Thiruvananthapuram T20I News
BCCI has tweeted to inform the fans about his absence, saying that he has complained of a back pain and would not be playing in the 1st T20I vs South Africa at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
The famed Indian top-order imploded, managing 67 runs only, with Manish Pandey top scoring with 17 runs. But it's only one half of the match.
In the rain-affected third and final match of the series, India managed to score only 67 runs in their eight overs' play, but the bowlers produced an inspired performance to set up a thrilling 6-run win.
India made 67 for five and in response, Kiwis could only reach 61 for six in eight overs.
A wily Bhuvneshwar Kumar mixed it up nicely after being hit for a gigantic six by Colin Munro (7) while Jasprit Bumrah was splendid with his line and length.
After hours of delay to rain and subsequent wet outfield, the match finally started at 9:30 PM IST.
Gavaskar offered a polite no to the proposition, saying a coach's job entails watching every ball and each runs scored, which he can't do.
In the previous two matches, Kohli has scored 26 not out in Delhi and 65 in Rajkot. India won the series opener in Delhi by 53 runs, but lost the second match by 40 runs.
Here are all the numbers you need to know ahead of India-New Zealand T20I series decider.
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