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India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward

India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward

Summary

India won the cricket T20 series against South Africa 3-1 after winning the final match by 30 runs in Ahmedabad. Key performances by Indian players, including Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya, helped India score 231-5. South Africa's attempt to chase fell short, ending at 201-8.

Key Facts

  • India won the T20 series against South Africa with a final score of 3-1.
  • In the last match, held in Ahmedabad, India scored 231-5.
  • Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya both scored half-centuries for India.
  • South Africa started well in their chase but ended with 201-8.
  • Jasprit Bumrah took two key wickets, including Quinton de Kock's dismissal, and finished with bowling figures of 2-17.
  • Varun Chakravarthy took four wickets for India, despite being hit for 23 runs in one over earlier.
  • Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma had a strong opening partnership for India with a fast scoring rate.
  • Hardik Pandya received a standing ovation for his 63 runs off 25 balls.

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