India are heading into the second T20I in Gqeberha after showcasing dominant form in their opening victory against South Africa. The Proteas, captained by Aiden Markram, will be looking to bounce back after a lackluster performance that saw them unable to capitalise on favourable conditions at Kingsmead, leading to a 61-run loss.Under Suryakumar Yadav, India …
Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher noted that David Miller seemed at a loss against spin during their 61-run defeat to Team India in the first T20I on Friday, November 8. Boucher, now retired, also commented that the Proteas did not take advantage of the subtle assistance from the pitch. During the middle …
Young opener Sam Konstas's unbeaten 73-run knock powered Australia A to a six-wicket victory over India A in the second unofficial Test at the MCG, clinching the two-match series 2-0. The 19-year-old showcased his skill and composure with an unbeaten 73, leading Australia A home in a challenging fourth-innings chase.Australia A, needing 168 to win, …
After India’s commanding 61-run win over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban on November 8, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson emphasized his commitment to making the most of his current red-hot form. Samson, who became the first Indian batter to score back-to-back T20I hundreds, achieved a record-breaking 107 off 50 balls in Durban, following his …
Dhruv Jurel continued to make a strong case for a spot in the India playing XI for the upcoming Perth Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored a second gritty fifty against Australia-A in the 2nd unofficial Test on November 9, Saturday. Jurel outshone many of his teammates during the match with …
22:30 IST:South Africa, on the other hand, maybe missed a trick bowling spin in the Powerplay whereas under overcast conditions, pacers would have been more effective. They were being outplayed for the first 10 overs or so, but Keshav Maharaj bowled an economical spell picking up a wicket as well. However, once they removed Sanju Samson, …
It's unfair to expect consistency from Abhishek Sharma and the young opening batter should be allowed to play with freedom at the top of the order in T20I cricket, according to Robin Uthappa. The former India cricketer likened Abhishek Sharma to Virender Sehwag of the early 2000s, saying the youngster's contribution should be measured by …
Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher has emphasized that South Africa's T20I series opener loss to India in Durban on November 8 highlighted the Proteas’ struggles against spin, particularly in handling Indian bowlers Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy. Boucher noted that while the Kingsmead pitch offered turn, it was India’s spinners who capitalized on it …
India began their tour of South Africa in style hammering the hosts by 61 runs in the first T20I match in Durban. On November 8, Friday, Sanju Samson and Varun Chakravarthy combined to extend India's dominance on South Africa - the team they beat to clinch the T20 World Cup earlier this year.The win helped …
Team India and their fans showed heart after a technical glitch took place before the opening T20I against South Africa on Friday, November 8 at the Kingsmead in Durban. The Indian national anthem stopped midway, but it did not dampen their spirit. Rather, the players and the fans sang the anthem loudly and showed their …
