India created history in Centurion, defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20 match

The third match of the 4-match T20 series between India and South Africa was played at Supersport Park in Centurion. Team India won this match and took a 2-1 lead in the series. This match was very important for Team India, because by winning this match, Team India averted the threat of losing the series. In this match, after losing the toss, the Indian team first batted strongly and then the bowlers led them to victory. Young batsman Tilak Verma was the hero of Team India's victory in this match. A brilliant century was seen from his bat.

Team India put a mountain-like score on the board

South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first, but this decision proved wrong. Batting first, Team India scored 219 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. During this, Tilak Verma scored the highest unbeaten 107 runs in 56 balls. During this, he hit 8 fours and 7 sixes. This was also the first century of his international career. Apart from Tilak Verma, Abhishek Sharma also played a strong game. He scored 50 runs in 25 balls at a strike rate of 200, which included 3 fours and 5 sixes.

On the other hand, Hardik Pandya contributed 18 runs and Ramandeep Singh contributed 15 runs. Keshav Maharaj and Andile Simelane were the most successful bowlers of the match from South Africa. Both the bowlers took 2-2 wickets. Marco Jansen also managed to take one wicket.

India's first win at Centurion

In response to the target of 220 runs, South Africa could only score 208 runs in 20 overs and Team India won the match by 11 runs. Apart from Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen, no batsman from South Africa could do anything special. Marco Jansen scored a blistering 54 runs in 17 balls, which included 4 fours and 5 sixes. Heinrich Klaasen also scored 41 runs in 22 balls with the help of 1 four and 4 sixes. Captain Aiden Markram also contributed 29 runs and Reeza Hendricks returned to the pavilion after scoring 21 runs.

On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Varun Chakraborty took wickets for India. Arshdeep Singh was the most successful bowler. He took three wickets. At the same time, Varun Chakraborty also took 2 wickets. Apart from this, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel managed to take 1-1 wickets. With this, the Indian team managed to win the first T20 match at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Earlier, the Indian team had played 1 T20 match on this ground, in that match Team India had to face defeat.