). South Africa had conceded five extras at that point.

Suryakumar, whose 32-ball innings included four boundaries and a six, eventually scored 39. Sixteen balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, he was caught by Bavuma. Pretorius broke the 15-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 73, and lost four wickets.

Jayant, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored a couple. Fourteen balls later, he was caught by Bavuma. Ngidi broke the 13-run stand.

India scored 250 off 44.2 overs (267 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Two hundred and seventy-seven balls into the match, India sought a batting review. Bumrah was the batsman. It was upheld by Erasmus.

Chahar’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 31 balls.

The eighth- wicket pair put on 50 off 27 balls. While Chahar’s contribution to the partnership was 38, Bumrah’s contribution to it was gave him no reason to be in seventh heaven. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Chahar, who faced 34 balls, eventually scored 54. Thirty balls after Jayant’s dismissal, he was caught by Pretorius. Ngidi broke the 55-run partnership.

Bumrah, whose 15-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored a dozen. Eight balls later, he was caught by Bavuma. Phehlukwayo broke the three-run stand.

Chahal, who bowled half-a-dozen balls, scored a couple. Five balls later, he was caught by Miller. Pretorius broke the two-run stand.

South Africa eventually conceded 11 extras. India, who were dismissed for 283 off 49.2 overs, lost by four runs.

Krishna, who faced three balls, scored two. He was unbeaten.

Markram, who bowled three wicketless overs, conceded 21.

Magala and Maharaj bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. They conceded 69 and 39, respectively.

Pretorius, who bowled 9.2 overs, conceded 54. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Phehlukwayo, who bowled seven overs, conceded 40. He picked up three scalps, as did Ngidi, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 58.

South Africa won the three-match series 3-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA beat Rahul-led India again

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

South Africa made one change to the eleven that (Maga)last played the India – Marco Jansen made way for Sisanda.

On winning the toss, Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 57, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off as many balls (8.2 overs). South Africa had conceded 11 extras at that point. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 18, Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to it was 24.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 160, and lost five wickets.

Dhawan, whose 38-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 29. Seventy balls into the match, he was caught by Magala. Aiden Markram broke the 63-run partnership.

Virat Kohli, who faced five balls, didn’t get off the mark. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s skipper. Keshav Maharaj broke the one-run stand.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 72 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rahul was batting on 28, Rishabh Pant had scored four.

India scored 100 off 19.1 overs (115 balls). South Africa had conceded 11 extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 56 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 17, Pant’s contribution to it was 34. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Pant’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 43 balls.

India scored 150 off 26.5 overs (161 balls). South Africa had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 94 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Pant’s contribution to it was 74. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Rahul’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 71 balls.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 179 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rahul was batting on 55, Pant was batting on 83.

Rahul, who eventually faced 79 balls, failed to add to the aforementioned score. A hundred and eleven balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Rassie van der Dussen. Magala broke the 115-run partnership.

Pant, whose 71-ball innings included 10 boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 85. Eight balls later, he was caught by Markram. Tabraiz Shamsi broke the four-run stand.

India scored 200 off 36 overs (217 balls). South Africa had conceded 15 extras at that point.

Two hundred and twenty-two balls into the match, South Africa sought a bowling review. Shreyas Iyer, the batsman, scored 11 off 14 balls. It was upheld by South African umpire Adrian Holdstock. He was trapped leg before wicket by Shamsi, who broke the 24-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 70, and lost a wicket.

Venkatesh Iyer, whose 33-ball innings included a six, scored 22. Seven balls later, he was stumped by Quinton de Kock, the player of the match. Andile Phehlukwayo broke the 32-run stand.

India scored 250 off 46 overs (277 balls). South Africa had conceded 18 extras at that point.

Shardul Thakur, whose 38-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 40. He was unbeaten, as was Ravichandran Ashwin, who scored 25. His 24-ball innings included a boundary and a six.

South Africa eventually conceded 20 extras. India scored 287 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 50 overs.

