In a high-scoring match, India beat South Africa by 16 runs. A total of 458 runs were scored in the second T20 match of the series. While only 6 wickets fell. The batsmen dominated the match.
Three big reasons for this victory for the Indian team (IND vs SA)
Stormy start for KL Rahul
KL Rahul's strike rate has been a matter of concern for a long time. But in the second T20 against South Africa, he got India off to a great start while responding to his critics.
KL Rahul scored 57 runs in 28 balls. During this, he hit 4 sixes and 5 fours. His innings came at a strike rate of 203. This start greatly helped India reach a total of 237.
The superb partnership of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav once again batted brilliantly while Virat played with the handle of the start. There was a partnership of 102 runs between the two in just 40 balls.
Due to the batting of these two, India scored 104 runs in the last 6 overs. Also, in the end, Dinesh Karthik's cameo took India's score to 237 runs. Suryakumar scored 61 runs at a strike rate of 277. While Virat Kohli played an innings of 49 not out at a strike rate of 175.
Tight bowling in India's powerplay
Chasing a big run like 238 was always going to be difficult for South Africa. But due to the stormy innings of David Miller, South Africa put 221 runs on the board at the end of 20 overs. Miller scored 106 not out at a strike rate of 225.
Had India not bowled well in the powerplay, the team could have lost the match. South Africa lost 2 wickets inside the powerplay and could not even touch the 50 mark. South Africa's slow start in the first 6 overs became the main reason for India's victory.
