A dominant all-round performance from South Africa helped them register a 51 runs victory over India in the second T20 International, taking a complete lead in the series. A scintillating batting performance set the foundation as the team scored a massive 213/4, followed by their bowlers defending it as India was restricted to 162.

"We've just scored 221 runs; it’s a huge total. Now

The powerplay for South Africa started with a flying start, in which they scored 53 runs with only one wicket down in the initial six overs.

Quinton de Kock started aggressively with a half-century that came in just 26 deliveries, including 4 fours and 4 sixes.

Aiden Markram joined hands with him in continuing his assault, and both of them added 50 runs for the second wicket in 32 balls. The teams reached a drinks break, with South Africa in a cruisy position of 90/1 in 10 overs, with de Kock scoring 62 runs.

The run rate was maintained, with South Africa scoring:

100 runs in 10.2 overs

150 in 14.3 overs

200 in 19.2 overs

Later, a fine partnership was scored by David Miller and Donovan Ferreira, which gave 50 runs in 21 deliveries for the fifth wicket. Unbeaten 30 runs were scored by Ferreira, while Miller scored 20 runs.

South Africa finished with a massive 213/4 in 20 overs, even as a slow over rate led to an extra fielder being introduced inside the circle in the last over.

India Collapse Early in the Chase

A quicker start was what India needed, but their power play became a struggle. They scored 51 runs but lost 3 wickets in the first six overs.

A turning point arrived when South Africa reviewed a decision for Suryakumar Yadav in the 4th over. The third umpire supported their appeal, which led to India’s captain being sent back early.

At the 10-over mark, India were 81 for 4, with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya attempting a rebuild.

Tilak Varma was the lone bright spot in the Indian camp, slamming a magnificent 50 in just 27 deliveries, including 2 fours and 4 sixes. He and Pandya added 50 runs for the 5th wicket, but their required rate of runs continued to increase.

India attained:

 

150 in 17.2 overs

But the pressure became too much for their lower order. Their lower order collapsed, and India was bowled out for 162 in 19.1 overs, which was a huge deficit.

bened South Africa won by 51 runs They are now firmly established in this series with a very dominant performance.