India vs South Africa Ball by Ball Commentary

SIX! Shorter on middle, this is pulled over mid-wicket for biggie.

Outside off, de Kock sweeps but misses.

On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

SIX! 100 FOR MILLER! WHAT A KNOCK! It won't win his side the game but it is one to remember. On middle, this is slog swept over the mid-wicket fence.

SIX! Miller is one short of a ton! On middle, this is heaved over the long on fence.

Fires it outside oft, it is hit down to long off for one.

SIX! END OF A HUGE OVER! TOO LATE THOUGH! Fuller and on middle, this is lofted over long on for a biggie.

Two! On off, this is hit down towards long off for two.

FOUR! Arshdeep is taking a pounding. Another full toss on the pads. This is worked past square leg and into the fence.

FOUR! CARVED AWAY! Fuller and outside off, this is squeezed past point and it races away to the fence.

WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.

SIX! Misses his length and gets the distance! On middle, A full toss, this is hit over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Nothing from the Free Hit! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

All of a sudden the boundaries have dried up! A low full toss, this is hit through mid-wicket for one.

Just another one! Outside off, this is carved through point for one.

On the pads, Miller looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

WIDE! Well wide outside off. Left alone.

Another run as this is pushed to mid on.

Outside off, this is slapped over cover for one.

SIX! MISJUDGED AND OVER! Full and on the pads, this is flicked over the square leg fence. Karthik came running in but it went over.

FOUR! Up and over! On the pads, this is whipped towards the square leg fence. End of a really good over from Chahar.

On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

Two! Fuller and outside off, this is lofted over cover for two.

A yorker on off, this is jammed out towards cover for one.

Slower and shorter and outside off, Miller looks to upper cut it but misses.

Finds the fielder! Length and on off, this is hit hard but to cover.

Just the one to end! Excellent comeback then from Harshal Patel after going for 10 from the first three balls. Fuller and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

Just another one! Harshal Patel coming back well in the over. Also, fifty for de Kock. He has been short of runs but is finding touch now. Not at the pace he would have wanted but still, a good knock. This is fuller and on middle, it is lofted towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Can't do a lot with that one! A yorker on off, Miller looks to jam it out, it goes off the underedge over the bowler, hits the stumps at the other end and deflects towards mid-wicket. One taken.

Two! Make that 10 from three balls now! A full toss on middle, Miller hits it towards mid-wicket and takes two.

FOUR! Stand and deliver! This is power again! Length and on off, Miller slams it down the ground and into the long off fence. 8 from the first two balls. They need 19 per over.

FOUR! That is brute power! Fuller and on off, Miller slams it down the ground and into the long off fence. Good start to the over but they need most balls of every over to go to the fence.

Outside off, de Kock looks for the reverse sweep but misses. He will be disappointed he missed out there. 95 needed in 30. Despite 18 from the over, it is below the run rate needed.

FOUR! What an over this is turning out to be! Runs needed now below 100. On off, tossed up, this is hit down the ground for another boundary.

SIX! MORE! Over the fence again! This is tossed up around off, Quinton de Kock brings out the slog sweep and it sails over the mid-wicket fence.

SIX! BANG! This was not that short, de Kock rocks back so quickly and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Outside off, Miller slaps it through covers and takes one.

Another one as this is lofted over covers.

A single as this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Two! On middle, this is hit through mid-wicket for two more.

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

SIX! Over covers! This is fuller and outside off, Miller lofts it over cover for a biggie.

NO BALL! Arshdeep oversteps! On off, this is cut through point for a couple.

On middle, this is pushed to long on for one more.

Angled into the pads, de Kock works it through mid-wicket for one.

WIDE! This is very wide outside off, Quinton de Kock leaves it alone.

A single now! On of, this is pushed down to long off for one.

On the shorter side, slower one, this is slapped through covers for one.

Two more! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for two.

Fuller and on middle, de Kock pushes it down to long on and takes one.

Shorter and on off, de Kock slaps it but to covers.

WIDE! The slower one comes out wrong. It is well wide outside off. Left alone.

DROPPED! That was a very casual effort from KL Rahul! This is full and on off, Quinton de Kock lofts it to the left of mid off. Rahul runs there, he stretches just the one hand out, the ball does not stay in. He should have gone with both hands. Two taken. That wicket would have made Harshal feel good.

