🏏South Africa vs India, 2nd T20I: At St George's Park, Gqeberha 🏏 - Page 32

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South Africa won by 5 wkts - 2nd innings reduced to 15 overs due to rain, target 152

Congrats SA

We have been treated to some fascinating ball-hitting tonight with South Africa coming out triumphs! After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the hosts begun on the right note with both openers departing for a duck. But India staged a brilliant recovery courtesy a dominant middle-order performance with SKY and Rinku at the helm of things. Rain came down just before the completion of the first innings and it did quicken up the slow pitch. The revised target for South Africa was 152 off 15 overs. Hendricks and Breetzke got their side off to a flier as the duo stitched 42 off 17 balls. The latter succumbed to a run-out but the platform was already set. Markram came in and middled the ball beautifully with Hendricks going hammer and tongs from the other end. Gripping the ball was a difficulty considering how damp the outfield was. The Indian bowlers missed their mark and paid the price. The hosts lost 3 wickets in a space of 12 runs and the Men in Blue had a glimmer of hope. However, it was too much of a ask for the Indian bowlers and they couldn't effect anything spectacular. Stubbs and Phehlukwayo held their nerves and took their side off to a convincing victory. Time for the presentations now...

Tabraiz Shamsi | Player of the Match: I have taken that celebration away but the kids near the boundary keep asking me for it. To be able to deliver under pressure against India was pleasing. He is a wonderful player and he has shown that again today. Aiden was brilliant with his changes. Since Rob has come in, he has created a brilliant environment in the team. He pushes hard in the field but also allows us to enjoy our families. The results are there to show on the field.

SKY | India captain: They batted beautifully in the first 5-6 overs and took the game away from us. It was the brand of cricket we were talking about, just go out and express ourselves. It was tough with the wet ball, but we would face similar situations in the future and it's a good learning for us.

Aiden Markram | South Africa captain: A bit bleak about Durban, it was disappointing. Great crowd in today and it's nice to put in a performance in front of them. It was on the slower side. But after the rain came in, it quickened up. Sometimes you try too much in T20 cricket, if a match up works you go with him. But, you don't want to keep him for too long as the batter lines him up. (On Reeza Hendricks) He has been fantastic, super happy for him, he has adopted a bit of leadership role with the batting. Another brilliant knock from him tonight. You gonna pick form players going into the world cup. There might still be a couple of places up for grabs. Every player is working hard and giving his best. The healthy competition means a lot for us.

So, that's it from our side! A power-packed performance with the bat from South Africa saw them through. India won't be too disappointed as their batters batted in tricky conditions and the middle-order did pretty well. The execution was a bit off with the ball for both sides and they would want to work on that. India did have to bowl with the wet ball and that can be taken into consideration. Join us for the final T20I day after tomorrow at Johannesburg. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Congratulations to South Africa for winning the match.

Congratulations to Tabraiz Shamsi for winning the PoTM award.

Cheers..

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