Thiruvananthapuram: Team India restricted South Africa to a paltry 106/8 in the first T20 International here on Wednesday evening.
South Africa were rocked by new-ball operators Deepak Chahar (2/24) and young Arshdeep Singh (3/32) after being asked to bat first by Rohit Sharma.
Four South African batters, including skipper Temba Bavuma, fell for ducks as the visiting team slumped to 9/5 in the third over.
It was thanks to Keshav Meharaj’s 41 that South Africa managed to cross 100.
Harshal Patel (2/26) and Axar Patel (1/16) joined in the party in bowler-friendly conditions.
