India clinched a 3-1 series win over South Africa with victory in Johannesburg on Friday (November 15). Here are the player ratings for the Men in Blue.
Sanju Samson: 9/10
216 runs @ 72, SR: 194.59
Samson scored two centuries in this series, and it seems strange to try picking holes in that kind of record. But his other two innings were ducks, as he survived just two and three balls respectively. It seems he has finally found his spot in international cricket, though.
Abhishek Sharma: 5/10
97 runs @ 24.25, SR: 173.21
In classic Abhishek Sharma style, the Punjab batter was all or nothing in this series, although perhaps a touch too close to nothing for comfort. After single-digit scores in the first two matches, he laced 50 and 36 in the last two, both at exactly two runs a ball. A decent-if-not-great showing, Abhishek did leave a few runs on the table.
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Suryakumar Yadav: 3/10
26 runs @ 8.66, SR: 86.66
'SKY' got to bat thrice in the series, but didn't look his usual self at any point. In the second and third T20I, he fell to South Africa rookie Andile Simelane. By and large, he manoeuvred his bowlers well on the field, but was certainly a letdown with his primary skill.
Tilak Varma: 9.5/10
280 runs @ 140, SR: 198.58
Tilak could virtually do no wrong in this series. He hit 33 off 18 balls in the first game and a run-a-ball 20 in the second, both decent but not exceptional knocks. But in the next two, Tilak asked for the No.3 spot and delivered in style. With back-to-back unbeaten tons, the stylish left-hander became only the second India player to do so, and showcased the more brutal side of his game.
