Dhawan-led India leave SA disappointed

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

South Africa made three changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada made way for Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Lungi Ngidi.

On winning the toss, Shikhar Dhawan, India’s skipper, chose to field.

At the start of play, the ground was wet.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 26, and lost three wickets.

Quinton de Kock, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Seventeen balls into the match, he was caught by Avesh Khan. Needless to say, Washington Sundar was in seventh heaven.

Janneman Malan, whose 27-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 15. Thirty balls later, he was caught by Avesh. Mohammed Siraj, the player of the series, broke the 18-run stand.

Thirty-seven balls (6.1 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. Reeza Hendricks was the batsman. It was upheld by Indian umpire J Madanagopal.

Hendricks, who faced 21 balls, scored just three. Thirteen balls after Malan’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Ravi Bishnoi. Siraj broke the one-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 73, and lost seven wickets.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 39 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Aiden Markram had scored eight, Heinrich Klaasen had scored four.

Markram, who faced 19 balls, eventually scored just nine. Thirty-three balls after Hendricks’ dismissal, he was caught by Sanju Samson. Shahbaz Ahmed broke the 17-run stand.

South Africa scored 50 off 17.1 overs (103 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

A hundred and five balls (17.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. David Miller, South Africa’s skipper, was the batsman. It was struck down by Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary.

A hundred and forty-seven balls (24.3 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 93 for the loss of seven wickets at that point. Jansen had scored nine.

Although his eight-ball innings included a boundary, Miller had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 20 balls after Markram’s dismissal, Sundar broke the 23-run stand.

Phehlukwayo, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Five balls later, Kuldeep Yadav, the player of the match, broke the run-a-ball stand.

Klassen, whose 42-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 34. Twenty-nine balls later, Ahmed broke the 22-run stand.

Bjorn Fortuin, who faced five balls, scored a run. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was trapped leg before by Kuldeep, who broke the one-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Anrich Nortje, who faced a ball, didn’t get off the mark. The next ball, he was dismissed by Kuldeep.

Jansen, whose 19-ball innings included a boundary and the only six of the innings, scored 14. Nine balls later, he was caught by Avesh. Kuldeep broke the five-run stand.

Ngidi, who faced half-a-dozen balls, did not get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded five extras. South Africa were bundled out for 99 off 27.1 overs.

Shardul Thakur, who bowled a couple of overs, conceded eight. He was wicketless, as was Avesh, who bowied five overs, including a maiden. He conceded eight.

Sundar, who bowled four overs, conceded 15. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Siraj, who bowled five overs, conceded 17. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Ahmed, who bowled seven overs, conceded 32. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Kuldeep bowled 4.1 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 18, picking up four scalps.

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

India’s openers put on 42. Dhawan, whose 24-ball innings included half-a-dozen balls, scored 30. Thirty-seven balls into the chase, Jansen and de Kock ran him out.

India scored 50 off 9.3 overs (58 balls). South Africa had conceded eight extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the numver of extras they eventually conceded.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 52, and lost a couple of wickets.

Sixty-five balls (10,5 overs) into the match, India sought a batting review. Ishan Kishan, the batsman, scored 10 off 18 balls, which included a couple of boundaries. It was struck down by Chaudhary. He was caught by de Kock. Fortuin broke the 16-run stand.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 90 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Shubman Gill was batting on 46, Shreyas Iyer was batting on 18.

Gill, whose 57-ball innings included eight boundaries, eventually scored 49. Forty-six balls after Kishan’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Ngidi, who broke the 39-run stand.

India scored 100 off 19.1 overs (116 balls). In fact, they scored 105 for the loss of three wickets, winning by seven wickets with 155 balls to spare.

Shreyas, whose 23-ball innings included three boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 28. He was unbeaten, as was Samson, who faced four balls, scored a couple.

Anrich Nortje bowled five wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 15.

Jansen, who bowled 5.1 wicketless overs, conceded 31.

Fortuin bowled four overs, including a maiden. He conceded 20, picking up a wicket.

Ngidi, who bowled five overs, conceded 21. He picked up a scalp.

India won the three-match series 2-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dhawan-led India beat South Africa

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravi Bishnoi made way for Washington Sundar and One-day International debutant Shahbaz Ahmed.

South Africa made three (Anri)changes to their playing eleven – Temba Bavuma, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lungi Ngidi made way for Reeza Hendricks, Bjorn Fortuin, and Nortje.

On winning the toss, Keshav Maharaj, South Africa’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 40, and lost a couple of wickets.

Quinton de Kock, whose eight-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Thirteen balls into the match, Mohammed Siraj had a reason to be in seventh heaven.

Fifty-nine balls (9.5 overs), India sought a bowling review. Janneman, the batsMa(la)n, scored 25 off 31 balls, which included four boundaries. It was upheld by Indian umpire Virender Sharma. He was trapped leg before wicket by Ahmed, who broke the 33-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 181, and lost three wickets.

South Africa scored 50 off a dozen overs (72 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

A hundred balls (16.4 overs), India sought a bowling review. Aiden Markram was the batsman. Using the umpire’s call, it was struck down by Indian umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan.

