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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was special through the series: Mark Boucher

Mark Boucher termed India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's performance in the series as "special" while ruing the absence of Aiden Markram, who he feels could have made a lot of difference for the Proteas over the course of the five T20Is. Bhuvneshwar, who now only plays white-ball cricket, got six wickets in four completed games and gave away only 85 runs in 14 overs at an economy rate which was just a shade above six runs per over. "Bhuvi was special in this whole series as we came up against some quality bowling. He put us under pressure in Powerplays and barring one game (Delhi), where we got off to a good start, they have dominated us with both ball and bat in Powerplays," Boucher said after the series ended in 2-2 despite Proteas going 2-0 up at the onset.

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar looking forward to getting back stronger after T20I series against South Africa

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said that he will be looking forward to getting back stronger physically and with my bowling, after the fifth and the final T20I against South Africa got 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. "Really proud. Body feels good, but I don't want to talk much about it. Just want to focus on getting back stronger physically and with my bowling. Most of the times I bowl two at the top and two at the end," said Bhuvneshwar after the match got abandoned. "Being a senior, I also think about how to help the youngsters. I have been lucky that the captain gave me the free hand to do whatever I wanted. Pretty blessed in that way," he added.

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)

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

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. However, South Africa lead the series 2-1 and will look to seal the series today, ahead of the final T20I in Bengaluru on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Ireland as Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up; Sanju Samson makes comeback

Hardik Pandya was deservingly named skipper of the Indian team for the two-match T20 International series against Ireland in Dublin on June 26 and 28. The only new face in the side is Maharashtra right-hand batter Rahul Tripathi, who was rewarded for his stellar batting during this edition of IPL where he scored more than 400 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Hardik Pandya To Lead India In Ireland T20Is, Rahul Tripathi Named In Squad

The BCCI on Wednesday announced Team India's squad for the upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland, starting June 26th in June. Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian team, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named vice-captain. Rahul Tripathi has also found a place in the squad. Hardik will lead India for the first time, and this comes after he led Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 title in their debut season. He is currently a part of the team for the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa.

ICC T20I Rankings: Ishan Kishan Jumps 68 Places To Take 7th Spot

India opener Ishan Kishan climbed up 68 places to grab the seventh spot among batters, while the bowling duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal also made gains in the latest ICC T20 rankings released on Wednesday. Kishan, who has been one of India's consistent performers in the ongoing T20I home series against South Africa, aggregating 164 runs in three matches including two half-centuries, has made a massive jump to enter the top 10 among T20 batters. The 23-year-old is the lone Indian batter in the top 10 with KL Rahul occupying the 14 spot.

"Match Changing Bowling": Harshal Patel Guides India To Win With Best T20I Figures, Twitter Celebrates Bowler's Performance

Harshal Patel finished with figures of 4/25, his best in T20 internationals, to help India win the third T20I against South Africa by 48 runs, which kept the five-match series alive. The medium pacer picked up the wicket of opener Reeza Hendricks inside the powerplay. But it was his second spell that proved to be decisive as he removed the in-form David Miller with a slower delivery to all but guarantee India's win after a good show by the batters.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was special through the series: Mark Boucher

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar looking forward to getting back stronger after T20I series against South Africa

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

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

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Ireland as Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up; Sanju Samson makes comeback

Hardik Pandya To Lead India In Ireland T20Is, Rahul Tripathi Named In Squad

ICC T20I Rankings: Ishan Kishan Jumps 68 Places To Take 7th Spot

"Match Changing Bowling": Harshal Patel Guides India To Win With Best T20I Figures, Twitter Celebrates Bowler's Performance