India vs South Africa, India in South Africa only T20
Date:Dec 01 (2006)
Dhoni's Performance in Match
Catches :1 / Stumpings :0
Batting: 0 runs (2 balls), 4s: 0 / 6s: 0
Strike rate:0
A superb unbeaten 31 from Dinesh Karthik led India to a thrilling penultimate-ball victory in their first-ever Pro20 outing at the Wanderers. Chasing South Africa's 126 for 9, they were also indebted to a quickfire 34 from Virender Sehwag and a steady 38 from Dinesh Mongia. The bowlers had done a sterling job earlier in the evening, with Zaheer Khan and Ajit Agarkar especially impressive in restricting a powerful batting line-up.
With nine needed from the final over, Karthik eased Indian nerves by clouting Robin Peterson for a big six over midwicket. Four balls later, he cut one through point to round off a memorable evening, with India sealing their first win of the tour nearly three weeks after they arrived in the Southern Cape.
Result:India won by 6wickets
Player of Match:Dinesh Karthik
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