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South Africa vs India, India in South Africa 4 T20I Series 2024, 2nd T20I - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
South Africa
128/7
(19.0 OV)
RR 6.74
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Ryan Rickelton
c Rinku Singh b Arshdeep Singh
13
11
2
0
Reeza Hendricks
b Varun Chakaravarthy
24
21
3
1
Aiden Markram
b Varun Chakaravarthy
3
8
0
0
Tristan Stubbs
not out
47
41
7
0
Marco Jansen
b Varun Chakaravarthy
7
10
1
0
Heinrich Klaasen
c Rinku Singh b Varun Chakaravarthy
2
3
0
0
David Miller
b Varun Chakaravarthy
0
1
0
0
Andile Simelane
b Ravi Bishnoi
7
10
0
0
Gerald Coetzee
not out
19
9
2
1
Keshav Maharaj
Nqabayomzi Peter
Total
128/7
(19.0 OV)
RR 6.74
Fall of Wickets
1-22 (Ryan Rickelton, 2.5 ov), 2-33 (Aiden Markram, 5.2 ov), 3-44 (Reeza Hendricks, 7.4 ov), 4-64 (Marco Jansen, 10.5 ov), 5-66 (Heinrich Klaasen, 12.1 ov), 6-66 (David Miller, 12.2 ov), 7-86 (Andile Simelane, 15.4 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Arshdeep Singh
4
0
41
1
Avesh Khan
3
0
23
0
Hardik Pandya
3
0
22
0
Varun Chakaravarthy
4
0
17
5
Ravi Bishnoi
4
0
21
1
Axar Patel
1
0
2
0
01
st Innings
India
124/6
(20.0 OV)
RR 6.20
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Sanju Samson
b Marco Jansen
0
3
0
0
Abhishek Sharma
c Marco Jansen b Gerald Coetzee
4
5
1
0
Suryakumar Yadav
lbw b Andile Simelane
4
9
0
0
Tilak Varma
c David Miller b Aiden Markram
20
20
1
1
Axar Patel
run out (Nqabayomzi Peter)
27
21
4
0
Hardik Pandya
not out
39
45
4
1
Rinku Singh
c Gerald Coetzee b Nqabayomzi Peter
9
11
0
0
Arshdeep Singh
not out
7
6
0
1
Ravi Bishnoi
Avesh Khan
Varun Chakaravarthy
Total
124/6
(20.0 OV)
RR 6.20
Fall of Wickets
1-0 (Sanju Samson, 0.3 ov), 2-5 (Abhishek Sharma, 1.5 ov), 3-15 (Suryakumar Yadav, 4 ov), 4-45 (Tilak Varma, 8 ov), 5-70 (Axar Patel, 11.5 ov), 6-87 (Rinku Singh, 15.2 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Marco Jansen
4
1
25
1
Gerald Coetzee
4
0
25
1
Andile Simelane
3
0
20
1
Keshav Maharaj
4
0
24
0
Aiden Markram
1
0
4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter
4
0
20
1
02
nd Innings
South Africa
Well then, that is it from this immersive second T20I where South Africa beat India in a low-scoring thriller. Two played and two more to go. Now, with the series deadlocked at 1-1, the action shifts to the iconic SuperSport Park of Centurion. The third T20I will be played on Wednesday, November 13 and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm GMT. Till then, cheers and take care!
The captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram says that the bowlers bowled really well and executed the plans nicely. Mentions that their plan was to break the chase at the halfway mark but it did not come off for them. Further says that when it does not come off, they need to take it on the chin but it is important that they stick to their brand of cricket. Shares that younger guys in the side inspire the older guys. Feels that they need to take one game at a time.
The skipper of India, Suryakumar Yadav says that you always have to back whatever the total you have on the board. Says that in a T20I game, you never want to put 120s or 130s on the board and then go onto the ground defending that. But also says that he feels proud of the way they fought with the ball. Appreciates Varun Chakaravarthy and tells that someone getting a 5-fer while defending 124 is just incredible. Also mentions that Varun has been waiting for this for a long time and has worked really hard on his bowling skills. Concludes by saying that two games to go with a lot of entertainment left and that going to Centurion with 1-1 is going to be a lot of fun.
Tristan Stubbs is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He says that the run rate never got away and he always had the belief that they could do it. Shares that even if the situation was 30 runs in 3 overs, he felt that it was gettable. Shares that Gerald Coetzee also had the belief and he took the pressure off him. Mentions that they were always a couple of hits away from bringing the situation back to run-a-ball. Adds that he tried to control his breathing to ease the nerves. States that it is his mother's birthday so there were 20-30 people who came to watch him play. Ends by saying that this is his favourite place to play cricket
... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...
Earlier in the game, South Africa's pacers came out swinging and looked threatening. Jansen and Coetzee struck like lightning, removing India's openers in back-to-back first two overs. SKY's early exit only deepened India's wounds in a brutal Powerplay. While the seamers dominated, Proteas' spinners turned the screws, choking any chance of partnerships. Axar and Tilak managed to scratch past 20, while the rest of India's lineup crumbled under relentless pressure. Add in South Africa's electric fielding along with the dot balls, and it was a perfect storm of dominance. Hardik Pandya though took the matters in his hands and contributed 39 but took 45 balls. South Africa closed up well and conceded just 9 off the last two overs and cherry on the top, bowled 62 dot balls.
However, in these tight, low-scoring battles, the game can pivot on the smallest of margins - a crucial partnership, a couple of big overs, or even a gutsy solo stand. It was Tristan Stubbs who emerged as South Africa's saviour, standing firm and attempting to navigate his team through troubled waters. He also got an able support from Coetzee who struck a couple of lusty boundaries in the backend. The two added 42 valuable runs off just 20 deliveries and bailed South Africa out of huge trouble. With the spin making the batters dance to its tune, India could have utilized more of Axar Patel who bowled only a solitary over in which he gave away 2 runs. Also, South Africa played less number of dot balls as compared to their opponents - 51 vs 62 to be exact.
The tricky pitch, offering unpredictable bounce, kept batters guessing and scoring in check. The game-changing moment arrived through Varun Chakaravarthy's masterclass - his lethal spell ripping through South Africa's middle order. His five-wicket haul proved decisive, swinging the momentum firmly in India's favor as the Proteas struggled to counter his wrong'uns. As a result, South Africa were reduced from a comfortable 64/3 to a dangerous 86/7.
India began their defence almost mirroring their opponents and kept things on a leash. Arshdeep and Avesh maintained tight lines and lengths to keep the batters quiet for the most part. Despite getting hit for a few boundaries, Arshdeep struck gold in the Powerplay, and Varun Chakravarthy made an instant impact, sending a struggling Markram back to the pavilion. Both teams faced early jitters as the Powerplay ended in a deadlock - South Africa at 34/2 slightly edging India's 34/3 at the same stage.
A proper Sunday blockbuster entertainer here at St George's Park, Gqeberha! It was a low-scoring game but had both sides bite the skin of their lips at times. The momentum constantly tilted back and forth but it were the hosts who eventually had the last laugh. India might feel they made the Proteas to huff and puff to chase the paltry total. But it was the batting masterclass from Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee towards the backend that saw the hosts cross the line.
19
over
19 | 16 Runs | HH: 128/7
18.6
4
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Two in two from Stubbs to take South Africa over the line! He is all pumped as he punches the air in delight and exchanges a hug with Gerald Coetzee. Arshdeep takes the pace off and goes into the wicket, on middle, Tristan Stubbs rises with the bounce and picks the change of pace. Waits for the ball to arrive and nails the pull through square leg for a boundary. South Africa win by 3 wickets with an over to spare and level the series 1-1!
18.5
4
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Bludgeoned! Arshdeep hurls it on a short of a length, on off, Tristan Stubbs stands upright and flat bats it hard and to the left of mid on for the third boundary of the over. Scores are level now!
18.4
0
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller in length, on off, Tristan Stubbs firms the drive but picks out the man at cover. Missed out there did Stubbs!
18.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, A mix-up but no harm done! This is on a short of a length, on off, Tristan Stubbs taps it off the back foot in front of backward point. Gerald Coetzee sets off for the single but gets sent back halfway through the run. Arshdeep Singh is away from the stumps at the bowling end. The throw comes on the bounce to Arshdeep who collects but by then, Coetzee puts the dive in and gets back.
