Left-arm quick Beuran Hendricks led an inspired bowling attack as South Africa kept India to 134 for nine during Sunday's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-opt-to-bat-in-third-south-africa-t20-251240">third Twenty20 international</a> in Bangalore.

Hendricks, who was the only change in the side from South Africa's previous loss, and spinner Bjorn Fortuin took two wickets each after Indian skipper Virat Kohli's surprising decision to bat first.

The hosts lost three of their top batsmen early, including Kohli for nine, on a pitch where teams usually opt to bat last.

Rohit Sharma was the first to go for nine, caught at slip off Hendricks while fellow opener Shikhar Dhawan returned to the dug out for 36.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took Kohli's scalp after the star batsman was holed out at deep square leg boundary, with Andile Phehlukwayo completing a sharp running catch.

Rabada took three wickets, including two in the final over, but gave away 39 runs from his four overs.

Fortuin struck twice with his left-arm spin in the 13th over to take wickets from Rishabh Pant for 19 and Shreyas Iyer for five.

Hardik Pandya, who hit 14, and Ravindra Jadeja, who made 19 off 17 deliveries, made useful cameos in the end to leave the hosts with some respect.

India leads the three match series 1-0 after the opening game was washed out.&nbsp;

Left-arm quick Beuran Hendricks led an inspired bowling attack as South Africa kept India to 134 for nine during Sunday's third Twenty20 international in Bangalore.

Left-arm quick Beuran Hendricks led an inspired bowling attack as South Africa kept India to 134 for nine during Sunday's third Twenty20 international in Bangalore. Hendricks, who was the only change in the side from South Africa's previous loss, and spinner Bjorn Fortuin took two wickets each after Indian skipper Virat Kohli's surprising decision to bat first. The hosts lost three of their top batsmen early, including Kohli for nine, on a pitch where teams usually opt to bat last. Rohit Sharma was the first to go for nine, caught at slip off Hendricks while fellow opener Shikhar Dhawan returned to the dug out for 36. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took Kohli's scalp after the star batsman was holed out at deep square leg boundary, with Andile Phehlukwayo completing a sharp running catch. Rabada took three wickets, including two in the final over, but gave away 39 runs from his four overs. Fortuin struck twice with his left-arm spin in the 13th over to take wickets from Rishabh Pant for 19 and Shreyas Iyer for five. Hardik Pandya, who hit 14, and Ravindra Jadeja, who made 19 off 17 deliveries, made useful cameos in the end to leave the hosts with some respect. India leads the three match series 1-0 after the opening game was washed out.

South Africa restrict India to 134-9 in third T20

English all-rounder Ben Stokes has already raised the bar in the Cricket World Cup 2019 with his excellent batting, economical bowling and magnificent fielding.&nbsp;

Stokes pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss South African Andile Phehlukwayo in the 35th over of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-beat-south-africa-by-104-runs-in-cricket-world-cup-opener-222946">England vs South Africa match</a>.&nbsp;

Phehlukwayo hit a shot over the mid-wicket, which was connected well with his bat but Big Ben did the unbelievable. He took the one-handed catch and landed backwards near the fence.&nbsp;

He balanced himself, stood up and ran towards his teammates to celebrate the stunning catch.&nbsp;

While batting, he top-scored with 89 and helped his team to post a solid total of 311 for eight in their opening Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.&nbsp;

While bowling, he took two wickets in his short spell of 2.5 overs and gave 12 runs.&nbsp;

For his all-round performance, he was awarded the Man of the Match award.

"I was a little further in than I should have been. I panicked a bit I guess but it stuck,"&nbsp;Stokes&nbsp;said after the match.&nbsp;

"I shouldn't have been there (initially) and it was probably a regulation catch but I was in the wrong position," he added.&nbsp;

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In the match, England started their World Cup campaign on a winning note after crushing South Africa by 104 runs.&nbsp;

The home side made 311 for eight in their 50 overs and South Africa were dismissed for 207 in 39.5 overs, with England paceman Jofra Archer claiming three wickets.&nbsp;

English all-rounder Ben Stokes has already raised the bar in the Cricket World Cup 2019 with his excellent batting, economical bowling and magnificent fielding. Stokes pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss South African Andile Phehlukwayo in the 35th over of England vs South Africa match.

