India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma breaks MS Dhoni’s report for many T20I wins by India captain in a 12 months

Rohit Sharma broke MS Dhoni’s report for many T20I wins by an India captain in a 12 months after India defeated South Africa by eight wickets within the first T20I in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Rohit now has gained 16 matches as India captain in 2022.

Rohit Sharma-led India defeated South Africa by 8 wickets. (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSRohit Sharma has gained 16 matches as India captain in 2022Former skipper MS Dhoni had registered 15 wins in 2016India defeated South Africa by 8 wickets within the first T20I

Rohit Sharma has surpassed MS Dhoni’s report for many wins by an India captain within the shortest format of the sport in a 12 months.

Rohit achieved the feat after India defeated South Africa by eight wickets within the opening T20I in Thiruvananthapuram. With the win, Rohit now has 16 wins as India captain in 2022. Former skipper MS Dhoni had registered 15 wins in 2016.

Arshdeep Singh set the tone of the match between India and South Africa as he took three wickets within the second over to depart the South African dugout shocked. The left-arm quick bowler eliminated Quinton de Kock (1), and Rilee Rossouw and David Miller for golden geese.

Deepak Chahar joined the get together, lowering South Africa to 9/5 after 2.3 overs. Aiden Markram and Wayne Parnell fought again however their effort did not final lengthy as Harshal Patel trapped Markram in entrance for 25 and Axar Patel despatched Parnell packing for twenty-four.

Towards the tip, Keshav Maharaj preventing knock of 41 off 35 lifted South Africa to 106/8. In reply, India misplaced massive weapons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early on. While Rohit was caught behind for a two-ball duck, Kohli walked again after contributing solely three runs.

KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav (50* off 33) stood tall on a floor the place the seamers had been at all times in. Both went on to hit a fifty every, with Rahul (50* off 56 balls) scoring the slowest half-century for India in T20Is, to take India residence.

“When you play a game like that you learn a lot. It was nice to play a game like that,” Rohit stated after the match. “Both teams were in the contest. We got wickets upfront, and that was the turning point. No matter what the conditions, you still have to execute your plans.”

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