The fifth and final T20I match between India and South Africa in Bangalore rained out on Sunday night, meaning the series ended in a 2-2 draw.
With South Africa having won the first two matches, the hosts fought back bravely to win the next two encounters to set up a thrilling finale.
But the weather gods had other ideas, as a Temba Bavuma-less Proteas side won the toss and decided to field first.
🚨 MATCH ABANDONED
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 19, 2022
Just 21 balls were bowled in the fifth and final T20I when rained intervened and forced the encounter to be called off#INDvSA #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/zaII8QRMjV
It was Keshav Maharaj who led the team in Bavuma, who is nursing an elbow injury, se afwesigheid.
After rain delayed the start, the Proteas got off to a flyer, with Lungi Ngidi bagging 2/6 as India got to 28/2 in 3.3 overs before rain washed away the series.
SA next travel to England for three T20Is, three ODIs and three Tests starting on July 19.
CSA congratulates the #Proteas on their drawn T20I series against India.
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 20, 2022
“This was a tough series with a lot of learnings for our team and we are proud of how the Proteas acquitted themselves,” CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki said.
Full release🔗https://t.co/u7jz39fxDz#BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/RLnz2fNSuW