FOUR! 100 up for South Africa! What an over this was! On middle, this is swept through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.

SIX! That is some shot! This is not a very bad delivery, it is short and on middle, Miller heaves it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Slower through the air and outside off, Miller looks to play the slog sweep but misses.

WIDE! Slows it up but bowls it very wide outside off. Left alone.

SIX! BANG! That is right in the slot! This is tossed up on middle, David Miller heaves it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Slower and on the leg side. Quinton de Kock looks to play the reverse sweep, it goes off the underedge on the off side for one.

On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

A yorker on off, this is pushed to cover for one.

FOUR! Whack! Shorter in length and outside off, this is slapped over the cover fielder and into the fence.

FOUR! That is a poor ball and put away! Full and on the pads, Miller flicks it past the fielder at deep square leg. Into the fence.

Boundaries are hard to come by! Fuller again and on middle, Miller works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

A slower one on the stumps, Quinton de Kock plays it to long on and takes one.

On miiddle, this is pushed to long on for one.

DRINKS! South Africa need a mircale if they are to win from here! They have two of their best batters out there but it just seems an improbable task. India on the other hand, will hope for more of the same after the break!

Another dot to end! Shorter and on off, Quinton de Kock pushes it but to covers.

Quinton de Kock makes room! This is on off, it is pushed to cover.

Dealing in singles against Ashwin! On off, this is pushed down to long off for one more.

Just the one! On off, this is yet again eased down to long off for one.

On off, this is pushed down to long off for one. Ashwin giving nothing away.

Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one more.

Two to end! On middle, this is worked through square leg for two.

Now goes back to attacking the stumps! It is pushed down to long off for one.

FOUR! Out comes the reverse sweep. This is outside off, it is hit past backward point and it races away.

On off, this is pushed through covers for another single.

Two! On middle, this is swept through square leg for two.

On middle, de Kock hits this down to long on and takes one.

On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

That has been hammered! It is a chance but a very tough one. Credit to Ashwin to go for it. On middle, this is drilled back towards the bowler. Ashwin looks to take it above his head but it bursts through and goes behind to long off for one.

Lands short! Tossed up on off, de Kock lofts it, it is more off the toe-end, it lands short of long off. One taken.

Flatter and on middle, defended.

ON middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one. Singles won't do it for South Africa. They need to go big.

WIDE! Down the leg side. Miller looks to flick but misses.

De Kock plays the reverse sweep, it goes through point for one.

On the pads, Miller looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

Shorter and on middle, Miller is off the mark as he pushes it down to long off.

On the pads, Miller looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

OUT! TIMBER! Axar Patel comes on and he strikes! Aiden Markram makes room, this is lands on middle and then turns away. Markram looks to go over covers but gets an inside edge and it hits the stumps. Just as a partnership was building, India strike. Markram was looking good out there but falls.

Two more! Markram moves across and he plays the paddle scoop. It goes more towards third man. Two taken.

That is a brilliant stop! Fuller and on off, Aiden Markram pushes it towards cover. The fielder dives to his right and makes a super stop. A single. A good 6th for South Africa but they are only 45 after the first 6. 45 is a good score but it is not when chasing something close to 240.

Two more! A slower one. Markram looks to go over mid off. He is early in the stroke. It goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for two.

SIX! BANG! Takes full toll of the Free Hit! Length and on off, shorter. This is slammed over the long off fence for a biggie. 11 from the last two balls. This could well be the momentum shifting over.

NO BALl AND FOUR! That has been crunched! Shorter and on middle, Aiden Markram hammers it through mid-wicket and this one races away to the fence.

On middle, this is worked through square leg for another single.

Markram makes room! He is followed with a short one on the body. Markram chops it towards point for one.

On middle, Aiden Markram pushes it back to the bowler.

On off, Markram pushes it towards mid off and gets to the other end.

On middle, this is pushed towards mid on for one.

On middle, Aiden Markram works it through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! That is lovely timing! Length and outside off, a little bit of room on offer. Aiden Markram steps out and creams it through covers.

On the pads, this is clipped down to fine leg for one.

Fuller and on middle, Quinton de Kock pushes it to mid on.

Looks to innovate, brings out the reverse sweep but hits it to the fielder at point.

