IND vs SA, third T20I: Suryakumar Yadav’s gorgeous century, Kuldeep Yadav’s fiery spell propel India to series-leveling victory | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Captain Suryakumar Yadav‘s extraordinary century and Kuldeep Yadav‘s magical five-wicket haul powered India to a commanding 106-run victory over South Africa within the third and decisive T20 Worldwide at Johannesburg on Thursday. This emphatic win not solely squared the collection however showcased India’s prowess with each bat and ball.
Despatched in to bat first, India put forth a formidable complete of 201 for seven of their allotted 20 overs.
Because it occurred: India vs South Africa
The spotlight of the innings was Suryakumar’s exceptional century, a scintillating 100 off simply 56 balls, adorned with seven fours and eight sixes. Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fluent 60 off 41, Suryakumar cast a vital 112-run partnership for the third wicket, rescuing India from a shaky begin at 29 for two.
Suryakumar’s innings reached its crescendo within the latter half, the place he unleashed a barrage of pictures, together with his trademark ‘360’ strokes. His assault included a sensational 22-run over towards pacer Andile Phehlukwayo. Regardless of Suryakumar’s departure, his century laid a strong basis for India to publish a aggressive complete.

Within the second innings, India’s bowlers, spearheaded by left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, exhibited a considerably improved efficiency.

The Wanderers pitch, present process a change underneath lights, provided spin-friendly circumstances. Kuldeep’s supply that dismantled the stumps of Dononvan Ferreira epitomized South Africa’s wrestle towards high-quality spin.

South Africa’s chase by no means gained traction, with pacer Mohammed Siraj setting the tone by bowling a maiden over. Early dismissals of captain Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen left South Africa reeling at 42 for 4, sealing their destiny.
Nonetheless, the victory was not with out concern for India, as Suryakumar rolled his ankle whereas fielding within the third over of South Africa’s innings. Regardless of his untimely departure from the sector, India’s bowlers, together with the versatile Ravindra Jadeja, who stood in for the injured captain, dismantled the South African batting lineup.

The great win units the stage for the upcoming three-match One-Day Worldwide collection, with the primary match scheduled on the identical venue on Sunday.
India will look to hold the momentum into the ODIs and construct on their success within the T20 collection towards South Africa.

(With inputs from PTI)