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India vs South Africa - "Not About Being Reckless": Young India Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad On Attacking Bowlers In T20Is After Scoring Maiden Fifty

He hasn't been able to translate his IPL form into national colours but India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is not too worried as for him it is all about "staying consistent mentally" and "trusting the process". The 25-year-old from Maharashtra has amassed 1207 runs in 36 IPL matches so far but managed just 120 in six T20Is, including the maiden fifty that he scored in the third T20 against South Africa here on Tuesday. Asked if life is on the edge for him, Gaikwad said: "Not really on the edge, it is just part and parcel of the sport.

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: I didn't change anything much but the wicket was good and I played my game, says Ruturaj Gaikwad

Cuttack but they bounced back in style with a 48-run win. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was under pressure, took the bull by its horns and gave India a flying start. What did he do differently on Tuesday night? "Nothing. I felt the wicket was slightly better than the last two games. In the previous games, the ball was stopping a bit when batting first. Batting on this wicket was nice as the ball was coming on to the bat well. So, I changed nothing much with my process etc as my thought process and everything else was the same. I felt the wicket here was on the better side," he said with a smile after the match.

"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.

India's New-Look Top-Order Shows Intent But Pace Still An Issue For Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Scoreboard often reveals what is suggestive and conceals what is vital. In all likelihood, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad will not open for India when they take on Pakistan in their opening T20 World Cup game at the MCG in the last week of October. Yet, this series will be the first of its kind indicator of how life without Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli will look as and when the situation arises. If the first evening is any indicator, the Ruturaj Gaikwads and the Ishan Kishans are ready to shed the archaic style of safety first approach that became India's undoing during the last global edition.

India vs South Africa, India Predicted XI, 1st T20I: Will Umran Malik, Dinesh Karthik Get A Look-In?

India take on South Africa in the first game of the five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series on Thursday. The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. India have some big names like Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and fast-bowling ace Jasprit Bumrah missing and the T20I series will be an opportunity for a fair few to make an impression, especially looking ahead to the T20 World Cup this year in Australia. Two names that fans and everyone else concerned will be keeping a keen eye on will be Dinesh Karthik and Umran Malik. Both were exceptional in IPL 2022 and will be hoping to replicate those performances on the international stage.

IPL 2022 stars Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh selected for South Africa T20s

India selectors handed fast bowler Umran Malik and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh their maiden call-ups to the national team for the T20 series against South Africa on Sunday.

IPL 2022, CSK vs GT Live Score: Gujarat Titans Look To Cement Their Place In Top-2

IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Live Score Updates: Gujarat Titans would look to maintain their winning run when they take the field against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday afternoon at the Wankhede Stadium. Gujarat have already qualified for the playoffs and they would hope to finish within top two to enhance their chances of making it to the finals. Talking about CSK, the MS Dhoni-led side are at the ninth spot in the points table and they would look to end their season on a high. A day before the match, Ambati Rayudu had announced that the ongoing season would be last IPL, but he later deleted the tweet. It will be interesting to see how Rayudu performs in the match against Gujarat. (LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2022: Virender Sehwag Says This Player Can Become Long-Term CSK Captain, Likens Him To MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs came to an end on Thursday after the MS Dhoni-led side stumbled to a five-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. CSK, who batted first were bundled out for 97, and in the end, Mumbai Indians registered a comfortable victory. Since their playoffs hopes have been dashed, it would be interesting to see how CSK approach the final two league stage games and it also needs to be seen whether Dhoni will return as skipper of CSK next season.

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India vs South Africa - "Not About Being Reckless": Young India Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad On Attacking Bowlers In T20Is After Scoring Maiden Fifty

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: I didn't change anything much but the wicket was good and I played my game, says Ruturaj Gaikwad

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

India's New-Look Top-Order Shows Intent But Pace Still An Issue For Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

India vs South Africa, India Predicted XI, 1st T20I: Will Umran Malik, Dinesh Karthik Get A Look-In?

IPL 2022 stars Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh selected for South Africa T20s

IPL 2022, CSK vs GT Live Score: Gujarat Titans Look To Cement Their Place In Top-2

IPL 2022: Virender Sehwag Says This Player Can Become Long-Term CSK Captain, Likens Him To MS Dhoni