FOUR! Timed brilliantly! Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers and this one races away to the fence.

WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.

Tossed up on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

On the stumps again, blocked.

On middle, this is defended.

WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.

On middle, Markram works it towards mid-wicket and takes one.

That is a beauty! Wow! This starts around off, it comes back in. Lands and moves away. Quinton de Kock is beaten all ends up as he tries to defend.

A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.

Shorter and on off, this is slapped to cover.

FOUR! This is a good start after the break! Short and wide outside off, Markram cuts and it goes through point for a boundary.

Bonus runs! They need a lot of these! Down the leg side. Quinton de Kock looks to flick but misses. Pant dives with one hand but fails to collect it. A run taken.

Squares him up! Length and on middle, this lands and moves away. Markram is squared up as he tries to block, it goes off the outside edge down to third man for one.

Great news! The light is back and we should be starting shortly. Time for play to restart. The batters make their way out to the middle. Deepak Chahar to continue his over.

The wait continues! Quite a strange delay to be honest. You do not see this often.

A halt in play as one of the light towers has gone off.

The inside edge saves Markram! Angled into middle, Markram looks to play across the line. He gets an inside edge onot the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but turned down.

FOUR! EDGY! South Africa won't mind how they come as long as they do! Length and on off, this one shapes away. Quinton de Kock looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge down to the third man fence.

Outside off, left alone.

OUT! TAKEN! Two in two overs for India and South Africa now in huge trouble! Dinesh Karthik hangs on. Arshdeep Singh sees Rilee Rossouw step down and bangs it short and outside off, Rilee looks to go downtown but it goes off the toe-end towards mid-wicket. Dinesh Karthik takes it on the second attempt.

Lovely delivery again! Fuller and on off, shaping away. Rilee Rossouw is beaten as he plays inside the line.

OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE MAN! Temba Bavuma's poor run continues! Arshdeep Singh continues from where he left off in the last game! That is a bad start for the visitors! This is fuller and outside off, Temba Bavuma looks to drive, this goes off the toe-end, he looked like he was early in the shot. It goes straight to the man at mid off. Kohli makes no mistake.

Some swing for him too! Length and on off, this shapes away. Quinton de Kock taps it towards cover and takes one. South Africa and Quinton de Kock are underway!

Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end then!

BEATEN! That is a beauty to end! Length and on off, shapes away. Bavuma is beaten as he tries to defend. A maiden to begin with by Deepak Chahar!

Five dots in a row! Shorter and on off, Bavuma pushes it but to covers.

That swung a long way! Fuller and outside off, this one shapes away too. Bavuma looks to drive but is beaten. Pant dives to his right. It hits the edge of his glove and then hits Sharma near the crouch.

Confusion but no harm done! Angled into the pads, this is tucked on the leg side. Bavuma wanted one but is sent back.

Now shapes it away! Lovely outswinger, starts from just outside off, shapes away further. Left alone.

Swing for Chahar first up! He gets it to come back in by the line is a little too straight. Bavuma misses the flick and is hit on the pads.

Bye! Just a run! Length ball, outside off. Karthik swings and misses. Kohli runs across and Karthik makes his ground as well. A bye. India finish with a mammoth score of 237/3.

SIX! YES, HE DOES! This is full and outside off. Karthik gets underneath the ball and lofts it over deep cover for a six. Can he hit another one?

SIX! India on 230 now! Incredible shot! This is on a length and way outside off. Karthik shuffles across and pulls it over deep square leg for a biggie. Can Karthik finish with another six?

Wide! Pressure getting big on Rabada! This is way outside off. Karthik leaves it alone.

Karthik now tries to reverse scoop it but fails to connect this full ball.

FOUR! Karthik putting the finishing touches now! Short of a length and outside off. Karthik steps across and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.

Rabada starts with a widish yorker, outside off. Karthik looks to heave but misses.

A yorker on middle. Kohli jams it back to the bowler.

FOUR!Kohli takes the baton now! Two in a row! This is Kohli at his best! Full and on middle. A flick of the wrist from the King and it goes past mid-wicket for four.

FOUR! Not a good day for African seamers! Fuller ball, outside off. Kohli looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge to third man for a boundary.

Fuller ball, outside off, driven to deep cover for one.

Full and outside off. Kohli chips it over the bowler for a single.