18.2
4
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries and that should do it for South Africa! Angled across the batter, on a nagging length, Tristan Stubbs throws his hands at the delivery and flays it between short third and backward point for four more runs. Just 5 needed now from 10.
18.1
4
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Short and punished! Arshdeep bowls it on a back of a length, on middle, Tristan Stubbs stands tall and dispatches the pull up and over mid-wicket. There is no one in the deep and it races away for a boundary.
Who bowls the penultimate over? It will be Arshdeep Singh to continue.
18
over
18 | 12 Runs | HH: 112/7
17.6
1
Avesh Khan to Tristan Stubbs, Good last 3 balls from Avesh but the damage was already done in the first half! It is South Africa's game to lose from here. They need 13 runs from 12 balls. Low full toss, on middle and leg, Stubbs wrists it wide of deep mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single.
17.5
1
Avesh Khan to Gerald Coetzee, Avesh nails the yorker again, on off, Gerald Coetzee tries to squeeze it out on the off side but gets a bottom edge on it. The keeper, Sanju Samson does well to stay low and makes a half-stop. They cross.
17.4
0
Avesh Khan to Gerald Coetzee, Swing and a miss! This is on a fullish length, on off, Gerald Coetzee swings to go through the off side but fails to get underneath it. The ball goes under his bat and through to the keeper.
17.3
2
Avesh Khan to Gerald Coetzee, Avesh gets the yorker in now, at the toes, Gerald Coetzee gets his bat down in time and squeezes it out in the vacant mid-wicket region and comes charging back for the second run. 10 runs off the first 3 balls of the over. 15 needed from 15.
17.2
4
Avesh Khan to Gerald Coetzee, FOUR! Two in two for Gerald Coetzee and the pressure is firmly on Avesh and India. Just over a run-a-ball needed now for South Africa. 17 runs in 16 balls. Avesh goes into the wicket but fails to get it high enough to trouble the batter, on off, Gerald Coetzee stands tall and hops with the bounce to slap it up and over wide mid off for a boundary.
17.1
4
Avesh Khan to Gerald Coetzee, FOUR! A full toss from Avesh and it gets the treatment! Like Arshdeep, Avesh errs as he dishes out a low full toss, on middle, Gerald Coetzee hits through the line and lofts it to the left of long on for a boundary.
Avesh Khan is brought back into the attack. His figures read 2-0-11-0 so far.
17
over
17 | 12 Runs | HH: 100/7
16.6
4
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Stubbs finishes the over well for South Africa! 12 runs off the over. The 100 comes up for the Proteas. They now need 25 runs in 18 balls. Arshdeep goes searching for the yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss, around off, Tristan Stubbs does not try to overhit this one and just times the drive to the left of cover and picks up a boundary.
16.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Gerald Coetzee, Pitched up now, on off, Gerald Coetzee drills it to the left of the bowler and gets to the other end. 29 needed off 19. 8 runs off the over so far.
16.4
0
Arshdeep Singh to Gerald Coetzee, Arshdeep changes his angle of attack as he comes from around the wicket and lands it full, on off, Gerald Coetzee tries to force it down the ground with a horizontal bat but bunts it back to the bowler.
16.3
6
Arshdeep Singh to Gerald Coetzee, SIX! BANG! Wow, what a strike! South Africa need more of these. Arshdeep hurls it on a length, angled across the batter, Gerald Coetzee shuffles across and gets close to the line of the ball. Tonks it over long off and it goes on to hit the roof.
16.2
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, Serves it fuller in length, on off, Stubbs presents the full face of the bat and drives it down to long off for a single.
16.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, Arshdeep comes back into the attack and starts from over the wicket. Angles the ball across the batter, on a short of a length, Tristan Stubbs switches his stance and goes for the reverse lap. It does not come off for Tristan who fails to connect.
16
over
16 | 4 Runs | HH: 88/7
15.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Oh, that could have ended badly for South Africa! Bowls it flat and short does Bishnoi, on off, Tristan Stubbs goes deep in his crease and punches it to the left of cover. A bit of hesitation for the single but they eventually decide to go through for the run. Suryakumar Yadav swoops and fires in a throw at the batting end where Coetzee puts in a dive and makes his ground safely.
15.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Gerald Coetzee, This does not turn and keeps straight, on a nagging length, on off, Gerald Coetzee dabs it wide of point for a single.
Strategic Break! Varun Chakaravarthy bowling masterclass has put India right back in the contest now. With Klaasen, Miller, all back in the sheds without any impact, the onus lies on the lone recognized batter, Tristan Stubbs. India will look forward to getting rid of him as soon as possible to put a step ahead in the contest. Gerald Coetzee is in at number 9 and the two would now aim to bat through to the end and sail their team home.
15.4
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Andile Simelane, OUT! TIMBER! Ravi Bishnoi gets in on the furniture-disturbing act! Dishes out the googly, fuller and on middle and leg, Andile Simelane sees the ball in his arc and cannot resist himself. It was a bit too full for the big heave across the line but Andile still goes for it. Gets down on a knee and swings but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball spins in and clips the leg stump. Simelane goes for 7 (10). South Africa are now 86/7, needing 39 runs in 26 balls.
15.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Andile Simelane, Flatter and shorter, around off, Andile Simelane sees the width on offer and throws his hands at the delivery. A bit of extra bounce results in the ball going over the bat.
15.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Pushed through, on a nagging length, on middle, Tristan Stubbs hurriedly gets on the back foot and jabs it through mid-wicket for one.
15.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Andile Simelane, Very full from Bishnoi, around off, Andile Simelane skips down the track and takes it on the full. Drives it to deep point for a single.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs | HH: 84/6
14.6
1
Hardik Pandya to Andile Simelane, End of a very long over from Pandya. Good length ball, it shoots off the deck and catches the batter by surprise. Simelane just about manages to work it to deep third for a single to end the over.
14.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, Edged, just short of Varun Chakaravarthy at short third. Good-length delivery around off, Tristan Stubbs pushes at it and gets a healthy outside edge. Varun Chakaravarthy dives low to his left and stops the ball. A single taken.
14.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, WIDE! Pandya tries to keep the ball away from the batter's hitting arc but spills it outside the guideline, again. Tristan Stubbs is happy to let it be. Third wide of this over.
14.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, WIDE! Uh, oh! India cannot afford to bowl too many extras at this stage! Fairly outside the guideline, Tristan Stubbs leaves. Wided.
14.4
1
Hardik Pandya to Andile Simelane, Back of a length, on off, Andile Simelane pulls it off the toe-end to long on for a single.
14.4
1
Hardik Pandya to Andile Simelane, WIDE! He will have to reload that one again! Slower one, outside the tramline. Left alone and wide called.
14.3
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, Pandya bowls it on a good length, just around off, Tristan Stubbs taps it with soft hands towards widish point for a quick single.
14.2
1
Hardik Pandya to Andile Simelane, Nagging length, over the top of off, Andile Simelane moves leg side of the ball and pushes it to deep cover for a single.
14.1
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, Angling onto the pads, on a good length, Tristan Stubbs glances it off the pads to deep backward square leg for a single.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-13-0) returns to the attack with South Africa needing 50 runs off 36 balls.
14
over
14 | 8 Runs | HH: 75/6
13.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Andile Simelane, Bishnoi tosses it up, full and on middle, Andile Simelane lunges ahead and defends it back to the bowler.
13.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Sliding onto the pads, this is tucked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Andile Simelane, Fractionally full and on off, Andile Simelane lets it arrive at him and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.
13.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Quicker through the air, outside off, Tristan Stubbs cuts this good-length delivery to widish point for a single.
13.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! A boundary after 18 deliveries for South Africa! Tristan Stubbs takes a calculated risk as he reverse sweeps this fuller-length delivery from around off. Beats the sliding Avesh Khan to his left and gets a welcome boundary at deep third.
13.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Andile Simelane, A googly, flatter and quicker on the stumps, Andile Simelane inside edges it on the front pad.
13
over
13 | 1 Runs | HH: 67/6
12.6
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Nice and full, tossed up, around off, Tristan Stubbs takes a good stride forward and blocks it under his eyes. 2 wickets and just a single off the over. Varun ends with figures of 4-0-17-5. South Africa need 58 runs from 42 balls.
