India vs South Africa - A poetic tribute to the exciting 1st T20
The day came after a very long wait
It was India vs South Africa, well-known rival mates
1.2 billion people were singing just one song
India – India… echoed in the stadium for quite long
Dharamsala Stadium was at the receiving end
Who will win the match, was the topic in trend
Du Plessis won the toss and put India into bat
Dew was a factor… and the wicket looked flat
Both the teams looked fine, as India went on to start
Shikhar went back soon, but Rohit added runs to his cart
Batting with Virat, the partnership began to build
Because of dew… the fielders had a tough time on the field
Soon Raina joined the gang, and Captain Cool was also in
Their power hitting shots made 200 look so clean
India missed by 1, and 199 was on the board
Virat showed his form… and Rohit Sharma’s bat roared
South Africa now had a tough target to chase
Came in Amla and De Villiers, their focus set ablaze
Wanted to get off there, as quickly as they can
Amla starting hitting hard, maybe that was their plan
De Villiers' half-century was a much-needed relief
But soon he was gone, and the stadium was painted in grief
There walked a man, short in height
Composed, quiet.. but ready to fight
Fight the Indian bowling attack and take his team close
Building good partnership, avoiding wicket blows
96 required from just 48,
Duminy still looked calm and went on to chase
Lofted huge sixes, off deliveries that came loose
Mohit, Bhuvi and Akshar, everyone was left with bruised
An exceptional knock, JP Duminy was moving fast
Last over of Akshar Patel, turned around the situation like a blast
10 were needed in 6, South Africa were in the game
He was exceptional; the last over six sealed everything for them
Duminy you beauty, a complete game changer you are
Losing even after scoring 200, was completely bizarre
The game till the last ball kept everybody on their feet
What a match it was, thanks to Duminy and Rohit
Nothing could have been more entertaining than this rollicking game
It wasn’t, after all, just about the fame and name
Filled with emotions, with plenty of excitement in store
Well, this is just the beginning, lots to come and more!