Baartman becomes second South African to take 4-fer against India in T20Is

South Africa’s pacer Ottneil Baartman bowled a decisive spell against India in the second India vs South Africa 2nd T20I as he dismantled India’s chase in Mullanpur. He became only the second Proteas bowler to claim a four-fer against India in T20Is.

The 32-year-old pacer delivered an outstanding spell of 4 wickets for 24 runs in four overs, ensuring the high-flying Indian batting lineup could not find a way to chase down the huge target of 214.

Baartman’s performance was not just match-winning; it was record-setting. He became only the second South African bowler in T20I history to take a four-wicket haul against India, joining the elite company of Lungi Ngidi. Notably, Lungi Ngidi claimed figures of 4-29 against India in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

In the T20I against India, Baartman’s pr