South African batsman Matthew Breetzke came out unluckily during the second T20I of the three-match series against India. The deciding match of the virtual series will take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
After India recorded a total of 180 executions, which was revised to 152 due to DLS, South Africa They were off to a good start. Reeza Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke played some superb shots in front and put the Indian bowlers under immense pressure.
The duo added 41 runs for the opening partnership in three overs before a mix-up saw Matthew Breetzke return to the hut. During the fifth ball of the third over, Reeza Hendricks tucked Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery towards mid-wicket and took a single.
Matthew Breetzke charged for the second race, which was not underway. Despite a foul by Reeza Hendricks, the batsman continued to advance. Tilak Varma, who was stationed at mid-wicket, gave a precise flat shot to Ravindra Jadeja at the non-striker’s end. The bowler bowled it to wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who removed the balls and sent the batsman packing.
See: Confusion with Reeza Hendricks gets Matthew Breetzke in trouble
What happened there?! 🤯
Whatever happens, #TeamIndia I won’t complain after being handed the first wicket with the final over 😅
Will it be capitalized 🇮🇳?
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Matthew Breetzke scored only 16 runs off 7 balls. He seemed to have great touch and batted at a strike rate of over 220. He also hit 1 four and 1 six. It’s fair to say that nerves got the better of him and he bowled the wicket of him.
IND vs SA: India records a total of 180 runs on the board
India were asked to bat first and did not get the kind of start they wanted. Both openers Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal got ducks and were under pressure. However, after that, Tilak Varma (29) and Suryakumar Yadav (56) led the rescue charge and added 49 runs for the third wicket that brought India back into the game.
After Tilak Varma’s wicket, Rinku Singh joined Suryakumar. As the captain returned after scoring a spirited fifty, Rinku closed his maiden half-century and scored an unbeaten 68 runs taking India to 180 before rain curtailed the innings. The target was then revised to 152 from 15 overs.
