India’s T20I campaign hit a roadblock as they suffered a 51-run defeat against South Africa in the second match at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

Chasing a daunting 214, the Indian team was bowled out for 162, marking their seventh defeat in T20 cricket while chasing a score above 210. Notably, the Men in Blue have yet to chase down a target of 210+ in T20Is successfully.

Quinton de Kock’s explosive 90 off 46 balls, including five fours and seven sixes, laid the foundation for South Africa’s imposing total. Ottniel Baartman’s 4/24 bowling spell further dismantled India’s batting lineup, exposing vulnerabilities in their chase.

Except for a half-century from Tilak Varma, no other Indian batter managed to stick around for long, and the top order failed yet again, with the captain and vice-cap

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