In the third T20 match between India and South Africa, played in Dharamshala, Team India emerged victorious with a convincing 7-wicket win. This triumph propels India to a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Significantly, this win serves as a positive indicator for the team with only seven matches remaining before the T20 World Cup. The match demonstrated the unity and spirit of the Indian team.
Varun Unleashes His Mystery
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy showcased a spectacular performance. Over four overs, he conceded just 11 runs while claiming two wickets. The South African batsmen appeared to have no answer to his spin wizardry. Additionally, Varun achieved a milestone by completing 50 T20 wickets in just 32 matches, becoming the second-fastest Indian bowler to do so after Kuldeep.
Bowling Chemistry on Display
India's noteworthy bowling strategy ensured that every bowler picked up a wicket. Captain Surya's strategic usage of six bowlers resulted in each contributing to the dismissals. Arshdeep, Harshit, Varun, and Kuldeep grabbed two wickets each, while Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya took one apiece.
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Abhishek's Power, But Questions on Gill and Surya
In pursuit of 118 runs, Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma shone brightly, scoring 35 runs off 18 balls, which included three boundaries and three towering sixes. However, questions linger over the performances of Gill and Surya.
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Gill managed 28 runs but took 28 balls, failing to showcase confidence. His manner of dismissal suggests a lack of reassurance. Similarly, Surya seemed out of form; although victory was near, he exited after scoring just 12 runs from 11 balls. The fourth match of the series is scheduled for December 17 in Lucknow.
