India win the three-match T20I series with one game to spare

IND vs SA Second T20I match Updates

On a night full of batting records. Suryakumar smashed 61 off 22 and added 102 off just 42 for the third wicket. Virat Kohli scored 49*, In contrast, Miller’s 106* off 47 came as part of a 174-run partnership with Quinton de Kock’s 69*.

Miller’s devastating ton was useless as Indian bowlers maintain composure to win the series 2-0 with a 16-run victory against South Africa in the second T20I.

At the 2nd T20I against South Africa on Sunday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Miller’s spectacular ton went in vain as Indian bowlers-maintained composure to win the series 2-0.

History Created

With a victory in the second T20I of the three-match series in Guwahati. India secured their first-ever bilateral series triumph over South Africa at home. South Africa has won one of the previous three series played in India (2015), with the other two ending in draws (2019, 2022).

Suryakumar Yadav Record

In addition, Yadav set a new record during his innings. Becoming the player with the fewest balls faced to reach 1000 T20I runs. Glenn Maxwell had held the record for doing so in 604 balls, but Yadav easily broke it by accomplishing the feat on his 573rd ball in T20 Internationals.

It was also India’s quickest partnership of 100 runs or more in this format thanks to Kohli and Yadav (102 runs in 42 balls).

India Batting first

India scored 237/3 in their first innings, which is their fourth-highest T20I total, with a whopping 141 runs coming in the final 10 overs. Additionally, this was the highest T20I total ever against South Africa.

As South Africa’s pacers lost runs, the pair (Rohit & Rahul) put on 57 runs in the Powerplay and then added another 39 runs in 3.4 overs. Anrich Nortje in particular had his first two overs stolen for 31 runs.

The aggressive stand was eventually broken by the outstanding Keshav Maharaj (2 for 23). Who first caused Rohit to erroneously pull the ball to deep mid-wicket and then successfully trapped Rahul LBW on the sweep.

South Africa’s Response

In reply, Arshdeep Singh captured two wickets in his first over, South Africa was reduced to 5/2. However, Quinton de Kock and David Miller rebuilt with a century stand. Giving South Africa a remote hope of lowering the mark.

The target was ultimately too high for South Africa to reach, despite Miller scoring his second T20I ton off just 46 balls. The current record for the fourth wicket or lower in T20Is belongs to Miller and de Kock’s unbroken 174-run stand.

The Finish

India wins the second T20I of the three-match T20 series with one game to spare. India will now look to beat South Africa in the third T20 and whitewash the series. With two series wins leading up to T20 World Cup. This will be a huge confidence boost for the Indian team.