IND vs SA 2nd T20I (Source: OneCricket)
Good Night!
Alright then, we still have two more T20Is to go, and the next stop is at SuperSport Park, Centurion on November 13. We will be back then with another live coverage. Till then, good night and stay safe.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: South Africa Win; Coetzee, Stubbs Win It!
And it was just a matter of time. South Africa chase down the target within 19 overs, having got three wickets in hand. They are pumped, and the hosts have levelled the series.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Game Gone!
Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh have spoiled everything. The pressure Chakaravarthy and Bishnoi built, now nothing is there. Only 5 required off 9 balls now. Gerald Coetzee is batting on 19* off 9 balls.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Has India Lost The Game Here?
SKY has made a mistake, bringing in Arshdeep instead of Axar. And he is paying the price; Gerald Coetzee smashes a huge six, followed by a much-needed four by Tristan Stubbs.
25 runs required off 18 balls.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Bishnoi Strikes!
Another wicket, Simelane has been cleaned up. Another wicket goes away around Stubbs. The match is going far too away from SA. They need 37 runs off 24 balls.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: I. C. Y. M. I 🔥
The Varun Chakaravarthy Show!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Tristan Stubbs Holds The Key!
50 Runs Required Off 36 Balls. This is not a massive target for SA, but they are losing wickets regularly and Tristan Stubbs is running out of partners. He must stay till the end to get the job done, and also, to keep the series alive. Can he do that?IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Chakaravarthy Has FOUR! And FIVE!
And guess what, India are back, and truly back. Heinrich Klaasen does not stay long, and David Miller Registers A GOLDEN DUCK to help him register an epic five-wicket haul.WHAT. A. GAME.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Chakaravarthy Has THREE!
Marco Jansen becomes Chakaravarthy's third victim of the evening. Another clean bowled, another man who failed to read the line.Danger man Heinrich Klaasen is here, and don't forget the fact that David Miller is still to come.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Jansen, Stubbs Taking Easy Steps!
Not much to update. South Africans are taking a slow and steady step here. They know required run rate is always under control; all they need to do is to keep their wickets. South Africa are 56/3 after 9.2 overs, chasing 125.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Varun Chakaravarthy, AGAIN!
What a comeback Varun Chakaravarthy is having! Another wicket for the KKR spinner, and this time a well-set Reeza Hendricks was outsmarted. Another clean bowled! Wow! South Africa are 44/3 after 7.4 overs.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: I.C.Y.M.I
Run rate under control. Can India pick up a few more wickets to put up a fight?IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Markram Gone; Chakravarthy Delighted!
And just like that, Varun Chakravarthy has got the wicket on his second ball. A dream start for the mystery spinner again as Aiden Markram's poor run of form goes on.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Markram Struck On Helmet!
That was nasty. The physio are out, and they are checking SA skipper. The action is taking a pause. Hope Markram is fine, even Hardik Pandya, the bowler, is wishing the same.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Rickelton Departs!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Hendricks, Rickelton Start Strongly!
Neither Rickelton nor Hendricks is looking to set their eyes. Instead, they want to finish this quickly. 16 runs already on the board within two overs. SA openers are dealing with boundaries.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Welcome Back!
Arshdeep Singh, as usual, has the new ball in hand. Two slips against Ryan Rickelton, with Reeza Hendricks being the other SA opener. Let's go!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: India Finish On 124/6!
Well, four dots, and then a couple runs and a four. India close on 124/6, with Hardik remaining not out on 39* off 45 balls. Can they defend this small total?
We will be back with South Africa's chase soon. Stay tuned.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Coetzee, Jansen to finish things off!
Just three runs off the 19th over. Wonderful stuff by Gerald Coetzee in the penultimate over.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Hardik Pandya Breaking The Shackles!
FINALLY! FINALLY! Hardik Pandya, who was batting on 14* off 27 balls, has finally is hitting the ball like he was supposed to do. He is now 29* off 32 balls, thanks to two fours and a six in his last five balls. Can India cross 140+ today? Let's see.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: ARSHDEEP SINGH SIX!
Anyone saw it coming? Absolutely not. Arshdeep has punished Peter for a massive six over deep square leg. What a hit. A much-required for India. The scoreboard read 95/6 after 16.3 overs.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Rinku Singh Gone!
And Rinku Singh is gone as well. Nqabayomzi Peter has been spectacular today with the ball, and he has got the reward he was looking for. Another failure for Rinku, just 9 runs off 11 balls. India are now in serious trouble. Only Hardik Pandya remains as a specialist batter.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Can Rinku Pull Off A Show?
India need something special from Rinku Singh today, as the run rate is well below, under six runs an over. Only six overs and a few balls to go. Come on, Rinku! Hardik Pandya too needs to break the shackles.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Unlucky AXAR!
Oh, dear! Axar Patel, the man who was looking so good with bat in the middle, has an unfortunate run out. Hardik Pandya has hit straight to the bowler Nqabayomzi Peter, and by the time Axar was about to return to the non-striker's end, the stumps were broken after the ball hit flicked the bowler's fingers.Rinku Singh and Hardik now. Everything is on their shoulders.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: What Is Hardik Doing?
Hardik Pandya has been trying hard, but none of his shots are getting the timing right. A wicket or some lusty blows are coming hopefully? Let's see.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: I.C.Y.M.I
Today's only SIX so far.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Spectacular Miller Hogs Limelight!
The catch of the day is here, if not the series! David Miller has plucked something out of thin air. Markram is delighted; he has got Tilak Varma's wicket.Hardik Pandya has joined Axar Patel. South Africa have been dominating from the get-go.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Spinner First Time; Maharaj Into Attack!
