South Africa manage 106/8 against India in first T20I

South Africa's David Miller being bowled out by Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh during the 1st T20 cricket match between India and South Africa, at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Credit: PTI Photo

Invited to bat, South Africa scored 106 for 8 in the first T20 International against India here on Wednesday.

Keshav Maharaj top-scored for South Africa with a 35-ball 41, while Aiden Markram and Wayne Parnell contributed 25 and 24 respectively as the visitors struggled on the face of a fine bowling show by the Indians.

Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3/32, while Deepak Chahar and Harshal Patel grabbed two wickets each.

Brief Scores:

South Africa: 106 for 8 in 20 overs (Keshav Maharaj 41, Aiden Markram 25, Wayne Parnell 24; Arshdeep Singh 3/32, Harshal Patel 2/26, Deepak Chahar 2/24).