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With his maiden T20I ton, Reeza Hendricks lifted South Africa to its first T20I bilateral series win since August 2022, as the Proteas celebrated a 7-wicket win in the second match against Pakistan at the SuperSport Park. South Africa needed something special from its players after Pakistan hammered 206/5 on the board. With David Miller out of the fray, all eyes were on South Africa’s playing XI, contemplating who could rise to fill in his role. The question remained unanswered until Hendricks walked in to decide the fate of the game. His exploits with the bat handed Rob Walter his first T20I series win since taking over the white-ball coaching role in March 2023.

After being invited to field first, the inexperienced South African line-up conceded the fifth-highest first-innings total at SuperSport Park, but they chased it down with three balls to spare.

The spine of South Africa’s record-breaking chase was forged by the 157-run partnership between Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen.

While Hendricks went berserk and fired sixes for fun, Van der Dussen scored his seventh T20I half-century to make Pakistan’s star-studded bowling line-up look ordinary.

While chasing a testing total of 207, South Africa lost Ryan Rickelton (2) and Matthew Breetzke (12) in the powerplay. With the asking rate starting to mount up, Hendricks upped the ante and went about his business without breaking a sweat.

The duo navigated South Africa towards victory as Pakistan’s over-reliance on the slower deliveries started to hurt their cause. Hendricks eventually holed it to Irfan Khan towards the end before Dussen settled the series in style, smoking the ball into the stands.

Earlier in the match, Pakistan lost its skipper Mohammad Rizwan early forcing Babar Azam and Saim Ayub to go after the South African bowling unit.

The duo took Pakistan to 101/1 after 11 overs but South Africa found a way back into the mix, courtesy of debutant Dayyaan Galiem and spinner George Linde.

The duo bowled in tandem as Pakistan were reduced to 136/4 in 16 overs. Ayub and Irfan Khan combined to rack up 73 from 32 balls for the fifth wicket, propelling the visitors total to 206/5.

With an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, Pakistan and South Africa will face in the final match of the T20I-leg on Saturday.

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IND vs SA LIVE: Squads –

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Ravi Bishnoi, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger

SA20 has been raised to the next level for the upcoming Season 3 after a successful third auction in Cape Town on Tuesday. The League received over 580 applications for the remaining 13 slots that were on offer at the auction, along with six Rookie draft picks. Cricket SA T20 Cricketer of the Year, Reeza Hendricks, was the most sought-after pick, with the stylish right-hander heading to MI Cape Town for South African Rand 4.3 million. Hendricks, who had previously played for Joburg Super Kings, was the central focus of a bidding war between MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals, with the Newlands-based team eventually winning the race.

MI Cape Town also signed up a further top-order batter in former Protea, Colin Ingram, and brought born-and-bred Capetonian Dane Piedt back to Newlands.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape bolstered their bid for an unprecedented hat-trick of Betway SA20 championship titles with the addition of paceman Okuhle Cele and English seamer Richard Gleeson for South African Rand 2.3 million. Gleeson played for Durban’s Super Giants last season but will now call St. George’s Park home.

The Pretoria Capitals under new coach Jonathan Trott went in search of top-order batters and brought both West Indies opener Evin Lewis and Marques Ackerman, along with all-rounder, Kyle Simmons, to Centurion.

Durban’s Super Giants recently added Proteas fast bowling legend Allan Donald to their coaching staff, and his influence was immediately evident with last season’s runners-up signing up West Indies fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph.

Joburg Super Giants, meanwhile, recruited Wihan Lubbe and Evan Jones for their base prices of South African Rand 175 000, while wicketkeeper batter Rubin Hermann was Paarl Royals’ sole pick on the night.

“I think all six teams look very strong. From a League perspective we want to see all six squads competitive. It’s a nice mix of some quality South Africans and superb international names that have joined us for Season 3,” League Commissioner Graeme Smith was quoted in a release from SA20 as saying.

