Team India is playing the last T20 series on their home soil before the World Cup 2022. After this, he has to play a series of three ODIs against South Africa and fly to Australia. Before all these things, in the first T20 match played against South Africa, the Indian team registered a spectacular victory. Under Rohit's leadership, Team India defeated the visiting team by eight wickets.

In the first T20 match, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose not to bat first and decided to bowl. His decision proved to be correct. The bowlers of the first team broke the back of South Africa's team with their sharp bowling. And then the batsmen took the lead and snatched the victory from the African team by losing 2 wickets in 16 overs 4 balls.

KL Rahul and Surya Kumar played brilliant innings

Chasing the target for India, vice-captain KL Rahul returned unbeaten to the pavilion after scoring 51 runs off 56 balls. While batting at number four, Suryakumar Yadav played an excellent inning of 50 runs in 33 balls. KL Rahul led the Indian team to victory by hitting a six.

Speaking during the post-match presentation after the team met in the first T20 match, KL Rahul said, "Definitely, it was like that (as the toughest pitch). We have played in some tough conditions like this but I haven't got runs, so it was hard work.

It was unbelievable for Suriya to come in and play those shots, we have seen how the balls were flying, moving around, two-pace, and everything that could be tough for a batsman happened. Which was today's wicket, and for Suriya to come with him. After the first ball, which he hit, after that he just got up and played his shots, it was fantastic."

Arshdeep Singh is moving in the right direction

Praising the team's pacer Arshdeep Singh, KL Rahul said, "He (Arshdeep) is progressing with each game and with each outing, he is getting better, he is someone who has a big heart and I Have seen him closely while playing in IPL.

What he did for his franchise this season was phenomenal and being the number one death bowler in Rabada's team says a lot about him. We have always wanted a left-arm fast bowler and it is great to have a player like Arshdeep.

The wicket was not easy

India's vice-captain KL Rahul further said in his conversation, "It helped me to take my time and play at one end. (hopefully, that helps) Not so much. We practiced here yesterday and it was a pleasant experience too, we were all mentally prepared as it was not an easy wicket and I was ready to do my job, up for the challenge, and ready to complete the task."