172/8 (20.0)
CR : 8.60
183/9 (20.0)
CR : 9.15
South Africa won by 11 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
G Linde
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1:42 AM IST & 10:12 PM Local Time: Time for the post-match presentation...
Player of the Match: George Linde
George Linde (POTM): "Yeah, it was almost the perfect comeback today. I have played quite a lot of cricket. Had a good season, just tried to be calm at the wicket and just happy to deliver for the team today.
When he gave it out, I was surprised. I told the guys that it was going down the leg. I missed the bus to the ground today. So I had it in my mind to deliver for the team. The police escorted me to the ground which is a bit embarrassing to be honest."
When he gave it out, I was surprised. I told the guys that it was going down the leg. I missed the bus to the ground today. So I had it in my mind to deliver for the team. The police escorted me to the ground which is a bit embarrassing to be honest."
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan Captain): "Ah yeah! Lots of positive things. David Miller and George Linde played brilliantly. Credit to them.
The counterattack from Miller took the momentum. We picked up early wickets, but Miller took the momentum towards them. We did well.
As for stats, the spinners don't do well here. But our spinners have done well. The spinners bowled very well; they used the pitch and conditions well. There are a lot of positives, and hopefully, we do well in the next match. We fought really well."
The counterattack from Miller took the momentum. We picked up early wickets, but Miller took the momentum towards them. We did well.
As for stats, the spinners don't do well here. But our spinners have done well. The spinners bowled very well; they used the pitch and conditions well. There are a lot of positives, and hopefully, we do well in the next match. We fought really well."
Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa Captain): "Yeah, it was a great performance all around. A couple of guys stepped up to get the job done.
There are small margins in cricket, pleased that we didn't bomb up after losing wickets early.
I think George and the two youngsters were special. George changed the game for us. Dave (David Miller) had a fantastic game. He has been working really hard. To see him come out on his home ground and play like that. So happy for him. I am really looking forward to all the five games to come."
There are small margins in cricket, pleased that we didn't bomb up after losing wickets early.
I think George and the two youngsters were special. George changed the game for us. Dave (David Miller) had a fantastic game. He has been working really hard. To see him come out on his home ground and play like that. So happy for him. I am really looking forward to all the five games to come."
It was one of the most dramatic games of cricket we have seen in a while. Pakistan were in and out of the contest all through the night. They set up a superb bowling performance, only for Miller and Linde to spoil it. Think of Miller; he played a blinder, but Linde's all-around prowess overshadowed Killer-Miller's heroics. Missed the team bus but didn't miss out on putting on a show in Durban, turning the game on its head with both bat and ball.
Rizwan had a different night with the bat. He never looked settled but scratched his way to a run-a-ball 50 only to put pressure on his own team. He tried his best in the end but all credit to Linde for his ultimate performance. South Africa are 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. Centurion will be buzzing for the second T20I on Friday (December 13).
For now, this is me AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Ajay Pal Singh and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya, who brought you all the live action of this enthralling fixture. We will meet again. Until then, its cheers!
Rizwan had a different night with the bat. He never looked settled but scratched his way to a run-a-ball 50 only to put pressure on his own team. He tried his best in the end but all credit to Linde for his ultimate performance. South Africa are 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. Centurion will be buzzing for the second T20I on Friday (December 13).
For now, this is me AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Ajay Pal Singh and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya, who brought you all the live action of this enthralling fixture. We will meet again. Until then, its cheers!