Seventeen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 72 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Hendricks had scored 26, Markram had scored 14.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 60 balls. While Hendricks’ contribution to the partnership was 23, Markram’s contribution to it was 27. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

South Africa scored 100 off 20.5 overs (125 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Hendricks’ half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 58 balls.

A hundred and sixty-four balls (27.2 overs), South Africa sought a batting review. Markram was the batsman. It was upheld by Sharma.

Markram’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 64 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 107 balls. While Hendricks’ contribution to the partnership was 53, Markram’s contribution to it was 50. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 29 overs (174 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Hendricks, whose 76-ball innings included nine boundaries and a six, eventually scored 74. A hundred and twenty-nine balls after Malan’s dismissal, he was caught by Ahmed. Siraj broke the run-a-ball stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Markram had scored 63.

South Africa scored 200 off 36.2 overs (218 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Heinrich Klaasen, whose 26-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes, scored 30. Forty balls after Hendricks’ dismissal, he was caught by Siraj. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 46-run stand.

The fifth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Markram, whose 89-ball innings included seven boundaries and a six, eventually scored 79. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Shikhar Dhawan, India’s skipper, off the bowling of Sundar.

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 57, and lost a couple of wickets.

South Africa scored 250 off 44.4 overs (268 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Two hundred and eighty-one balls (46.5 overs), India sought a bowling review. David Miller was the batsman. It was struck down by Ananthapadmanabhan.

Miller, whose 34-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 35. He was unbeaten.

Wayne Parnell, who faced 22 balls, scored 16. Forty-eight balls after Markram’s dismissal, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer, the player of the match. Shardul Thakur broke the 41-run stand.

Maharaj, who faced 13 balls, scored just five. Twenty-one balls later, Siraj broke the run-a-ball stand.

Fortuin, who faced a ball, didn’t get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded nine extras. South Africa scored 278 for the loss of seven wickets off 50 overs.

Avesh Khan bowled seven wicketless overs, conceding 35.

Thakur bowled five overs, conceding 36. He picked up a wicket.

Sundar and Kuldeep bowled nine overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 60, the latter conceded 49.

Ahmed bowled 10 overs, conceding 54. He picked up a wicket.

Siraj bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 38, picking 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 55, and lost a couple of wickets.

Dhawan, whose 20-ball innings included a six, scored 13. Half-a-dozen overs into the chase, Parnell broke the 28-run stand.

Shubman Gill, whose 26-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 28. Seventeen balls later, he was caught by Kagiso Rabada, who broke the 20-run stand.

India scored 50 off 9.1 overs (55 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of 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 181, and lost a wicket.

Eighteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 85 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Ishan Kishan had scored 20, Shreyas had scored 22.

India scored 100 off 20.3 overs (123 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 70 balls. While Kishan’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 25. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Kishan’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and three sixes – came off 60 balls.

Shreyas’ half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 48 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 108 balls. While Kishan’s contribution to the partnership was 47, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 52. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 150 off 27 overs (162 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 138 balls. While Kishan’s contribution to the partnership was 81, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 67. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

India scored 200 off 33.3 overs (202 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Kishan, whose 84-ball innings included four boundaries and seven sixes, eventually scored 93. A hundred and fifty-five balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Hendricks. Fortuin broke the 161-run partnership.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Shreyas had scored 71.

Two hundred and thirty balls (38.2 overs), South Africa sought a bowling review. Shreyas was the batsman. It was struck down by Ananthapadmanabhan.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 46, without the loss of a wicket.

India scored 250 off 42.1 overs (254 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Shreyas’ ton – which included 14 boundaries – came off 103 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 51 balls. While Shreyas’ contribution to the partnership was 32, Sanju Samson’s contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Shreyas, whose 111-ball innings included 15 boundaries, eventually scored 113. He was unbeaten, as was Samson, who eventually scored 29 off 36 balls, which included a boundary and a six.

South Africa eventually conceded half-a-dozen extras. India, who scored 282 for the loss of three wickets off 45.5 overs, won by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare.

Markram bowled three wicketless overs, conceding 22.

Maharaj bowled seven wicketless overs, conceding 45.

Nortje bowled 8.5 wicketless overs, conceding 60.

Parnell bowled eight overs, conceding 44. He picked up a wicket.

Fortuin bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 52, picking up a wicket.

Rabada bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 59, picking up a wicket.

The three-match series was levelled 1-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bavuma-led South Africa beat India

India made Cha(h)ar changes to their playing (Pat)eleven – Lokesh Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Axar, and Deepak made way for a pair of One-day International debutants (Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravi Bishnoi), Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa Ma(gala)de four (Heinri)changes to their playing eleven – Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, and Sisanda made way for Klaasen (the player of the match), Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

On winning the toss (which was delayed owing to rain), Shikhar Dhawan, India’s skipper, chose to field.

The ground was wet.

Therefore, the start of play was delayed by 30 minutes. It began at 2pm local time.

The match was reduced to a 40-overs-a-side match.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the eighth over. They scored 28, without the loss of a wicket.