12.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Stays low, outside off, on a nagging length, Tristan Stubbs hangs back to punch into the off side but gets beaten by the lack of bounce.
12.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Full and outside off. driven to short cover.
12.3
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Andile Simelane, No hat-trick for Varun Chakaravarthy! Short and outside off, this is punched to point for a single.
Andile Simelane walks out to face the hat-trick ball.
12.2
W
Varun Chakaravarthy to David Miller, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Chakravarthy is on a wicket-hunt here. David Miller goes for a golden duck and South Africa are in all sorts of trouble now. Varun Chakaravarthy changes the angle of attack for the left-hander and bowls from around the stumps. Drifts it into the stumps and lands it fuller in length, just around off, David Miller does not pick up the googly and plays inside the line of the ball. It grips, turns and beats the outside edge before crashing into the off stump. David Miller stands there in disbelief. Varun Chakaravarthy registers his maiden T20I 5-fer and he has turned the game on its head now.
David Miller walks in at number 7.
12.1
W
Varun Chakaravarthy to Heinrich Klaasen, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Varun Chakaravarthy picks his man and it is another low score for Klaasen. India are well and truly seeing a chance here. A conventional leg-break from Varun this time around, flat and full around off. Heinrich Klaasen gets his front foot out of the way to create room for himself. He fails to get his bat underneath the ball and goes through the shot. Lofts it aerially but it goes off the toe-end of the willow. It travels only as far as the long off fielder where Rinku Singh takes a safe catch, running to his left.
12
over
12 | 1 Runs | HH: 66/4
11.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Sliding on the middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket. Five consecutive dots to end the over. Just 1 from this over. South Africa need 59 runs from 48 balls.
11.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Dishes out the googly, short and on off, Stubbs clip it to mid-wicket.
11.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Nagging length, just outside off. Stubbs hangs back for the punch but the ball skids through past the outside edge.
11.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Good length in front of the pegs, Stubbs rocks back and punches it to short cover.
11.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Full on the stumps. Stubbs pushes on the front foot to the left of the bowler.
11.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and outside off. Klaasen slashes it to deep backward point for a single.
11
over
11 | 8 Runs | HH: 65/4
10.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Heinrich Klaasen, Good length and on the stumps. Klaasen punches it to long on for a single and gets off the mark.
Heinrich Klaasen is the new man in.
10.5
W
Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen, OUT! OUTFOXED! Varun Chakaravarthy is on a roll here! He gets his third wicket and the Proteas batters have no answers to his googlies at the moment! Varun Chakaravarthy floats it up and dishes out a deceptive googly. It drifts into the batter and pitches on a fuller length. Draws Jansen on the front foot. He looks to heave it across the line but does not read the wrong'un off the deck and the ball sneaks through the gap between the bat and the pad before clattering into the stumps. South Africa are 4 wickets down now. They are now 64/4, needing 61 runs from 55 balls.
10.4
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, A conventional leg-break on a good length, outside off, this is cut away to deep backward point for a single.
10.3
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen, Short of a good length, around off, Marco Jansen works it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Full and outside off, this is pushed to cover-point for a quick single.
10.1
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Streaky and off the edge! Fuller in length, this one just turns away just that slight bit off the wicket, Stubbs goes back to punch it towards cover, takes the outside edge and goes past the short third fielder and crashes onto the boundary cushions.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs | HH: 57/3
9.6
1
Axar Patel to Tristan Stubbs, A tidy over from Axar! Just 2 runs off it. This is floated up, full and on off, Stubbs gets his well out in front and pushes it to long off for a single. At the halfway mark, South Africa are 58/3, needing 68 runs from 60 balls.
9.5
0
Axar Patel to Tristan Stubbs, A stifled appeal for LBW but there seemed to be glove involved. Third dot in a row. This is fuller and on off, Stubbs stays low and shapes up for the reverse and wears it on the glove.
9.4
0
Axar Patel to Tristan Stubbs, Beaten! Slower and fuller, around off, Tristan Stubbs gets a good stride in for the drive but the ball grips and straightens just a touch to go past the outside edge.
9.3
0
Axar Patel to Tristan Stubbs, This keeps coming in with the angle, on a nagging length, at the stumps, Tristan Stubbs goes deep in his crease and plays it back to Axar.
9.2
1
Axar Patel to Marco Jansen, Quick single taken! Speared in, on a nagging length, on off, too close for the cut. Jansen chops it down in front of cover and gets to the other end quickly.
9.1
0
Axar Patel to Marco Jansen, Darts it in first up, full and on off, Jansen presses forward and knocks it back to Axar.
Strategic Break! Indian bowlers have worked hard to prevent boundaries from flowing freely. However, in such low-score chases, one good over or two can shift the momentum back toward the opposition. South Africa have lost 3 wickets but they have still got Miller and Klaasen waiting in the sheds. They need 70 off 66 balls now and won't be taking too many risks at this stage of the game. Meanwhile, Varun Chakaravarthy has done the most damage to the opposition and the others will need to step up as well. India need wickets, in clusters, and that too, as quickly as possible. Also, a change in bowling as Axar Patel has been introduced into the attack for the first time. He replaces Varun Chakaravarthy.
9
over
9 | 10 Runs | HH: 55/3
8.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Marco Jansen, Pushed through, on a nagging length, on the pads, Jansen tries to flick it away but misses. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls off the pads on the leg side.
8.5
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Real drag down this from Bishnoi and Jansen takes full advantage. Short and onto the leg stump, goes straight on, Jansen goes down on one knee and pulls it all along the ground towards backward square leg and picks up a boundary.
8.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Keeps it short and on middle, Stubbs wrists it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
8.3
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, Slightly short and turning away, outside off, Tristan Stubbs hangs back and cuts it to deep backward point for a couple of runs.
8.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan Stubbs, WIDE! Bishnoi gets away with one here! Way too short and way down leg, Tristan Stubbs swivels to get the pull shot away but the ball stays a bit low and he fails to connect. Samson stays low and makes a diving stop to his left.
8.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Marco Jansen, Bye! Fired in by Ravi, on a length, around leg, Jansen goes for the reverse but fails to connect. The ball comes off the pads of Samson and rolls behind for a bye.
8.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Marco Jansen, Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, kept out off the front foot by Jansen.
8
over
8 | 7 Runs | HH: 45/3
7.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen, Attacking the front pad, on a fuller length, Jansen lunges to defend but gets an outside edge that goes to deep backward square leg for a single.
7.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen, Has Jansen been strangled down the leg side here? A confident appeal from Samson, SKY and the bowler but the umpire signals wide. Suryakumar Yadav takes the review with a couple of seconds left on the timer. This drifts down leg, on a nagging length, Marco Jansen tries to tickle it fine but misses. A good take by Samson moving to his left. The UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved but it shows that the ball brushed the thigh of Jansen. The on-field decision of NOT OUT will stand but the decision of wide is reversed. India lose their review though.
Surprising move! Marco Jansen is in at number 5, ahead of Miller and Klaasen.
7.4
W
Varun Chakaravarthy to Reeza Hendricks, OUT! CASTLED! Wickets off successive overs for Varun Chakaravarthy! After being hit for a boundary on the previous ball, Varun pulls the length back and dishes out the googly, flatter and shorter, on middle and leg, Reeza Hendricks stays on the back foot and tries to keep it out with a straight bat. Does not pick the googly from the hand or off the deck. The ball lands and spins back in to cut him in half as it goes past the inside edge and hits the leg stump. South Africa lose their third wicket. Hendricks goes for 24 (21).
7.3
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Reeza Hendricks, FOUR! Quality shot! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Reeza Hendricks gets his front leg out of the way and opens up his hip to firm the drive past the diving cover fielder for a boundary.
7.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, This skids off the deck and it is shorter and quicker, on off, Stubbs chops it down in front of cover for a single.
7.1
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Reeza Hendricks, Dropped short by Varun, on middle and leg, Reeza Hendricks goes on the back foot quickly and pulls it uppishly but well wide of the man at mid-wicket. They cross.
7
over
7 | 4 Runs | HH: 38/2
6.6
1
Hardik Pandya to Reeza Hendricks, Almost sneaked through! This slants in, on a good length, on off and middle, Reeza Hendricks looks to play at it but the ball comes back in off the deck. Gets an inside edge onto the pads. A single is completed as the ball rolls on the off side. A quiet over from Hardik. 4 runs off it. South Africa need 87 runs from 78 balls.
