IND vs SA: The second match of the three-match T20 series between India and South Africa was played on Tuesday (December 12). South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to bowl at St George’s Park in Gkeberha. When play was stopped due to rain, India had scored 180 runs for seven wickets in 19.3 overs.
After that Team India could not play further. Based on Duckworth-Lewis rule, South Africa got the target of 152 runs in 15 overs. They won the match by scoring 154 runs in 13.5 overs. With this he achieved an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. The third and final match will be played in Johannesburg on 14 December.
IND vs SA: Phehlukwayo’s Six Seals Victory
IND vs SA: In a thrilling match, South Africa secured a win against India, claiming a 1-0 lead in the T20 series. The captain, Aiden Markram, chose to bowl first after winning the toss at St George’s Park in Gkeberha. Rain interrupted the game when India had scored 180/7 in 19.3 overs.
Following the Duckworth-Lewis rule, South Africa’s target was adjusted to 152 runs in 15 overs. Phehlukwayo became the hero by hitting a six off Jadeja in the 14th over, ending the match with South Africa scoring 154/5 in 13.5 overs. The final match in Johannesburg will decide the series outcome.
South Africa’s Dynamic Batting Display
IND vs SA: The African team’s batsmen displayed explosive prowess, making the target a challenging chase for India. Reeza Hendricks led the charge with a top score of 49 runs off 27 balls, setting the tone for an aggressive approach.
Captain Aiden Markram contributed a quick 30 runs in 17 balls, while David Miller, Matthew Britzke, Tristan Stubbs, and Andile Phehlukwayo made valuable contributions with scores of 17, 16, 14 not out, and 10 not out, respectively. Heinrich Klaasen added seven runs to the total. Mukesh Kumar took two wickets for India, while Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav each claimed one success.
Rinku’s half century went in vain
IND vs SA: Despite Rinku Singh’s great batting, India couldn’t win. Rinku scored 68 runs in 39 balls, and Captain Suryakumar Yadav added 56 runs. Tilak Verma scored 29, and Ravindra Jadeja got 19 runs. Sadly, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, and Jitesh Sharma couldn’t score.
Even though Mohammad Siraj remained not out, India couldn’t reach the target. South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee took three wickets, and Marco Jansen, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Aiden Markaran got one wicket each, leading South Africa to victory.