NEW DELHI: South African star batter David Miller’s dismissal by Hardik Pandya sparked reminiscences of the 2024 T20 World Cup last in an exhilarating second of deja vu in the course of the third T20I between India and South Africa on Wednesday.
On this newest encounter, Miller tried a fierce pull shot off a brief supply from Pandya within the sixteenth over, trying to drive South Africa nearer to the goal of 220.
Axar Patel, stationed on the boundary, jumped excessive to tug off a spectacular catch, slicing quick Miller’s knock at a vital juncture.
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This dramatic catch bore a placing resemblance to the long-lasting scene in the course of the T20 World Cup last earlier this yr, the place Pandya, underneath immense stress, efficiently defended 16 runs within the last over, clinching the trophy for India.
In that tense second, Miller had additionally aimed to clear the boundary with an enormous hit, however Suryakumar Yadav executed an excellent piece of fielding on the ropes to dismiss him.
Surya had skillfully positioned himself by stepping outdoors the boundary earlier than leaping again in to finish the catch, leaving South Africa simply shy of their goal and sealing the World Cup for India by seven runs.
Wednesday’s T20I noticed Pandya’s bowling and fielding unit rise to the event as soon as once more.
Axar’s athleticism and application made up for an earlier dropped catch, and his effort not solely dismissed Miller but additionally curbed South Africa’s scoring momentum.
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Pandya’s influence as a game-changer shone by but once more as India received by a slender margin of 11 runs, efficiently defending their 219-run whole.
With this win, India strengthened their momentum on tour, having taken a 2-1 lead within the four-match collection.
Suryakumar’s Males in Blue will tackle the Proteas for the fourth and last T20I on Friday at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.