Bhuvneshwar Kumar has managed to bowl well in the first over as South Africa manages to score just 2 runs in the first over.
Unfortunately, team India loses one DRS when they wondered if the umpire’s LBW decision towards Hendricks should be changed. Nitin Menon seemed to be disinterested while the Indians appealed and took the DRS which ultimately resulted in “missing wickets”.
Bavuma was closely saved after the inside edge slightly passed the stumps without hitting it. It was a sigh of relief for the visitors but Bhuvneshwar Kumar technically dominates the first over.
India is aiming to execute their game tonight as they need to win the critical T20 game tonight.
South Africa has won the tricky toss yet again and has elected to bat first in the third T20I. India has lost the toss for the third time in a row, with Rishabh Pant losing the toss for the third time in a row.
It is acceptable for the Proteas to field the same team after dominating the hosts, and the unfortunate absence of Quinton has forced them to do so.
When it comes to Team India, Rishabh Pant’s decision will undoubtedly surprise Indian fans, as the team has stuck with the same lineup despite losing the previous two games.
