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Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

When it comes to World Cups, South Africa have a history of coming tantalisingly close to ultimate glory but never managing to go all the way. The most famous example of this was probably the 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia, which was played on this day 23 years ago. South Africa were chasing a target of 214, and a half-century from Jacques Kallis and a knock of 43 by Jonty Rhodes helped set them up. However, they were 9 wickets down in the penultimate over. Lance Klusener was on the pitch, keeping the Proteas in the competition, and Allan Donald was the last man to walk out.

India vs South Africa: Ashish Nehra Says Team Management "Hasn't Shown Full Confidence" In Avesh Khan

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra has expressed his concerns over how young fast bowler Avesh Khan has been used in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa. The 35-year-old went wicketless in the first three games, but Nehra feels that Avesh hasn't performed badly. Speaking on the eve of the fourth T20I, Nehra pointed out that if India need someone to bowl during the middle and death overs, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh might be a better option for the team.

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.

"For 3 Years I've Been Looking From Outside": Dinesh Karthik On India Comeback

After being on the sidelines for almost three years, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that he is enjoying every moment of his second stint with the Indian team. Karthik has made a comeback to the Indian team for the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa, and will also be a part of the squad for the two T20Is against Ireland, later this month. Ahead of the fourth T20I against the Proteas in Rajkot, Karthik said that his dream of playing for the Indian team has kept him going for a decade or so.

"My Job Is To Stay One Step Ahead": India Star Harshal Patel On How To Outfox Batters

As he doesn't possess the pace of Umran Mailk, India medium pacer Harshal Patel feels he has to keep upping his ‘variations' game to extend his nascent international career. Harshal had made his India debut after the T20 World Cup last November and more than six months into international cricket, the 31-year-old has 17 wickets in 11 games at an average of 19.52. Slower pitches suit his style of bowling more and that was evident in the last two games after the hammering he got on a true Kotla surface in the series opener.

"Not Bothered About Who's Fastest": South Africa Pacer On Umran Malik Comparisons

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje is one of the fastest bowlers going around the world as he has the ability to hit the 150kmph mark consistently. The pacer has taken three wickets so far in the ongoing five-match T20I series against India and is one of the main bowlers in the South African attack. The visitors are currently leading the five-match series 2-1 and a day prior to the fourth T20I in Rajkot, Nortje talked about comparisons with Indian speedster Umran Malik and how his focus remains on winning games for the team rather than competing to bowl the fastest ball.

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India will take on South Africa in the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday. The hosts face another must-win situation with the Proteas leading the series 2-1. After losing the first two games, the young Indian team made a strong comeback to win the third T20I on Tuesday. The hosts will look to make it all square ahead of the fifth and final T20I in Bengaluru on Sunday.

India Vs South Africa: "If People Like You Go To Gym," Ruturaj Gaikwad Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal

Team India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad jokingly trolled teammate Yuzvendra Chahal for his physique after the young Indian side came roaring back in the T20I series. During an interaction with the leg spinner after India's win over South Africa in the third T20I of the five-match series on June 14, the right-handed batter made the funny comment. When asked by Chahal about his fitness, Gaikwad said that when people like him go to the gym, it keeps others motivated.

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Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

India vs South Africa: Ashish Nehra Says Team Management "Hasn't Shown Full Confidence" In Avesh Khan

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

"For 3 Years I've Been Looking From Outside": Dinesh Karthik On India Comeback

"My Job Is To Stay One Step Ahead": India Star Harshal Patel On How To Outfox Batters

"Not Bothered About Who's Fastest": South Africa Pacer On Umran Malik Comparisons

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India Vs South Africa: "If People Like You Go To Gym," Ruturaj Gaikwad Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal