India vs South Africa, 4th T20I, Live Score: Ishan Kishan Starts Strong But India Lose Quick Wickets

17.06.2022 - 16:51 sports.ndtv.com

IND vs SA, 4th T20I, Live Updates: India are two wickets down against South Africa in the ongoing fourth T20I at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

Ishan Kishan gave India a bright start but his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed early Team India face another must-win situation as they take on South Africa.

After losing the first two games, the Rishabh Pant led side gave a befitting response to the Proteas in the third T20I in Vizag.

Fifties from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan, followed by incredible bowling performances from Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal steered India to 48-run win.

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The recently-concluded India vs South Africa series saw an anti-climax as the decider match got washed out due to rain. However, by then, the spectators had already witnessed a neck-and-neck contest between the two sides that saw the series being drawn 2-2. It started with the Proteas' authority and concluded with a memorable comeback by Team India. Though the final match couldn't take place, the series gave a good opportunity to both the sides to test themselves ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

"X-Factor That India Require": Former South Africa Skipper Graeme Smith On India Star

The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa ended in a 2-2 stalemate after the series decider in Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain. Only 3.3 overs were possible in the game, in which India posted 28/2 with Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad back in the hut. A day after the series ended, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith highlighted the biggest positives for Team India and he was full of praise for Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya.

South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj 'disappointed' with 5th T20I against India getting abandoned

The fifth and final T20I between India and South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain. With this, the series stays level at 2-2 and will be shared by both sides. "Very disappointed we didn't get a full game for the end of an exciting tour.

"Mistakes Will Happen, But We're Going In The Right Way": Rishabh Pant After India vs South Africa T20I Series Ends In Draw

India captain Rishabh Pant hailed the fighting spirit of the side after the hosts came back from two games down to take the five-match series against South Africa into the decider, which was washed out here on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter said there are a lot of positives to take from the series that ended 2-2. "It might get a little bit frustrating, but there are a lot of positives, especially the way the whole team showed character after the series was 2-0. We are trying to find different ways of winning matches, we are trying to play in a new way.

5th T20I: Rain forces washout as India-South Africa series ends 2-2

As it happened | ScorecardIndia reached 28 for two in 3.3 overs after being put into bat first when a second rain interruption forced players off the field at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Umpires called off the match after rain refused to go away for over 90 minutes and players exchanged hand shakes. Play started 50 minutes late, after rain forced the teams to head off the field just before the first ball was bowled.

India vs South Africa 5th T20I, Live Score: Rain Threat Looms As India Face South Africa In Series Decider

India vs South Africa, 5th T20I Live Updates: High on confidence, Team India seek their first T20I series win over South Africa at home on Sunday. The series is currently levelled at 2-2 and both the sides face each other in the decider match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The stage is set for another exciting encounter between the two sides, but the rain might play spoil sport as the current forecast suggest that there might be some showers and thunderstorm later in the day. While India will be high on confidence with their two consecutive wins in the series recently, the guests will also be eager to bounce back and win the final encounter. Injuries have disturbed the balance of the South African team, while the Indian side have shown trust on their players and have not tinkered with their playing XI so far. David Miller is all set to play his 100th T20I for South Africa (LIVE SCORECARD)