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Yaseen Valli, Jean Du Plessis Make Fifties As South Africa 'A' Manage Draw Against India 'A'

Unbeaten fifties from opener Yaseen Valli and Jean du Plessis helped South Africa ‘A' earn a draw against India ‘A' on the fourth and final day of the first ‘Unofficial Test' in Potchefstroom on Thursday. South Africa 'A' made 152 for 2 in 42 overs in their second innings before both the sides agreed to shake hands. Earlier, India 'A' finished their first innings at 417 all out. The home side were in a bit of bother when they were reduced to 48 for 2 in the 12th over as opener Cameron Dean Shekleton and one down batter Rubin Herman returned to the hut without contributing much.

Suryakumar Yadav's Hundred, Kuldeep's Fifer Fashion India's Series-Levelling Win Over South Africa

Captain Suryakumar Yadav produced a hundred of rare brilliance and Kuldeep Yadav worked his inimitable sorcery with a fifer as India registered a comprehensive 106-run series-levelling win over South Africa in the third and final T20I in Johannesburg on Thursday. Suryakumar's 100 off 56 balls that contained seven fours and eight sixes and Yashasvi Jaiswal's fluent 60 off 41 balls carried India to 201 for 7 after the visitors were asked to bat first. Indian bowlers, especially left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep (5/17), who turned 29 on Thursday, managed to hit better lengths to bundle out SA for 95 in 13.5 overs.

India Star Jitesh Sharma Slams Powerful Shot vs South Africa In Last Over, Yet Falls To A Rare Dismissal Because...

The Indian cricket team batters came out all guns blazing in the third and final T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg on Sunday. With South Africa winning the second T20I and the first T20I being washed away, the match was a do-or-die one for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side. And they played with an attacking intent. Captain Suryakumar Yadav struck a magnificent 100 off just 56 balls as India posted 201 for 7. Suryakumar struck seven fours and eight sixes for his 100 -- his fourth T20I century -- after India were invited to bat first.

Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

Star India batter and stand-in T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday smashed his 4th T20I century equalling compatriot Rohit Sharma and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's record of most centuries in the format. Suryakumar accomplished this milestone during India's third and final T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T20I run, scoring 100 in 56 balls. His knock consisted of seven fours and eight sixes and his runs came at a strike rate of 178.57.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav In Pain, India Eye 2nd Wicket To Dominate Mighty SA

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, Live Updates: Mukesh Kumar has provide India with an early breakthrough as he dismissed Matthew Breetzke for four. Currently, Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram are standing unbeaten at the crease for South Africa in the chase of 202 against India.

Rohit Sharma Reveals His "Best Partnership"; It's Not With An Indian Cricketer. Suryakumar Yadav Reacts

India skipper Rohit Sharma has currently taken a break from cricket after the disappointing loss in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia. He then went on to miss the five-match T20I series against Australia, followed by a white-ball series against South Africa. However, on a positive note, the 36-year-old batter and his wife Ritika Sajdeh are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on Wednesday. To celebrate their special day, Rohit shared some adorable images with Ritika, along with a sweet caption.

Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is racing against time to be fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting at Centurion on December 26. Though Shami was included in the Test squad that was announced on November 30, the 33-year-old's availability was subjected to his recovery after the treatment. In that context, PTI understands that Shami might not board the flight to South Africa along with other members of the Test squad such as captain Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli, fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah and others. They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind pacer Mohammed Siraj after his poor outing in the second T20I against South Africa on Tuesday. Siraj conceded 14 runs in his first over, but made a strong decent comeback by giving away just 13 runs in his next two overs, including a wicket. Gambhir also expressed his disappointment over Arshdeep Singh's show in the match. The pacer leaked 31 runs in two overs, including 24 in his first over.

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Yaseen Valli, Jean Du Plessis Make Fifties As South Africa 'A' Manage Draw Against India 'A'

Suryakumar Yadav's Hundred, Kuldeep's Fifer Fashion India's Series-Levelling Win Over South Africa

India Star Jitesh Sharma Slams Powerful Shot vs South Africa In Last Over, Yet Falls To A Rare Dismissal Because...

Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav In Pain, India Eye 2nd Wicket To Dominate Mighty SA

Rohit Sharma Reveals His "Best Partnership"; It's Not With An Indian Cricketer. Suryakumar Yadav Reacts

Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer