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INDvSA, 1st T20I: Hardik’s AURA powers ruthless India to a 1-0 lead

By Mumbai Indians

Team India’s एक नंबर form in the shortest format of the game continues with a fantastic 101-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I.

Put in to bat first, HARDIK PANDYA negated the early trouble to record an effortless 59* to steer his side to a respectable 175/6 in 20 overs.

Thereafter, bowlers finished the job thanks to some 🔥 bowling to pocket the contest. Read on to rewind a successful outing in Cuttack…

HP means b̷u̷s̷i̷n̷e̷s̷s̷ AURA

Following a tough start for the hosts, Tilak Varma’s steady 26 off 32 steadied the ship.

However, it was Hardik’s cracking innings that made the headlines as he batted in 5th gear right from the beginning en route to his unbeaten 59 off 28, smashing six fours and four maximums.

Shivam Dube and Jitesh Sharma applied the finishing touches towards the toe end of the innings to help the Indian cricket team post 175/6.

Defended like WORLD CHAMPIONS

None of the Protea batters could free their hands. NOBODY.

Arshdeep Singh began the defence by quickly dismissing Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs within the first three overs.

Kung Fu Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy joined the party to overpower the visitors and restrict them to 6/68 within 10 overs.

Another feather added to Bumrah’s cap

Just another day in the life of BOOM BOOM BUMRAH.

The National Treasure bagged Dewald Brevis’ wicket to become the first Indian to register 💯 wickets each across formats!

Soon, the W made its way to the Indian cricket team, who pushed South Africa to their lowest T20I score to kickstart the final leg of the tour on a perfect note!

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Brief Scores: India 175/6 (Hardik Pandya 59*, Lungi Ngidi 3/31) beat South Africa 74/10 (Dewald Brevis 22, Axar Patel 2/7) by 101 runs.