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India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Highlights: South Africa beat India by 3 wickets to level series 1-1
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Highlights: Tristan Stubbs led South Africa to a 3-wicket victory, overshadowing Varun Chakaravarthy's impressive 5-wicket haul.
Updated : Nov 14, 2024, 12:45 AM IST
 "India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I LIVE score: Rain likely to play spoilsport in Gqeberha")
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India is poised to extend their lead to 2-0 in the four-match T20I series as they face off against South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday. Thanks to Sanju Samson's impressive 47-ball century, India secured a 61-run victory over South Africa in the first match.
Currently on an impressive 11-match winning streak, India has dominated recent series against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, as well as the ongoing series against South Africa.
Having played 23 T20Is this year, India has emerged victorious in 22 matches, with their only defeat coming at the hands of Zimbabwe in the first T20I in early July.
Follow highlights of India vs South Africa 2nd T20I below.
LIVE BLOG
- 14 Nov 2024, 12:28 AM
IND vs SA, 3rd T20I LIVE Score: India won by 11 runs
Jansen really nailed that one, sending it over the deep cover fielder for a massive six. Unfortunately, Tilak Varma took a hit to the head and had to undergo a concussion test, but thankfully he's okay. India had a shout for LBW, but the umpire didn't give it. After a review, Jansen was out with three reds showing. It was a great innings, with Jansen scoring 54 off just 17 balls.
With 18 needed off three balls, Simeline stepped up to the plate and hit a four off his first ball. Now, with 14 needed off two balls, the pressure was on. A single was taken, leaving 13 needed off one ball. Coetzee could only manage a single, and India emerged victorious by 11 runs.
IND 219/6 (20)
RSA 208/7 (20)
- 10 Nov 2024, 11:02 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa won by 3 wkts
Arshdeep begins with a short delivery and Stubbs smashes it for a FOUR! South Africa is cruising towards a victory! The ball is wide outside off, Stubbs gets a thick outside edge, and it races away for a boundary! It looks like the game is in the bag now. South Africa only needs 5 runs off 10 balls. Stand and deliver time. Arshdeep bowls another short one, Stubbs pulls it straight for another FOUR! The scores are now level. Another short delivery, another pull shot, and Stubbs finishes off in style with another FOUR! What a way to end the game!
IND 124/6 (20)
RSA 128/7 (19)
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:55 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 100/7 in 17 overs
Arshdeep is back in the attack, replacing Hardik. The required run rate has climbed close to 10 runs per over now. It's an uphill task for Stubbs and Coetzee. The ball is right in the slot and it's smashed straight over the bowler's head for a massive SIX! Boundary to end the over.
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:50 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 88/7 in 16 overs
Bishnoi strikes! He breaks through Simelane's sweep, and the ball crashes onto the middle and leg stumps.
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:39 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 84/6 in 15 overs
Hardik is back in the attack, taking over from Varun. He bowls a short delivery that goes over the wide line. Hardik has now bowled three wides in an attempt to bowl slower yorkers. The over yielded nine runs.
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:28 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 67/6 in 13 overs
Varun is about to bowl his fourth over. What a night he's been having! He just removed the dangerous Klaasen once again! The delivery was slightly short and slower through the air, causing Klaasen to rock back and try to clear long off, but he ended up hitting it straight into the hands of Arshdeep. Another one bites the dust! Varun is on a hat-trick and has picked up a five-for! Simelane is the next batter in. He managed to negate the hat-trick delivery and got off the mark with a single.
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:16 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 65/4 in 11 overs
Jansen departs! Varun rattles the stumps once more with another googly that the batter couldn't read.
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:09 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 45/3 in 8 overs
Another wicket for Varun! Another googly bowled. Hendricks is left completely bamboozled as the ball sneaks past his defense and just grazes the top of the leg stump!
- 10 Nov 2024, 10:01 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 37/2 in 7 overs
Hardik keeps going. India found themselves in a similar situation at this point (36/3). Hardik has had a quiet over so far, only managing to give three runs off the first five balls.
- 10 Nov 2024, 09:51 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 34/2 in 6 overs
Varun strikes! He knocks over the leg stump as skipper Markram fails to read the googly.
- 10 Nov 2024, 09:50 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 22/1 in 3 overs
Rickleton guides the ball down to the fine leg region for a boundary! Arshdeep gets the breakthrough by deceiving Rickleton with a knuckleball, causing him to loft it to the leg side where Rinku takes the catch.
- 10 Nov 2024, 09:16 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa 7/0 in 1 over
Arshdeep delivers three consecutive dots. The next ball is short and wide outside off, allowing Rickleton to free his hands and send it over covers for a boundary! The following delivery is on stump line, but Rickleton adjusts by clearing his foot and smashing it over midwicket for a couple of runs.
- 10 Nov 2024, 09:00 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 124/6 in 20 overs
Jansen delivers a short ball, Hardik attempts to pull it but ends up getting a top edge. The ball heads towards Coetzee at third man, but he misses the catch. Hardik doesn't bother running. Another short delivery, Hardik swings his bat and sends the ball flying over the keeper's head for a boundary!
