India Clinches 61-Run Win Over South Africa in 2nd T20I

India secured a convincing 61-run victory over South Africa in the second T20 International match, thanks to a sensational knock by Sanju Samson and a stellar bowling performance by Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi.

The match saw India post a strong total of 202/8 after being invited to bat first. Sanju Samson played a spectacular innings, scoring 107 off just 50 balls, becoming the first Indian batter to achieve two consecutive tons in T20I cricket. He joined the elite group of players who have achieved this feat in the format. Gerald Coetzee was the standout bowler for South Africa, picking up 3 wickets for 37 runs in four overs.

In response, South Africa's batting lineup struggled to cope with India's bowling attack. The hosts were eventually dismissed for 141 all out in 17.5 overs, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi taking 3 wickets each. Chakaravarthy scalped 25 runs, while Bishnoi conceded 28 runs. This victory vindicates India's efforts to reassert their dominance in the shortest format of the game.

India have now levelled the three-match series 1-1 and will be looking to seal the deal in the final match. The hosts will aim to continue their momentum and build on their impressive bowling performance, while South Africa will look to regain their composure and set up a thrilling finale in the series.