The lean run of Shubman Gill and skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued as Indian batters faltered on a good batting pitch, losing the second T20I against South Africa by 51 runs on Thursday.

Quinton de Kock made an effortless 90 off 46 balls, propelling South Africa to a challenging 213 for four after India chose to field.

India were expected to chase down the steep target, but South Africa removed the Indian trio of Abhishek Sharma (17), Gill (0), and Suryakumar Yadav (5) inside the powerplay, putting the hosts on the back foot. India were eventually bowled out for 162 in 19.1 overs, with Tilak Varma (62 off 34) playing a lone hand.

The five-match series now stands at 1-1, with the third match scheduled in Dharamsala on December 14.

The local crowd was hoping for heroics from their home

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