Updated On: 10 June, 2022 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
South Africa started impressively in the powerplay but soon found themselves in a tough spot at 81/3 with India in the driving seat

South Africa`s David Miller greets India`s Dinesh Karthik after winning the first T20 cricket match. Pic/PTI
The first T20I match between India and South Africa in Delhi saw the visitors blowing away the hosts largely due to two fantastic knocks from the middle order batsmen Rassie van der Dussen (75* off 46 balls) and David Miller (64* off 31). The Proteas knocked off the 212 run target set by the men in blue with 5 balls to spare.
South Africa`s captain Temba Bavuma had won the toss and opted to chase. However, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad got off to a great start to put the visitors on the back foot. Despite Gaikwad`s dismissal soon after the powerplay, Kishan continued to accelerate and finished as India`s highest scorer in the match with a 48 ball 76.