A couple of balls into the match, India sought a bowling review. Janneman was the batsMa(la)n. Using the umpire’s call, it was struck down by umpire Anil Chaudhary.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the ninth and the 32^nd over. They scored 151, and lost four wickets.

Malan, whose 42-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 22. Seventy-three balls into the match, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Shardul Thakur broke the 49-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Quinton de Kock was batting on 26.

South Africa scored 50 off 13 overs (78 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s skipper, faced a dozen balls, scoring eight. His runs came by way of boundaries. Seventeen balls after Malan’s dismissal, Thakur broke the 21-run stand.

Aiden Markram, who faced five balls, didn’t get off the mark. An over later, Kuldeep Yadav broke the one-run stand.

South Africa scored 100 off 20.4 overs (125 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

A hundred and thirty-five balls (22.2 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. De Kock, the batsman, scored 22 off 42 balls, which included three boundaries. Using the umpire’s call, it was struck down by Chaudhary. He was trapped leg before wicket by Ravi Bishnoi, who broke the 39-run stand.

Twenty-five overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 134 for the loss of four wickets at that point. Both Klaasen and David Miller had scored 20 at that point, and were unbeaten.

South Africa scored 150 off 28.3 overs (172 balls). India had conceded 19 extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 45 balls. While Klaasen’s contribution to the partnership was 19, Miller’s contribution to it was 28. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 33^rd and the 40^th over. They scored 70, without the loss of a wicket.

Miller’s run-a-ball half-century included four boundaries and a six.

South Africa scored 200 off 35.5 overs (216 balls). India had conceded 21 extras at that point.

Klaasen’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 52 balls.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 100 off 84 balls. While Klaasen’s contribution to the partnership was 40, Miller’s contribution to it was 52. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

Klaasen, whose 65-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 74. He was unbeaten, as Miller, who eventually scored 75. His 63-ball innings included five boundaries and three sixes.

India eventually conceded 22 extras. South Africa scored 249 for the loss of four wickets off 40 overs.

Each of the five bowlers bowled eight overs apiece.

Avesh Khan and Siraj were wicketless. While the former conceded 51, the latter conceded 49.

Bishnoi and Kuldeep picked up a wicket. While the former conceded 69, the latter conceded 39.

Thakur, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 35. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the eighth over. They scored 18, and lost a couple of wickets.

Shubman Gill had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just three. Sixteen balls into the chase, Rabada broke the eight-run stand.

The second-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Dhawan, who faced 16 balls, scored just four. Fifteen balls later, he was dismissed by Parnell.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the ninth and the 32^nd over. They scored 136, and lost three wickets.

Fourteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 36 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Ruturaj Gaikwad had scored a dozen, Ishan Kishan was batting on 14.

Gaikwad, whose 42-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 19. Sixty-nine balls after Dhawan’s dismissal, he was stumped by de Kock. Shamsi broke the 40-run stand.

India scored 50 off 17.1 overs (103 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Kishan, whose 37-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 20. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Malan. Keshav Maharaj broke the three-run stand.

Eighteen overs into the chase, India sought a batting review. Sanju Samson was the batsman. Using the umpire’s call, it was upheld by umpire J Madanagopal.

India scored 100 off 22.3 overs (135 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 31 balls. While Iyer’s contribution to the partnership was 37, Samson’s contribution to it was 13. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Twenty-six overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 118 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Iyer’s half-century – which included eight boundaries – came off 33 balls, Samson had scored 15.

Iyer, who eventually faced 37 balls, (Ngi)didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Fifty-five balls after Kishan’s dismissal, he was caught by Rabada. Lungi broke the 67-run partnership.

A hundred and seventy-six balls (29.1 overs) into the chase, South Africa sought a batting review. Thakur was the batsman. It was struck down by Madanagopal.

Thirty overs into the chase, South Africa sought a batting review. Thakur was the batsman. It was struck down by Madanagopal.

India scored 150 off 31.1 overs (188 balls). South Africa had conceded 14 extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 33^rd and the 40^th over. They scored.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Samson’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Thakur’s contribution to it was 17. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Samson’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 49 balls.

India scored 200 off 36.5 overs (222 balls). South Africa had conceded 14 extras at that point.

Thakur, whose 31-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 33. Sixty-five balls after Iyer’s dismissal, he was caught by Maharaj. Ngidi broke the 93-run partnership.

The seventh-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Kuldeep Yadav, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Bavuma off the bowling of Ngidi.

Avesh, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored three. Seven balls later, he was caught by Bavuma. Rabada broke the four-run stand.

Samson eventually scored 86 off 63 balls, which included nine boundaries and three sixes. He was unbeaten, as was Bishnoi, who faced a couple of balls, scoring four. His runs came by way of a boundary.

South Africa eventually conceded 18 extras. India, who scored 240 for the loss of eight wickets off 40 overs, lost by nine runs.

Each of the five bowlers bowled eight overs apiece.

Shamsi, who conceded 89, picked up a wicket.

Parnell and Maharaj’s spell included a maiden each. They picked up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 38, the latter conceded 23.

Rabada’s spell included a couple of maidens. He conceded 36, picking up a couple of wickets.

Ngidi conceded 52, picking up three scalps.

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