Highlights from the India vs. South Africa second T20 match: India trounced South Africa by 16 runs in a high-scoring second T20I on Sunday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After being put in to bat, India amassed a substantial 237 for three runs thanks to the top four's solid batting performance. They then came back to restrict the visitors to 221 for three runs within the allotted 20 overs. For the visitors, Quinton de Kock (69 not out) and David Miller (106 not out) scored the majority of the runs.
At the Barsapara cricket stadium, KL Rahul (57) and Rohit Sharma (43) put on a 96-run opening stand to lay the groundwork for India. Suryakumar Yadav (61) then took the stage, smashing five boundaries and as many sixes on his way to a 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli off only 40 balls (49 not out). Then, in his seven-ball 17 not out, Dinesh Karthik delivered some lusty punches.
The most effective bowler for South Africa was Keshav Maharaj (2/23), while the rest of his bowling teammates had a terrible day. The wicket-takers for India were Arshdeep Singh (2/62) and Axar Patel (1/53)
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It was a little too much for South Africa, despite David Miller and Quinton de Kock's brilliance. India secures a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with a 16-run victory in the second T20I.
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David Miller scores 100 WOW!
David Miller needs just 46 deliveries to reach his second T20 hundred. What a sight he was that evening!
SA simply will not give up!
In his 19th over, Arshdeep Singh scored 26 runs. From 63 off 12 balls, David Miller changed the equation to 37 needed off the final six. The Indian athletes are huddling together. The bowl belongs to Axar Patel.
Yet another victory for India!
With only 11 points allowed by Harshal Patel, the situation now calls for 63 points off 12 balls. Even the most ardent fans of cricket can see only one possible outcome at this point.
Chahar's last over was good.
India would enjoy Deepak Chahar's final over, which only allowed eight runs to be scored, even though it was far from the most economical he has bowled tonight (it was a maiden). For the visitors, the equation becomes more implausible. 164/3 on 17th over.