David Warner, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan, 1st T20I, Johannesburg, South Africa vs India 2018
Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo: Getty Images)

South African speedster Dale Steyn hailed India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his magical spell during the first T20I at Johannesburg. Meanwhile, India defeated host South Africa by 28 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Especially, Bhuvneshwar bowled some exceptional line and length as he returned with a five-wicket haul.

How did the match go:

India posted 203 runs riding on Shikhar Dhawan’s blistering 72 off just 39 balls as JP Duminy opted to bowl first. India lost two early wickets of Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina courtesy debutant Junior Dala. Since then, Virat Kohli and Dhawan took the control of the match. India were looking set to post well in excess of 200. But the Proteas conceded only 46 runs in the last five. The score, however, turned out to be more than enough in the end.

Dale Steyn Showers heaps of praises on India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Shikhar Dhawan scored 72 off 39 (Credits: BCCI)

In reply, the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals as the required rate mounted. Their slim hopes were revived when Reeza Hendricks  (70) and Farhaan Behardien (39) added 81 runs. But the challenge eventually fizzled out. needing 75 off the last five overs, the Proteas were restricted to 175 for 9.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the star of the show for India. On a track, where the other bowlers leaked runs like anything, Bhuvneshwar proved his mettle with a sensational display. He conceded only 24 off his 4 overs and picked up 5 wickets on a batting-friendly wicket. It was his maiden five-wicket haul. Bhuvneshwar was also adjudged the Man of the Match award.

Dale Steyn’s tweet:

South Africa speedster Steyn, who is out of action due to injury hailed Bhuvneshwar’s effort.

Steyn took to social media site Twitter to applaud Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s spell. Further, he added that he has never seen Bhuvneshwar bowl this good before.

Never seen Bhuvi bowl that before, great skill! Wow,” Steyn tweeted.

India will face South Africa in the second match of the series on Wednesday at Centurion.

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