SA vs IND: In the thrilling conclusion to the 3-game T20 series between South Africa and India, the fans witnessed a captivating match in Johannesburg. The first T20I in Durban fell victim to rain, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the showdown. South Africa secured a victory in the second game, setting the stage for a must-win scenario for India to level the series.
As the sun set over the Wanderers Stadium, openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill launched India’s innings with commendable aggression. The scorecard reflected a promising 29-0 in just 2.1 overs.
However, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and the third over brought a pivotal moment. In a twist of fate, Keshav Maharaj’s delivery to Shubman Gill resulted in a confident lbw appeal. Gill, attempting a forceful sweep, missed the ball, leading to a swift decision from the umpire. Despite HawkEye later revealing the ball missing the leg stump, Gill opted against a review. Maharaj had provided South Africa with the breakthrough, securing the dismissal of Gill for 12 runs (6 balls, 4 fours).
The drama didn’t end there. The very next ball saw the introduction of Tilak Varma, who, unfortunately, faced a similar fate. Maharaj delivered a full-length delivery, enticing Varma into an aggressive stroke. The attempt to clear mid-off proved unsuccessful, resulting in a straightforward catch for Aiden Markram. Varma departed for a golden duck, leaving fans and critics buzzing with discussions about the controversial LBW decision that preceded his arrival.
In the era of instant communication, fans took to social media platforms to express their reactions to Tilak Varma’s dismissal.
Playing XI:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi
SA vs IND: Fans React As Tilak Varma Gets Dismissed For A Golden Duck In The Third T20
