South Africa vs India: Live Score 3rd T20I - A Nail-Biting Finish!
The third T20I between South Africa and India at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg was a nail-biter, with India edging out the Proteas in a thrilling finish.
The Match:
India:
- Won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Got off to a decent start, with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul putting on a 50-run partnership.
- However, the middle order faltered, and India struggled to accelerate.
- Suryakumar Yadav's late cameo helped them reach a respectable total of 179/5.
South Africa:
- Started strongly, with Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma putting on a quickfire 60-run opening partnership.
- However, India's bowlers fought back well, picking up wickets at regular intervals.
- The Proteas needed 20 runs off the last over, and it was a tense finish.
The Finish:
The final over was bowled by the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, who delivered a masterful spell to secure the win for India.
The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, was ecstatic with his team's performance, saying that "it was a great effort from everyone, and we're happy to take the series 2-1."
Key Takeaways:
- India's bowling attack was impressive, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, who picked up crucial wickets.
- Suryakumar Yadav's knock of 50 runs was a game-changer for India.
- South Africa fought hard but were ultimately undone by India's bowling and fielding.
The series was a thrilling contest, with both teams playing some exciting cricket. This was a perfect example of the kind of cricket that fans love to watch. The two teams now head to the ODI series, which promises to be another exciting encounter.