OUT! YADAV IS RUN OUT!  End of one of the best innings of Suryakumar. This is on a length and outside off. Kohli slaps it to point and it goes straight to Temba Bavuma at point. Suryakumar Yadav was running across quickly but Kohli was ball watching and Yadav was left stranded in the middle. A throw at the bowler's end and Yadav is run out. What a show Yadav has put on. Wonderful.

SIX! Absolute monster! Suryakumar is putting in a treat for the fans. Another slower balll but he reads and Suryakumar slogs it way over deep mid-wicket for a six. The stand between these two crosses the 100-run mark. Yadav's fifth six.

Another slower ball and Suryakumar is undone! Outside off and Suryakumar slashes and misses.

A slower length ball, outside off. Suryakumar waits to punch it away but misses.

Fuller ball, outside off. Virat works it to deep cover for just a single.

Wide! Bowls it way outside off. Left alone. Free hit continues.

No ball! 200 is up! Again, another full toss on middle. Kohli pulls it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs. This one is given as a no ball due to height. Free hit coming up.

FOUR! A low dipping full toss, outside off. Kohli pulls it with ease to deep square leg for a boundry.

A length ball, outside off. Kohli looks to pull but misses. That was the slower ball.

Outside off, this is hit to covers for a single. 23 runs off the over.

FOUR! This is total destruction from these two Indian batters! A length ball, outside off. Kohli steps down and way across to hoick it away to deep square leg for a boundary. A big hug by Suryakumar to Kohli follows.

Very full and outside off. Kohli fails to drive.

FOUR! THUMPED! The South African bowlers are bowling with butter in their palms. On middle, this is slammed past the bowler for a boundary.

SIX! Kohli just telling the crowd he is still out there! Another full toss, outside off. Kohli lofts it over long off for a biggie.

A yorker on middle. Yadav flicks and it goes straight in the hands of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. It was a free hit. The batters cross.

NO BALL AND SIX! FIFTY FOR YADAV! This is just extraordinary stuff from Suryakumar! Take a bow! A full toss, outside off. Suryakumar opens the face of the bat in the least moment and thumps it over deep point for a biggie. A no ball given for height! Suryakumar Yadav, what a special, special player. Fifty in just 18 balls. Free hit coming up...

Wayne Parnell is back on.

On middle, Kohli smashes it straight to long on for a couple of runs. 16 runs off the over. Another expensive over from South Africa.

Fuller  and outside off, driven to deep point for a single.

FOUR! A length ball, way outside off. Suryakumar guides it with ease over backward point for a boundary. This is one of his best knocks so far.

Outside off, guided through backward point for a brace.

SIX! Suryakumar Yadav moves to 41 in no time! What a player! This is poor bowling though. Another full toss on middle. Suryakumar wrists it away over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

A single as this is hit to long on.

SIX! This is just brilliant from SKY! Kohli is all smiles and enjoying the show from the other end! A full toss on middle. Yadav looks to flick but it goes off the leading edge over fine leg for a biggie. Not off the middle but Suryakumar knew what he was doing.

FOUR! Mind games! This was pure instinct! Suryakumar was waiting for a bouncer and he gets it outside off. Yadav shuffles across and pulls it over fine leg for four.

Length ball on middle. Kohli plays it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Short in length and on off. Suryakumar dabs it to backward point who misfield and allows a single.

FOUR! Class again! 1000 runs for Suryakumar in T20I. A full toss, around off. Suryakumar lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

SIX! What a shot! Suryakumar is so eye pleasing! A full ball, angling on the pads. Suryakumar flicks it high over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

FOUR! Good shot! Shorter and outside off. Kohli waits on the back foot and plays it over covers, in the vacant region for a boundary. Boundaries coming in each over. 200 looks easy at this point.

A fuller ball, slanting on middle. Kohli nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Good running. Ohh no, it is given as one short as Kohli's bat was on the line. A single.

A length ball, way outside off. Kohli works it through covers for a single.

A yorker angling on the pads. Yadav whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Short ball, outside off. Kohli pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

A length ball, outside off. Yadav punches it straight to backward point for a single.

FOUR! Kohli finds the fence now! This is full and way outside off. Kohli saw the width and puts his bat on it but gets an outside edge to third man for a boundary.

