In the second T20 also, South Africa won the toss and invited Team India to bat first. Team India, which had a record-breaking batting performance in the first T20, could score only 124 runs in this match. The host team reached the target with 6 balls remaining.
The third match of the four T20 match series between India and South Africa was played in Gkebarha on Sunday night. The Indian team had to face defeat by three wickets.
Indian spinner Varun Chakraborty took five wickets in the match. This was the first time that Varun was able to take five wickets simultaneously in T20. After the match, Varun told that November 10 was his son’s second birthday.
He wanted to give his son a birthday gift with this victory, but it could not happen. After the match, Varun said, I wanted India to win the match, because this day is special for me.
Varun’s magic on fast bowling pitch
- Team India had come on the field to save the target which was less than 124 runs. The pitch was also not helpful for the spinners. Nevertheless, Varun bowled brilliantly in the middle of the innings and forced South Africa to work hard for victory.
- Varun took five wickets for 17 runs in four overs. Varun put South Africa in trouble by dismissing players like Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller.
- After this, South Africa was in trouble by dismissing Klaasen and Miller in the last over of the innings. However, South Africa managed to win thanks to Tristan Stubbs and Gerland Coetzee.
Avesh Khan’s expensive over turned the match
The match was in India’s grip due to the hard work of Varun Chakravarthy and other bowling figures. Avesh Khan bowled the 17th over, which proved costly. Avesh Khan bowled a 12-run over and suddenly South Africa was back in the match. After this they needed 13 runs in 12 balls, which they achieved with 6 balls remaining.
The captain also praised Varun
After the match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav also praised Varun and credited the Indian bowlers for their brilliant performance. Surya said, if a bowler takes five wickets while defending 124 runs in a T20 match, it is unbelievable.
Surya told that Varun has worked really hard on his game and he was waiting for this opportunity. There are still two games left in the series. It’s going to be a lot of fun.
