Johannesburg, Dec 2: Displaying commendable fighting spirit, India put an end to their losing streak and salvaged some pride by posting a six-wicket victory over South Africa in their first ever Twenty20 international clash at the Wanderers here.
In a cliff-hanger last night, India needed nine runs off the last over when Dinesh Kaarthick(31 not out) pulled spinner Robin Peterson over mid-wicket for a six and then hit the winning run with one ball to spare to lift the sagging spirits of the struggling visitors.
India made 127 for four in 19.5 overs after restricting South Africa, who opted to bat, to a modest 126 for nine.
This was the visitors' first victory of the tour after having conceded an unassailable 3-0 lead to the hosts in the five-match one-day international series.
The main contributors in the successful Indian run chase were stand-in skipper Virender Sehwag (34 off 29 balls), Dinesh Mongia (38 off 45) and player of the match Kaarthick(31 off 28). (Agencies)
Johannesburg, Dec 2: Displaying commendable fighting spirit, India put an end to their losing streak and salvaged some pride by posting a six-wicket victory over South Africa in their first ever Twenty20 international clash at the Wanderers here.
