ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India vs South Africa final, live: Kohli, Patel rebuild for India
Live updates of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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Halfway through the India innings, it’s been a final that has kept people on the edge of their seats – a rough and tough boxing match, if you like things like that. South Africa punched first hard and then India punched back.
IND 75/3 in 10 overs: Another six from Patel and he seems to be the one taking the chances in this partnership. Meanwhile, Tabraiz Shamsi is introduced into the attack as Kohli almost falls victim to the brilliant fielding by South Africa.
The players take a break for drinks.
IND 59/3 in 8 overs: A nice solid six by Patel off Markram that JUST manages to get over the fielder at the boundary and Indian hearts breathe a sigh of relief.
IND 45/3 in 6 overs: Kohli is still on the other end with Axar Patel for company as the Powerplay comes to an end with South Africa firmly on top after the loss of those three wickets.
IND 34/3 in 4.3 overs: WICKET! A short ball from Rabada and Suryakumar Yadav relishes these kinds of deliveries. Except he gets it a little too high and finds Klaasen in the deep who pumps his arms in furious celebration. Rabada celebrates equally vociferiously and India are three down inside...