Lungi Ngidi bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 35.

Magala, Phehlukwayo and Markram bowled eight overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. They conceded 64, 44, and 34, respectively.

Maharaj bowled nine overs, conceding 52. He picked up a wicket.

Shamsi bowled nine overs, conceding 57. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 66, without the loss of a wicket.

South Africa’s openers put on 50 off 7.5 overs (47 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point. While Janneman Malan’s contribution to the partnership was a dozen, de Kock’s contribution to it was 39. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Ten overs into the chase, India sought a bowling review. Malan was the batsman. It was struck down by South African umpire Marais Erasmus.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 179, and lost three wickets.

De Kock’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 36 balls.

South Africa’s openers put on 100 off 15.4 overs (94 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Malan’s contribution to the partnership was 38, de Kock’s contribution to it was 64. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 109 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Malan was batting on 40, de Kock was batting on 67.

Malan’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 66 balls.

Twenty-two overs into the chase, India sought a bowling review. De Kock, the batsman, scored 78 off 66 balls, which included seven boundaries and three sixes. It was upheld by Erasmus. He was trapped leg before wicket by Thakur, who broke the 132-run partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 24.5 overs (149 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While Malan’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Bavuma’s contribution to it was 21. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 196 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Malan was batting on 85, Bavuma was batting on 25.

South Africa scored 200 off 33.2 overs (200 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

Malan, whose 108-ball innings included eight boundaries and a six, eventually scored 91. Seventy-six balls after de Kock’s dismissal, Jasprit Bumrah broke the 80-run partnership.

Bavuma, whose 36-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 35. (Cha)Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Yuzvendra, who broke the two-run stand.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 43, without the loss of a wicket.

South Africa scored 250 off 41.1 overs (247 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Markram’s contribution to the partnership was 28, van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 23. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Both Markram and van der Dussen eventually scored 37 apiece, and were unbeaten. While the former’s 41-ball innings included four boundaries, the latter’s 38-ball innings included a couple of boundaries.

India eventually conceded 10 extras. South Africa, who scored 288 for the loss of three wickets off 48.1 overs, won by seven wickets with 11 balls to spare.

Shreyas, who bowled a wicketless ball, conceded a run.

Venkatesh, who bowled five wicketless overs, conceded 28.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 67.

Ashwin bowled 10 wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 68.

Thakur, who bowled five overs, conceded 35. He picked up a wicket.

Chahal and Bumrah bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 47, the latter conceded 37.

South Africa led the three-match series 2-0. In fact, they won the series with a match to spare.

 

Rahul leads; SA beat India

India made ten Ch(et)anges to their playing eleven – Prithvi Shaw, Sanju Samson, Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Krishnappa Gowtham, Rahul Chahar, Navdeep Saini and Sakariya made way for Lokesh Rahul (who was leading the team), Virat Kohli, the Iyers (Shreyas and One-day International debutant Venkatesh), Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal.

South Africa made half-a-dozen changes to the eleven that (Am)last played the Indians – Hashim, Faf du Plessis, Jean-Paul Duminy, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir made way for Janneman Malan, Bavuma [who was leading the team, and chose to (Tem)bat on winning the toss], Aiden Markram, One-day International debutant Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 39, and lost a wicket.

Malan, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Twenty-six balls into the match, Ashwin broke the 19-run stand.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 171, and lost a couple of wickets.

South Africa scored 50 off 11.3 overs (70 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 58 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Quinton de Kock was batting on 27, Bavuma was batting on 17.

De Kock, whose 41-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Sixty-six balls after Malan’s dismissal, he was caught by Pant. Bumrah broke the 39-run stand.

The third-wicket pair put on 10. Markram, who faced 11 balls, scored just four. Fifteen balls later, Venkatesh ran him out.

South Africa scored 100 off 23 overs (139 balls). India had conceded nine extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 45 balls. While Bavuma’s contribution to the partnership was 20, the contribution of Rassie van der Dussen, the player of the match, to it was 28. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Bavuma’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 76 balls.

