IND vs SA 1st T20I: Hardik Pandya returns in style as India outclass South Africa by 101 runs - Action in Images
Hardik Pandya celebrated his comeback with a commanding all-round display as India beat South Africa by 101 runs, bowling them out for 74 while defending 176.
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Hardik Pandya marked his return in emphatic fashion, blasting an unbeaten fifty and then chipping in with a crucial wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first game of the five-match series.(BCCI-X)
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Arshdeep Singh struck early with a sizzling outswinger that drew Quinton de Kock into a loose push, beating his bat and sending him back for a two-ball duck. He then doubled the damage in his next over, nipping a sharp length delivery back in to trap the dangerous Tristan Stubbs for 14.(@BCCI X)
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Axar Patel made an instant impact when he was brought on just before the powerplay closed. Aiden Markram, caught on the back foot while trying to play a straight bat, was beaten for pace as the ball sneaked through and crashed into the stumps. At 28 for 3 after six overs, South Africa were firmly on the back foot.(PTI)
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Varun Chakravarthy struck soon after the powerplay, using drift and changes of pace to unsettle the batters. Donovan Ferreira edged behind to Jitesh, and Marco Jansen fell to a sharp googly, leaving South Africa reeling at 68/6.(AFP)
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