India Defeats South Africa in Third T20 Match, Leads Series 2-1
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Published: 2025/12/15 11:33
India secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20 International, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The match concluded swiftly, with India reaching the target in just 15.5 overs. The fourth match is scheduled for wednesday in Lucknow.
Match Summary
South Africa, batting first, struggled to build a ample score and were all out for 117 runs in 20 overs. Aiden markram was the top scorer for South Africa with 61 runs. Varun Chakravarthy was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 11 runs.
In response, india chased down the target with ease, finishing at 120/3 in 15.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma contributed 35 runs to the Indian total. Corbin Bosch took 1 wicket for 18 runs for South Africa.
Scorecard Highlights
- South Africa: 117/10 (20 overs) – Aiden Markram 61, Varun Chakravarthy 2/11
- India: 120/3 (15.5 overs) – Abhishek Sharma 35, Corbin Bosch 1/18
series Standings
India currently leads the five-match series 2-1.
- 1st T20I (Cuttack): India won by 101 runs
- 2nd T20I (New chandigarh): south Africa won by 51 runs
- 3rd T20I: India won by 7 wickets
- 4th T20I (Lucknow): December 18th
- 5th T20I: To be announced
Looking Ahead
The fourth match of the series, taking place in Lucknow on Wednesday, promises to be another exciting contest between the two 2024 T20 World Cup finalists. India will aim to extend thier lead and potentially seal the series victory, while South Africa will look to bounce back and level the score.
Key takeaways
- India’s bowling attack,led by Varun Chakravarthy,effectively restricted South Africa’s scoring.
- Abhishek Sharma’s contribution with the bat was crucial in India’s successful chase.
- india is in a strong position to win the series, currently leading 2-1.
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