A fuller ball, around off. Yadav flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

On middle, Kohli bunts it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Just short! This is full and outside off. Yadav lofts it to deep cover. The fielder there runs to his right and slides to collect on a bounce.

FOUR! Yadav has come out with intent! Pure class from Yadav! Short of a length and outside off. Yadav dabs it late past short third man for a boundary.

On middle, Kohli works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Yadav starts just from where he left off. This is full and on middle. Yadav sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

On middle, swept to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

This one stays low, outside off. Yadav looks to cut but misses.

Suryakumar Yadav walks out.

OUT! LBW! Rahul knew he is out here! That looked plumb. Played the wrong line.A flatter ball, around middle, this one moves in. Rahul gets low to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. An LBW and up goes the finger. Kohli walks toward Rahul and has a chat. Rahul takes the review. Ultra Edge shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows three reds and Rahul has to go just after his fifty.

Flatter ball, outside off. Kohli slaps it through covers for one more.

Flatter ball, outside off. Rahul cuts it past point for a single.

Flatter and outside off. Kohli guides it to point.

A single as this is pushed through covers.

Outside off. Kept out.

SIX! FIFTY IN STYLE! What an innings from the opener! A floated ball, full and outside off. Rahul advances down the track and smashes it over long on for a biggie. Rahul with an impressive innings.He needs to continue now.

On middle, pulled to deep square leg for a single. Kohli is off the mark.

Too full and outside off. Rahul lofts it over covers for a single. Rahul moves to 49.

Flatter ball, outside off. Kohli taps it back to the bowler. At the halfway mark, India are 96/1.

Virat Kohli is the new man in.

OUT! TAKEN! Finally, the stand is broken and Keshav Maharaj who is the standout bowler for South Africa so far strikes! This is touch short and on middle. Rohit Sharma gets low to slog but doesn't connect well. It goes more off the top edge to deep mid-wicket where Tristan Stubbs holds onto it. South Africa need a couple of more here.

This is short and on middle. Sharma looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

A quicker ball, on middle. Rahul nudges it through square leg for a single.

Fuller ball, outside off, drilled to long off for one more.

A slower ball, full and on leg, pushed to covers.

On middle, this is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Two in a row! This is full and on the pads. Rohit flicks on the up and it goes over where Lungi Ngidi tries to use his height but it goes through his hands for four. Certainly a chance.

FOUR! The boundaries are flowing regularly for India! Overpitched, outside off. Rohit gets low and drives it in the gap through covers for a boundary.

A single as this is pushed through covers.

Wide! Rahul will feel he missed out here. This is down the leg side. a full toss and Rahul misses to whip it away.

SIX! This is out of the middle! KL Rahul is enjoying today! On a length and on top of off. Rahul clears his front leg and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a six.

FOUR! A welcome boundary! Short of a length and outside off, extra pace. Rahul tries to dab it away but outside edges it to third man for four.

A dot to end! Tidy over from Keshav Maharaj! This is flatter and outside off. Rohit again tries to reverse paddle but this time misses it.

Make it five! Flatter and on leg. Rahul tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Four singles till now! On middle, eased down to long on for a single.

An arm ball, around off. Rahul works it through point for one.

Tossed up, outside off. Rohit reverse paddles it to short third man for a single.

Touch short and outside off, cut to deep point for a single.

Slight halt as there is a snake on the ground.

Leg bye! On the pads, it goes off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.

Another single as this is punched to deep cover.

Outside off, extra bounce and Rahul steers it to third man for a single.

SIX! This is just too easy for Rahul and he has been gifted for the second time here! Fuller ball, angling down the leg side on the pads. Rahul again shows his wrists work as he flicks it behind square on the leg side for a six.

A length ball, outside off. Rohit punches off the back foot and to deep cover. Just one.

Outside off, dabbed to third man for a single.

FOUR! What a Powerplay for India! This is short and around off. Rohit puls it over deep square leg for a boundary. Second in the over. India are 57/0 after six overs.

On off, kept out.

Rohit again tries to slog-sweep but this one is on the pads. Rohit misses.

FOUR! Aggression! Tossed up, slower in the air and around off. Rohit slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Flatter ball, on middle. Rohit punches it to mid off.

Tossed up, around off, bit of turn and Rohit pushes it to point.