6.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, This is on a hard length, on middle, Stubbs gets on his toes to tuck it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
6.4
0
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, Pace taken off slightly, on a nagging length, on off, Tristan Stubbs lets the ball come to him and stabs it down on the off side.
6.3
1
Hardik Pandya to Reeza Hendricks, Hurls it on a short of a length, on off, Reeza Hendricks drives it on the up in front of mid off and gets to the other end quickly.
6.2
0
Hardik Pandya to Reeza Hendricks, Angled in, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Reeza Hendricks jabs it towards mid-wicket where Abhishek Sharma puts in a dive to his left to prevent the single.
6.1
1
Hardik Pandya to Tristan Stubbs, Dishes it out on a back of a length, on middle, Stubbs gets on top of the bounce and knocks it to long on for one.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs | HH: 34/2
5.6
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Reeza Hendricks, Slanting in again, on a nagging length, on middle, Reeza Hendricks opts to go on the back foot and defends it out. At the end of the Powerplay, South Africa are 34/2 while India were 34/3 at the same stage.
5.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Reeza Hendricks, A bit of extra bounce, short and on off, Reeza Hendricks is deep in his crease and keeps it out on the leg side.
5.4
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Drifting in, short and on off, Stubbs plays it wide of mid off and gets off the mark with a single.
5.3
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, This is on a nagging length, on off, Stubbs stands tall and pats it towards cover. The throw comes at the batting end and it is wayward but it is backed up by the short fine leg fielder.
Tristan Stubbs walks in at number 4.
5.2
W
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Aiden Markram looked unsettled since that blow to the helmet and he departs now. Instant impact for Varun Chakaravarthy. Slips in the googly and it is slower through the air, on the fuller side, on off, Aiden Markram is tempted by the flight as he clears his front leg to go across the line. The ball turns in enough to go under the bat and crashes into the off stump. South Africa are now 33/2, needing 92 runs from 88 balls.
5.1
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, Starts off on a flatter trajectory, short and on off, Aiden Markram goes on the back foot and punches it to cover.
Change? Indeed. Varun Chakaravarthy comes on to bowl.
5
over
5 | 9 Runs | HH: 33/1
4.6
6
Hardik Pandya to Reeza Hendricks, SIX! Connects and connects pretty well does Hendricks! Hardik continues to stick with his short ball ploy and bangs into the surface, on the bodyline of the right-hander. Reeza Hendricks gets his bat properly underneath it, executes the pull shot, and deposits it behind deep square leg for a cracking six.
4.5
1
Hardik Pandya to Aiden Markram, Length-delivery just around off, Markram punches it to diving short cover. Suryakumar Yadav parries the ball to the deep and allows a single.
4.4
0
Hardik Pandya to Aiden Markram, Fractionally fuller, bouncing off the deck, Aiden Markram looks to drive it through covers, gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball leaves the batter off the pitch.
Oh, dear! Aiden Markram has copped a nasty blow on the helmet. Seems a bit shaken by the slow and a concussion test will follow now. The Proteas skipper is not having the best of times today. First, he took a blow on the little finger of his right hand while going for a catch and now, a blow to his helmet. The check is complete and Markram is ready to resume.
4.3
0
Hardik Pandya to Aiden Markram, A vicious bumper from Hardik Pandya. On the bodyline, angling into the batter, it bounces a bit more off the deck. Aiden Markram walks a couple of steps ahead to execute the pull shot but misses to connect. The ball raps him flush on his helmet and a mandatory concussion test will follow for Markram.
4.2
1
Hardik Pandya to Reeza Hendricks, Short in length, pitched outside off, Reeza Hendricks punches it to deep extra cover for a single.
4.1
1
Hardik Pandya to Aiden Markram, Hardik Pandya comes into the attack now, replacing Arshdeep Singh. Begins with a good length ball, on middle, Aiden Markram is happy to knock it around the corner to deep cover for a single.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 24/1
3.6
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Slower bumper, outside off, Reeza Hendricks is early in his pull shot and almost chops it on the stumps. It dribbles over the pegs and rolls near the strip. An excellent over from Avesh though, just a couple of runs from it.
3.5
1
Avesh Khan to Aiden Markram, Nagging length, at off, Aiden Markram gently pushes it through cover-point for a single.
3.4
1
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Not that short, on the stumps, Reeza Hendricks pulls it along the ground wide of deep mid-wicket for a single.
3.3
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Hits the deck hard, on off, Reeza Hendricks punches it straight to cover-point.
3.2
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Full in length outside off. Reeza Hendricks presses forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
3.1
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Oh, just short of Arshdeep! Length-delivery, outside off, Reeza Hendricks stands upright and tries to pierce the gap with a square cut but hits it a bit aerially and the ball flatly lands ahead of Arshdeep Singh who makes a sharp stop on the bounce. Gets appreciation from his teammates.
3
over
3 | 6 Runs | HH: 22/1
2.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Aiden Markram, Stays a bit low, across off on a good length, Aiden Markram slashes at it but gets beaten due to the lack of bounce. A successful over for India and Arshdeep Singh.
Aiden Markram comes in at number 3.
2.5
W
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh draws the first blood for India and he continues to strike inside the Powerplays with the new ball in hand. A good pace change from Singh as he slows it up on a fuller length. Angles it onto the pads. Ryan Rickelton misses to read the pace off and commits on the shot a bit early. He tries to flick it across the line and over the in-field but ends up lobbing it straight down the throat of Rinku Singh at deep fine who takes a fine catch.
2.4
0
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, Attacks the off peg does Arshdeep, on a nagging length, Ryan Rickelton lets it arrive at him and eases it with soft hands to the point region.
2.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Reeza Hendricks, Back of a length, on the fourth stump, Reeza Hendricks camps back and punches it through cover-point for a comfortable single.
2.2
1
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, Nice and full, on off, Ryan Rickelton commits on the front foot and looks to piece the cover gap but Hardik does well to intercept the ball. Restricts it to just a single.
2.1
4
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Easy pickings! Arshdeep Singh serves a friendly ball, fuller and down the leg side, Ryan Rickelton helps it on its way by tickling it with soft hands. Gets a boundary at deep fine.
2
over
2 | 9 Runs | HH: 16/0
1.6
4
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, EDGED AND FOUR! Much fuller this time around, nipping away a touch, outside off, Reeza Hendricks presses forward to push it to the off side but ends up outside edging it through the slip cordon for a boundary to end the second over. 7 from the first, 9 from the second. South Africa are up and running.
1.5
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Avesh gets a spongy bounce, on a good length, nipping away. Reeza Hendricks hangs his bat away from his body with barely any footwork and the ball beats the outside edge of the bat.
1.4
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Length and just outside off. Hendricks works it to backward point.
1.3
4
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, FOUR! Hendricks too, gets off the mark with an authoritative boundary. Hard length from Avesh, outside off, Reeza Hendricks reads the length early, gets in position quickly by shuffling on off. He rolls his wrists on the pull shot to keep it along the ground and collects a boundary at deep mid-wicket.
1.2
0
Avesh Khan to Reeza Hendricks, Bowls it on a nagging length, attacks the off pole, Reeza Hendricks plays it with a straight bat and defends it off the inner half of the blade.
1.1
1
Avesh Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Avesh Khan steams in from over the stumps with a slip and a gully in position. Lands it full and just around off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to wide of mid on and takes a quick single.
It will be Avesh Khan to operate from the other end.
1
over
1 | 7 Runs | HH: 7/0
0.6
3
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, In the air...lands in the safe zone! Good work there by Varun Chakaravarthy who saves one for his side. Full in length, on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton flicks it aerially over mid-wicket. The ball rolls towards the boundary but is cut off by Varun Chakaravarthy who chases it from the inner ring. Three taken. Good positive start for South Africa. 7/0 after the first.
0.5
0
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, Half-tracker angling on the pads, Ryan Rickelton hops on the back foot and bunts it near the strip on the leg side.
0.4
4
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! South Africa and Ryan Rickelton are underway in the chase! Arshdeep Singh bangs it into the surface on off, Ryan Rickelton advances down the track, holds his shape and lofts it over cover. The ball dribbles into the fence.
0.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, Tight line and length, on middle, Ryan Rickelton gets on the back foot and punches it with soft hands and hits it back to the bowler.
