New Delhi. The fourth match of the 5-match T20 series between India and South Africa was played yesterday i.e. on Friday at the Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot. India’s team performed brilliantly in this match. Along with this, the players of the Indian team gave their best performance in both their departments in batting and bowling. Batting first, the Indian team had set a target of 170 runs in front of South Africa. Chasing the target, South Africa’s team could score only 87 runs. After winning the fourth match, the Indian team has leveled 2-2 in this series. Coming to bat first, the Indian team’s innings was faltering, but after that, thanks to the strong innings of Hardak Pandya and Dinesh Karthik, the team managed to score 179 runs. Along with this, Dinesh Karthik once again won the hearts of cricket fans by showcasing his ability in this match. Dinesh Karthik played an important and powerful innings of 55 runs in front of 27 balls while handling India’s faltering innings. Dinesh Karthik was also given the man of the match for this innings.
Best performance in a safe environment – Dinesh Karthik
After becoming the man of the match, Dinesh Karthik has said many things while talking. Dinesh Karthik said that after 16 years I felt good by scoring a half-century. Now we are being asked to do our best in a safe environment. He said that “It was good to score a half-century after a year. I feel safe in this team. Things didn’t go in my favor in the last match but I was supported. I understand the situation better now. The credit goes to my coach with whom I have practiced a lot.
After India’s 2-2 draw with South Africa, Dinesh Karthik said, “The series is level and it is good to see the bilateral series going till the last match. I know India have not beaten South Africa in T20I series at home. Rahul bhai is telling the team that you have to perform well and there is no talk of winning the series. We are just being asked to do our best in a safe environment”.