Both the teams all set to go for the first match in this big and long series. South Africa won the toss and elected to field first due to the due factor which would vome into play later during the match.
1st Innings.
India came out to bat with Rohit and Dhawan getting into form after an injury. India did not get a good start as Dhawan got run out. But Rohit looked on a mission. He has slammed his critics again with his batting. He was criticised for his lazy batting but he has showed the intent and got back into form and has ultimately scored his maiden T20I century and beconing the second Indian batsmen to do so in international cricket after Raina who was the first one to score also against South Africa in 2010 ICC T20I World Cup. But Kohli and Rohit partnership changed the game and put a good score.
The pick of thir batsmen was Rohit Sharma who scored 106(66) balls with 12 boundaries and 5 sixes to his name.
South Africa did not get a good start with the ball but they came back with a bang in the last 5 overs.
The pick of their bowlers was Kyle Abbott with bowling figures if 4-0-29-2.
2nd Innings.
South Africa got to a blazzing start with Ab de Villiers and Hashim Alma. Both used the powerplay wel and scored suoerbly. But India came back into the gane with 3 quick wickets. But later JP Duminy and Behardien played superbly and got the team to the victory. Duminy played a smashing knock.
The pick of theit batsmen wad JP Duminy who scored 68*(34) with 1 boundary and 7 sixes to his name.
India did not bowl well. They kept on giving away runs and in the end could not do well.
The pick of their bowlers was Ravichandran Ashwin with bowling figures of 4-0-26-1.
The pick of their bowlers was Ravichandran Ashwin with bowling figures of 4-0-26-1.
Man of the Match:- JP Duminy.
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