South Africa have finally asked a spinner to bowl, and the leader of the Keshav Maharaj is here. Not much harm done! Seven runs have come. Steady!Markram has taken the ball now. Interesting!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Axar, Tilak Begin Rescue Mission!
Nice start from Axar. He is attacking Simelane, two gorgeous fours in three balls. Tilak too is shifting gears. Still, India's run rate is under six an over after 5.4 overs. Let's see how they can make things up, having lost three wickets already.IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: SKY Falls!
This makes matters worse. Andile Simelane has bowled a beauty to get the main man. The Indian captain went for a discussion for DRS, but did not go for it. 1st international wicket for Simelane, and it's SKY. What a day he is having!Tilak Varma and Axar Patel are in the middle now. What a shot by Tilak! First six of the day, and it's MASIVVVVVVE!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: South Africa Are On A Roll!
It seems like South African players are eager to win today. Their body language and the way they are attacking Indians are very very impressive, considering a side who suffered an embarrassing loss less than 48 hours ago.Jansen has kept the pressure on Tilak and SKY. India are 11/2 after 3 overs.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Abhishek Sharma Wastes No Time!
Abhishek Sharma has welcomed Gerald Coetzee with a boundary. An easy one through mid wicket.Appeal, and out given for caught-behind. Abhishek takes DRS straightaway, and the decision has been overturned.
Wicket! A top edge and gone. Abhishek follows Samson. Horrible start by the Men in Blue!
Tilak Varma and SKY are in the middle now. South Africa are absolutely pumped here.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Sanju Samson Goes For Duck!
Well, well, well! Who would have thought that? The last match's centurion Sanju Samson has not lasted for one over today. Marco Jansen has cleaned him up, and an aggressive celebration follows.
Terrible start from India. Captain SKY joins Abhishek Sharma.
A wicket maiden for Jansen. Woah!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I: All Fine, Samson, Abhishek Walk Out!
Well, the sun is out, and Indian openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have walked out in the middle. South African fielders are taking their positions. As usual Marco Jansen has the new ball in hand.
Off we go!
IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Drizzle In Gqeberha!
As I write, there is drizzle at the stadium. Will we have the match begin at the scheduled time? Or, do we have to wait a bit longer? Well, we shall find out soon. Don't go anywhere, geeks!IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Playing XIs
India XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Avesh Khan
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter
IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Team Changes!
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks is back, replacing Patrick KrugerIndia: No Changes.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Live Score: Toss!
South Africa skipper Aiden Markram has won the toss yet again, and this time, he has opted to bowl first. The decision makes much sense now, with rain approaching at the venue.IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Pitch Report!
"It is overcast and there is chance of rain here at Gqeberha. This surface is looking a little different to what we are accustomed to here. There is a bit of grass cover. Slightly more grass than usual. As we see, there is a bit of a cloud cover and there has been rain around in the area so that has changed the conditions. The grass will encourage the seam bowlers a bit more. The pitch looks good, solid and firm. I think batters will be encouraged. Seamers will enjoy bowling here and there won't be much spin on offer tonight. But at this venue, there is always something in it for the spinners. South Africa did not play spin well in the first T20I. If you go down, despite the grass on the surface, it is very hard. The ball will carry through nicely. It looks a good pitch to the eye. Batters should enjoy it, seam bowlers will enjoy it. The big question is will those two spinners from India enjoy it? With potential rain around, you would want to bowl first." - by Ashwell Prince and Shaun Pollock
IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Toss in 13 minutes!
We are not too far away from the toss. Who will bat first now? We shall find out real soon.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Any Win Predictor Here? 👀
We have our Nostradamus here, and his name is Jatin.
St George’s Park has been kind to batters, with the average first-innings score in T20Is around 170. That means we could see another high-scoring game. Toss might not be a huge factor, but after India’s success batting first, whoever wins the toss might just choose to set the target.
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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Let The Action Begin! ⚔️
Proteas are ready. Are you?IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Fantasy Preview!
Don't worry fantasy geeks! We have a full article properly analysed for you, written by Probuddha Bhattacharjee.
The pitch at the Gqeberha is generally a balanced wicket. The seamers are expected to get help from this track, and run-scoring will not be a child’s play. The batters need to spend some time in the middle to get adjusted to the surface before going big.
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Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: David Millers, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Gerlad Coetzee, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: David Miller
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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Match Preview!
As the match is still almost half an hour away to begin, let's have a quick read on our match preview, written by Aakash Saini.
Hosts South Africa and the visiting Indian team will collide in the second T20I of their four-match series on Sunday, November 10 at the St George's Park Cricket Ground in Gqeberha. Team India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, won the first T20I in Durban a couple of days ago to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Since the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup this year, the South African cricket team has suffered a 0-3 drubbing in the West Indies, and failed to defeat Ireland in the UAE. Moreover, the Proteas have now lost its series-opener to T20 World Cup winners India by a huge 61-run margin.
Batting seems to be a primary area of concern for South Africa, as none of their top-order stars have managed to click off late. The bowling department, on the other hand, has been ably helmed by Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee as well as by senior spinner Keshav Maharaj.
The Indian cricket team crushed hosts South Africa by 61 runs in Durban in the series opener. The outcome extended India’s T20I dominance this year, as it marked their 22nd win in just 23 matches since the start of January.
Centurion Sanju Samson and middle-order star Tilak Varma played starring roles with the bat to headline India’s 200-plus total. In the South African innings, Indian spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi demonstrated admirable composure on a batting-friendly surface to orchestrate a huge win for the ‘Men in Blue’.
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