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The 30-year-old Virat Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 72 runs to guide India to a comfortable win over Proteas by seven wickets and one over to spare. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli praised by Shahid Afridi, veteran calls him 'great player'

Interestingly, Kohli was awarded his 11th man of the match award after his awe-inspiring knock, which helped him tie with Afridi (11).

19 Sep 2019 1:18 PM

India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday became the highest T20I run-getter after he played an unbeaten knock of 72 runs to defeat South Africa. Kohli has now 2,441 runs under his belt in the shortest format of the game from 77 matches, surpassing his teammate Rohit Sharma, who has 2,434 runs from 97 matches. The third position is held by New Zealand batter Martin Guptill with 2,283 runs. (Photo:PTI)

Virat Kohli becomes top T20I run-getter

Kohli's innings helped India secure a massive seven-wicket victory over the Proteas at PCA Stadium in Mohali.

19 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

His finesse in all three formats begs this question – ‘What is the reason behind Virat Kohli’s consistency across all formats?’ (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli's key to consistency across all formats revealed

The ICC-rated No.1 ODI batsman’s unbeaten knock of 72 runs guided India to a seven-wicket win over the South Africans.

19 Sep 2019 12:32 PM

India skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock of 72 runs helped his team defeat South Africa by seven wickets in the second T20I at PCA Stadium here on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli's 50 helps India register comprehensible win vs South Africa

The first T20I was abandoned due to rain and with this victory, India took a 1-0 lead over South Africa in the three-match T20I series.

19 Sep 2019 10:35 AM

After India beat South Africa by seven wickets, batsman Temba Bavuma said that the Indian team is 'formidable but not unbeatable'. (Photo:AP)

Temba Bavuma term Team India as 'India formidable as well as beateable'

Bavuma, who played a knock of 49 runs, said that for him, it is always the team that matters, not his personal ambitions.

19 Sep 2019 10:25 AM

After India's massive victory over South Africa, pacer Deepak Chahar revealed that he finds it easy to bowl death overs. (Photo:AP)

Deepak Chahar says he bowling death overs is easy for him

Chahar bowled four overs in the match and took two wickets while conceding 22 runs.

19 Sep 2019 10:10 AM

The first T20I of the three-match series was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri felicitate BCCI's chief curator Daljit Singh

Singh was felicitated ahead of the second T20I between India and South Africa.

18 Sep 2019 7:46 PM

South Africa takes on India in the second match tomorrow at Mohali. (Photo: AFP)

'Upcoming T20Is will help in preparing for 2020 T20 World Cup': Batting coach Rathour

Rathour was appointed the new batting coach of the team last month and he succeeded Sanjay Bangar in the role.

17 Sep 2019 8:12 PM

Not a single ball was bowled in the series-opener but there was enough happening on the sidelines and most of it was focussed on Pant. (Photo: AFP)

All eyes on Rishabh Pant as India look to draw first blood in 2nd T20I against SA

The T20 World Cup is more than 12 months away but India captain Kohli has already detailed his plans and expectations from the youngsters.

17 Sep 2019 3:23 PM

'Captaincy a stepping stone in my career', says Quinton de Kock

The first match between India and South Africa was abandoned due to rain.

17 Sep 2019 2:28 PM

Rishabh Pant's form would be an important sub-plot when India look to seize the advantage against South Africa in the second T20 International. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant under pressure to perform when India face South Africa in second T20I

The T20 World Cup is more than 12 months away but India captain Virat Kohli has already made his plans and expectations from the youngsters.

17 Sep 2019 11:44 AM

Terming India a dangerous side at home, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said they start firm favourites to win the contests against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

India firm favourites against South Africa, states Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly said that Virat Kohli is still the best batsman in the world but Steve Smith's records also speak for itself.

17 Sep 2019 8:44 AM

India will face South Africa on Wednesday at Mohali in the second match of the three-match T20I series. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs SA 1st T20: have won the toss and opted to first

The seemingly unconquerable Indians will be taking on a recently overhauled South African side in the second match.

15 Sep 2019 8:10 PM

Around 30 per cent uncovered part of the ground has lots of water and water puddles were all over the outfield. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs SA 1st T20: Toss delayed after heavy downpour

Play unlikely in the first T20 International between India and South Africa after heavy rain lashed Dharamsala on Sunday.

15 Sep 2019 7:28 PM

India will face South Africa on Sundat at Dharamsala in the first match of the three-match T20I series. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs SA 1st T20: Pre-match analysis

The seemingly unconquerable Indians will be taking on a recently overhauled South African side.

15 Sep 2019 6:04 PM

Since the West Indies tour, the selectors haven’t selected the pair of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo: Twitter)

Virat Kohli states why Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal were excluded for SA series

So far, the selectors have kept the cricket fans on their toes by including surprising names in India’s squad.

15 Sep 2019 5:18 PM

India will look to keep their momentum going in their second series after the semi-final exit in the ICC World Cup 2019. Proteas played nine matches in the tournament and managed to win three while one was abandoned due to rain. (Photo:AFP)

Players to keep an eye on in India-South Africa first T20I

After clean-sweeping West Indies, the Indian team will lock horns with South Africa in the opening game of the 3-match T20I series.

15 Sep 2019 3:06 PM

According to the MET, the weather forecast for today’s game looks bad as there might be scattered thunderstorms and light showers but the sky will become clearer as the evening comes closer. (Photo:AFP)

IND vs SA 1st T20: Weather and pitch report; rain to interfere at start

The weather god hasn’t been kind for the past two days.

15 Sep 2019 2:46 PM

The first T20I will take place in Dharamshala on September 15. (Photo: AFP)

'Biggest challenge playing in India is dealing with conditions': Lance Klusener

South Africa will take on India in a three-match T20I series and three-match Test series.

14 Sep 2019 4:29 PM

There are many questions that the team management will have to answer in the next 13 months during which IPL will also be held. (Photo: AP)

Captain Kohli and a few youngsters begin World T20 preparation

The 3-0 series win against the Windies could be called a pre-cursor as it was just after enduring a disappointing end to their WC campaign.

14 Sep 2019 4:08 PM

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