In the second T20 match played between India and South Africa, the visiting team performed brilliantly and defeated India by 51 runs. With this victory, South Africa has achieved a 1-1 draw in the five-match series. Chasing the big target of 214 runs, the Indian team could score only 162 runs in the stipulated 20 overs.
Tilak Verma played the highest innings of 62 runs.
For India, Tilak Verma played the highest innings of 62 runs, but his efforts could not bring victory to the team. The start of the Indian team chasing the target was very disappointing. Opener Shubman Gill got out without opening the account and returned with the total score being 9 runs in the initial over of the innings itself. Abhishek Sharma made some good shots from the other end, but he also returned to the pavilion after scoring 17 runs. The team management decided to send Akshar Patel in the upper order in this match, but he could only add 21 runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav failed to make a big contribution for the second consecutive match and was out after scoring only 4 runs.
Even the middle order could not make a big partnership. Hardik Pandya departed after scoring 20 runs, while Jitesh Sharma tried to increase the pace of the team by playing a quick inning of 27 runs. The most impressive batting was done by Tilak Verma, who scored 62 runs in 34 balls. His innings included 5 brilliant sixes and 2 fours. On the other hand, South Africa’s Otneil Bartman bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets and was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’.
South Africa made a huge score of 213 runs
Earlier, South Africa batted after losing the toss and scored a huge score of 213 runs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock performed brilliantly on behalf of the team. He scored 90 runs in 46 balls, which included 7 sixes and 5 fours. De Kock along with Aiden Markram made an important partnership of 83 runs for the second wicket. In the last phase of the innings, Donovan Ferreira scored 30 not out and David Miller added 20 not out to take the team beyond 200.
India’s bowling proved to be very expensive in this match. Varun Chakraborty took 2 wickets for 29 runs, while Akshar Patel got one success. Fast bowlers Arshdeep and Bumrah were very expensive. There were a total of 15 sixes and 10 fours in South Africa’s innings, which put huge pressure on the Indian bowlers.
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