South Africa registered a crucial victory against India in a rain-curtailed match at St George's Park, taking 1-0 lead in the three-game T20I series. The Proteas displayed an exceptional batting performance, chasing a revised target of 152 in 15 overs. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the Proteas' performance, stating that it was the brand of cricket they were talking about and that they would face similar situations in the future. Hendricks played a pivotal role in South Africa's successful chase, smashing 49 off 27 balls.