Thu Nov 14 22:43:54 UTC 2024: ## India Clinch Thrilling 11-Run Victory Over South Africa in Centurion

**Centurion, South Africa:** India secured a nail-biting 11-run victory over South Africa in the third T20I, keeping their hopes of a series win alive. The match was a high-scoring thriller, with India posting a formidable 219/6 thanks to a blistering century from Tilak Varma (107 off 56 balls). However, South Africa almost pulled off an improbable chase, led by a furious 50-run blitz from Marco Jansen in just 16 balls.

India’s victory was ultimately sealed by the exceptional bowling of Arshdeep Singh, who claimed the crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen (41 off 22) and Marco Jansen.

The match started with a dramatic delay due to a swarm of flying ants, but the action was intense from the outset. India got off to a flying start, with Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma (50 off 25) forming a 107-run partnership.

While South Africa’s chase was ultimately unsuccessful, they displayed incredible fighting spirit. Jansen’s aggressive batting, which included four sixes and four fours, nearly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

The series now heads to Johannesburg for the final T20I on Friday, where India will be looking to clinch the series.

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