India Vs South Africa Highlights 2nd T20I: Proteas Win By 3 Wickets To Level Series 1-1, Despite Varun's Five-Fer

The T20I matches between India and South Africa will be telecast on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Indian fans can watch the live streaming on on JioCinema too.

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), Tristan Stubbs.

Matches Played: 28

India Won: 16

South Africa Won: 11

No Result: 1

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in their 2nd T20I match today.

India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Avesh Khan

South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter

The conditions at the St George's Oval stadium are overcast with a stiff breeze and there's a slight chance of rain as well. The pitch has more grass than usual, but it's hard and firm, looking promising to the eye. There should be some early seam movement, making it an ideal surface for fast bowlers. Both Shaun Pollock and Ashwell Prince agree that bowling first would be the preferred option on this track.

The Indians in blue and the South Africans in yellow are out on the field, and we're all set for live action. It's time for the national anthems!

There we go! The Indian openers - Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are at the crease and Marco Jansen starts bowling!

WAIT - WHAT!

Sanju OUT!

Yes, SANJU IS OUT!

A stunning wicket! Marco Jansen bowls to Sanju Samson, and the Indian star is clean bowled for a duck. After his back-to-back centuries in the last match, Samson departs without scoring today. He tried to make room but exposed his stumps in the process, and Jansen took full advantage. A disappointing start for India as Samson is out for 0 off 3 balls.

Now the captain Suryakumar Yadav comes to the crease.

IND: 0/1 (1)

Yes!

Gerald Coetzee first delivers a wide ball down the leg side to Abhishek Sharma, which is initially called wide but overturned after review. Then, Coetzee strikes! A short ball on off stump beats Sharma on the pull, and he top edges it to Marco Jansen at short fine leg for an easy catch. Abhishek departs for 4 off 5 balls, and India lose both openers within the first two overs.

IND: 10/2 (2.5)

India Lose Another! Tilak Varma Caught Brilliantly by Miller

Tilak Varma departs for 20! Markram tosses it up outside off, and Varma drives it uppishly to cover. Miller leaps and takes a stunning one-handed catch. India now 4 down.

Now, Hardik Pandya, the only hope arrives.

IND: 46/4 (8.1)

Proteas Closing in on Revenge!

After posting 124/2 in the first match, India finds themselves in deep trouble today at 67/4 after 11 overs. Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, and Andile Simelane have each claimed a wicket, dismantling India’s top order. It’s clear—the Proteas are on their way to exacting revenge, with memories of the T20 World Cup final heartbreak still fresh.

67/4 (11.1)

Proteas Dominating! Rinku Singh Falls as India Lose Another Wicket

The Proteas bowlers are on a roll! Rinku Singh is dismissed after top-edging a slogsweep off Nqabayomzi Peter. The ball is safely caught by Gerald Coetzee at short fine leg. Rinku departs for 9 off 11 balls. Arshdeep Singh comes in as the new batter, with India now at 87/6 in 15.2 overs. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya stays (14 off 23). The Proteas are on course for revenge!

IND: 87/6 (15.3)

14 runs in the 17th over. Pandya is accelerating! Off Marco Jansen's deliveries handling the death overs pressure Hardik first hits a 4, 0, 6, 0, 0 and 4, totalling 33 off 35 runs.

IND: 116/6 (18.2)

The South African bowlers put in a fantastic effort to restrict the 2024 T20 World Champions to a modest total. Early wickets of Samson, Abhishek, and Suryakumar left India struggling, however, later Hardik Pandya’s late push helped them reach 124/6 (20). With a strengthened batting lineup, South Africa will be confident in chasing down this target. But India have Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi who both took three wickets each in the first match in which India posted 202/8 and then bowled out the Proteas men at only 141 (17.5).

IND: 124/6 (20) - Innings Break

Fall Of Wickets

• 0/1(Sanju Samson-0.3) Ov

• 5/2(Abhishek Sharma-1.5) Ov

• 15/3(Suryakumar Yadav-3.6) Ov

• 45/4(Tilak Varma-7.6) Ov

• 70/5(Axar Patel-11.5) Ov

• 87/6(Rinku Singh-15.2) Ov

India innings:

• Sanju Samson b Jansen 0

• Abhishek Sharma c Jansen b Coetzee 4

• Suryakumar Yadav lbw b Simelane 4

• Tilak Varma c Miller b Markram 20

• Axar Patel run out 27

• Hardik Pandya not out 39

• Rinku Singh c Coetzee b Peter 9

• Arshdeep Singh not out 7

Extras: (B-1, LB-5, W-8) 14

Total: (For 6 wickets in 20 overs) 124

Welcome back! India are on the field, low on confidence after setting a modest target of just 125 runs. From South Africa, Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks are at the crease, and Arshdeep Singh opening the attack.

RSA: 7/0 (1)

Arshdeep Strikes! Rickelton Falls for 13 as India Make Early Breakthrough

After a disappointing batting performance, the Indian bowlers take charge and find hope! Arshdeep delivers a slower ball on a fuller length that fools Rickelton, who drags it to deep backward square leg where Rinku Singh takes a comfortable catch. Rickelton departs for 13 off 11 balls.

RSA: 22/1 (3)

Hardik Pandya tests the Proteas with a short ball, hitting Markram on the helmet, but he’s cleared after a quick concussion check. Reeza Hendricks then smashes a flat six over deep backward square leg. Markram adds a single, and South Africa move to 34/1.

