Sixteenth over was the turning point, says Duminy
South African batsman Jean-Paul Duminy, who blunted the Indian attack with his match-winning knock, said the 16th over in which the visitors gathered 22 runs turned the opening T20 cricket match in their favour.
It was Duminy who went berserk and smashed left-arm spinner Axar Patel for three consecutive sixes in that over.
His 34-ball 68 not out, laced with a four and 7 sixes, earned him Man of the Match award.
Duminy carried forward the good work done by openers Hashim Amla (36) and AB de Villiers (51) to the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
"The start was crucial for us. I think the key was that we did not lose wickets in the six overs. And the way AB and Hash (Amla) played was exceptional. The turning point was the 16th over. We tried to find a big over and tha...