South Africa scored 150 off 30.4 overs (186 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 151 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Bavuma was batting on 63, van der Dussen was batting on 41.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 97 balls. While Bavuma’s contribution to the partnership was 49, van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 48. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Van der Dussen’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 49 balls.

South Africa scored 200 off 38.1 overs (231 balls). India had conceded 14 extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 86, and lost a wicket.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 150 off 143 balls. While Bavuma’s contribution to the partnership was 71, van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 73. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Bavuma’s ton – which included seven boundaries – came off 133 balls.

South Africa scored 250 off 45.4 overs (276 balls). India had conceded 15 extras at that point.

Van der Dussen’s ton – which included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 83 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 200 off 182 balls. While Bavuma’s contribution to the partnership was 87, van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 107. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

Bavuma, whose 143-ball innings included eight boundaries, eventually scored 110. A hundred and eighty-five balls after Markram’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Bumrah broke the 204-run partnership.

Van der Dussen, whose 96-ball innings included nine boundaries and four sixes, eventually scored 129. He was unbeaten, as was David Miller, who faced a couple of balls, scoring as many.

India eventually conceded 18 extras. South Africa scored 296 for the loss of four wickets off 50 overs.

Thakur (whose spell included a maiden), Bhuvneshwar and Chahal bowled 10 wicketless overs apiece. They conceded 72, 64, and 53, respectively.

Ashwin, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 53. He picked up a wicket.

Bumrah, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 48. He picked up two scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 55, and lost a wicket.

Rahul, who faced 17 balls, scored a dozen. Fifty-one balls into the chase, he was caught by de Kock. Markram broke the 46-run stand.

India scored 50 off 8.5 overs (53 balls). South Africa hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 148, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Shikhar Dhawan’s half-century – which included eight boundaries – came off 51 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 45 balls. While Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Kohli’s contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 100 off 18.2 overs (110 balls). South Africa had conceded an extra at that point.

Nineteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 102 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Dhawan was batting on 64, Kohli was batting on 24.

Dhawan, whose 84-ball innings included 10 boundaries, eventually scored 79. A hundred and two balls after Rahul’s dismissal, Maharaj broke the 92-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 27.4 overs (166 balls). South Africa had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 60 balls.

He eventually scored 51 off (Sham)sixty-three balls. Seventeen balls after Dhawan’s dismissal, Tabraiz broke the 14-run stand.

Shreyas, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored 17. Thirty-three balls later, he was caught by de Kock. Ngidi broke the 29-run stand.

Pant, whose 22-ball innings included a boundary, scored 16. The next ball, he was stumped by de Kock. Andile Phehlukwayo broke the one-run stand.

Venkatesh had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just a couple. Eleven balls later, he was caught by van der Dussen. Ngidi broke the six-run stand.

Ashwin, who faced 13 balls, had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 16 balls later, Phehlukwayo broke the 11-run stand.

India scored 200 off 39 overs (234 balls). South Africa had conceded eight extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 62, and lost a wicket.

Bhuvneshwar, who faced 11 balls, scored just four. Twenty-three balls after Ashwin’s dismissal, he was caught by Bavuma. Shamsi broke the 15-run stand.

India scored 250 off 47.5 overs (287 balls). South Africa had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

The ninth-wicket pair put on 50 off 45 balls. While Thakur’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Bumrah’s contribution to it was 14. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Thakur’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 43 balls. He was unbeaten, as was Bumrah, who didn’t add to the aforementioned score. His 23-ball innings included a boundary.

South Africa eventually conceded 13 extras. India, who scored 265 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs, lost by 31 runs.

Jansen bowled nine wicketless overs, conceding 49.

Markram bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 30. He picked up a wicket, as did Maharaj, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 42.

Phehlukwayo bowled five overs, conceding 26. He picked up two wickets, as did Ngidi and Shamsi, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 64, the latter, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 52.

South Africa led the three-match series 1-0.