Aiden Markram smashes half-century versus India, surpasses 5,000 T20 runs
What's the story
South Africa T20I team skipper, Aiden Markram, hit a superb knock of 61 runs from 46 balls against India in the 3rd T20I. The match being held in Dharamsala witnessed India bowling out the visitors for a score of 117. Markram was the lone warrior for his side. With his 7th run of the contest, he completed 5,000 T20 runs. Here are further details.
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A superb knock from Markram's blade
SA were jolted from the beginning and lost wickets at key moments of the game. Markram, who walked in at number three, held his fort from one end and played as per the situation. He was ultimately dismissed by Arshdeep Singh in the 19th over.
Stats
Markram slams his 33rd T20 fifty, including 10 in T20Is
Markram's knock consisted of six fours and two sixes. He has raced to 1,571 runs at 29.64. This was his 10th fifty in T20Is. As per ESPNcricinfo, Markram now owns 321 runs from 14 matches versus Team India at 24.69. This was his 2nd fifty versus India. Overall in T20s, Markram owns 5,054 runs from 205 matches at 30.81 (50s: 33, 100s: 1).