In the second T20 match between India and South Africa on November 10, 2024, South Africa won by 3 wickets in a thrilling contest. India batted first but struggled to post a competitive score, finishing with only 124/6 in their 20 overs. The South African bowlers, particularly Simelane and Peter, bowled effectively, making it difficult for Indian batsmen to gain momentum. No major partnerships formed, which kept India on the back foot throughout the innings.
Despite this low score, India’s spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowled an exceptional spell, taking 5 wickets for just 17 runs. His effort almost turned the game around for India, as he reduced South Africa to 86/7 at one point. However, the Indian team could not capitalize on this breakthrough.
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee came together at a critical time. They kept their composure and played sensibly, ensuring the required run rate didn’t spiral out of control. Stubbs, who was named the Player of the Match, anchored the innings with 47 runs. His partnership with Coetzee proved to be the key as they chased down the target in the 19th over.
For India, the major issue was their inability to put up a challenging total. Even with Varun Chakravarthy’s brilliant bowling, the low score gave South Africa room to recover. This match marked the end of India’s 11-match winning streak in T20s, and they will look to bounce back in the remaining matches of the series.
