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\"SuryaNew Chandigarh:<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s okay, completely fine… we should\u2019ve gone to a second plan if the first didn\u2019t work.\u201d Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav\u2019s words summed up a frustrating night for the hosts as South Africa bounced back in style, defeating India by 51 runs in the second T20I at Mullanpur on Thursday.<\/p>\n

It was South Africa\u2019s night from the moment Quinton de Kock found his rhythm. The left-hander, known for his blistering starts, was at his brutal best with a 46-ball 90 that included seven towering sixes. His calculated assault, mixed with perfect timing, set the tone for a massive total. Supported by late cameos from Donovan Ferreira (30 off 16) and David Miller (20 off 12), the Proteas piled up a formidable 213 for 4 in their 20 overs.<\/p>\n

For India, it was a night when little went according to plan. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, usually reliable in the powerplay, had a rough outing \u2014 one he\u2019d want to forget quickly. He struggled with his line, at one point conceding seven wides in a single over. Despite picking up a couple of wickets later, the damage had already been done as the South Africans capitalised on every loose delivery.<\/p>\n

De Kock, who was named Player of the Match, admitted that he was enjoying the freedom of form and the familiarity with Indian bowlers. \u201cIt\u2019s just happening \u2014 low and high scores. When I do get going, I try to make it count,\u201d he said post-match. The wicket, according to him, was slow upfront and demanded patience. \u201cWhen India batted, it went the other way \u2014 two-paced with more pace. That was the difference,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Indian fans had little to cheer about in the chase, especially after the early collapse. Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma fell cheaply, while Suryakumar himself perished inside the powerplay. From there, India were always playing catch-up. Tilak Varma offered resistance with a fighting 62 off just 34 balls \u2014 peppered with crisp boundaries and fearless strokeplay \u2014 but lacked support at the other end. India eventually folded for 162, leaving them 51 runs short of the target.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the loss, Suryakumar acknowledged that South Africa adapted better. \u201cThey realised the lengths to bowl from the first innings. There was a little bit of dew, but that\u2019s no excuse. We could\u2019ve switched to another plan,\u201d he said. He also took responsibility for his own innings, adding, \u201cWith the bat, myself and Shubman could\u2019ve given a good start. Abhishek can\u2019t always do it. I should\u2019ve batted deeper.\u201d<\/p>\n

The skipper, however, defended the team\u2019s decision to promote Axar Patel to No.3, pointing out his recent good form. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen him bat. He did play well. We\u2019ll see what happens in the next games,\u201d Suryakumar said.<\/p>\n

On the other side, South African captain Aiden Markram praised his team\u2019s all-round performance. \u201cMuch better tonight. It started with a special knock from QDK and some important contributions. The bowlers are trending in the right direction, and the fielding was good too,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Markram also spoke about the importance of balancing team preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup. \u201cBy the time the SA20 is done, we need to give all players some game time. You put your hand up and do whatever is needed. You\u2019re never bigger than the team,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

With the win, South Africa levelled the five-match T20I series 1-1 and took the momentum heading into the third game. For India, it was another reminder that adaptability \u2014 not just aggression \u2014 wins games in modern T20 cricket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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