0.2
0
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, A slight outswing on a good length, outside off, Ryan Rickelton stands tall and pushes it straight to the cover fielder.
0.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Ryan Rickelton, Starts on the money does Arshdeep! With two slips in place, he hits the deck hard and gets a gentle outswing on the off stump line, Ryan Rickelton gets behind the line and punches it onto the surface.
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st Innings
India
Welcome back for the chase. Suryakumar Yadav and his men disperse from the huddle and make their way out to the centre. Arshdeep Singh will kickstart proceedings with the new ball for India. It will be the left-hand right-hand combination of Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks to open the innings for South Africa. Two slips in place. Here we go!
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, 124 does not look enough but some late hitting by Hardik has given India something to bowl at. Early wickets will be key for them if they are to make a match out of this. The Proteas, meanwhile, will be confident in chasing down this target, though there’s a slight question mark over Aiden Markram’s availability after he took a knock on his right pinky in the final over. Back in a bit for the chase.
A promotion up the order for Axar Patel ended in heartbreak as he was run out in an unfortunate fashion, adding to India's troubles. Hardik Pandya found himself struggling to get out of first gear, unable to even rotate the strike consistently, which left the visitors limping along with little momentum. With Arshdeep Singh at the other end, Hardik farmed the strike towards the back end of the innings and did manage to get a few big shots away. However, he could not provide the desired finish to his side as Jansen and Coetzee produced a death-bowling masterclass.
Just 9 runs off the last two overs and as a bowling side, you will take that any day of the week. This has been some turnaround in just a couple of days. The Proteas bowlers delivered a completely different display here in Gqeberha, avenging their tough outing in Durban. From the first ball, they were relentless, not giving India any breathing room. Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee set the tone, with Andile Simelane joining the attack to dismantle India’s top order inside the Powerplay. The spinners took charge in the middle overs, tightening the screws and never letting the opposition off the hook.
20
over
20 | 6 Runs |
HH: 124/6
19.6
4
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! A boundary to end the innings but still a good final over from Jansen! Short of a good length, outside off, Hardik Pandya stands upright and ramps it over the leaping Heinrich Klaasen for a boundary at deep third.
19.5
2
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, Length and on the stumps. Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and instantly calls for the second. Arshdeep obeys his partner and motors to the other end. The throw comes in at the keeper's end where Pandya is home just in time.
19.4
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, IN THE AIR...AND DROPPED AGAIN! Gerald Coetzee is the culprit but it's the fourth dot in the over. Marco Jansen surprises Pandya with a steep bumper on off, Hardik Pandya mistimes to hit it over cover and ends up slicing it off the blade towards the deep third region. It balloons off the willow and travels towards Gerald Coetzee who settles himself underneath the ball to pouch it but spills it in the end. No run taken.
19.3
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, Banged short and across off, Hardik Pandya stays leg side of the ball and cuts it flat and straight to deep cover where Reeza Hendricks does an excellent work to collect the ball on the bounce. Three dots in a row now!
Halt! Chance spilled and to make matters worse, Aiden Markram seems to have hurt himself in the process. The Proteas skipper is down on the ground and seems to have taken a blow to the little finger of his right hand. Gets medical attention from the physio and is ready to resume.
19.2
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, DROPPED! Just spilled out! Jansen slips in a low full toss around off, Hardik Pandya slices it off the bat and hits it flat and straight towards mid off where Aiden Markram bends low to take the catch but the ball yorks the fingertips of Markram and he is on his knees in pain.
19.1
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, A vicious yorker on the stumps, Hardik Pandya jams his bat down and digs it out back to Jansen. A dot to start the final over.
19
over
19 | 3 Runs |
HH: 118/6
18.6
1
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Well bowled, again! A slower yorker just outside the leg stump, Hardik Pandya is beaten by the pace and it goes between the bat and the stumps to the keeper where Heinrich Klaasen tumbles to collect the ball. Hardik Pandya is quick to charge in to the other end to collect the bye.
18.5
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Really good mix-up this from Gerald Coetzee! Stays around the stumps, bangs in a bumper on the middle, on the bodyline, Hardik Pandya misses to connect the pull shot.
18.4
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Around the wicket charges in Coetzee now. Spears in a fuller ball, on the leg stump line, Hardik Pandya misses to flick it away and the ball deflects off his front pad to the keeper where Heinrich Klaasen collects it sharply to his left.
18.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Outside the tramline, full in length, Hardik leaves. Wide called. Gerald Coetzee is not happy with the Wide given and has a brief word with the umpire.
18.3
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Wild swing and a miss! Gerald Coetzee rolls his fingers on the leather and slows a yorker outside off, Hardik Pandya swings with all his might only to meet thin air.
18.2
1
Gerald Coetzee to Arshdeep Singh, Much full and outside off, Arshdeep Singh drives it to deep point for a single. 'Enjoy it from the other end now', says Hardik after completing the run.
18.1
0
Gerald Coetzee to Arshdeep Singh, Seeing Arshdeep moving across the leg side, Gerald Coetzee follows the batter and bowls it closer to his body, on the leg stump, Arshdeep Singh opens the bat face to guide it away to the short third but is beaten by the pace.
18
over
18 | 14 Runs |
HH: 115/6
17.6
4
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Brilliant! On the top of the middle, on a good length, Hardik Pandya arches back and ramps it over the keeper for a boundary. A good over from India's perspective as Hardik squeezes out 14 runs off it.
17.5
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, Good gas! Spearing in on a good length, outside off, Hardik gets beaten on the uppercut.
17.4
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, Doesn't carry! Nice change of pace from Jansen. A slower bumper outside off, Hardik Pandya ramps it in the air but it lands safely on the bounce just ahead of the deep third fielder. Hardik denies the single.
17.3
6
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, SIX! BOOM! Shot of the highest quality from Pandya! Just around off on a good length, Hardik Pandya opens the face of the bat and lofts it over cover for a cracking six.
17.2
0
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, A knee-length full toss on the pads, Hardik Pandya whips it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.1
4
Marco Jansen to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Into the 20s moves Hardik and is shifting gears now! Almost a half-tracker just around off, Hardik Pandya gets a comfortable bounce. Stays leg side of the ball and stands tall and cuts it square and beats the diving deep cover fielder to his right for a boundary.
17
over
17 | 8 Runs |
HH: 101/6
16.6
1
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Length ball angling at the pads. Hardik Pandya whips it across to right of mid-wicket for a single and retains the strike.
16.5
4
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Oh, what a cracking shot that from Pandya! Gerald Coetzee misses the yorker by just a margin and lands it full, on leg, Hardik Pandya clears his front leg and brings his bottom hand in play and hits it hard through mid-wicket for a boundary. 100 up for India with this much-needed boundary!
16.5
1
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! The third wide of the over. Wayward outside the tramline, Hardik Pandya leaves. Wide given.
16.4
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Varies his pace, short, slow and outside off, Hardik Pandya tries to ramp it over short third but is beaten by the pace.
16.3
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, A brilliant yorker on the middle, Hardik Pandya digs it out straight to mid off.
16.2
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, Just outside off on a good length, Hardik Pandya swings and misses. An exchange of smiles between the batter and the bowler.
16.2
1
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Well outside off on a good length, nips away from the batter and goes past the tramline. Hardik Pandya slashes hard at it and misses. Wide called.
16.1
0
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, A good yorker outside off, Hardik Pandya is late to squeeze it out and it zips off the surface to the keeper.
16.1
1
Gerald Coetzee to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Sees the batter charging down the track, Gerald Coetzee sprays it well outside the tramline on a good length. Hardik Pandya leaves and it is called a Wide.
16
over
16 | 7 Runs |
HH: 93/6
15.6
6
Nqabayomzi Peter to Arshdeep Singh, SIX! Arshdeep goes on one knee and launches this one into the stands. Floated up onto middle, Arshdeep shuffles across, uses those long levers to good effect and swings across the line. This one goes long and high and into the stands for a massive six!
15.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Arshdeep Singh, Full and on the middle, turning in. Arshdeep Singh goes to sweep it aerially but misses and wears on his body. An appeal for LBW but just for a brief moment.