English all-rounder Ben Stokes has already raised the bar in the Cricket World Cup 2019 with his excellent batting, economical bowling and magnificent fielding. Stokes pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss South African Andile Phehlukwayo in the 35th over of England vs South Africa match. Phehlukwayo hit a shot over the mid-wicket, which was connected well with his bat but Big Ben did the unbelievable. He took the one-handed catch and landed backwards near the fence. He balanced himself, stood up and ran towards his teammates to celebrate the stunning catch. While batting, he top-scored with 89 and helped his team to post a solid total of 311 for eight in their opening Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday. While bowling, he took two wickets in his short spell of 2.5 overs and gave 12 runs. For his all-round performance, he was awarded the Man of the Match award. "I was a little further in than I should have been. I panicked a bit I guess but it stuck," Stokes said after the match. "I shouldn't have been there (initially) and it was probably a regulation catch but I was in the wrong position," he added. Watch the catch: Ben Stokes has just taken one of the greatest catches you will EVER see! Video coming soon 👀 #WeAreEngland #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/7wZtHdyWrP — ICC (@ICC) May 30, 2019 × Ben Stokes with the bat, Ben Stokes with the ball, Ben Stokes on the field! No question about who's the Player of the Match in the #CWC19 opener 👏 #ENGvSA #WeAreEngland pic.twitter.com/2pZwa10xEt — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 30, 2019 × What a catch from Ben Stokes! #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/wpdI7UnJfQ — Pete Ransom (@PeteRansom) May 30, 2019 × In the match, England started their World Cup campaign on a winning note after crushing South Africa by 104 runs. The home side made 311 for eight in their 50 overs and South Africa were dismissed for 207 in 39.5 overs, with England paceman Jofra Archer claiming three wickets.

Watch: Ben Stokes takes mind-boggling catch to dismiss Andile Phehlukwayo

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Friday met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-captain-sarfraz-ahmed-in-racial-abuse-row-under-icc-lens-192295">racist slurs</a> at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI here.&nbsp;

Sarfaraz was caught making racist comments by the stump mic in the 37th over of South Africa's run chase on Tuesday. South Africa eventually won the match by five wickets.&nbsp;

"This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .And I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology," Sarfaraz wrote on his Twitter page.&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ramiz-raja-explains-why-he-didnt-translate-sarfraz-ahmeds-racist-remarks-during-commentary-192693">commentary</a>

Sarfaraz had earlier issued a long apology on Wednesday, insisting that his comments were not directed at anyone in particular. But on Thursday he met Phehlukwayo.&nbsp;

"Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj (Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What have you got her to say for you today)?" Sarfaraz was what he had been recorded as saying on the field.&nbsp;

His action had attracted widespread criticism with former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar asking him to apologise.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain.&nbsp;

"The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context," the PCB had stated.

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Friday met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly racist slurs at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI here.

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Friday met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly racist slurs at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI here. Sarfaraz was caught making racist comments by the stump mic in the 37th over of South Africa's run chase on Tuesday. South Africa eventually won the match by five wickets. "This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .And I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology," Sarfaraz wrote on his Twitter page. Also Read: Ramiz Raja explains why he didn't translate Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks during commentary Sarfaraz had earlier issued a long apology on Wednesday, insisting that his comments were not directed at anyone in particular. But on Thursday he met Phehlukwayo. "Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj (Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What have you got her to say for you today)?" Sarfaraz was what he had been recorded as saying on the field. His action had attracted widespread criticism with former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar asking him to apologise. The Pakistan Cricket Board too expressed regret over the alleged racist remarks made by the national team captain. "The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context," the PCB had stated.

Have met and apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo, says Sarfraz Ahmed