Hosts make a good start but fail to contain power hitters
09 June 2022 - 20:20
by Amlan Chakraborty
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Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa plays a shot during the 1st T20 International match between India and South Africa at Arun Jaitley Stadium on June 9 2022 in Delhi, India. Picture: GALLO IMAGES/PANKAJ NANGIA
New Delhi — David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen smashed blistering half-centuries to lead SA to a thrilling seven-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 International on Thursday.
Chasing 212 for victory, the Proteas’ top order wobbled but Miller and Van der Dussen plundered 131 runs from about 10 overs in an unbroken fourth-wicket stand to secure victory with five balls remaining.
Van der Dussen made 75 not out off 46 balls, which included five sixes.
Miller’s unbeaten 64 off 31 balls also contained five sixes as SA pulled off their biggest successful chase in T20 cricket.
The defeat ended India’s 12-match winning streak in this format.
Earlier, Ishan Kishan smashed 76 off 48 balls to set the tone for India who posted a strong 211/4 after being put in to bat.
Kishan forged half-century partnerships with Ruturaj Gaikwad (23) and Shreyas Iyer (36) as the hosts cruised to 102/1 at the halfway stage of their innings.
Keshav Maharaj ended Kishan’s blitz after conceding two sixes and two fours in an eventful 13th over.
Kishan’s 80-run partnership with Iyer came at a two-runs-a-ball rate and India did not take their foot off the pedal.
Skipper Rishabh Pant made 29 and vice-captain Hardik Pandya smashed 31 not out off 12 balls as they comfortably passed the 200 mark.
The Proteas lost skipper Temba Bavuma and Dwaine Pretorius (29) inside the first six overs.
But Miller and Van der Dussen put SA’s chase back on track with scintillating power hitting to deny the hosts.
India have rested several frontline players, including regular captain Rohit Sharma and stalwart Virat Kohli.
KL Rahul, who was to lead the side in Rohit’s absence, will miss the series due to a groin injury and Pant is filling in as captain.
The second game in the five-match series is in Cuttack on Sunday.
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SA’s Miller and Van der Dussen blitz India
Hosts make a good start but fail to contain power hitters
New Delhi — David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen smashed blistering half-centuries to lead SA to a thrilling seven-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 International on Thursday.
Chasing 212 for victory, the Proteas’ top order wobbled but Miller and Van der Dussen plundered 131 runs from about 10 overs in an unbroken fourth-wicket stand to secure victory with five balls remaining.
Van der Dussen made 75 not out off 46 balls, which included five sixes.
Miller’s unbeaten 64 off 31 balls also contained five sixes as SA pulled off their biggest successful chase in T20 cricket.
The defeat ended India’s 12-match winning streak in this format.
Earlier, Ishan Kishan smashed 76 off 48 balls to set the tone for India who posted a strong 211/4 after being put in to bat.
Kishan forged half-century partnerships with Ruturaj Gaikwad (23) and Shreyas Iyer (36) as the hosts cruised to 102/1 at the halfway stage of their innings.
Keshav Maharaj ended Kishan’s blitz after conceding two sixes and two fours in an eventful 13th over.
Kishan’s 80-run partnership with Iyer came at a two-runs-a-ball rate and India did not take their foot off the pedal.
Skipper Rishabh Pant made 29 and vice-captain Hardik Pandya smashed 31 not out off 12 balls as they comfortably passed the 200 mark.
The Proteas lost skipper Temba Bavuma and Dwaine Pretorius (29) inside the first six overs.
But Miller and Van der Dussen put SA’s chase back on track with scintillating power hitting to deny the hosts.
India have rested several frontline players, including regular captain Rohit Sharma and stalwart Virat Kohli.
KL Rahul, who was to lead the side in Rohit’s absence, will miss the series due to a groin injury and Pant is filling in as captain.
The second game in the five-match series is in Cuttack on Sunday.
Reuters
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