India manage 172/7 after flying start against South Africa

Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for India with his 47-run knock while Suresh Raina contributed 43.

India's Shikhar Dhawan at the wicket during the third and final T20 cricket match against South Africa | AP

CAPE TOWN: Invited to bat, India posted 172 for seven against South Africa in the series-deciding third Twenty20 International, here today.

Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for India with his 47-run knock while Suresh Raina contributed 43.

Paceman Junior Dala took three wickets while Chris Morris accounted for two batsmen for the hosts.

Brief Scores:
India: 172 for 7 in 20 overs.
(S Dhawan 47, S Raina 43, H Pandya 21; J Dala 3/35, C Morris 2/43)