With the T20 series against South Africa currently level at 1-1, the third match will be crucial for Team India. One of the biggest concerns for them is the poor form of opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been struggling to make an impact. With competition for the opening spot heating up, Sharma will need to perform in order to secure his place in the team. Former opener Aakash Chopra has issued a warning, stating that it's now or never for Sharma.
Sanju Samson, a talented Indian cricketer, has had a remarkable turnaround in his career under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav. After finally being given consistent opportunities, Samson grabbed them with both hands and became the first Indian batsman to hit consecutive T20I centuries. However, amidst his success, his father expressed frustration over the past decade where his son did not receive enough chances. He blamed former captains MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and coach Rahul Dravid for hindering Samson's career progression.
In the third T20I between India and South Africa, Sanju Samson was dismissed for a duck by Marco Jansen for the second time in a row. This has extended Samson's record for the most ducks in a calendar year by an Indian batter. He has now been dismissed without scoring on six occasions in T20Is and holds the record alongside legendary Rohit Sharma for the most ducks in T20Is for India.
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.
After a dominant performance in the first T20I, India looks to extend their winning streak and equal their best-ever record against South Africa in Gqeberha. The previous match saw Sanju Samson making history by becoming the first Indian to hit back-to-back centuries in T20Is. As the teams gear up to face off in the second game, all eyes are on Samson to see if he can break records and become the first player with three consecutive T20I tons.
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.
Sanju Samson's consecutive centuries in T20I matches has made him the first Indian player to accomplish this feat. In the latest match against South Africa, Samson scored a blistering 107 runs off just 50 balls, helping India reach a total of 202/8. Samson, who has been promoted to open the innings in T20Is, is determined to dominate this format and continue India's success as the current T20 World Champions.
After an impressive first match performance by Sanju Samson leading to India's victory, all eyes will be on him as well as the struggling Indian top order in the second T20I against South Africa. With the match taking place at St George's Park in Gqeberha, the Indian team will be looking to maintain their lead in the 4-match series. The team management will especially be focusing on improving the fall of wickets at regular intervals, which hindered India from posting a higher score in the previous match. Catch the live telecast on Sports 18 HD/SD or tune in at 7:30 PM IST for the match.
Things got heated during the first T20I between India and South Africa when wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and South African bowler Marco Jansen got into an argument on the pitch. India captain Suryakumar Yadav quickly rushed in to diffuse the situation, but not before his IPL teammate, South African bowler Gerald Coetzee, could join in. Despite the tension, India emerged victorious, thanks to Samson's impressive back-to-back century and a strong showing from the spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
After India defeated South Africa by 61 runs in the 1st T20I, former cricketer Mark Boucher shared his thoughts on Jio Cinema. He praised Men in Blue spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance, saying he bowled briskly and had a great partnership with Ravi Bishnoi. Boucher also noted that the Indian bowling attack made it look like "men against boys" and that South Africa never had a chance. India's strong batting, led by Sanju Samson, provided the foundation for their victory.