India clinched victory over South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20 International of a four-match series held at SuperSport Park, Centurion, last night, taking a 2-1 lead. Chasing a target of 220, South Africa managed 208 for seven in their 20 overs.
Earlier, South Africa won the toss and chose to field. Batting first, India set an impressive total of 219 for six in their 20 overs. Tilak Varma starred with an unbeaten 107 off just 50 balls, while Abhishek Sharma added a rapid 50 off 25 balls. Among the South African bowlers, Andile Simelane and Keshav Maharaj each claimed two wickets, and Marco Jansen took one.
On the Indian side, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack with three wickets, while Varun Chakaravarthy took two. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel chipped in with a wicket each.
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Tilak Varma was awarded Player of the Match for his brilliant performance. The series will conclude with the fourth and final match at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.