Harshit Rana continues. Extra bounce first up, and Markram defends towards the leg side. He then punches through cover for four -- beautifully timed. A back-foot punch to deep cover earns him a couple more. He blocks the next two and is beaten by a gem that zips past the outside edge.6 off the over. South Africa 32/1 after 6 overs.
Arshdeep Singh continues. Bavuma flicks to midwicket but finds the fielder. Next ball, he drives through cover for a single. Markram defends a couple before cutting to deep backward point for one more. Bavuma adds another single to midwicket.
Just 3 runs from the over. SA 35/1 after 7 overs.
Rana continues. Bavuma defends, then jabs to the right of cover for a single. Markram is beaten again before defending to point. A widish delivery allows Markram a single. Bavuma finishes the over with another run.
3 runs from the over. SA 38/1 after 8 overs.
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