With a convincing 48-run victory against South Africa in the third Twenty20 International on Tuesday, India maintained their position in the five-match series. India scored 179 for five after being invited to bat thanks to the opening pair of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan’s scorching half centuries. The bowlers then put on a commanding performance to dismiss the Proteas for 131 in 19.1 overs and secure their maiden series triumph.
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Brief Score:
India 179 for 5 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 57, Ishan Kishan 54; Dwaine Pretorius 2/29)
South Africa 131 all out in 19.1 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 29, Reeza Hendricks 23; Harshal Patel (4/25), Yuzvendra Chahal 3/20)
#TeamIndia win the 3rd T20I by 48 runs and keep the series alive.
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