IND vs SA, 2nd T20I HIGHLIGHTS: Varun fifer in vain as Stubbs, Coetzee help South Africa win by three wickets

IND Vs SA: Highlights Of The 1st T20I Match

Revised: November 10, 2024, 11:32 PM IST

Greetings and welcome to Sportstar's recap of the first T20I match between India and South Africa, taking place at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Arshdeep delivers a short ball, and Stubbs hits it for a FOUR! South Africa is on the path to victory! He follows up with a wide delivery, and an outer edge sends the ball racing to the boundary! It's clear now—South Africa only needs 5 runs from 10 balls. Stubbs is ready to take charge. Another short ball comes from Arshdeep, and Stubbs pulls it for another FOUR! The scores are tied. Yet another short delivery, another pull AND STUBBS WRAPS IT UP IN FASHION WITH A FOUR! The Proteas claim a thrilling come-from-behind win by three wickets, leveling the series.

SA scored 112 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 18 overs.

Avesh takes over from Bishnoi. He begins with a full toss, and Coetzee smashes it straight back over the bowler's head for a FOUR! This is shaping up to be a crucial partnership in the match. ANOTHER FOUR! This one goes through the covers as Avesh delivers it right in the hitting area. Avesh bowls another full toss aimed at the pads, and Coetzee easily flicks it for two runs. A single off the final ball means Stubbs will keep the strike.

SA scored 100 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 17 overs.

Arshdeep is back to bowl, taking over from Hardik. The team now needs nearly 10 runs per over, making things tough for Stubbs and Coetzee. Arshdeep delivers a full toss that's right in the zone, and Stubbs effortlessly sends it sailing over the bowler's head for a SIX! Arshdeep then slips up, offering a wide full toss. Stubbs capitalizes, driving it through the cover area for a FOUR! That was a productive over for the home team.

SA scored 88 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 16 overs.

Bishnoi keeps going. The South African team requires 49 runs in five overs. Is this game over for them? BISHNOI HITS! He gets past Simelane's sweep, and the ball hits the stumps on the middle and leg side.

South Africa is at 84 runs with 6 wickets lost after 15 overs.

Hardik returns to bowl, taking over from Varun. He delivers a short ball that sails outside the wide line. This marks his third wide delivery as he tries to execute slower yorkers. The over results in nine runs.

South Africa has scored 75 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 14 overs.

Bishnoi keeps bowling. He delivers a fuller ball just outside the off stump, and Stubbs skillfully reverse sweeps it for a boundary! That’s a crucial four runs right there.

SA scored 67 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in just 13 overs.

Varun is ready to bowl his fourth over. What an incredible night it’s been for him! He takes out the dangerous Klaasen once more! The delivery was a bit shorter and slower, and Klaasen attempted to hit it over long-off but ended up handing it right to Arshdeep. Another one is out! Miller heads back to the pavilion. Now Varun is on the brink of a hat-trick and has already secured five wickets! Simelane is the new batsman at the crease. He successfully defends the hat-trick ball and scores his first run with a single. What a fantastic spell of bowling comes to a close!

South Africa scored 65 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 12 overs.

Bishnoi has taken the place of Axar. It was a clean over, yielding only a single run.

South Africa has scored 64 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 11 overs.

Varun takes over from Bishnoi at the other end. He bowls a ball that’s a bit wide on the off side, and Stubbs attempts to drive it through the covers. However, it hits the thick outside edge and races toward the boundary. Jansen is out! Varun strikes the stumps once more with another googly that the batsman couldn’t pick. He’s truly changed the course of this match all by himself. Klaasen comes in at number six.

South Africa scored 57 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 10 overs.

Axar comes in for Varun. South Africa requires 70 runs with 11 overs remaining. The ball is delivered with a slower pace and straightens after landing, but Stubbs attempts to hit and fails to connect. Only two runs were scored in that over.

SA scored 55 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 9 overs.

Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack, spinning from both ends. He bowls a wide down the leg side. Stubbs picks up a single, marking the team's 50 runs for South Africa. Bishnoi follows up with a short ball, and Jansen bends low before crashing it to the leg side for a boundary!

The score stands at 45 runs for the loss of 3 wickets after 8 overs.

