India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: SA Dominates
South Africa delivered a commanding performance in the second T20I against India. Quinton de Kock starred with 90 runs off 46 balls. His innings included seven towering sixes.
Donovan Ferreira added a quick 30 off 16 balls, and David Miller contributed 20 off 12. These late cameos helped South Africa reach 213/4 in 20 overs. As a result, India faced a challenging chase.
India struggled from the start. Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and captain Suryakumar Yadav fell inside the powerplay. Pacer Arshdeep Singh had a tough outing, even bowling seven wides in one over.
Tilak Varma shone for India, scoring 62 off 34 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup could not keep pace. India collapsed to 162 all out, giving South Africa a 51-run victory.
The win allowed Aiden Markram-led South Africa to level the five-match series 1-1. The hosts now face pressure to recover in upcoming matches. Fans witnessed an exciting, high-intensity T20I with strong performances on both sides.
In addition, the match highlighted the importance of early partnerships and disciplined bowling. South Africa’s strategy of aggressive batting and tight fielding paid off. Therefore, India will need major adjustments to challenge in the next game.
