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India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: India cruise to 7-wicket win

India registered an easy seven-wicket victory against South Africa to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

India TV Sports Desk Written by: India TV Sports Desk [ Published on: September 18, 2019 23:43 IST ]
  • India registered an easy seven-wicket victory against South Africa to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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    India registered an easy seven-wicket victory against South Africa to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

  • Quinton de Kock was the star of the South African innings, scoring 52 off 37 deliveries.
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    Quinton de Kock was the star of the South African innings, scoring 52 off 37 deliveries.

  • Virat Kohli took a stunning diving catch to dismiss de Kock, bringing India back into the game.
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    Virat Kohli took a stunning diving catch to dismiss de Kock, bringing India back into the game.

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  • Deepak Chahar was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets for 22 runs in four overs.
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    Deepak Chahar was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets for 22 runs in four overs.

  • Temba Bavuma took charge after de Kock's fall, but after his dismissal on 49, Proteas' innings failed to take off again as they ended on 149/5.
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    Temba Bavuma took charge after de Kock's fall, but after his dismissal on 49, Proteas' innings failed to take off again as they ended on 149/5.

  • Rohit Sharma departed cheaply, but Shikhar Dhawan made a decent return to form as he scored 40.
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    Rohit Sharma departed cheaply, but Shikhar Dhawan made a decent return to form as he scored 40.

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  • The hero of the night, however, was captain Virat Kohli, whose 72* steered India to win. He also went on to overtake Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-getter in T20Is.
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    The hero of the night, however, was captain Virat Kohli, whose 72* steered India to win. He also went on to overtake Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-getter in T20Is.

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