Recent Match
India tour of South Africa, 2023-24, 2nd T20I, Gqeberha, Dec 12th, 2023

South Africa

(13.5 ov) 154/5

India

(19.3 ov) 180/7

Complete South Africa won by 5 wkts (DLS method)

Player of Match: Tabraiz Shamsi

IND 180/7 (19.3)

RSA 154/5 (13.5) CRR: 11.13

Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
14
12
2
0
116.67
10
4
0
1
250
Last Wicket: David Miller c Siraj b Mukesh Kumar 17(12) - 139/5 in 12.5 ov.
Bowler
0
M
R
W
ECO
2.5
0
28
0
9.88
3
0
34
2
11.33
Recent: ... | 0 N1 2 1 6 W 1 | 1 4 1 2 6 Overs: 13.5
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!
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 gotta 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.
Tabraiz Shamsi | Player of the Match: (On his shoe-phone celebration) I packed that celebration away, but the kids keep asking me to bring it about, so can't disappoint them. To be able to deliver under pressure against India was pleasing. (On SKY) 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 with our families. The results are there to show on the field.
SKY | India captain: At the halfway stage, I thought it was a par score but 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. Looking forward to the third T20I.
20:56 Local Time, 18:56 GMT, 00:26 IST:
13.5
Jadeja to Phehlukwayo, SIX, to deep square leg
13.4
Jadeja to Phehlukwayo, 2 runs, to fine leg
13.3
Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, on a back of a length on off, chopped
13.2
Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR, to third man
13.1
Jadeja to Phehlukwayo, 1 run, fired in on a length on leg-stump, Phehlukwayo swipes it to deep square leg to get off strike
Ravindra Jadeja [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack
The crowd is having a good time with their team inching closer to a victory. Meanwhile, Jadeja is given the responsibility to bowl the penultimate over.
12.6
Mukesh Kumar to Phehlukwayo, 1 run, pitched up ball on off, Phehlukwayo drills it down to long-off to retain strike
Andile Phehlukwayo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
12.5
Mukesh Kumar to Miller, out Caught by Siraj!! Miller c Siraj b Mukesh Kumar 17(12) [4s-1 6s-1]