FOUR! the extra ball goes for four! Too much width here, outside off. Rahul cuts it through point for a boundary.

Wide! A bouncer and there is some extra bounce after landing on the deck. Rahul evades.

A length ball, outside off. Rohit guides it to deep point for a single now.

A full toss on middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Vintage Rohit Sharma! This is full and outside off. Rohit leans and drives it through covers for a boundary. India off to a great start.

A length ball, outside off, Rahul dabs it to short third man for a single. Good stop by the fielder there.

Length ball, outside off. Kept out.

Nails a yorker on middle. Rohit squeezes it out on the off side.

Length ball, outside off, cut straight to point.

FOUR! 15 already of this over! This is not good from Wayne Parnell, too many loose deliveries! This is slower and on the pads. Rohit tickles it fine to the fine leg fence.

Length ball, just outside off. Rahul drops it to covers for a single.

FOUR NOW! Rahul at his best! On a length and outside off. Rahul punches it past point for four.

SIX! Beautiful shot! Rahul loves to play this shot! Full and on the pads. Rahul flicks it on the up and over deep square leg for a biggie. Wonderful wrist work.

Three dots then! Good over by Lungi Ngidi despite going for a six! Short of a length and outside off. Rohit slashes and misses.

Fuller ball, outside off. Rohit drags it now to mid on.

A yorker, outside off. Rohit jams it out on the off side.

SIX! BANG! Rohit reads the ball this time. This is slow, full and around off. Sharma comes down the track and smashes it over long on for a biggie.

A slower ball, full and on middle. Rohit eases it to mid on.

Pitched up, outside off. Rohit drives but straight to short cover.

FOUR! Fortunate one! On a length and outside off. Rahul tries to tap it way on the off side but this goes more off the inner half of the bat and past the off stump to fine leg for four.

Leg bye! Angling on the pads. Rohit misses his flick and it goes off the pads to square leg.

Short of a length and going down the leg side. Sharma misses his flick. Might have gone off the pads but Rohit Sharma doesn't think so and is not happy. Signals for a review in a funny way.

The physio is out. Rohit Sharma looks fine but needs assistance. He is fine and ready to resume.

FOUR! The skipper is off the mark! Not the most convincing way! On a length and on middle. Sharma looks to paddle it over the leg side but mistimes and it goes off the left forearm and over the slip fielder for a boundary. Rohit Sharma is getting some treatment.

Parnell angles this away, this is full and outside off. Sharma looks to go over covers but plays way inside the line.

Short in length and on middle, it nips a bit in. Sharma stays on his toes as he blocks it out.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Wayne Parnell.

A length ball, outside off. Rahul prods and blocks it again.

Length ball, outside off. Rahul blocks it on the off side.

Leg bye! Rabada follows Sharma on the leg side with a full ball. Rohit tries to heave but misses and it goes off the pads to square leg. A leg bye.

A length ball, angling around middle, bit of inswing and Sharma stays back to defend.

Better from Rabada! This is around off on the shorter side. Rahul gets on his toes and taps it to point for a quick single.

FOUR! What a start for India! Short of a length and outside off, width there and Rahul punches off the back foot through point for a boundary.

We are all set for the action. The South African players are in the middle. The opening pair of India - Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are also out in the middle. Kagiso Rabada has the new ball in hand. A slip in place. Let's play...

India (Unchanged Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi (In for Tabraiz Shamsi).

Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says they wanted to bowl first too. Adds humidity plays a big part in this part of the country but they want to do well here. Mentions it is going to be a great challenge, they have never beaten South Africa in a series in T20Is and they have a good chance here. Also says he is not sure about how the pitch will play, it seems sticky and they need to be cautious at the start and do well with the bat. Informs they are playing the same team.

Temba Bavuma, the skipper of South Africa says they need to manage their energy, they want to strike early with the ball and put them under pressure. Mentions it looks a different pitch and should be batting friendly. Reckons they showed good fight with the bat towards the end and the bowlers began well but India played really well. Informs Lungi Ngidi comes in for Tabraiz Shamsi.

TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and they will BOWL first!

PITCH REPORT - Murali Kartik says it is a low scoring pitch and the average score is 145. Ajit Agarkar joins and informs there are a few cracks and the pitch looks dry but dew might play a part later. Shares that the captain will look to win the toss and bowl first.