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:56 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 115/6 in 18 overs
Hardik shows off his skills by effortlessly hitting a four through the covers with a wristy shot. Then, he follows it up by smashing a length ball outside off for a massive six.
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:52 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 101/6 in 17 overs
Coetzee has bowled three wide balls. Hardik gets into position, digs deep, uses his bottom hand, and smashes it through the midwicket region for a fantastic FOUR!
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:34 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 93/6 in 16 overs
Rinku attempted a slog sweep on the off stump line, but unfortunately, the shot lacked power and ended up being an easy catch for Coetzee.
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:30 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 76/5 in 13 overs
Simelane is back in the game, taking over for Maharaj. Three singles in three deliveries.
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:28 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 70/5 in 12 overs
Hardik finally hits one straight down the pitch, but it deflects off Peter's hands and knocks over the stumps at the non-striker's end. Axar was too far out of his crease and has to head back to the pavilion.
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:18 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 67/4 in 11 overs
Maharaj keeps going. Hardik attempts a quick sweep but misses as the ball narrowly avoids hitting the off stump.
- 10 Nov 2024, 08:07 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 52/4 in 9 overs
Hardik gets a single with a shot that's slightly outside off. Axar then rocks back and smashes it through covers for a FOUR, even though Jansen made a diving effort near the boundary ropes.
- 10 Nov 2024, 07:56 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 34/3 in 6 overs
Axar creates some space for himself and drives the ball through covers for a boundary! Then, he lifts his back leg and smashes the ball over the bowler's head for another four!
- 10 Nov 2024, 07:48 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 15/3 in 4 overs
Simelane perfectly executed the yorker and reaped the rewards by getting Surya out leg before wicket. It was a clear decision by the umpire.
- 10 Nov 2024, 07:43 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 11/2 in 3 overs
Jansen continues his delivery. A tad short and outside off, Tilak confidently steps down the track and elegantly lofts the ball straight down the ground for a boundary!
- 10 Nov 2024, 07:36 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 6/2 in 2 overs
Gerald Coetzee is going to bowl the second over. Abhishek welcomes him in style by pulling a short one on the leg side for a FOUR! Unfortunately, Abhishek's bad luck continues as he is caught out! Another short delivery, the left-handed batsman tries to pull it but ends up top-edging it to the square leg fielder!
- 10 Nov 2024, 07:05 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: India 0/1 in 1 over
What a great start for the home team! Jansen dismisses the key player Sanju! Sanju steps forward to hit the ball, attempts a drive, but misses as the ball just grazes the top of the leg stumps!
- 10 Nov 2024, 07:04 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: Teams
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
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
- 10 Nov 2024, 06:37 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa opt to bowl
Aiden Markram: We are going to bowl first again. With rain around, that's the obvious part. Hope the bowlers use the moisture. Kruger is out, Hendricks is in. We are not concerned about the outcome or result.
Suryakumar Yadav: We wanted to bat first and play same brand of cricket, happy with the things in the last match. You always learn something or the other in every game. We want to continue the good habits. No changes, playing with the same XI.
- 10 Nov 2024, 06:34 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score:
St. George's Park has hosted a total of 9 T20 matches, with the team batting first emerging victorious 4 times, while the team bowling first has won 5 times. The average first innings score at this venue is 136, while the average second innings score is 116.
The highest score ever recorded at St. George's Park was achieved by India against the hosts, when the Men in Blue scored 180/7 in December 2023. On the other hand, the highest successful run chase at this ground was accomplished by South Africa against India in the same match, where the Proteas secured a victory by 5 wickets through the DLS method.
- 10 Nov 2024, 06:33 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score:
Sanju Samson has recently displayed exceptional form in T20I cricket, achieving the remarkable feat of scoring two centuries in consecutive matches. His outstanding performances have not only silenced critics but also cemented his position as a pivotal player in the Indian T20I team.
- 10 Nov 2024, 05:46 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score:
The team management will be closely monitoring the performance of opener Abhishek Sharma, whose form has declined since his impressive century against Zimbabwe earlier this year. In the seven T20Is he has played since then, Sharma has only managed a highest score of 16. His lackluster performance continued in the 1st T20I, where he scored just 7 runs off 8 deliveries, failing to make a significant impact.
- 10 Nov 2024, 05:45 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: Rain to play spoilsport
According to AccuWeather, there is a high probability of rain interrupting the match. The forecast predicts a 49%-54% chance of rain at the time of the toss, scheduled for 7 PM IST. As the match progresses, the likelihood of rain increases to 64% before decreasing to 40% later in the evening.
- 10 Nov 2024, 05:44 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: Head-to-head record
India and South Africa have competed against each other 28 times in T20 internationals, notably clashing in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. India holds a slight advantage over the Proteas with a record of 16 wins to 11 losses.
- 10 Nov 2024, 05:43 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: Predicted playing XIs
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakravarthy
- 10 Nov 2024, 05:43 PM
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I LIVE Score: Hello and Welcome!
Welcome to our live blog covering the second match of the four-match T20I series between India and South Africa.
