South Africa captain Quinton de Kock hit an unbeaten 79 off 52 balls and powered his side to a series-leveling nine-wicket victory over India in their third and final Twenty20 match on Sunday.
India missed a chance to win a first-ever T20 series against South Africa on home soil after winning the toss and scoring only 134-9.
De Kock and Reeza Hendricks (28 off 26) put on a rapid 76 off 61 for the opening wicket on a friendly batting surface as South Africa went on to reach 140-1 in 16.5 overs.
South Africa's captain Quinton de Kock, right, plays a shot during the third and last T20 cricket match between India and South Africa in Bangalore, India, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoAijaz Rahi)
Hardik Pandya (1-23) got the lone wicket for India but it didn't deter South Africa. De Kock and Temba Bavuma (27 not out) put on 64 as the visitors romped home in style.
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