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"It Was Just Down To...": South Africa Captain Aiden Markram's Candid Confession On Loss vs India

South Africa captain Aiden Markram heaped praise on his team and backed them despite the loss against India in the third T20I of the four-match series at the SuperSport Park on Wednesday. Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul and Tilak Varma's unbeaten century helped India clinch an 11-run victory over South Africa. The right-hand batter said that the team will "see areas to improve" for the fourth and final encounter of the series which will be played at Johannesburg on Friday.

Suryakumar Yadav Reveals 'Sacrifice' For Tilak Varma That Worked Wonders For India Against South Africa

Following victory over South Africa in the third T20I match, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that the Men in Blue have played the brand of cricket that they wanted to play. India clinched an 11-run victory over South Africa in Centurion. With a thrilling victory in Centurion, the Men in Blue took a 2-1 lead in the four-match T20I series. The India skipper failed to shine in the game as he scored just one run from four balls in the first inning. His time on the crease came to an end after Andile Simelane removed him. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Suryakumar spoke about the youngsters in the squad and said that even if they miss out in a few innings, they back their intent and their game to make a comeback.

Sanju Samson Becomes First Batter Ever To Register Embarrassing T20I World Record

It looks like Sanju Samson is flattering to deceive once again. After two back-to-back centuries in two straight T20Is, the wicketkeeper-batter has now scored two back-to-back ducks. Sanju Samson has often not received a consistent run in the national team, but when he scored those tons against Bangladesh and then against South Africa (in the 1st T20I), everyone thought that Samson was finally doing justice to his immense talent. But now, Samson has scored back-to-back ducks.

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Century Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Tilak Varma's spectacular maiden century stayed above Marco Jansen's stunning late assault as India notched a thrilling 11-run win over South Africa in the third T20I against on Wednesday. India now lead the four-match series 2-1. Tilak's brilliant effort (107, 56b, 8x4, 7x6) carried India to 219 for six but Jansen (54, 17b, 4x4, 5x6) made runs at a strike-rate of 317 to nearly trump the Indian batter's knock. South Africa ended up at 208 for seven. But the contest looked set for a lop-sided finish once the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen (41) fell with 53 runs needed off the last 14 balls in the chase of 220.

Century At 22: Tilak Varma Sets 'Youngest' Feat With Great Show vs South Africa

Following his stupendous knock against South Africa in the third T20I match, India batter Tilak Varma said that it was an "incredible feeling" to smash a century after coming back from injury. Tilak Varma played an unbeaten 107-run knock from 56 balls at a strike rate of 191.07. He slammed eight fours and seven sixes during his time on the crease. Speaking during the inning break, Tilak said that the pitch in Centurion was two-paced and was 'challenging' at the start. He added that India's 219/6 in the first inning is important for the Men in Blue.

Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm - Watch

The third India vs South Africa T20I in Centurion saw a bizarre stoppage. After India had set hosts South Africa a target of 220, Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks scored seven in one over when play had to be stopped as insects caused the play to stop. And it was not a brief delay as the groundsmen tried hard to make the conditions suitable for play. The commentators kept telling that it was 'flying ants' that caused the delay which last over 30 minutes. Internet could not keep calm at such a bizzare event.

From KKR To India: Ramandeep Singh Debuts For National Team In South Africa

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss for the third consecutive time in the series and opted to field first in the third T20I against India in Centurion on Wednesday. Before the toss, Hardik Pandya handed the India cap to the debutant Ramandeep Singh. After the first two T20Is, the series stands level at 1-1. The winner in the third T20I will certainly have an edge over the opposition before heading to play the final match of the series on Friday in Johannesburg.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: 27-Year-Old KKR Star Given Debut Cap, India Invited To Bat By South Africa

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Updates: South Africa captain Aiden Markram has won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the third T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Wednesday. With the four-match series levelled at 1-1, both the sides will be eager to register a victory. India have handed a debut cap to Ramandeep Singh, who remained on the bench in the first two games. Ramandeep is a proven performer in the Indian Premier League, having a strike rate of over 200 last season. Talking about the ongoing series, India registered a dominating 61-run victory in the first game but lost the second encounter by 3 wickets. (Live Scorecard)

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"It Was Just Down To...": South Africa Captain Aiden Markram's Candid Confession On Loss vs India

Suryakumar Yadav Reveals 'Sacrifice' For Tilak Varma That Worked Wonders For India Against South Africa

Sanju Samson Becomes First Batter Ever To Register Embarrassing T20I World Record

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Century Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Century At 22: Tilak Varma Sets 'Youngest' Feat With Great Show vs South Africa

Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm - Watch

From KKR To India: Ramandeep Singh Debuts For National Team In South Africa

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: 27-Year-Old KKR Star Given Debut Cap, India Invited To Bat By South Africa