IND vs SA second T20I: India needs top-order to bat better against South Africa

Sanju Samson shines, India seeks top-order stability against South Africa in second T20I clash on November 10, 2024.

Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order when they clash with South Africa in the second T20I South Africa, aiming to extend their superior run in the shortest format, in Gqeberha on Sunday (November 10, 2024).

Samson’s stunning 107 off 50 balls powered India to a commanding 61-run victory in the series opener, but the lack of runs from other key batters remains a concern for the visitors.

India need to address this issue to ensure that the burden doesn't fall too heavily on their in-form keeper-batter.

The continued failure of opener Abhishek Sharma, who has squandered multiple opportunities, would be worrying the team management.

Apart from his memorable 47-ball century against Zimbabwe in Harare earlier this year, Sharma has struggled for runs with scores of 0, 10, 14, 16, 15, 4, and 7 in recent outings.

The dashing left-hander's lack of consistency at the top of the order could prompt India to rethink their options moving forward.

While the team management is unlikely to make changes to the playing XI, it will be disappointed with Sharma's continued failure, especially as India look for second-line opening option after Yashasvi Jaiswal following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format.