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"Underutilised...": Ex-India Star Points Out Suryakumar Yadav's 'Obvious Mistake' Against South Africa
Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that all-rounder Axar Patel was 'underutilised' in the first two T20I encounters against South Africa. Following India's loss in the second game of the four-match series on Sunday, Manjrekar said that although India are playing Axar as the third spinner with Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, the team management has failed to use him properly. While the track did provide some help to the spinners, Axar bowled just one over in the match. Manjrekar was not pleased with the decision and called it an "obvious mistake" by captain Suryakumar Yadav.
India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Streaming: Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team will be facing South Africa in the second T20I of the four-match series. The Indian side leads 1-0 after winning the first game by 61 runs. In the first T20I, Samson shone with a sensational century as India eased past South Africa in Durban. Samson played a belligerent knock to help India post a big total of 202 for 8 after getting an invitation to bat first. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 107 off 50 balls with the help of 7 fours and 10 sixes. Samson became the first-ever Indian batter to smash two consecutive tons in T20I cricket, and fourth overall. Gerald Coetzee was the best bowler for the hosts with figures of 3 for 37 in four overs. In reply, Varun Chakaravarthy (3 for 25) and Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 28) broke the back of South Africa as the hosts got bundled out for 141.
Naveen-ul-Haq To RCB? Ex-LSG Star's Viral "Bat With Virat Kohli" Remark Makes Heads Turn
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq recently made a comment which brought back the memories of his infamous argument with star India batter Virat Kohli. The on-field spat between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq became one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2023. Kohli, who was playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, got indulged into a heated argument with Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen during their teams' match in Lucknow in May 2023. This spat took an ugly turn when Gautam Gambhir, who was LSG's mentor back then, also got involved and was at loggerheads with Kohli.
IND vs SA 1st T20I: "David Miller Wasn't Picking A Thing At All" - South Africa Great
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 overs, with Miller and Heinrich Klaasen at the crease, the South African pair struggled to find boundaries while chasing a 203-run target. Both batters were dismissed in the same over by Varun Chakravarthy, dealing a significant blow to their team's chances.
"Men Against Boys": South Africa Great's Big Praise For Team India After Win In 1st T20I
Following India's 61-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20I, former cricketer Mark Boucher reflected on Men in Blue spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance in the game and said that he bowled briskly. Varun Chakaravarthy picked up three wickets and gave 25 runs in his four-over and helped the Men in Blue to defend the given target. Speaking on Jio Cinema, Boucher said that both Varun and Ravi Bishnoi had a great bowling partnership in the second inning.
Samson century lifts India to T20 victory over South Africa
:India opener Sanju Samson scored a sparkling century as the tourists beat South Africa by 61 runs in the first match of a four-game Twenty20 series in Durban on Friday.
Sanju Samson Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I
Sanju Samson's breathtaking second century was beautifully complemented by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi as India outclassed South Africa by a whopping 61 runs in the first T20 International to go 1-0 up in the four-match series on Friday. Often panned for not realizing the minefield of talent that he is, Samson became the first Indian batter to hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals as his 50-ball-107 with as many as 10 monstrous sixes took India to 202 for 8 in 20 overs. This despite India managing a mere 35 runs in the last five overs.