15.4
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Arshdeep Singh, What a beauty! A deceptive quicker googly from Peter, just outside off, Arshdeep Singh fails to read the wrong'un and leans on to defend but gets beaten all ends up. He plays inside the line and the ball flirts past the outside edge. Heinrich Klaasen collects the ball and dislodges the bails in a flash. Aiden Markram has gone upstairs for caught behind. First, the TV umpire checks for the stumping and finds that Arshdeep's back foot was well inside the popping crease. Now, UltraEdge comes up and shows no spike. NOT OUT! South Africa burn a review here.
15.3
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Arshdeep Singh, Flat and quicker, across off, Arshdeep Singh goes back and pats it on the strip.
Arshdeep Singh is the new man in.
15.2
W
Nqabayomzi Peter to Rinku Singh, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! It just keeps getting worse for India now as the last recognized batting pair has been broken! Nqabayomzi Peter darts in a fuller-length delivery, right in front of the stumps. It skids off the surface and goes quickly to the batter. Rinku Singh sits down and looks to sweep it aerially but fails to get his bat underneath the ball properly. The top edge is found and it goes towards the short fine region where Gerald Coetzee takes a simple catch. Rinku Singh walks back on 9 and India struggling big time at 87/6.
15.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Peter dishes out a flatter one, on short and on pads, Hardik Pandya tickles it to deep fine for a single.
Change? Nah, Nqabayomzi Peter to continue.
15
over
15 | 6 Runs |
HH: 86/5
14.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Tossed up, full and on middle, Hardik eases it down to long off and takes the single. 30 balls since the last boundary for India.
14.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Rinku Singh, Oh, Rinku almost ran past the ball! Maharaj sees the batter stepping out and pulls his length back, on middle and leg, Rinku skips down the track but does not get to free his arms. Tries to jab it away on the leg side but misses. Luckily for him, the ball comes off the thigh pad and rolls behind to short fine leg for a leg bye.
14.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, This is fuller and slanted in, on middle and leg, Hardik gets his bat out in front and pushes it to long off for a run.
14.3
1
Keshav Maharaj to Rinku Singh, Darted in, on a nagging length, a bit quicker, Rinku nudges it off his pads to deep square leg and crosses over.
14.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, This is angled in, short and on middle, Pandya gets on his toes and punches it to long on for one.
14.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Rinku Singh, Dishes it out on a nagging length, on middle, Rinku crouches and pulls it through square leg for a single. 25 balls since the last boundary for India.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs |
HH: 80/5
13.6
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, This is pushed through, a bit too short but it stays a tad low, on middle and leg, Hardik gets his bat down and tickles it to short fine leg.
13.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, No room on offer, on a nagging length, on off, Hardik cuts it late but picks out the man at backward point.
13.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Rinku Singh, Fuller and quicker, on off, Rinku opens the bat face and drives it towards deep cover for a run.
13.3
2
Nqabayomzi Peter to Rinku Singh, Slightly slower and it is the googly, on the shorter side, on off, Rinku picks it and makes room to cut it wide of deep point for a brace.
13.2
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Rinku Singh, Flatter and shorter, on off, Rinku stays back to keep it out on the leg side.
13.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Loopy delivery, on off, Hardik winds up and thumps it down the ground to long off for a single.
Strategic Break! Another hydration break for the players. Also, it has gotten a bit darker overhead and the floodlights have started to glitter one by one. It has also gotten dark for the Indians as they have already lost half of the side and are not even past 100. South Africa have come out much improved with the ball and also in the field. They will look forward to removing these two batters as quickly as possible and tightening the screws further. With the last recognized batting pair in the middle, Hardik and Rinku will be aiming to finish strongly and bat through the end giving at least something for the bowlers to fight for. Nqabayomzi Peter to continue after the break.
13
over
13 | 6 Runs |
HH: 76/5
12.6
1
Andile Simelane to Hardik Pandya, Pitched up by Andile, on middle and leg, Hardik firms the drive to the left of long on for a single.
12.5
1
Andile Simelane to Rinku Singh, Banged into the deck, at the left shoulder of the batter, Rinku rises with the bounce and helps the pull down to deep fine leg for a run.
12.4
0
Andile Simelane to Rinku Singh, Serves it on a back of a length, on the pads, Rinku Singh tucks it off his pads but can't get it past the diving Keshav Maharaj at mid-wicket.
12.3
1
Andile Simelane to Hardik Pandya, Gets a bit of extra bounce on this one, on a hard length, on off, Hardik is taken aback by the steep bounce and tries to fend it down on the off side. The ball catches the gloves and rolls down to deep third for one more.
12.2
1
Andile Simelane to Rinku Singh, Angling across, on a short of a length, on off, Rinku runs it down to deep third and gets to the other end.
12.1
2
Andile Simelane to Rinku Singh, This is on a back of a length, at the hips, Rinku Singh swivels and pulls it down to deep fine leg where Gerald Coetzee dives to his right and saves a couple of runs for his side. Good effort in the field!
12
over
12 | 3 Runs |
HH: 70/5
11.6
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, This is flat and short, on off, Hardik stays back and pushes it to cover.
Rinku Singh is the new man in for India at number 7.
11.5
W
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, OUT! RUN OUT! An unfortunate way to get out for Axar! India have now lost half their side. Floated up there by Peter, on off, Hardik Pandya drills it down the deck. Hits it along the carpet towards the bowler but Peter does well to stay low and get a hand to the ball on his right. Axar Patel at the bowling end is backing up too far. The ball goes off the hands and crashes into the stumps at the bowling end. Axar starts walking off as soon as the ball hits the stumps. It is referred upstairs and the replays confirm that Peter did get a hand to it and Axar was well out of his crease. India lose half of their side now and are being outplayed by the Proteas here.
11.4
2
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Sprays it down leg, on a nagging length, Hardik gets inside the line and helps it to the right of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.
11.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Loopy delivery, a tempter for Hardik, but it is beyond the tramline on off. Left alone by Hardik for a wide.
11.3
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Three dots in a row! Pressure building on Hardik. Quicker and flatter, on off, Hardik punches it to cover.
11.2
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Floated up and keeps it away from the batter's arc, full and wide on off, Hardik Pandya reaches out to drag the slog sweep but toe-ends the shot beside the pitch on the off side.
11.1
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Flat and quick, short on off, Hardik Pandya stands tall and hits it back to the bowler.
11
over
11 | 5 Runs |
HH: 67/4
10.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Speared in, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Hardik punches it down to long on and retains the strike with a single.
10.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, Fired in, short and on off, Axar waits back and punches it to deep point for a run.
10.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Tossed up, full and on middle, knocked all along the ground to long on for one by Hardik.
10.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Oh, how has that missed the off stump? Slows it down does Keshav, on a nagging length, around and gets a hint of away turn, on off, Hardik Pandya gets down for the sweep but gets deceived by the flight and he connects with thin air. The ball was not that far away from clattering into the off stump.
10.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, Angled across the batter, on a nagging length, Axar opens the bat face and glides ti wide of short third for a single.
10.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Serves it flat and short, on off, Hardik Pandya hangs back and punches it to deep point for a single.
10
over
10 | 10 Runs |
HH: 62/4
9.6
4
Nqabayomzi Peter to Axar Patel, FOUR! Up and over! Full and outside off, turning into the batter, Axar Patel lofts it over cover and it crashes into the boundary cushions on the bounce.
9.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Axar Patel, Nice and full, a googly, around off, Axar Patel bends a bit low and guides it but finds the fielder at short third.
9.4
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Axar Patel, Quick, flat and on the stumps, blocked off well by Axar on the front foot.
9.3
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Hardik Pandya, Short on the stumps. Hardik Pandya punches it to long on for a single.
9.2
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Axar Patel, Full and outside the off, Axar gets down on one knee and slogs it to long on for one.
9.1
4
Nqabayomzi Peter to Axar Patel, FOUR LEG BYES! Flat and too full, on the leg stump line, Axar Patel sits down but misses to sweep. It brushes off his pad and runs away to the deep fine fence.
Strategic break! South Africa will be delighted with this start. After removing the Indian top order early, they have kept the pressure on and have not allowed the opposition batters freebies to release the pressure. India find themselves in deep trouble and they are in need of a partnership here. Axar Patel has started positively and he will need the support of Hardik Pandya from the other end as they look to steady the ship and set the team up for a competitive total. Nqabayomzi Peter will bowl after the break.
9
over
9 | 7 Runs |
HH: 52/4
8.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, Shortish in length, and outside off. Axar Patel goes on the back foot and punches it to the left of cover for a single to end the over.
