Hendricks's 110 off 108 balls went in vain as the Proteas weren't exactly comfortable with the slow nature of the tracks. Wicketkeeper-batsmen Heinrich Klaasen (58, 43 balls, 4 fours, 3 sixes) and Khaya Zondo (30) were the only other batsmen to make notable contributions as Chahal kept the SA 'A' batsmen in check. Earlier in the day, most of the Indian batsmen got starts but couldn't convert into big scores.

The highly-rated Shubman Gill (46, 47 balls, 7 fours) and captain Manish Pandey (39, 41 balls, 4 fours) were set but failed to score big. The home team appeared to be heading for a below-par score when Krunal Pandya (14, 25 balls, 1 six) fell to Anrich Nortje, with the score at 206 for 6. However, Dube and Axar had different ideas.

Poll

Who will win the Punjab Elections?

BJP 32.86%

AAP 41.43%

INC 25.71%

Submit

View All In Poll

The two southpaws blasted the rival bowlers at will, almost, not sparing the pacemen -- Anrich Nortje (2 for 89 in 10 overs), Beuran Hendricks (2 for 89 in 10 overs) and Junior Dala (1 for 62 in 9 overs). Dube reached 50 in 46 deliveries, his first in List-A career, blasting some big sixers. After a quiet start, all-rounder Patel raced to his 50 in just 34 balls as he effortlessly smote a few sixes. The South Africans didn't get off to a great start, losing opener Janneman Malan (18), who survived after being caught off Deepak Chahar's but it was adjudged no-ball. Hendricks played positively and was on the lookout for runs. He kept find the boundary but the middle-order failed to offer him support.

Catch up on all the latest T20 news and updates here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates