SA Win By Three Wickets | India vs South Africa Highlights of 2nd T20I 2024: Gerald Coetzee, Tristan Stubbs Guide Proteas to Series-Levelling Win Despite Varun Chakaravarthy's Fifer

South Africa have beaten India by three wickets and what a win this has been! Gerald Coetzee, take a bow, as he injected some much-needed impetus to this chase with some big hits and he along with Tristan Stubbs have guided South Africa home from what looked like a tough situation, being reduced to 66/6 at one stage. The series is levelled 1-1! India made it incredibly tough for South Africa to chase down 125 and it was primarily because of Varun Chakaravarthy, who took his maiden five-wicket haul. But in the end, Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee guided South Africa to a win with one over to spare. Suryakumar Yadav not giving Axar Patel not more than one over has got to be a point of discussions as the pacers leaked runs aplenty in the final few overs which took the game away from them. With two more matches remaining in the series, the contest between India and South Africa has gotten more interesting! 

Gerald Coetzee has brought South Africa close to a win with some lusty blows and Tristan Stubbs has done incredibly well to handle the pressure at the other hand. 13 runs needed off 12 balls now! 

South Africa have to score 25 runs in three overs to win this match, which has turned out to be an absolute thriller! Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee are out in the middle and both the players are capable of clearing the fence but India are not giving it up easily. Who's winning it from here? 

OUT! South Africa are losing their way in this chase as Ravi Bishnoi gets Andile Simelane. 86/7 is what the scorecard reads as South Africa need another 39 runs from 26 balls. Andile Simelane b Ravi Bishnoi 7(10)

Tristan Stubbs is the key here for South Africa in this run chase and all eyes will be on him if they are to get past the finish line. Varun Chakaravarthy did his part in bringing India back into this contest and now, this game is headed for a tense finish in Gqeberha! 

OUT! Varun Chakaravarthy has five wickets and he has turned this game around on its head! He has dismissed David Miller for a duck as he castled the left-hander and it is a sensational over from the spinner! He has a maiden fifer in international cricket! David Miller b Varun Chakaravarthy 0(1)

OUT! One more wicket for Varun Chakaravarthy and this time, he has big one of Heinrich Klaasen! The right-hander found the fielder in the deep while attempting a big shot and India are right on top here. For the second game in a row, Varun Chakaravarthy has had Heinrich Klaasen's number! Heinrich Klaasen c Rinku Singh b Varun Chakaravarthy 2(3)

OUT! It is Varun Chakaravarthy again and this time, he has castled Marco Jansen! The right-hander went for a big shot and missed the ball which crashed into the stumps. India are chipping away at the wickets and Varun Chakaravarthy is in some form so far! Marco Jansen b Varun Chakaravarthy 7(10)

It is the halfway mark in this match with South Africa 57/3. Varun Chakaravarthy has dragged India into the game with a sensational spell so far and it seems we are in for an exciting 10 overs! 

OUT! Varun Chakaravarthy has struck once again, this time dismissing Reeza Hendricks. The right-hander hit the earlier ball for a four but this time, was castled by the delivery which spun and bamboozled him completely. Varun C is turning it on! Reeza Hendricks b Varun Chakaravarthy 24(21) 

OUT! Varun Chakavarthy has castled Aiden Markram! The South Africa captain was tested for a concussion earlier on and has been completely bamboozled by the mystery spinner, who continues his good form. The right-hander attempted a slog but missed the ball completely as it crashed into the stumps. Aiden Markram b Varun Chakaravarthy 3(8)

South Africa captain Aiden Markram has joined forces with Reeza Hendricks in the middle. Both the batters will look to take their time, with the target nit being a big one and get a partnership going. 

OUT! India have struck as Arshdeep Singh's dismisses Ryan Rickelton! The left-hander wanted to heave the ball over the fence but did not get the desired elevation with the ball being a slower delivery and Rinku Singh takes a simple catch in the deep. Ryan Rickelton c Rinku Singh b Arshdeep Singh 13(11)

South Africa are off to a solid start in this run chase with two overs yielding a total of 16 runs. India on their part need some early wickets and strike at regular intervals, much like how South Africa did to put pressure on the Proteas or else the game could finish in quick time. 

Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks have started the run chase for South Africa. Ryan Rickelton has looked to take the attack to Arshdeep Singh in the first over, scoring all seven runs and South Africa will want to maximise the powerplay to assert early dominance in this chase. 

India have scored 124/6 in their 20 overs. with Hardik Pandya hitting 39* off 45 deliveries. This might not be enough for India with the Men in Blue had a forgettable performance with bat in hand. India kept losing wickets at regular intervals and there were a lot of dot balls as well which led to India posting such a low total. South Africa on the other hand were phenomenal, with all but Keshav Maharaj having one wicket each. India will need to have a massive effort with ball in hand if they are to win this match. South Africa on the other hand, are favourites to register their first win of the series here. 

India have just two overs left and will eye a score in the region of 125-30, which can be competitive if they manage to bowl well. This has been a forgettable batting performance from India and they will need one of these two players to go big to get to around 130. South Africa on the other hand, will hope to restrict India to as low a target as they can. 

Arshdeep Singh has come out to bat and sent one flying over the fence for a maximum. India will want some more of these to post something competitive here. 

OUT! Rinku Singh has to depart and this is a telling blow for India, considering the fact that he and Hardik Pandya were the last recognised batters for India. The left-hander attempted a slog but top-edged the ball with Gerald Coetzee taking the catch. Rinku Singh c Gerald Coetzee b Nqabayomzi Peter 9(11)

Six overs remain and India have Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh are ut in the middle. India will not want to lose any more wickets from here on and it will be interesting to see how they play from here on. South Africa meanwhile, would be pretty happy with how things have gone so far and they will look to keep India to as low a target as possible.