8.5
4
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, FOUR! Nice shot! Not that short in length, around off, Axar Patel reads the length early, hangs back and punches it to widish long off for a boundary. Beats the chasing Marco Jansen to his right and this brings up the 50 for India.
8.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya lunges ahead and pushes it with soft hands to the widish mid-wicket region for a quick single.
8.3
0
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Fuller and on middle and leg, pushed back to the bowler by Hardik.
8.2
0
Keshav Maharaj to Hardik Pandya, Nice and full, on middle, Hardik Pandya leans on and blocks it out.
8.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, Full and outside off. Axar slog sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Hardik Pandya comes out to bat now.
8
over
8 | 4 Runs |
HH: 45/4
7.6
W
Aiden Markram to Tilak Varma, OUT! FLAT IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Where did that come from? David Miller, you beauty! This is a fuller-length delivery, on a flatter trajectory, around off, Tilak Varma clears his front foot to loft it over cover but ends up hitting very hard and flat to the right of cover. David Miller leaps and stretches his right hand out and plucks the ball out of thin air. Takes a stunning one-handed catch and also maintains the ball in his hand while tumbling over. Tilak Varma cannot believe and walks back to the sheds with a dejected look on his face. A run-a-ball 20 from him. India 4 down now.
7.5
1
Aiden Markram to Axar Patel, Full and on the stumps, Axar Patel miscues his sweep shot in the air but it lands on the bounce ahead of Reeza Hendricks at deep mid-wicket. A single taken.
7.4
0
Aiden Markram to Axar Patel, On a tight line and length, around off, Axar Patel punches it back to Markram.
7.3
1
Aiden Markram to Tilak Varma, On middle, on a good length, Tilak Varma tickles it off the back foot in front of short fine and snatches a quick run.
7.2
1
Aiden Markram to Axar Patel, Around the stumps, length ball, outside off, this is cut off the back foot by Axar to deep cover for a single.
7.1
1
Aiden Markram to Tilak Varma, Aiden Markram comes into the attack now. Lands it flat and full, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma drills it down to long on for a single.
7
over
7 | 7 Runs |
HH: 41/3
6.6
1
Keshav Maharaj to Tilak Varma, Tossed up, full and on off, Tilak Varma lunges out with a huge stride forward. Eases it to the widish short third region for a single.
6.5
1
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, Across off on a good length, Axar Patel cuts it past point for one.
6.4
1
Keshav Maharaj to Tilak Varma, Short and outside off. Varma rocks back and pulls it through square leg for a single.
6.3
2
Keshav Maharaj to Tilak Varma, This one stays low, on a good length, on middle, turns in a touch, Tilak Varma hangs back and adjusts well to pull it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket. Tristan Stubbs does extremely well as he motors to his right from deep square leg and cuts the ball off before the ropes. Saves two for his side.
6.2
1
Keshav Maharaj to Axar Patel, Flat and on the top of the stumps, Axar Patel goes back and across and punches it to the left of the diving cover fielder for a single.
6.1
1
Keshav Maharaj to Tilak Varma, Pushed through, full and on the leg stump, Tilak Varma sits down and brings out the broom. Sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
First look at spin as Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack, replacing Gerald Coetzee.
6
over
6 | 10 Runs |
HH: 34/3
5.6
1
Andile Simelane to Tilak Varma, Hurls it fuller in length, on the middle and leg, Tilak Varma tilts forward and firmly pushes it to the mid on fielder. End of the Powerplay. India are crawling at 34/3, looking for a fightback.
5.5
1
Andile Simelane to Axar Patel, Half-tracker outside off, Axar Patel half squats at it and cuts it through backward point for a single.
5.4
0
Andile Simelane to Axar Patel, Varies his pace this time, outside off on a good length, Axar Patel slashes at it but misses to connect.
5.3
4
Andile Simelane to Axar Patel, FOUR! Oh, what a beautiful shot that! Pitched right up, full and on the stumps, Axar Patel uses the depth of the crease, goes back to prepare for the shot. Hits it straight through the line over the bowler's head for a cracking boundary.
5.2
0
Andile Simelane to Axar Patel, Goes fuller again does Simelane, on off, Axar Patel drives it to the left of mid off where the fielder makes a good stop by scooting to his left.
5.1
4
Andile Simelane to Axar Patel, FOUR! Glorious! Slants it across off, lands it fuller in length, Axar Patel takes a half stride across and drives it through the gap between mid off and cover for a boundary.
5
over
5 | 9 Runs |
HH: 24/3
4.6
0
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, Well bowled! Coetzee spots Tilak moving to the leg side and he bowls the heavy ball, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma is cramped for room and fails to get the shot away. Wears it on the midriff.
4.5
1
Gerald Coetzee to Axar Patel, Pace on now, on a shortish length, on middle, Axar Patel gets on top of the bounce and tucks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.
4.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, Pace taken off, on a back of a length, at the hips, Tilak Varma lets the ball come to him and nurdles it wide of square leg for a single.
4.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Sprays it down leg on a length. Wide called.
4.3
6
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, SIX! INTO THE CROWD! The first six of the match! A rare loosener from Coetzee, on a fullish length, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma clears his front leg and takes the aerial route. Wrists it with a strong bottom hand and deposits it behind deep mid-wicket for a huge six. That came right from the sweet spot of the willow and fair to say, the first ball that came nicely on the bat. NEW BALLS PLEASE! The ball has been changed now.
4.2
0
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, Keeps it on a hard length, on off, Tilak Varma hangs back and pushes it to mid off.
4.1
0
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, This is on a short of a length, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma hops and nudges it down on the leg side.
The Indian skipper too, walks back to the dugout now! India in a deep trouble! Axar Patel joins Tilak at number 5.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs |
HH: 15/3
3.6
W
Andile Simelane to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! LBW! MAIDEN T20I WICKET FOR SIMELANE! And it is the big wicket of the Indian skipper. Simelana dishes out the yorker from over the wicket, on off and middle, Suryakumar Yadav premeditates as he walks inside the line of the ball and tries to work it away on the leg side. The fullness of the ball catches him by surprise as it scoots under the bat to rap him on the low on the pads. He is trapped right in front of the stumps and the umpire has no hesitation in raising the finger. SKY has a word with Tilak and decides not to take the review. Indian top order has been blown away. They are now 15/3 in 4 overs.
3.5
2
Andile Simelane to Suryakumar Yadav, At 134 kph, fuller in length, at the stumps, Suryakumar Yadav plants his front foot across and brings his bottom hand into play. Swats it aerially but to the right of mid on. Aiden Markram gives it a good chase and slides to keep it down to two.
3.4
0
Andile Simelane to Suryakumar Yadav, Gets the ball to skid through, on a back of a length, angled in, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav stays on the back foot to whip it away but gets beaten for pace as the ball zips past the inside edge and he wears it near the box.
Change of bat for SKY, hence a bit of pause in the proceedings. It looks like this took a bad hit and it has been exchanged now. Good to continue.
3.3
0
Andile Simelane to Suryakumar Yadav, In the channel on off, on a length, Suryakumar Yadav drives it on the up and hits it firmly but can't get it past the man at cover.
3.2
0
Andile Simelane to Suryakumar Yadav, On a nagging length, a tighter line, on off, Suryakumar Yadav lets the ball come to him and defends it right under his eyes.
3.1
2
Andile Simelane to Suryakumar Yadav, Drifting onto the pads, on a length, Suryakumar Yadav wrists it wide of deep backward square leg. The Indian skipper opens his account with a couple of runs.
3
over
3 | 5 Runs |
HH: 11/2
2.6
0
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, Continues to angle it in, on a length, on off, Tilak Varma hangs back and looks to defend it with soft hands. The outside edge is found but it goes all along the ground towards short third.
The first change in bowling from the Proteas. Andile Simelane is introduced into the attack. He replaces Gerald Coetzee.
2.6
1
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Jansen delivers a bumper, on off but this is too high and it sails over the batter's head for a wide.
2.5
0
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, Keeps it in and around the off-stump line, on a good length, Tilak Varma pushes it out to cover from the crease.
2.4
0
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, Attacking the front pad, slanting in, on a length, Tilak Varma is deep in his crease in defence.
2.3
0
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Tilak Varma gets right behind the line of the ball and defends it out.
