South Africa Stumped: Indian Bowlers Dominate as Pandya Shines

South Africa's dismal performance in the opening T20I against India was attributed to their inability to tackle India's formidable bowling. Ashwell Prince, their batting coach, admitted their failure to respond to the challenge at the crease, leading to their lowest T20I score of 74.

In a stunning start to the T20I series, South Africa suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of India's bowlers, managing only 74 runs. This marked their lowest T20I total, leaving batting coach Ashwell Prince scrutinizing his team's performance.

Despite winning the toss, South Africa elected to bowl, only to find themselves overwhelmed by India's formidable bowling attack. India set a target of 176, thanks to a stellar half-century by Hardik Pandya, which proved insurmountable for the visitors.

Prince acknowledged the team's failure to contest India's challenging deliveries, even on a two-paced pitch familiar to South African players. He commended Pandya's clarity and execution, highlighting the significance of his knock in India's victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)