The first T20I match between India and South Africa at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium saw two unfortunate injuries. Tazmin Brits, the top-scorer for the Proteas, was forced to leave the field during the second innings after suffering from apparent cramps. Brits, who had already scored a brilliant 81 runs, was seen struggling with her timing early on in the innings but managed to fight through the initial challenges after the dismissal of captain Laura Wolvaardt. Her knock, which included 10 fours and three sixes, helped South Africa post their highest ever total against India in T20 internationals. The concerning incident happened when she was carried off the field on a stretcher, raising questions about her recovery and participation in the upcoming matches.
Earlier in the match, India’s wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh was also forced out of the game after suffering a head knock while attempting to take a catch. This incident prompted India to bring in S. Sajana as a concussion substitute, highlighting the importance of player safety and concussion protocols in the sport. It remains to be seen how both players will recover and their potential impact on the remainder of the series.
