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"Feeling Very Secure In This Setup": Dinesh Karthik After Match-Winning 55-Run Knock

A total of 155 international games across formats in 18 years since his debut doesn't do justice to Dinesh Karthik's immense potential but it has perhaps got to do with the insecurities that crop up with sporadic chances over the years. Having played a big role in India's series-levelling 82-run win against South Africa, Karthik attributes performances like 27-ball-55 to a sense of security and clarity in thought process.

Cricket-Karthik blitz sets up India's series-levelling win over South Africa

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Experienced India batter Dinesh Karthik smashed a maiden fifty in Twenty20 internationals to help set up the hosts' massive 82-run victory over South Africa at Rajkot on Friday and send the five-match series into a decider.

Karthik blitz sets up India's series-levelling win over South Africa

MUMBAI : Experienced India batter Dinesh Karthik smashed a maiden fifty in Twenty20 internationals to help set up the hosts' massive 82-run victory over South Africa at Rajkot on Friday and send the five-match series into a decider.

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Dinesh Karthik blitz sets up India's series-levelling win over South Africa

Dinesh Karthik smashed a maiden fifty in Twenty20 internationals to help set up the hosts' massive 82-run victory over South Africa at Rajkot on Friday and send the five-match series into a decider. As it happened | ScorecardThe 37-year-old Karthik, who played the team's first T20 international against the same opponents in 2006, smashed 55 from 27 deliveries to produce late fireworks as India posted 169-6 in their 20 overs. (ANI Photo) South Africa, who won the opening two matches of the series, got off to a horrible start in their chase when captain and opener Temba Bavuma retired hurt after suffering blows to his hand and body. Batting mainstay Quinton de Kock, who returned to the side after missing the last two matches with injury, departed soon after when he was run out -- leaving South Africa a mountain too steep to climb.

England vs India: Indian Test Squad Has First Practice Session In England. See Pics

Members of the Indian Test squad that reached England had their first training session in London on Friday as they began preparations for the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham beginning on July 1. Taking to social media, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared pictures from the training session. "Out and about in London," the BCCI captioned the post. The players were seen having a run around a ground. Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill were among the players spotted in the pictures.

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

The 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most memorable Test series ever as it saw a battered and bruised Team India overcoming all odds and stunning Australia in their own backyard. Heading into the fourth Test at Gabba, the series was level at 1-1 and eventually it all boiled down to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as he led India's charge to chase down 328 in the final innings. It is important to note that Australia had not lost at the Gabba for 32 years before India eventually defeated them.

In T20Is, "Won't Say Rishabh Pant Is A Certainty": Ex-India Cricketer's Huge Statement

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is currently leading Team India in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa. He was named as skipper after KL Rahul was ruled out on the eve of the first T20I. Currently, the hosts are trailing 1-2 in the series and they face a must-win game against the Proteas in the fourth T20I on Friday evening in Rajkot.

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Avesh Khan Make way For Arshdeep Singh?

After losing the first two matches of the five-match T20I series, Team India bounced back beautifully to beat the high-flying Proteas in the third game to stay alive in the contest. It was a clinical show from the Rishabh Pant-led team, who first posted a total of 179/5 on the board before bundling out the Proteas for 131 runs. While Ruturaj Gaikwad (57 off 35), Ishan Kishan (54 off 35) and Hardik Pandya (31 not out off 21) shone with the bat in the first half of the match, it was Harshal Patel (4/25) and Yuzvendra Chahal (3/20) who hogged the limelight with the ball.

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"Feeling Very Secure In This Setup": Dinesh Karthik After Match-Winning 55-Run Knock

Cricket-Karthik blitz sets up India's series-levelling win over South Africa

Karthik blitz sets up India's series-levelling win over South Africa

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Dinesh Karthik blitz sets up India's series-levelling win over South Africa

England vs India: Indian Test Squad Has First Practice Session In England. See Pics

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

In T20Is, "Won't Say Rishabh Pant Is A Certainty": Ex-India Cricketer's Huge Statement

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Avesh Khan Make way For Arshdeep Singh?