India has maintained its ODI series form in the T20 series as well. After winning the ODI series 2-1, winning the T20 series is the target. After starting with a victory in the first match in Cuttack, there are now two more remaining. If they win those, the series will be in the bag. And by winning this match, India has gained a significant mental advantage. The team made a brilliant comeback from a point when the batting was struggling. From where did the match turn in India's favour? Suryakumar Yadav explained this after the match.
In Cuttack, India scored 175 runs in 20 overs. In reply, South Africa was bowled out for just 74 runs, and India won by 101 runs.
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Better score than expected
Despite a poor start, Team India managed to score 175 runs. In the post-match presentation ceremony, Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "I said at the toss that we were 50:50, but happy to bat. At 48 for 3 and to get 175 was great."
Satisfied with the score of 175 runs, Suryakumar Yadav said, "We thought we would get to 160, but 175 was unbelievable.”
Captain Suryakumar Yadav on Hardik Pandya's return
About star all-rounder Hardik Pandya's excellent performance, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “I think Arshdeep and Bumrah were the perfect bowlers in the powerplay. Hardik coming back later on, him coming back from injury we had to take care of him.”
