South Africa vs India, 2nd T20I - Live Cricket Score
India tour of South Africa, 2023 | 12 Dec 2023, Tue, 8:30 PM IST | St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
IND
180/7 (19.3 ov)
SA
154/5 (13.5 ov)
Player of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi
Aiden Markram is delighted with South Africa's win
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 wins Player of the Match
Tabraiz Shamsi (1/18, 4 overs) | 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.
Suryakumar Yadav reacts to India's loss
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.
Phehlukwayo finishes with a six
Andile Phehlukwayo deposits a half tracker from Jadeja way back into deep square leg. South Africa chase down finish on 154/5 after 13.5 overs and win the match by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Boundary!
Tristan Stubbs plays reverse sweep to find a boundary towards third man. South Africa are seven runs away from a win.
Fifth wicket down
David Miller finds Mohammed Siraj at deep square leg. Miller c Siraj b Mukesh Kumar 17(12) [4s-1 6s-1]. South Africa are 139/5 after 12.5 overs. Need 13 to win from 13 balls.
Maximum!
David Miller flicks Mukesh Kumar for a six
End of 12 overs
South Africa are 128/4. Need 24 to win off 18 balls. David Miller 10* (8), Tristan Stubbs 6* (8)
Boundary!
Mohammad Siraj finds outside edge of David Miller's bat which runs away for a four.
End of 11 overs
South Africa are 119/4 after 11 overs. Need 33 to win from 24 balls.
End of tenth over!
South Africa are 116/4 after ten overs. Need 36 to win from 30 balls.
Four byes!
Mohammad Siraj's in swinger beats both the batter and the keeper
Fourth wicket down!
Heinrich Klaasen finds Yashasvi Jaiswal at long on. Three wickets in quick succession for India. Klaasen c Jaiswal b Siraj 7(5) [6s-1]. South Africa are 108/4.
GAME ON! π₯#TeamIndia have struck thrice in the space of 3 overs to stage a comeback in this contest!
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The match is going right down to the wire!
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Third wicket down!
Reeza Hendricks hits one straight to short cover. Gets dismissed on 49. Reeza Hendricks c Suryakumar Yadav b Kuldeep Yadav 49(27) [4s-8 6s-1]. South Africa are 108/3 after nine overs.
After a smashing knock, #ReezaHendricks heads back one short of fifty!#KuldeepYadav with the wicket as #TeamIndia find their way back in the game π
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Maximum!
Heinrich Klaasen smashes six on the second ball of his innings