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Didn't know what I had until lost: Quinton reflects on retirement reversal
Quinton de Kock has got the hunger back to win games for South Africa, feels fitter than ever and is batting as if he never spent time away from international cricket. His sublime 90 off 46 balls in second T20 against India was a testament to the left-hander's renewed purpose in playing for the country again. In the age of power-hitting, de Kock relies on conventional strokeplay and makes batting look effortless. The 32-year-old had retired from ODIs post the 2023 World Cup and had not played the shortest format since the loss to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final until October. De Kock is now back playing white-ball cricket and says the time away from the game actually allowed him to realise what he was missing out on. "I think prior to my retirement, I was losing my hunger to win games for this team. That time away just brought back my hunger. I was telling the guys, I don't think I've ever felt this way," de Kock spoke in depth about his reasons for an international ...
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IND vs SA 2nd T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?
The match kicks off at 7 pm IST at New Chandigarh, hosting its first men's T20I, with stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur.
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India vs South Africa 2nd T20 playing 11, match timings, live streaming
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 playing 11 prediction: Both India and South Africa are expected to field an unchanged 11 for the match
IND vs SA: Which team leads the head-to-head stats in T20Is over the years
The Indian camp appears confident and settled in terms of team balance, though the inconsistent form of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill continues to be an area of concern.
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India vs South Africa 2nd T20: Mullanpur pitch report, key stadium stats
The India vs South Africa 2nd T20 match on Thursday will be the first-ever men's T20 International to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur
Team India register 3rd largest win (by margin) against SA in T20Is
India's biggest win in T20Is came back in 2023 when they defeated New Zealand by a mammoth 168-run margin in Ahmedabad.
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IND vs SA 1st T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?
Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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India vs South Africa head-to-head stats in T20I cricket over the years
With high-pressure selection battles, World Cup auditions, and IPL opportunities on the line, the India-South Africa T20I series promises to be far more than just another bilateral contest.
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Key wicket for us: Aiden Markram on Abhishek Sharma before T20I opener
Aiden Markram also emphasized that the current crop of players combines entertainment with opportunities to play T20 leagues globally, pushing the game in an exciting direction.
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India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 3rd ODI: Jaiswal-Kuldeep shine as India clinch the series 2-1
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI highlights: Kuldeep Yadav ended as the top wicket-taker in the series, while Virat Kohli was the top run scorer
Jaiswal becomes sixth Indian batter to score century in all three formats
Before Jaiswal, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill were the five Indian batters with centuries in all formats of international cricket
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IND vs SA 3rd ODI live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?
The live telecast for the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa will be available on Star Sports Network in India
Unwanted streak shattered; India wins first ODI coin toss after 20 matches
India earlier created an unprecedented record in international cricket by losing 20 consecutive tosses between 23 November and 3 December 2025
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI Playing 11, match timings, live streaming
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI playing 11: India made one change to their playing 11, while South Africa will take the field with two changes
India vs South Africa head-to-head stats in One Day International cricket
India leads South Africa 3-2 in their last five One-Day International meetings
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Visakhapatnam pitch report, key stats
India and South Africa have never played an ODI match against each other at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam
We are slightly desperate for series win: India's assistant coach Doeschate
Ryan ten Doeschate pointed out that India's defeat in the recent two-Test series has injected a certain desperation among the squad to clinch the ODI series
India hungry for victory, but balance on our side, says SA batter Breetzke
The 27-year-old said the comfort that comes from having Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch late in the batting order is invaluable for the Proteas
Harshit Rana reprimanded by ICC for aggressive send-off to Brevis
The incident occurred in the 22nd over of South Africa's chase when Rana removed Brevis and turned towards the dressing room while celebrating
Gaikwad stakes claim for regular ODI spot with maiden hundred vs SA
Gaikwad stakes claim for regular ODI spot with maiden hundred vs SA
