DELHI: Openers Ishant Kishan and Rituraj Gaikwad gave India a good start in the first T20I against South Africa. As per the latest info count, India scored 113 runs for the loss of one wicket in 11 overs. Opener Gaikwad was dismissed for 23 runs. Gaikwad was caught by South Africa captain Bawuma off Parnell's ball. Ishant Kishan (54) and Shreyas Iyer (26) are at the crease.
That's a 50-run partnership between #TeamIndia openers - Ishan Kishan & Ruturaj Gaikwad.
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South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma had won the toss and opted to field against India. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma had won the toss and opted to field against India. The two openers hit six fours and two sixes in the first six overs for India. Gaikwad hit two sixes while all boundaries were hit by Ishant Kishan. India's latest pace sensation Umran Malik has not been included in the squad.