IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy’s Fifer In Vain As Stubbs’ Heroic Knock Help South Africa Level Series – News18
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Varun Chakravarthy picked up his career-best figures but it was not enough as Tristan Stubbs’ composed knock gave South Africa the series-levelling win by 2 wickets.
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs, left, celebrates after hitting a boundary to win the second T20 cricket match against India at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. (Image: AP)
Leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s career-best 5 for 17 went in vain as India suffered a three-wicket loss to South Africa in the second T20I here on Sunday.
The 33-year-old’s stunning performance helped India reduce SA to 66 for 6 while chasing 125 but Tristan Stubbs (47) and Gerald Coetzee (19) took the hosts home in 19 overs, ending India’s 11-match winning streak.
Earlier, India struggled with the bat, posting just 124 for six after being put into bat. They lost three quick wickets, falling to 15/3 within four overs.
Axar Patel (27) steadied the innings, partnering with Tilak Varma (20) and Hardik Pandya (39). Despite the top-order failure, Pandya’s late flourish ensured India set a more competitive total.
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(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
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