“I don’t think South African cricket has seen an event where there is so much quality cricket in a month period. If you think about the contests that are going to unfold in these six teams, it’s something that’s going to be unmatched,” he added.

The Rookie segment was back again and once again attracted plenty of attention with Tristan Luus (MI Cape Town) and Dewan Marais (Paarl Royals), who both played in the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup earlier this year, being drafted at the auction.

“The Rookie element has been a lovely value add, in terms of the pathway and opportunities. We saw a lot of Rookies retained in initial squads this year,” Smith said.

“If you look at the squads in general, there are a number of young players on board. We have seen some of those start the domestic competitions well. They will now get the opportunity to play against and learn from the best players in the world,” he further added.

The third season of the competition will kickstart in less than 100 days when defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, take on MI Cape Town at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on January 9, 2025.

Super Eight – Match 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024, has the USA taking on South Africa at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on June 19 at 08:00 PM IST.

USA vs SA (USA vs South Africa), Super Eight – Match 1 – Match Information

Match: USA vs South Africa, Super Eight – Match 1

Date: June 19, 2024

Time: 08:00 PM IST

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

USA vs SA, Super Eight – Match 1, Preview

In the last match played by the USA, they lost to India by seven wickets. The top fantasy player for the USA was Saurabh Netravalkar who scored 60 fantasy points.

In South Africa’s last match, they beat Nepal by one run. The top fantasy player for the Proteas was Tabraiz Shamsi who scored 142 fantasy points.

USA vs SA, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 69 runs. The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

Weather Report

The temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius and humidity is expected to be around 72%. Winds at a speed of 8.02 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

USA vs SA, Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Steven Taylor (USA)

Steven Taylor is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 65 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. The left-handed batter has scored 67 runs in his previous five matches.

Marco Jansen (SA)

Marco Jansen is an all-rounder with an average of 54 fantasy points in the last eight games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The left-arm pacer has taken three wickets in as many matches for South Africa and will be a key inclusion in your Fantasy Team.

Ottneil Baartman (SA)

Ottneil Baartman is a fast bowler with an average of 42 fantasy points in the last five games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-arm pacer has taken eight wickets at an average of 11.6 in the last five matches.

Reeza Hendricks (SA)

Reeza Hendricks is a top-order batter with an average of 42 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. Hendricks has smashed 57 runs in his previous five T20 matches.

Tristan Stubbs (SA)

Tristan Stubbs is a middle-order batter with an average of 40 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Stubbs has scored 130 runs in his previous five matches at an average of 43.3.

Aaron Jones (USA)

Aaron Jones is a top-order batter with an average of 36 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. The top-order batter has scored 143 runs in the last five matches.

Tabraiz Shamsi (SA)

Tabraiz Shamsi is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 36 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. The left-arm chinaman bowler has taken six wickets in the recent five matches.

Jasdeep Singh (USA)

Jessy Singh is a medium-fast bowler with an average of 30 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jasdeep has taken one wicket in the last five games at an average of 85.

USA vs SA, Squads

United States (USA): Monank Patel (captain), Aaron Jones (vc), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Gajanand Singh (travelling reserve), Juanoy Drysdale (travelling reserve) and Yasir Mohammad (travelling reserve).

South Africa (SA): Aiden Markram (captain), Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Ottniel Baartman, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nandre Burger (travelling reserve) and Lungi Ngidi (travelling reserve).

USA vs SA, Possible Playing XI

South Africa (SA) Possible Playing XI: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman and Tabraiz Shamsi.

USA (USA) Possible Playing XI: Steven Taylor, Monank Patel (captain), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Saurabh Netravalkar and Ali Khan.

USA vs SA, Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel

Batters: Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones and Reeza Hendricks

All-Rounders: Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram

Bowlers: Harmeet Singh, Ottneil Baartman, Jessy Singh and Kagiso Rabada

Captain: Tristan Stubbs

Vice-Captain: Aaron Jones