After India defeated South Africa by 61 runs in the 1st T20I, former cricketer Mark Boucher shared his thoughts on Jio Cinema. He praised Men in Blue spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance, saying he bowled briskly and had a great partnership with Ravi Bishnoi. Boucher also noted that the Indian bowling attack made it look like "men against boys" and that South Africa never had a chance. India's strong batting, led by Sanju Samson, provided the foundation for their victory.
India's Dominant Victory over South Africa in 1st T20I
On June 9, 2022, India extended its T20I winning streak to 13 matches with a comprehensive 61-run victory over South Africa in the opening match of the five-match series.
Background:
The two teams met for the first time since the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, where India had defeated South Africa in the Super 12 stage. India had also won the previous three T20I encounters between the two sides.
Match Summary:
Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 211/4. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 48 off 25 balls, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 36 and Ishan Kishan made 34.
In reply, South Africa was bundled out for 150 in 19.1 overs. Varun Chakravarthy was the star of the Indian bowling attack, taking three wickets for 20 runs. Ravi Bishnoi also impressed with figures of 2/32, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel picked up two wickets apiece.
Post-Match Analysis:
Former South African cricketer Mark Boucher praised India's performance on Jio Cinema, particularly highlighting the impact of Chakravarthy and Bishnoi. He said, "Varun Chakravarthy bowled briskly and had a great partnership with Ravi Bishnoi. The Indian bowling attack made it look like 'men against boys,' and South Africa never had a chance."
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