Reeza Hendricks scored a quickfire 49 as South Africa defeated India by 5 wickets.
Reeza Hendricks showcased his batting prowess with a blistering knock of 49 runs, propelling South Africa to a convincing victory over India by 5 wickets (DLS technique) in a rain-affected second T20I held in the fascinating metropolis of Gqeberha.
This triumph not solely secured an insurmountable 1-0 lead for the Proteas in the three-match series but additionally heightened the anticipation for the series-deciding conflict scheduled for Thursday. The opening encounter in Centurion had been marred by inclement climate, ensuing in a washout.
Before the heavens opened up, India had managed to build up a commendable complete of 180/7 in 19.3 overs. Rinku Singh exhibited his batting prowess, remaining unbeaten on a exceptional 68 off simply 39 deliveries, whereas Gerald Coetzee was on the verge of attaining a hat-trick. South Africa had initially dealt a major blow to India’s batting lineup by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill early on.
However, captain Suryakumar Yadav emerged as a formidable power, setting the stage for a formidable complete together with his explosive half-century.
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