When it continues T20I series between India and South Africaan Indian spinner Varun Chakraborty A remarkable bowling feat in the second match at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. Although India lost the match by a narrow margin of three wickets, right-arm leg-spinner Chakraborty showed his mastery over the art of spin bowling and grabbed attention with a sensational five-wicket haul. Chakravarthy’s brilliance adds to the growing list of Indian bowlers who have taken five wickets in T20Is against South Africa.
Here are three Indian bowlers who scored five wickets against South Africa in T20Is
3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s match-winning spell in Johannesburg, 2018
Became the first Indian to claim a five-wicket haul against South Africa in T20Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar. His exceptional performance was shown in the first match of the three-match T20I series in Johannesburg in February 2018. Bhuvneshwar’s accurate right-arm medium pace bowling destroyed South Africa’s batting line-up as he took five wickets for just 24 runs. the magic of four. His efforts led India to a 28-run victory and he was rightly named Man of the Match. This achievement not only set a benchmark for Indian bowlers in T20Is but also showcased Bhuvneshwar’s skill and control in difficult conditions.
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2. Varun Chakraborty‘s spin masterclass in Gqeberha, 2024
In the ongoing T20I series, Chakraborty stunned South Africa with a remarkable five-wicket haul in the second match at St George’s Park in Ggeberha. The 33-year-old spinner wowed fans with his spin skills at an economy rate of 4.20 for just 17 runs, making him the leading wicket-taker of the series with just eight wickets in the first two matches. Chakravarthy’s performance has been the focus of the series so far, with Indian fans expecting more magical spells from the seasoned spinner in the remaining matches.
1. Kuldeep Yadav’s record-breaking spell in Johannesburg, 2023
Another Indian spinner, Kuldeep YadavMade history by claiming five wickets in the third T20I of the three-match series against South Africa in December 2023. Yadav’s left-arm spin proved lethal as he dismantled the South African batting order, taking five wickets for 17 runs in just 2.5 overs. . This spectacular performance secured India a 106-run victory and leveled the series at 1-1. Kuldeep’s figures remain the best of any Indian bowler against South Africa in T20Is, cementing his place as a standout performer in Indian cricket.
