IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Another loss for India as Rishabh Pant and Co lose by 4 wickets

At the end of six over, SA was struggling at 29/3, with Bavuma (20*) and Heinrich Klaasen (0*)

An explosive knock from Heinrich Klaasen (81) powered South Africa to a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I of the five-match series at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday (June 12). It was a poor day for India on the field as they could not do a lot with the bat on a difficult surface and despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar's heroics in the powerplay, they could not sustain the momentum and gave Proteas a 2-0 lead.

Chasing 149, South Africa got off a poor start. Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar handed India some early momentum by dismissing opener Reeza Hendricks for just four in the first over of the match. This brought all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious to the crease, sent for producing some big hits for his side. He could not carry on for long.

After sending a Kumar delivery for four in the third over, the pacer got the last laugh as he dismissed Pretorious for four after the batter was caught by Avesh Khan at backward square leg. This brought captain Temba Bavuma to the field. Dussen and Bevuma tried to rebuild things for their side, but they could not continue for long as Kumar sent a struggling Dussen back to the pavilion for 1 of 7 balls after dislodging his off stump. With this, Kumar took his third wicket, sinking Proteas to 29/3.

South Africa win the 2nd T20I by 4 wickets and are now 2-0 up in the five match series.

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