India lost by three wickets to South Africa, despite Varun Chakaravarthy’s amazing five-wicket performance.
In the second T20 International at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa defeated India by three wickets, despite Varun Chakaravarthy’s amazing five-wicket haul. The Proteas struggled to reach a below-average goal of 125 runs as the leg-spinner recorded figures of 5 for 17 in his four overs. At one point, the hosts were 86 for 7, but they won thanks to an undefeated 42-run stand between Gerald Coetzee (19 off 9) and Tristan Stubbs (47 off 41). Earlier, South Africa held India to 124 for 6 because to outstanding fast bowling supported by spin. Hardik Pandya led the visitors in scoring with an undefeated knock of 39 runs.Following South Africa captain Markram’s decision to bowl after winning the toss, each of Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane, Aiden Markram, and Nqabayomzi Peter claimed a wicket. South Africa tied the four-match series 1-1 with the victory.
