South Africa off to a cautious start

October 06, 2022 16:15

SA 20-0 (6 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

De Kock is beaten first ball as he plays away from his body to the outswinger from Avesh. The left-hander plays and misses again next ball with Avesh also getting good lift from the pitch, which has been under covers for the last couple of days.

De Kock nudges the third ball on the leg side for one before Malan is struck on the pads by the incoming delivery from Avesh, which comes in quite sharply.

Malan leaves the fifth ball before he is beaten last ball looking for the big drive through the off-side.

Siraj also enjoying the conditions. De Kock is beaten outside the off-stump before he clips the next to fine leg for a single.

Malan leaves the incoming delivery which is not far from the off-stump.

The last ball is short and Malan does well to pull it fine of the fielder at long leg for a four.

South Africa have done well to deny India a wicket in the first eight overs despite the pace bowlers getting a lot of assistance with the new ball.

De Kock defends the first two balls from Avesh before he hits the third through the gap in the covers for two runs.

De Kock goes after a wide full delivery but only manages an inside edge on to the pads before he keeps out the last ball.

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