Reeza Hendricks’ Six-Fest Lifts Proteas
In a match interrupted by rain, South Africa’s opener Reeza Hendricks hit several stunning sixes to help the Proteas overcome India by 5 wickets. India made a brief comeback in the middle orders against the South African batting order, which was dominating from the first ball till Andile Phehlukwayo hammered the winning six.
Rain Alters Dynamics: Proteas Chase 152 in 15 Overs
The India-South Africa second Twenty20 match was interrupted by rain nearly at the conclusion of the Indian innings. The playing conditions changed when the rain eventually ceased, and South Africa now needs 152 runs in 15 overs.
In the second Twenty20 Twenty50 match between India and South Africa, here on Tuesday, Rinku Singh improved his reputation as a finisher with his first half-century, while captain Suryakumar Yadav performed in his own unique style to lead his team to 180 for seven.
Surya’s Dominance: Partnerships and Six-Hitting Display
After Surya (56 off 36) led the way and had excellent partnerships with Tilak Varma (29 off 20) and Rinku (68 not out off 39), India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for six runs when they batted.
With three balls remaining in the innings and Gerald Coetzee on a hat-trick after dismissing Arshdeep Singh and Ravindra Jadeja in back-to-back deliveries, rain finally made its way to St George’s Park.
Rinku, who was playing for the first time in South Africa, took a little to get into his game but then played the pitch brilliantly. During his well-paced innings, he struck two sixes and four fours against Aiden Markram, making his square of the wicket strokes stand out.
Varma, who came in at number three, looked strong in the middle until the sixth over, when he was caught at deep third man.
A 70-run stand between Surya and Rinku ensued. Surya performed as he normally does, scoring most of his runs when he was behind the wicket.
As he moved inside the ball’s line to send it over the ropes, he hit three sixes. One was over midwicket, while the other two were in the fine leg area.
India’s start was less than ideal as they lost both Jaiswal and Gill in the first two overs.
Jaiswal was wonderfully grabbed at backward point by David Miller after he was unable to manage the cut short against Marco Jansen.
Two balls later, Varma may have left in a similar manner, but Miller was unable to use that brief opportunity.
Lizaad Williams grabbed the ball to nip back from length, trapping Gillll in front.
The Indian batsmen continued to bat aggressively in spite of the initial pressure.