Varun continues to bowl. He starts with a short delivery, and Hendricks swiftly gets back into position, lifting the ball over midwicket just enough to clear the fielder. Then, with a fuller delivery aimed at the leg stumps, Hendricks steps toward the ball and elegantly plays a shot over covers for a FOUR! That's another one for Varun! He bowls a googly next, leaving Hendricks completely baffled as the ball whizzes past his defense and hits the top of the leg stump! Jansen comes in next. He attempts to flick a delivery down the leg side, but Samson catches it behind the stumps and makes a strong appeal for a caught behind. However, the umpire disagrees. A DRS review is called for, and the Ultra Edge shows the ball just brushed against the pads, resulting in an 'not out' decision. The over concludes with seven runs and one wicket.

SA has scored 37 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 7 overs.

Hardik goes on. India found itself in a comparable position at this point (36/3). It's been a calm over from Hardik, as he has only given away three runs from his first five deliveries.

SA scored 34 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 6 overs.

Varun Chakravarthy has stepped in to bowl, taking over from Avesh. And VARUN gets a breakthrough! He takes down the leg stump after Markram misjudges the googly. Stubbs comes in at the number four spot. That was an excellent over from Varun, giving away just one run while claiming a wicket.

SA scored 33 runs with 1 wicket lost in just 5 overs.

Hardik is now bowling, taking over from Arshdeep. It’s been a tough night for Markram. After injuring his fingers in the last match, he’s now been struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Hardik that slipped past his defenses. Meanwhile, Hendricks connects beautifully with a full delivery, effortlessly sending the ball soaring over square leg for a SIX!

SA scored 24 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in 4 overs.

Avesh follows up his delivery. The ball is a bit fuller and on the off side, and Hendricks hits it hard toward point. However, Arshdeep makes a great stop, preventing the ball from reaching the boundary. Overall, it was a solid over from Avesh, conceding only two runs.

South Africa scored 22 runs in just 3 overs.

Arshdeep is still bowling, and Rickleton is maintaining his aggressive approach. He plays a shot down the leg side, sending the ball to the fine leg area for a four! However, Arshdeep strikes back! He tricks Rickleton with a knuckleball, causing the batter to mistime it and pop it up to Rinku, who catches it easily. Now, Aiden Markram is stepping in at the number three spot.

16 runs without losing any wickets in 2 overs.

Avesh Khan steps up to bowl. He delivers a short and straight ball, and Hendricks smashes it aggressively for a FOUR! The crack of the bat was unmistakable. It was a powerful shot. The ball was pitched straight and veered away from Hendricks, brushing the outside edge but racing between the slip fielders for another FOUR!

South Africa scored 7 runs without losing any wickets within the first over.

We're back for the pursuit. Ryan Rickleton and Reeza Hendricks will kick off the batting for the Proteas, while Arshdeep will begin bowling.

Arshdeep bowls three deliveries in quick succession. The first one is a bit short and wide outside off, allowing Rickleton to swing his bat and send the ball soaring over the covers for a boundary! On the next ball, pitched on the stumps, Rickleton steps out and strikes the ball over midwicket, earning himself two runs.

India scored 124 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Jansen is set to deliver the last over. He begins with a flawless yorker, resulting in a dot ball. The next delivery is fuller, and Hardik utilizes his lower hand to send it through the covers. The shot is airborne but travels quickly; Markram tries to catch it but fails. He falls to the ground, clearly in pain and clutching his pinky finger. Another opportunity goes to waste! Jansen follows up with a shorter ball, and Hardik attempts to pull it, only to nick the top edge which flies to Coetzee at third man, but he drops the catch. Incredible! Hardik doesn't take off for a run. The next delivery is short again, and Hardik slices it over the wicketkeeper’s head for a FOUR. India wraps up their innings with 124 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs!

India has scored 118 runs with 6 wickets lost in 19 overs.

Coetzee is still in action. Just outside the off-stump, Arshdeep nudges the ball past the fielder at point for a single, bringing Hardik back to face the bowler. Coetzee delivers a slow full toss outside off, but Hardik swings and fails to connect. It's been an impressive over from Coetzee, having allowed only two runs off five balls, which includes a wide. Hardik swings and misses on the last delivery, yet manages to grab a single.

India is at 115 runs for the loss of 6 wickets after 18 overs.

