India vs South Africa 3rd T20 Highlights: India’s spinners have shredded the South African batting order to pieces.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20 Highlights: Captain Suryakumar Yadav produced a hundred of rare brilliance and Kuldeep Yadav worked his inimitable sorcery with a fifer as India registered a comprehensive 106-run series-levelling win over South Africa in the third and final T20I here on Thursday. Suryakumar’s 100 off 56 balls that contained seven fours and eight sixes and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fluent 60 off 41 balls carried India to 201 for 7 after the visitors were asked to bat first. Indian bowlers, especially left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep (5/17), who turned 29 on Thursday, managed to hit better lengths to bundle out SA for 95 in 13.5 overs.
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The Wanderers Stadium witnessed a spectacular display of cricketing prowess as India roared to a resounding 106-run victory over South Africa in the third and final T20I, thanks to stellar performances by Kuldeep Yadav and Suryakumar Yadav. The win not only levelled the series but also showcased India’s dominance in the shortest format of the game.
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After being put into bat, India set a daunting target of 202 runs for South Africa. The architect of this imposing total was none other than the dynamic Suryakumar, who blazed his way to a scintillating century. His innings of 100 runs off 56 balls, adorned with seven fours and an impressive eight sixes, not only anchored India’s innings but also etched his name alongside Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell in the record books, with all three now boasting four T20I centuries each.
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In reply, the South African batting order crumbled under the relentless pressure applied by the Indian bowlers. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the hero, delivering an exceptional spell that dismantled the Proteas. His figures of 5 wickets for 17 runs were instrumental in restricting South Africa to a mere 95 runs in 13.5 overs, marking their second-lowest total in the T20 format.
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Unsurprisingly, Suryakumar was awarded the Player of the Match for his breathtaking century, underlining his potential as a game-changer. Additionally, he claimed the Player of the Series title, a fitting recognition for his consistent performances throughout the series.