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South Africa Star Credits IPL For Team's Win In 1st T20I Against India

Rassie van der Dussen, who top-scored for Proteas against India on Thursday, credited South African players' experience of playing in IPL 2022 for the team's triumph in the opening T20I of the five-match series. Top knocks by Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller took South Africa to a seven-wicket over India in the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. "Myself having watched a lot of IPL games, having not got much of an opportunity to play, (I) had a pretty good idea of what their bowlers would do and the conditions," Rassie van der Dussen said in a post-match press conference.

"Rishabh Pant Made A Small Mistake": Former India Star Surprised Yuzvendra Chahal Bowled Only 2 Overs In First T20I vs South Africa

India's 12-game winning run in the shortest format came to an end after they lost to South Africa in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. India failed to defend a target of 212 as Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller played sensational knocks to take South Africa home. While analysing the game, former India pacer Ashish Nehra questioned India captain Rishabh Pant's decision to utilise Yuzvendra Chahal for just 2.1 overs.

India vs South Africa: "Would Not Ask For A Spot" When Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Are In The Team, Says Ishan Kishan

When India posted 211/4 in 20 overs against South Africa in the first T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, not many would have given the Proteas a chance but it was David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen who pulled off a win for the visitors as Proteas chased down the total with seven wickets in hand and five balls to spare. Miller and van der Dussen had put on 131 runs for the fourth wicket for South Africa.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Refuses To Give Strike To Dinesh Karthik In Final Over Of India vs South Africa 1st T20I

India's hopes of winning a record 13th consecutive T20I game were dashed as they lost to South Africa in the first game of the five-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. After being put into bat, India posted a strong total of 211 for four in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan emerging as the top-scorer with 76 off 48 balls. In reply, South Africa, despite losing an early wicket, chased down the total with five balls to spare.

"Disappointed To Not See...": Mohammad Kaif Is Surprised To See This Star Missing From India T20I Squad vs South Africa

Several senior players have been rested for India's T20I squad for the five-match series against South Africa. The team bears a fresh look as veterans like Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya have made a comeback into the squad, while youngsters like Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik ad Ravi Bishnoi have found a chance too. In the absence of the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, the fresh-look squad is part of the experimentation that the Indian team management will undertake in the lead up to the 2022 T20 World Cup.

India vs South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller Star As Proteas Chase Down Record Target In 1st T20I

David Miller carried his sensational IPL form to international cricket as South Africa made a mockery of the Indian bowling attack to gun down their highest ever run-chase and race to a seven wicket win in the opening T20 in New Delhi on Thursday. Rassie Van der Dussen (71 not out off 45 ) and Miller (64 not out off 31) shared an unbeaten 131-run stand to chase down a stiff 212-run target with ridiculous ease and five balls to spare. India had posted an imposing to 211 for four with the help of Ishan Kishan (76 off 48 balls), new skipper Rishabh Pant (29 off 16) and Hardik Pandya (31 off 12). However, it was not meant to be as the Indians were outdone by the brilliance of Miller and van der Dussen, who toyed with the opposition attack.

"Off With Our Execution....": Rishabh Pant On What Went Wrong In 1st T20I Loss Against South Africa

India captain Rishabh Pant feels his team lacked execution with the ball despite putting enough runs on the board to suffer a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of South Africa in the first T20 in Delhi on Thursday. After putting on a huge 211 for four riding on Ishan Kishan's 76, the Indian bowlers cut a sorry figure as South Africa achieved their highest T20 run-chase to end India's 12-match winning streak in the format.

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.

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South Africa Star Credits IPL For Team's Win In 1st T20I Against India

"Rishabh Pant Made A Small Mistake": Former India Star Surprised Yuzvendra Chahal Bowled Only 2 Overs In First T20I vs South Africa

India vs South Africa: "Would Not Ask For A Spot" When Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Are In The Team, Says Ishan Kishan

Watch: Hardik Pandya Refuses To Give Strike To Dinesh Karthik In Final Over Of India vs South Africa 1st T20I

"Disappointed To Not See...": Mohammad Kaif Is Surprised To See This Star Missing From India T20I Squad vs South Africa

India vs South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller Star As Proteas Chase Down Record Target In 1st T20I

"Off With Our Execution....": Rishabh Pant On What Went Wrong In 1st T20I Loss Against South Africa

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