NEW CHANDIGARH: South Africa won the second T20I match against India. Chasing the huge target of 214 runs set by South Africa, India were bowled out for 162 in 19.1 overs. The Proteas won by 51 runs. Tilak Varma was the only Indian batter who performed well, scoring 62 runs off 34 balls. South African bowler Ottniel Baartman, who took four wickets, was named Player of the Match.

India’s chase started poorly. Vice-captain Shubman Gill was out for 0 off 1 ball. When Abhishek Sharma (17 off 8) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (5 off 4) also fell, India were struggling at 32/3. Promoting Axar Patel to No. 3 proved to be a wrong experiment as he scored only 21 runs off 21 balls. Hardik Pandya managed just 20 off 23, adding to India’s troubles in a big chase. Jitesh Sharma scored 27 off 17 before g

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