India vs South Africa 4th T20 Highlights: Dinesh Karthik, Avesh Khan help IND clinch series-levelling win in Rajkot

That's all the action we have for you today. Thank you so much for joining us for the fourth T20 International in Rajkot. We will be back for the final one at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Until then, it's goodbye.

No prizes for guessing who the 'player-of-the-match' is. Dinesh Karthik collects the trophy for his blistering 55 off 27 balls.

"When I went in, Hardik told me to bide time. To execute things well is great. To go and be a local boy in Bengaluru, despite not representing RCB, is a thrill. The series is on the line which is great. Rahul Dravid has focused on what batters and bowlers need to do and not the results, the dressing room is secure and feels fuzzy which is good. That clarity and environment has helped," says Karthik.

"Really happy with the way Hardik put up a show. DK went for the kill rightaway and that gave us the positivity. As an individual, I can look to improve in certain areas. Looking to take the positives and looking to improve. Let's see what happens in Bangalore. Looking forward to give our 100 per cent," says winning skipper Rishabh Pant.

"Obviously didn't go according to plan in the last few overs, but we felt the pitch got a bit better at the end. It is the lack of adaptability on our side. We need to be a bit more proactive. We stifled ourselves in the powerplay. We didn't get ant partnerships and just exploded," says Keshav Maharaj.

"Their bowlers bowled really well too. DK played really well at the end but we need to have better plans and adapt better. India is a tough place for spinners to bowl with small grounds. There will be a lot of buzz at the ground in Bangalore. Expect it to be a cracker."

Bavuma didn't come out to bat after retiring hurt early in the game. It remains to be seen whether the Proteas skipper plays the final game. Keshav Maharaj is present for the post-match presentation.

South Africa's batting collapse shows the value of Karthik's pyrotechnics. Also, Hardik Pandya hit a 46 and kept the scoreboard moving at a time when the team lost quick wickets.

Bengaluru will witness an action-packed final Twenty20 game on Sunday!

"We are playing well as a team, fielding well most importantly and bowling well, we back each other and will enjoy the last game. Yes, the winner will take the series and it is going to be a good match, we will give our 100 percent," says Avesh on the final T20I of the series.

While Karthik shone with the willow, Avesh Khan picked up four after blowing hot and cold in the series. "I am feeling really happy. It is my dad's birthday and want to dedicate this performance to him. The plan was to bowl up and attack the stumps, it was a two-paced wicket with the ball bouncing and keeping low, so use the odd bouncer and bowl good lengths," says the pacer.

Pant and Pandya batted steadily as India were 56 at end of 10 overs. But it was Dinesh Karthik's blistering fifty that helped India post a competitive total on the scoreboard. 

Karthik continued the way he played in IPL. The seasoned stumper notched up his maiden T20 international half-century in just 26 balls by hitting a six. On the very next ball though, he was dismissed by Dwaine Pretorius for 55. A night to remember for DK!

Tonight's 82-run win is the biggest win by runs for India against South Africa in T20 Internationals. Also, 87 is the lowest T20I total for the Proteas. Their previous lowest was 89 against Australia at Joburg.

Rishabh Pant will be a happy man! The momentum has turned around. Dinesh Karthik hit maiden T20I fifty and Avesh Khan picked up four wickets as India defeat South Africa by 82 runs. Hosts level the series at Rajkot. The action now shifts to Bangalore for the fifth T20 game.

A comfortable catch for Gaikwad and Axar removes Ngidi! Handshakes all around as India clinch series-levelling win in Rajkot!

Kudos to Avesh, who conceded just five and picked up three wickets! In search for a fifer, he continues from the other end.

SA 84/8

Nortje succumbs to the pressure. Chahal joins the fun. Tabraiz Shamsi joins Lungi Ngidi in the middle.

Another soft dismissal! Three wickets in an over for Avesh, who removes Keshav Maharaj (0). He tried to go over long-on but got no timing whatsoever.

SA 78/7

Another wicket for Avesh! Jansen tries to hit it big but generates no power. Jansen (12) caught by Gaikwad

An easy catch for Gaikwad at deep mid-wicket! Avesh removes van der Dussen (20) as India gain more control.

SA 74/5

Yuzvendra Chahal is back into the attack and he beats Jansen on multiple occasions! Tidy from Chahal, who gives away just three runs to mount more pressure on the opposition.

SA 72/4

Massive one!!! That's probably gone outside the stadium. Jansen hits a 104m six against Axar. The South African produces another hit on the very next delivery. A lofted shot to deep mid-wicket! 11 runs off the over. Eight more overs to go and South Africa still need 100 runs.

SA 70/4

Excellent from Harshal, who concedes just one run and picks the prized wicket of David Miller. All eyes on Van der Dussen now. Axar continues from the other end. The required run-rate is over 12 at present.

SA 59/4

Massive blow! Harshal hits the top of off and Miller has to walk back on 9. Bavuma has ice pack on his elbow and it remains to be seen whether he walks in to bat later. Jansen is the next man in.

SA 59/4

Van der Dussen and Miller had put up a century stand to take the game away from India at Delhi. South African will hope for the pair will do an encore tonight!

Harshal Patel is back into the attack

Oh no! A better throw would've led to another wicket! Van der Dussen hits it to backward point and Miller runs in for a quick single. End of 10 overs and it's time for drinks! SA need 112 runs off the remaining 10. Tough but not impossible! The required rate is past 11.

SA 58/3

Massive six to end the over! That's a shot one would expect from in-form David Miller. He clears deep square leg with ease. 12 runs off Chahal's over. After nine overs, India were 54/3 as well.

SA 54/3

The finger goes up and Klaasen has reviewed it after a chat with van der Dussen. No bat involved and it's hitting the wickets as well! Klaasen departs after scoring just eight.

SA 45/3