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IND vs RSA 2nd ODI, Indoor- India won by 22 runs

IND vs RSA 2nd ODI, Indoor- India won by 22 runs

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It was an amazing match to watch. India won the match by 22 runs. India levelled the Paytm ODI series by 1-1.

Batting first, India only managed to score 247 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Indian top orders didn't make big scores. The in form batsman Rohit Sharma got out very early. MS Dhoni is the one who played an amazing knock of unbeaten 92 runs and helped India to reach a fighting total.

While chasing a target of 248, South Africa started well. But they lost Amla within the 1st power play. Axar patel took crucial 3 wickets including De Kock, Duminy and Du Plessis. Miller got out in his very first ball. Even De Villiers couldn't save his team. Virat Kohli picked him out with a stunning catch, which was the turning point for the team India. Indian bowlers bowled out SA for 225 runs in 43.4 overs.

MS Dhoni is the man of the match for his unbeaten 92 runs.

IND vs RSA 1st ODI, Kanpur: South Africa won by 5 runs

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South Africa continues the winning momentum in the ODI too. They have won the first ODI by 5 runs.

Batting first, SA made a target of 304 (303/5) for India with the century of AB de Villiers. India started well but couldn't chase it down. Rohit Sharma scored an amazing 150, but Imran Tahir took his wicket with a return catch. He also took the wicket of Suresh Raina in the same over.

In the final over by Rabada, India needed 11 runs with the captain MS Dhoni on the strike. But he got out in the 4th ball in the last over. India needed 7 runs from just 2 balls. The all-round batsmen Stuart Binny couldn't make it, he also got out in the next ball. India only managed to score 298/7 in 50 overs.

Turning point of the match could be the 47th over bowled by Tahir. India was going to a comfortable win, which ended up in the last over of Tahir. However, Dhoni had the ability to hit big shots, but he didn't hit a six in his innings. The best finisher in the world couldn't finish the game in favour of India. Rohit's knock of 150 runs went in vain as the team India failed to chase the target.

South Africa will be happy for the performance of the young Rabada, who bowled an excellent last over and took two crucial wickets including the wicket of MS Dhoni.

AB de Villiers is the man of the match for his unbeaten 104 from just 73 balls.
IND vs RSA 3rd T20I, Kolkatha

IND vs RSA 3rd T20I, Kolkatha

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Third and final T20I has been called off due to bad playing conditions. Even if the rain has stopped well before the scheduled match start, ground staffs are unable to make the ground ready for the match. The match has been called off without a ball being bowled. South Africa have won the 3-match T20I series by 2-0.

India have lost the T20I series. They will be looking for a revenge in the upcoming ODI series. First ODI will be played at Kanpur on 11th October.
IND vs RSA 3rd T20I, Kolkatha

IND vs RSA 3rd T20I, Kolkatha

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The start of the third and final T20I between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkatha was delayed due to wet outfield. Umpires have inspected the pitch for several times, but they are not convinced with the conditions. There should be another inspection at 9.30 pm local time. The cut-off time for a minimum of 5 overs match is 10.15 pm. It the match is unable to start before 10.15 pm, the match will be called off. Let's wait for the official confirmation on the match.

IND vs RSA 2nd T20- South Africa won by 6 wickets

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South Africa have won the 2nd T20 international against India. Chasing the target of 93 runs, they have made it with 17 remaining. They have achieved the target with the loss of 4 wickets. JP Duminy remains unbeaten and he lead the team to victory with a boundary. Albie Morkel was declared as the Man of the Match for his bowling performance. He took 3 wickets for only 12 runs in 4 overs.

Saying about the Indian bowling attack, it seems to be improved comparing to the bowling performance in the first T20 at Dharamsala. But, it wasn't enough to restrict South African batsmen. Ravichandran Ashwin continued his bowling form in this match too. He took the early wicket of Hashim Amla. He also picked up the wicket of AB de Villiers. But the target for the opposition was not enough to defend for the bowlers.

India have lost the match and the T20 series also. With this win SA leads the 3-match series with 2-0. The last and final T20I will be played on Thursday at Kolkatha. Let's see what will happen in the 3rd T20 on Thursday.
IND vs RSA 2nd T20, Cuttack

IND vs RSA 2nd T20, Cuttack

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Once again, MS Dhoni lost the toss. South Africa have won the toss for the second time in the series and they have elected to bowl first as well. Its a must-win game for team India to remain in the T20 series. While, South Africa is looking for another win at Cuttack to win the T20 series.

Both teams have made change to the team that played in the first game. For India, terminator Harbhajan Singh comes in for Sreenath Aravind while for South Africa Albie Morkel comes in for Merchante de Lange.

The dew will certainly be a factor for today's game too. Bowling second will be very difficult for the bowlers. But the pitch looks very different from Dharmasala and there are a lot of cracks in the pitch too. Let's hope for a good performance from both the teams.