The Pakistan national cricket team, led by captain Mohammad Rizwan, is all set for a three-match T20I series against South Africa. The first match will be played at Kingsmead, Durban, with start time of 09:30 PM IST. Despite a recent loss to Zimbabwe, Pakistan aims to bounce back and secure a 1-0 lead in the series. On the other hand, South Africa will be led by Heinrich Klaasen and boasts a strong squad including players like David Miller and Anrich Nortje. Fans can catch all the action live on Sports 18 channels or through the Jio Cinema app.
In the ongoing T20I series between South Africa and India, both teams faced off in the second game at St. George's Park. After a strong start in the first T20I, India looked to continue their form but South Africa had other plans. One of the biggest highlights of the match was the amazing catch by David Miller that dismissed Indian batter Tilak Varma. Despite some resistance from Indian players, South Africa maintained pressure and ended up winning the match.
South Africa's David Miller took a stunning one-handed catch in the 8th over of the T20I match against India, dismissing Indian batsman Tilak Varma with his "Super-Miller" style. India's top order struggled against South Africa's clinical bowling, with key player Sanju Samson dismissed for a duck in the first over. At the time of writing, India had only managed to score 87 runs for the loss of six wickets. Watch the live action on JioCinema, Sports18, and Colors Cineplex.
In a high stakes match between India and South Africa, it was the Proteas who came out on top thanks to an incredible catch by David Miller. After losing early wickets, India struggled to build momentum and Miller's catch to dismiss Tilak Varma further sealed their fate. The hosts showed their dominance with a convincing victory over the visitors.
After a thrilling series opener resulting in a 61-run win for Team India, the Men in Blue are in a strong position to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa. The all-round effort from Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi led to the first T20I victory. South Africa's lackluster batting performance and over-dependence on Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller calls for a change in their line-up if they want to stay alive in the series. Meanwhile, India's middle-order collapse will be a slight concern, but they are expected to stick with the same team and replicate their successful strategy from the first match.
South Africa's former wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher observes that David Miller struggled against spin in their 61-run loss to India. Miller and Heinrich Klaasen could not find boundaries in the middle overs, resulting in their eventual dismissal by Varun Chakravarthy. Boucher also notes Bishnoi's clever use of seam to exploit the pitch's assistance, ending with two wickets. Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, initially chose to field and were unable to chase India's target of 203.
After a disappointing performance in IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans are looking to strengthen their squad for IPL 2025 through the mega auction. With a budget of INR 69 crores and one RTM card, the Titans are expected to bring back key players like David Miller and Vijay Shankar, who have proven to be crucial for the team in the past. Fans and experts are anticipating the impact these experienced players will have under the leadership of young captain Shubman Gill.
South African cricketer David Miller, who faced defeat in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against India, took to social media to respond to rumours of his retirement. Miller clarified that he will continue to represent his team in T20 Internationals and promised that he still has more to offer. Despite their loss, Miller remains proud of his team's journey and is confident in their resilience for future tournaments. This match was South Africa's closest chance at winning a title, ending their streak of seven unsuccessful semifinal appearances in ICC events.
South African cricketer David Miller has dispelled retirement rumors after India claimed victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. Despite social media claims, Miller confirmed he will continue to play for the Proteas and has not announced his retirement from T20Is. He also reflected on the team's heart-breaking loss in the final, expressing pride in the team's resilience and determination.
In a tightly fought T20 World Cup final, Suryakumar Yadav's catch to dismiss David Miller has been the center of controversy and debate among cricket fans. A new video has emerged, claiming that Yadav's foot had touched the boundary rope while attempting the catch. Amidst the ongoing debate, India's fielding coach has defended the decision, citing the importance of 'decision-making moments' in high-stakes matches. Had the catch been ruled a boundary, it could've changed the entire outcome of the game.