2.2
4
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Good use of the feet and Tilak has his first boundary! Lands it on a length, on off, Tilak Varma skips down the track and stays leg side of the ball. Plays it with a horizontal bat back over the bowler's head and slaps it to the left of mid off for a boundary.
2.1
0
Marco Jansen to Tilak Varma, Oh, that's a beauty! Angled in from over the wicket to the left-hander, on a good length, on off, Tilak Varma looks to cover the line of the ball but the ball straightens off the deck to whizz past the outside edge and squares Tilak up.
2
over
2 | 6 Runs |
HH: 6/2
1.6
1
Gerald Coetzee to Tilak Varma, Dishes it out on a short of a length, on middle and leg, Tilak rises with the bounce and nudges it behind square on the leg side and gets off the mark with a single.
Tilak Varma is the new batter in for India at number 4.
1.5
W
Gerald Coetzee to Abhishek Sharma, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Gerald Coetzee gets his man this time! Both Indian openers back in the hut in 11 balls. South Africa could not have asked for a better start. Coetzee bends his back and digs it in short from over the wicket, around off, Abhishek Sharma gets on his toes to get on top of the bounce but the ball climbs onto him and he fails to ride the bounce. Abhishek goes for the pull but ends up getting a top edge that goes straight up towards short fine leg. Marco Jansen circles under it by moving to his left and takes a safe catch. Abhishek is asked to wait by the umpire as they check if it is the second bouncer of the over. The replays show that the ball is well below the shoulder and gives Abhishek the marching orders.
1.4
0
Gerald Coetzee to Abhishek Sharma, Coetzee hits the deck hard and does not allow Abhishek to free his arms. Abhishek can only dab it down on the off side.
1.4
1
Gerald Coetzee to Abhishek Sharma, Strangled down the leg side! Or is it? The finger is raised but Abhishek Sharma takes the review straight away! This is banged into the deck by Coetzee, down leg, Abhishek Sharma gets inside the line and hops to help the ball on its way. It goes through to the keeper, Heinrich Klaasen who takes it moving to his right. There is a clear gap between the bat and the ball and the UltraEdge confirms the same. The on-field decision will have to be overturned. WIDE is signaled by the umpire.
1.3
0
Gerald Coetzee to Abhishek Sharma, Tucks the batter up for room does Coetzee, on a nagging length, on off, Abhishek Sharma drives it on the up to cover.
1.2
0
Gerald Coetzee to Abhishek Sharma, Sharp and quick bumper from Coetzee, at the helmet of the batter and he gets a good lift off the deck. Abhishek Sharma ducks and lets it go.
1.1
4
Gerald Coetzee to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Abhishek Sharma and India are underway! Coetzee bowls it on a back of a length, around off, Abhishek Sharma hangs on the back foot and gets on top of the bounce. Drags the pull in front of square on the leg side and gets it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Gerald Coetzee to share the attack from the other end.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs |
HH: 0/1
0.6
0
Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, Beaten! Jansen angles it across, on a length, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav throws his hands at the delivery but the ball leaves him to go past the bat. Jansen starts with a wicket-maiden!
0.5
0
Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, Pitched up, attacking the stumps, Suryakumar Yadav presents the full face of the bat and eases the drive to mid off.
0.4
0
Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, Play and a miss! Short and wide, going across the batter, Suryakumar Yadav reaches out to flay it away on the off side. The ball does not bounce as much as SKY expected and it goes under his bat.
Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian skipper walks out to the middle at number 3. A wide first slip for him.
0.3
W
Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! What a start for South Africa! Marco Jansen gets rid of the centurion from the first game! Jansen goes slightly fuller, shaping back in, on leg, Sanju Samson gives himself room and swings through the line to launch it back over the bowler's head. Plays down the wrong line and gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes through to uproot the leg stump. 107 at Durban but a 3-ball duck here in Gqeberha for Samson.
0.2
0
Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Sees the batter back away does Jansen and he follows him, on a short of a length, Sanju Samson hops and stabs it down on the off side.
0.1
0
Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Jansen beats the bat straight away! Gets a hint of shape back into the right-hander from over the wicket, on a good length, on off, Sanju Samson looks to drive it through the off side but the ball comes back in off the deck to go past the inside edge. It goes at waist height to the keeper.
All set for the action to begin! And as we speak, the sun is peeking out of the clouds and it has gotten pleasingly bright and sunny at Gqeberha. A great lively crowd greets the players from both camps. The two umpires are already out in the middle and the South African players take their fielding positions. Out walk the Indian opening pair - Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. It will be Marco Jansen to begin the proceedings for South Africa with the brand new ball. Here we go...
Well, pleasing signs as it was just a passing shower. However, it remains overcast, with slight chances of showers here and there as the evening progresses. As of now, the covers have been peeled off and now, the two sets of players line up for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first, followed by the national anthem of South Africa.
UPDATE - 1.38 pm GMT - There was a bit of rain in the air whilst the toss was taking place but the players are still out there, going through their warm-up drills and we should be fine for an on-time start. That said, the strip has been covered now but it looks to be more as a precaution.
The captain of India, Suryakumar Yadav says that they achieved what they wanted to do in the first game and is glad that kept up with their brand of cricket. Mentions that they learn from every game irrespective of the result. Hopes that they can continue the good work and shares that he would want the team to be a bit tidier. Informs that they are going with the same team as the last game.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa says that due to rain around, bowling is a good option. He is hopeful that there might be some help for the seamers. About the team changes, Markram informs that Reeza Hendricks is well now and he comes in for Patrick Kruger. Mentions it is a huge opportunity for them. Also tells they are not worried about the results, but they will look to execute their plans.
India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Reeza Hendricks (In for Patrick Kruger), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter.
TOSS - South Africa have won the flip of the coin and they will BOWL first.
PITCH REPORT - Ashwell Prince and Shaun Pollock are inspecting the St. George's Park's pitch. Shaun Pollock says that there's a bit of cross breeze blowing across the park. He is joined by Ashwell Prince who says that it is overcast and there is some chance of rain. Adds the surface looks a bit different than usual. Mentions that there's more grass which will encourage the seam bowlers a bit more. Pollock then adds that the pitch is hard and firm and also reckons that there might not be much assistance for the spinners. Prince concludes and says that the captain who wins the toss must elect to bowl first keeping the weather in mind.
Historically, St George's Park has favoured seamers, which may influence both teams to lean on pace for this game. Although a shower or two could be on the cards, the conditions look largely favourable. Strap in, folks! We are in for a captivating ride. Stay tuned for the toss and team news!
On India’s side, Sanju Samson's blistering century set up a formidable total, which, while it could have been higher, proved sufficient on the day. Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi then took over, taking 3 wickets each to seal the deal. India are on an impressive 11-match T20I winning streak, and a victory today would bring them level with their all-time best run in the format.
South Africa may not have taken much from their 61-run defeat, but their late fightback with the ball, led by Gerald Coetzee, was a positive sign. On the batting front, their frailties against spin were evident and how they tackle the Indian spin threat will be key to their fortunes not just in this game but for the rest of the series. A collective effort across all departments will be key if Aiden Markram and Co. are to turn the tide.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! After an exciting start in Durban, the T20I series between South Africa and India has now shifted south to Gqeberha for the second match of this four-game contest. The visitors made a strong statement with a commanding win in the series opener, and a victory here would secure them an unassailable lead. The hosts, however, will be eager to even things up before the action shifts to Centurion.
... MATCH DAY ...
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks
Bat/Bow
Ryan Rickelton
Bat/Bow
Aiden Markram
CAP/Bat/Bow
Tristan Stubbs
Bat/Bow
Heinrich Klaasen
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
David Miller
Bat/Bow
Marco Jansen
Bat/Bow
Andile Simelane
Bat/Bow
Gerald Coetzee
Bat/Bow
Keshav Maharaj
Bat/Bow
Nqabayomzi Peter
Bat/Bow
India
Sanju Samson
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Abhishek Sharma
Bat/Bow
Suryakumar Yadav
CAP/Bat/Bow
Tilak Varma
Bat/Bow
Hardik Pandya
Bat/Bow
Rinku Singh
Bat/Bow
Axar Patel
Bat/Bow
Arshdeep Singh
Bat/Bow
Ravi Bishnoi
Bat/Bow
Avesh Khan
Bat/Bow
Varun Chakaravarthy
Bat/Bow