The first day of the India vs Australia Test match at Perth was a rollercoaster ride, with 17 wickets falling and Australia reeling at 67 for 7 at stumps. The star of the day was Jasprit Bumrah who ripped apart the Australian top-order with four wickets, making it one of the worst starts for the hosts at home this century. With India's lowest Test score at home at 85 against South Africa in 2016, Bumrah's pacy unit will be aiming to create history on Day 2. The rest of the series and even Saturday's match is now up in the air, making it a thrilling and unpredictable game for both teams.
In a high-scoring game, India managed to defend their large total of 283 runs against South Africa, winning the match by a whopping 135 runs and securing the T20I series victory. Suryakumar Yadav, who is leading the Indian side in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, displayed an impressive batting performance, scoring his maiden international century. India's Ramandeep Singh also had a successful debut, taking his first international wicket. With this win, India are now at the top of the T20I rankings, setting them up nicely for the upcoming World Cup.
The Indian cricket team is on the verge of making history as they face off against South Africa in the fourth T20 match. With an unassailable lead, India has the chance to secure a historic series win. However, South Africa, determined to avoid defeat, is still a formidable opponent. In the final game, India may introduce two uncapped players, Vijakumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal, in an effort to solidify their victory. The Wanderers 'Bull Ring' has proven to be a lucky ground for India and they will be looking for a collective batting effort to clinch the series 3-1.
Indian cricket team vice-captain Hardik Pandya has posted a powerful message on social media as India gets ready for the third T20I against South Africa. The series is currently tied at 1-1 after India's loss in the second T20. Pandya's caption, "Centurion. We've got a job to do," reflects the team's determination to win in the upcoming match. Meanwhile, India captain Suryakumar Yadav has praised spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's performance in the previous match and looks forward to the remaining two matches with excitement.
After an evenly-matched series so far, India and South Africa face off in the third T20I with the winner set to claim the series. With India's inconsistent batting and South Africa's need for improvement from their senior players, the match is expected to be a close one. Fans can catch the action on Sports18 and JioCinema.
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.
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 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.
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.