Varun Chakaravarthy Strikes! Markram Falls for 3 as India Keep Hope Alive

Varun Chakaravarthy continues his strong form, dismissing Markram for 3 with a perfect googly that crashes into the stumps. After the blow to the helmet, Markram couldn't recover, and India’s bowlers keep the pressure on, maintaining slim hopes of defending 125.

Speaking of India, they were at 34/3 in 6 overs. Not bad!

RSA 35/2 (6.2)

Varun Chakaravarthy’s Magic: Hendricks Bowled for 24

Varun Chakaravarthy gets Hendricks with a superb delivery! After a boundary, Chakaravarthy shortens his length and delivers a sharp-turning googly. Hendricks, attempting to drive, misses the ball and it crashes into the leg stump. Hendricks is dismissed for 24, and India’s bowlers continue to apply pressure.

RSA: 54/3 (8.5)

Varun Chakaravarthy Striked For the Third Time! Jansen Bowled for 7

Varun Chakaravarthy continues to shine and down goes Marco Jansen, who was promoted to No. 5, to bring a steady ship but now he falls to a brilliant googly. The ball turns sharply, sneaks through a gap between bat and pad, and sends the middle stump flying. Jansen departs for 7.

Now, Heinrich Klaasen, comes to the crease with South Africa needing 59 runs in 52 balls

RSA: 66/4 (11.1)

Varun's Dream Spell: Miller Bowled for Golden Duck!

Varun Chakaravarthy continues his magical run! Miller falls victim to his dangerous delivery and departs for a golden duck. With this wicket, Chakaravarthy claims his maiden 5-fer in T20Is, turning the game firmly in India’s favor. South Africa in deep trouble now.

Bowling figure - 5/17.

RSA: 67/6 (12.3)

Varun Chakaravarthy, WHAT ARE YOU?! Klaasen Falls for 2

Varun Chakaravarthy gets the big wicket of Klaasen for the second game in a row! Klaasen, a game-changer on his day, is caught by Rinku Singh at deep square leg. India’s bowlers are riding high. Klaasen departs for just 2.

Varun vs Klaasen in T20s
6 innings
30 balls
45 runs
3 dismissals
Avg 15.00

RSA: 66/6 (12.2)

Ravi Bishnoi Strikes! Simelane Bowled Out for 7

Ravi Bishnoi does the trick! A quick googly on a fuller length and Simelane attempts a slog sweep, and the ball turns in sharply and crashes into the stumps. Simelane is bowled for 7 off 10 balls, and the Proteas are now down with hopes. But, Stubbs is alive.

RSA 86/7 (15.4)

Can Stubbs do it?

South Africa need 25 runs in 18 balls

Tristan Stubbs plays a classy shot with a well-timed drive for four, and Coetzee follows up with a massive six over long-off, displaying his power once again. While the Proteas are still fighting, Stubbs looks like he could be the key to bringing them closer to the target. Can he lead the charge for a comeback?

RSA: 100/7 (17)

India must take him down, otherwise Stubbs will seal the match for Proteas. Stubbs stays calm under pressure and finds the gap for a crucial boundary.

South Africa need 5 runs in 8 balls

RSA 120/7 (18.4)

Stubbs did it!

South Africa won by 3 wkts.

Tristan Stubbs, Player of the Match: 

What did he say in the post-match interview:

The run rate never got away from us. Coetzee came in and played that innings in the end and we got over the line. He (Coetzee) walked in and said we can win this. It was always two hits away being back to run-a-ball. I just tried to breathe. It's my mom's birthday so there were 20-30 people who came to watch the game. This is my favourite place to play cricket. I was nervous, so I was trying to control by breathing.

Suryakumar Yadav | India captain: You always have to back whatever total you get. Of course, in a T20 game you don't want to get 125 or 140 but I'm proud of the way our boys bowled. (On Varun Chakaravarthy's 5-fer) In a T20 game someone getting a 5-fer defending 125 and in this situation, it's incredible. He worked really hard on his game and he has been waiting for this stage, and everyone enjoyed it. Brilliant performance from him. Two games to go, a lot of entertainment left and it will be fun at Jo'burg.

Aiden Markram | South Africa captain: I thought we bowled really well, some really good plans and our bowlers executed really well. From the batting point of view, you want to break the back of the chase at the mid-way stage but it didn't work out today. Sometimes when you lose wickets in a cluster it doesn't look pretty. We need to take it on the chin, we are definitely going to keep our brand of cricket going. (On Stubbs and Coetzee) They are coming in after a break, nice to see the fire in their bellies. Really proud of course, the role Simelane and Peter played with the ball was massive. To all the guys on the younger side, they inspired the older guys. We need to take one game at at time. We won this game to level the series and we are happy.

With that, South Africa levelled the four-match T20I series at 1-1 against India. At St George's Park, the Proteas survived a tense encounter, edging out India in a thrilling chase of a mere total 124/6. Varun Chakravarthy’s dream spell of 5/17 – the best figures by a bowler from a full member nation in a T20I defeat – kept the game alive till the final moments. Despite his heroics, it was Tristan Stubbs who made the impossible seem possible, guiding South Africa to a dramatic 3-wicket victory and reminding everyone that in cricket, anything can happen until the last ball is bowled.

IND: 124/6 (20)

RSA: 128/7 (19)

Up next, South Africa and India will clash in the 3rd T20I on November 13, Tuesday, at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, with play set to begin at 8:30 PM IST. Join us again to follow the live coverage of the RSA vs IND match. Until then, Good Night!