India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Live Updates: India Struggles Against South Africa at St George’s Park

Gqeberha, October 2, 2023 – The stage is set for an intense showdown as India faces South Africa in the second T20 International at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. After winning the toss, South Africa elected to bowl, capitalizing on the slightly damp conditions due to a light drizzle.

India, riding high on an 11-match winning streak, faced early setbacks in their batting innings. The team was teetering at 99/6 before captain Hardik Pandya anchored the innings with a resilient 39, helping India to reach a modest total of 124/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The Indian innings was a stark contrast to their performance in the series opener where Sanju Samson's explosive century powered them to a convincing 61-run victory.

South Africa, looking to level the series, made one change to their squad with Reeza Hendricks replacing an unnamed player. The hosts will be eager to exploit the early movement offered by the conditions and put pressure on the Indian batting line-up.

The match is crucial not only for the series outcome but also for both teams as they gear up for upcoming international commitments. South Africa, having lost the first match, will be motivated to bounce back, whereas India aims to continue their dominance and extend their winning streak.

Stay tuned for live scores, detailed commentary, and post-match analysis as the action unfolds at St George’s Park.