Overview:
When South Africa started their chase, Arshdeep sent back Quinton de Kock (0) and Tristan Stubbs (14) while Axar dismissed Aiden Markram (12), which proved to be the turning point of the match.
India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 9. Chasing 176 runs, the Proteas were dismissed for 74 runs in 12.3 overs, which is their biggest loss in the shortest format of the game. Dewald Brevis was the top run getter for his side, amassing 22 runs off 14 balls, laced with three boundaries and 1 six. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh took 2 wickets each, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube managed to dismiss one batter each. Earlier, Hardik, who played his first match since September, amassed an unbeaten 59 runs off 28 balls, laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes.
Full Scorecard – India vs South Africa 1st T20I, December 9
India 175 for 6 (Hardik 59*, Ngidi 3-31) beat South Africa 74 all out (Brevis 22, Arshdeep 2-14, Bumrah 2-17, Chakravarthy 2-19, Axar 2-7) by 101 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Hardik Pandya’s sensational hitting changed the momentum of the game after India were put under pressure by South Africa bowlers. The hosts were in danger of getting dismissed below the 150-run mark, but Pandya’s 59 not out took the score to 175/6 in 20 overs. When South Africa started their chase, Arshdeep sent back Quinton de Kock (0) and Tristan Stubbs (14) while Axar dismissed Aiden Markram (12), which proved to be the turning point of the match.
Player of the Match
Hardik Pandya was named the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He scored 59 runs and took 1 wicket.
What This Result Means for the IND vs SA T20I series
India have taken a 1-0 lead in the five match-series.
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs South Africa 1st T20I
Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs South Africa 1st T20I?
India won the match by 101 runs at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
Hardik Pandya was adjudged the Player of the Match for his fifty and one wicket.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: India vs South Africa 1st T20I
India 175 for 6 (Hardik 59*, Ngidi 3-31)
South Africa 74 all out (Brevis 22, Arshdeep 2-14, Bumrah 2-17, Chakravarthy 2-19, Axar 2-7) by 101 runs