Jansen returns to bowl. He delivers a ball with a bit of bounce, and Hardik quickly adjusts, using his wrists to drive the ball through the covers for a boundary. Next, he receives a length ball outside off, which he powers for a six! Then, on a shorter delivery, Hardik executes a stylish no-look ramp shot over third man, earning another four runs. It’s been a great over for the Indian team!

India has scored 100 runs and lost 6 wickets in 17 overs.

Coetzee is ready to bowl his third over. He begins with a wide delivery—too short and outside off-stump, and Hardik fails to connect. This marks Coetzee's third wide ball, but apart from those, he's been on point with his other deliveries. Bowling at a yorker length, Hardik makes a solid effort, driving through with his bottom hand to send the ball racing to the midwicket area for a boundary! India has now crossed the 100-run mark.

India scored 93 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 16 overs.

It's time for Peter to deliver his last over. Rinku attempts a slog sweep on a ball aimed at off stump. The shot goes high into the air but lacks the distance needed, allowing Coetzee to make an easy catch. Next up is Arshdeep Singh. He steps up to face a full delivery but tries to defend it and misses, leading to Klaasen removing the bails with a swift motion. The appeal for a wicket is loud, but the umpire shakes his head. A review using DRS is called for, and it shows there was no edge; Arshdeep was well inside the crease when the bails came off. On the next delivery, Arshdeep gets it right and sends the ball soaring for a SIX!

The score stands at 86 runs for the loss of 5 wickets after 15 overs.

Maharaj has taken over for Simelane. They've faced three balls and gotten three singles up to this point. India's scoring rate is stuck at about six, and Hardik's performance isn't helping the situation. He has managed just 12 runs from 21 balls so far.

IND 80 runs for 5 wickets in 14 overs.

Peter goes on to say that this venue has seen a total of nine T20 international matches, with the average score for the first innings being 136 runs. To reach that total, India needs an additional 60 runs in the remaining seven overs.

India scored 76 runs while losing 5 wickets in 13 overs.

Simelane returns to bowl, taking over from Maharaj. There were three singles scored from three balls. The over totaled six runs.

India has scored 70 runs and lost 5 wickets in 12 overs.

Peter continues with the commentary. Hardik is really struggling at the crease; he just can't find his rhythm. He's only managed to score five runs off 11 deliveries. And then, suddenly, he connects with one perfectly! But luck isn't on their side as it deflects off Peter's hands and hits the stumps at the non-striker's end. Axar, who was well out of his crease, has to make the long walk back to the pavilion. Tough break for him! Rinku Singh now steps up to the plate as the over concludes with a dot ball.

India has scored 67 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 11 overs.

Maharaj bowls again. Hardik attempts a sweep shot but misses it as the ball passes just above the off stump.

India is at 62 runs for 4 wickets after 10 overs.

Nqabayomzi Peter is on the attack, taking Markram's place. He begins with a fuller ball directed down the leg side, which deflects off the pads and races away for a boundary! Axar then turns a full delivery into a half volley, launching it over the cover fielders for another FOUR! It was close, but it landed just before crossing the boundary line.

India has scored 51 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in just 9 overs.

Maharaj keeps going. Hardik gets started with a single. Axar plays a punch shot through the covers for a FOUR off a short ball that’s a bit outside off, even with Jansen trying to dive near the boundary to stop it. This also marks India reaching 50 runs!

India has scored 45 runs with 4 wickets down after 8 overs.

Captain Markram is now bowling, taking over from Simelane. He sends down a fast, full delivery, and Axar manages a slog sweep for a single. There were appeals for a catch, but it was well off the fielder's reach. MARKRAM MAKES HIS MARK! He makes a stunning catch out of nowhere! Tilak tried to take advantage of the width, advancing down the pitch to send it over the cover fielder, but Miller's incredible one-handed catch surprised everyone! Hardik Pandya steps up to bat at number six.

India is currently at 41 runs with 3 wickets lost after 7 overs.

Keshav Maharaj comes into the game, taking over from Coetzee. He faces Tilak, who connects on the first two balls. The first delivery is short, and Tilak pulls it sharply through the midwicket area, but Stubbs makes an impressive play from the outfield to prevent a couple of runs. The next ball is also short, and Tilak deftly places it through the leg side for a single. In total, seven runs are scored in that over.

India is currently at 34 runs with 3 wickets lost after 6 overs.

