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#SAvIND-2ndT20I-2024 : Tristan Stubbs Anchors South Africa To A Thrilling 3 Wicket Win Over India , Series Now 1-1
The tag of chokers nearly came back to haunt South Africa once again. But talented Tristan Stubbs along with Gerald Coetzee ensured that it did not happen as they helped South snatch a thrilling three- wicket win over India
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The tag of chokers nearly came back to haunt South Africa once again. But talented Tristan Stubbs along with Gerald Coetzee ensured that it did not happen as they helped South snatch a thrilling three- wicket win over India in the second T20I.
Earlier, South African Skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first. And his bowlers were on target from the start and never allowed India to get away . Centurion in the first match Sanju Samson did not trouble the scorers out for ( 0) . Fellow opener Abhishek Sharma once again fell cheaply for ( 4). Adding to India’s woes Captain Suryakumar Yadav was out for ( 4) . India losing three wickets in power play 15/3 ( 4 overs) .
It was advantage South Africa. And Indian wickets fell in a heap – Tilak Varma ( 20), Axar Patel unfortunately run-out ( 27) , Rinku Singh ( 9), Arshdeep Singh not out ( 7) .
As wickets fell around Hardik Pandya tried his best to lift India’s total remaining not out 39 ( 45 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) . India a below par batting show 124/ 6 in their 20 overs.
The Proteas were on the money with the ball and fielding – Marco Jansen 1/ 25 ( 4 overs), Gerald Coetzee 1/ 25 ( 4 overs), Andile Simelane 1/ 20 ( 3 overs ), Keshav Maharaj 0/ 24 ( 4 overs), Nqabayomzi Peter 1/ 20 ( 4 overs) , Aiden Markram 1/ 4 ( 1 over)
In reply , South Africa lost opener Ryan Rickelton ( 13) at the total of 22 . Skipper Aiden Markram fell early for ( 3), Reeza Hendricks ( 24). Marco Jansen mysteriously promoted up the batting order out for ( 7) , Heinrich Klaasen ( 2) , David Miller out for ( 0) sent South Africa in panic mood chasing a modest Indian total . When Miller was dismissed the South Africa total read a miserable 66 / 6 in 12. 2 overs. Andile Simelane out for ( 7 ) meant, Proteas tottering at 86/ 7 in 15. 4 overs
Tristan Stubbs was holding one end but too his horror saw wicket fall in the other end . He needed some support. And the support came from the unlikely fast bowler Gerald Coetzee who played stunning unbeaten cameo 19 ( 9 balls, 2 fours, 1 six) , Stubbs was solid and clam and scored a crucial match- winning unbeaten 47 ( 41 balls, 7 fours) . Stubbs and Coetzee struck a fine unbeaten 42 run partnership to see the Proteas home by three wickets. Bringing huge sigh of relief in the dug-out . South Africa reaching 128/ 7 in 19 overs. The game got close thanks to a brilliant effort by Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy who had stunning figures 5/ 17 ( 4 overs). Unfortunately his efforts went in vain. India just did not have the runs on board.
India bowling figures read : Varun Chakaravarthy 5/ 17 ( 4 overs), Avesh Khan 0/ 23 ( 3 overs) , Arshdeep Singh 1 / 41 ( 4 overs), Ravi Bishnoi 1/ 21 ( 4 overs) , Axar Patel 0/ 2 ( 1 over)
Match: 2nd T20I
Venue: Gqeberha | Date: Nov 10, 2024
