Chahal returned figures of 3/20 in his four-over spell as Team India won the third T20I of the five-match series by 48 runs. The leg-spinner conceded 75 runs while picking up just one wicket in the 6.1 overs he bowled in the first two games.
While reflecting on India’s bowling effort in a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra was all praise for the Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner, saying:
The former Indian batter pointed out that the wily spinner accounted for three crucial dismissals. Chopra explained:
Both Rassie van der Dussen and Dwaine Pretorius were caught behind the wickets by Rishabh Pant. Heinrich Klaasen hit a delivery way outside off stump to Axar Patel at extra cover.
“Harshal Patel picked it up from where Chahal left it” - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra was also appreciative of the spells bowled by Harshal Patel and Axar Patel. He elaborated:
The reputed commentator concluded by observing that the Indian bowlers kept the South African batters on a tight leash once they had gained the upper hand. Chopra stated:
Harshal finished with figures of 4/25 in 3.1 overs, his maiden four-wicket haul in T20I cricket. Axar, who gave Team India the initial breakthrough, also bounced back after a mauling in the first two games of the series.
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