Simelane goes on. He delivers a full ball outside off, and Axar makes some space for himself, driving it through the covers for a boundary! Next, a full and straight delivery comes in, and Axar skillfully flicks his back leg aside, sending the ball soaring over the bowler’s head for another four! Then he receives a shorter ball outside off, and Axar executes a late cut to pick up a single.

IND scored 24 runs for 3 wickets in just 5 overs.

Coetzee takes over from Jansen for a shift in bowling. He bowls a fuller delivery aimed at the pads, and Tilak sends it soaring through the square leg area for a huge SIX!

IND has scored 15 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 4 overs.

Simelane takes over from Coetzee. He delivers a full-length ball aimed at the pads, and SKY manages to flick it for a couple of runs. The next delivery is shorter and slower, coming in towards his body; Surya attempts to defend but misses, resulting in a dot ball. This time, he delivers a slightly fuller ball, and Surya skillfully lifts it over midwicket to score two runs. Simelane then executes a perfect yorker, catching Surya leg before wicket. It's a clear and obvious decision. SURYA IS OUT! Axar Patel has been promoted to bat higher up the order.

IND is 11 runs for the loss of 2 wickets after 3 overs.

Jansen continues his over. He delivers a ball that’s a bit short and wide outside off stump. Tilak advances down the pitch and hits it effortlessly for a boundary! Jansen then adjusts his line, sending the ball away from Tilak. The batter attempts to block it, but it edges off the bat and narrowly avoids the second slip fielder.

IND scored 6 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in just 2 overs.

Gerald Coetzee is set to bowl the second over. Abhishek makes an impressive start by pulling a short ball on the leg side for a FOUR! That’s India’s first score on the board. Coetzee tries again with a short delivery, but this time Abhishek chooses to let it go. Is the tactic of bowling short paying off? Coetzee sends in another short ball aimed at Abhishek’s ribs, and the batter is tempted to flick it. However, it seems to have brushed his glove as Klaasen takes the catch behind the stumps. Abhishek quickly reviews the decision with DRS, and the ultra edge shows no signs of a touch! He’s not out! Unfortunately for Abhishek, his struggles continue as he gets caught. Once again faced with a short ball, the left-hander tries to pull but ends up top-edging it to the fielder at short fine leg. Tilak Varma is the next batter in and gets off the mark with a single.

IND 0/1 after 1 over

Sanju Samson, coming off two consecutive T20I centuries, and Abhishek Sharma will be the opening pair for India. Marco Jansen will take the mound for the first over.

Jansen begins with a subtle change in direction, delivering a straight ball that veers away from Samson. The batter goes for a hit but ends up missing entirely. WHAT A FANTASTIC START FOR THE HOME TEAM! JANSEN HAS CLAIMED A BIG SCALP—SANJU IS OUT! Sanju steps forward to meet the ball, tries to drive it, but misses, and it grazes the top of the leg stumps. Now, Suryakumar Yadav comes in at number three. He has some room to play the ball outside off, but Surya swings and doesn't connect. JANSEN KICKS OFF WITH A MAIDEN OVER AND A WICKET!

Great news! The clouds have parted and the rain has ceased. The pitch is dry, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way so we can enjoy the entire 40 overs. The players are out on the field now, and it’s time for the national anthems.

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (vice-captain)

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Sharma

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen, Axar Patel

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Arshdeep Singh, Gerald Coetzee.

India's lineup includes Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav serving as captain, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, and Varun Chakravarthy.

South Africa's lineup includes Ryan Rickelton as wicketkeeper, Aiden Markram serving as captain, along with players like Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Nqabayomzi Peter.

Aiden Markram has won the toss and decided to bowl first. The South African team has made one adjustment, bringing in Reeza Hendricks in place of Patrick Kruger. On the other hand, Suryakumar has stated that India will stick with the same lineup as before.

Oh no! There's a little bit of rain at the location!

You can catch the second T20I match between South Africa and India live on Sports18 1 and 1hd channels. Additionally, you can watch the game via live streaming on the JioCinema app or website.

India's lineup features: Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav as the captain, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Avesh Khan.

South Africa's roster includes Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram serving as captain, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman, and Gerald Coetzee.

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India's Team: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.

South Africa's squad includes Aiden Markram as captain, along with players like Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Tristan Stubbs, and Lutho Sipamla, who will participate in the third and fourth T20 matches.

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