Cricket

India and South Africa Clash in Crucial Third T20IWith the series tied at 1-1, the third T20I between India and South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday has become a pivotal encounter. The winner of this match will gain a significant advantage in the five-match series.India began the series with a dominant 61-run victory in Durban, thanks to a brilliant century from Sanju Samson. However, the Proteas bounced back in the second T20I in Gqeberha, securing a narrow three-wicket win.Samson, who celebrated his 30th birthday on November 11, was the center of attention during the team's journey from Gqeberha to Centurion. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a heartwarming video on social media, capturing the Indian cricketers' birthday wishes for Samson on the bus and his cake-cutting celebration at the team hotel.The Indian team is determined to regain the momentum in the third T20I. They will be looking to their star players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul, to deliver match-winning performances. South Africa, on the other hand, will be eager to continue their winning streak and take a 2-1 lead in the series.The fourth and final T20I of the series will be played at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday. The outcome of the third T20I will have a significant impact on the overall result of the series.