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.