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⚡ South Africa Dominates: India Stumbles in Steep Chase in Ind vs SA 2nd T20
South Africa has firmly put the pressure back on India in the five-match T20I series, delivering a commanding performance in the second match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
After being put in to bat, the Proteas posted a formidable total of 213/4 in their 20 overs, powered by a spectacular innings from Quinton de Kock. In response, India’s chase of 214 has gotten off to a disastrous start, with the top order collapsing early.
🏏 South Africa’s Innings: De Kock Blazes to 90
The South African innings was anchored by a blistering knock from veteran opener Quinton de Kock, who scored 90 off just 46 balls. His innings was a masterclass in clean hitting, setting a massive platform for the visitors.
- Quinton de Kock: Scored 90 runs, ensuring a quick start despite the early loss of his partner, Reeza Hendricks (8).
- Finishing Kick: The lower middle order provided the perfect finish, with Donovan Ferreira (30 off 16) and David Miller (20 off 12) combining for 57 runs in the final five overs to push the total well past the 200-mark.
- India’s Bowling: While the Indian bowlers were expensive in the death overs (Jasprit Bumrah conceded 18 in the final over), Varun Chakaravarthy was the pick of the attack, claiming two crucial wickets.
📉 India’s Chase: Top Order Crumbles Under Pressure
Chasing a daunting 214, the Indian team suffered a nightmare start, losing their key top-order batsmen inside the powerplay:
- Early Jolts: Both openers, captain Shubman Gill (golden duck) and Abhishek Sharma (17), departed early.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s Exit: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav (5) soon followed, edging Marco Jansen to the wicketkeeper.
- In Deep Trouble: With the scoreboard reading 105/4 (at the time of the latest update), India is in desperate need of a major partnership. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya are currently at the crease, carrying the burden of the chase.
- South Africa’s Pacers: The Proteas’ pace attack, led by the fiery Marco Jansen (two early wickets) and Lungi Ngidi, has been clinical, exploiting the early movement to dismantle India’s top order.
South Africa is dominating the match and is strongly positioned to level the series after India’s comprehensive 101-run victory in the series opener at Cuttack.
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🚨 South Africa Crush India by 51 Runs, Level Series 1-1
The 2nd T20I concluded with a dominant victory for South Africa, who defeated India by 51 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. This commanding performance levels the five-match series at one win apiece.
🌟 Match Summary: South Africa’s Dominance
| Innings | Score | Highlights |
| South Africa | 213/4 (20 Overs) | Quinton de Kock’s magnificent 90. Late fireworks from Donovan Ferreira (30 off 16) and David Miller (20 off 12). |
| India | 162 All Out (19.1 Overs) | Top-order collapse. Tilak Varma’s lone fighting fifty. Ottneil Baartman claims 4 wickets. |
Result: South Africa won by 51 runs.
💥 Ind vs SA 2nd T20: Heroic Innings and Collapse
South Africa’s Innings: De Kock’s Carnage
South Africa’s total was built almost entirely on the shoulders of opener Quinton de Kock.
- De Kock’s Knock: He scored a blistering 90 runs off just 46 balls, laced with 5 fours and 7 sixes. He provided the perfect platform despite the early loss of Reeza Hendricks.
- The Finish: The death overs saw a quick-fire partnership between Donovan Ferreira (30*) and David Miller (20*), who added 53 runs off just 23 balls to push the score well past 200.
- Indian Bowling: Varun Chakaravarthy (2/29) was the standout bowler for India, but the pace attack, particularly Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah, proved very expensive in the final stages.
India’s Chase: Too Steep, Too Early
India’s chase of 214 was derailed right from the start by South Africa’s disciplined pace attack.
- Top-Order Failure: India lost key wickets of Shubman Gill (golden duck), Abhishek Sharma (17), and captain Suryakumar Yadav (5) inside the powerplay, falling to 32/3.
- Tilak Varma’s Fight: Youngster Tilak Varma waged a brave, lone battle, scoring a brilliant 62 off 34 balls. However, he lacked support as wickets continued to tumble at the other end.
- Bowling Star: Pacer Ottneil Baartman was the star with the ball for South Africa, claiming an excellent 4 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs, ripping through India’s middle and lower order.
The series is now tied at 1-1, setting up an exciting contest for the remaining three matches.
