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South Africa<\/strong> produced a commanding performance in the second T20I against India<\/strong>, defeating the hosts by 51 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. After being put in to bat, the visitors powered their way to a formidable total before their bowlers dismantled India\u2019s chase with discipline and sustained pressure.<\/p>\n Opting to bowl first, India were immediately put under pressure as Quinton de Kock<\/strong><\/a> unleashed a spectacular assault. The left-hander hammered 90 off just 46 balls, striking five fours and seven sixes, and dominated India\u2019s attack with his clean ball-striking, mainly targeting the deep square-leg region. Though India managed early success with Reeza Hendricks falling for 8, de Kock\u2019s fluency kept the innings moving briskly.<\/p>\n Aiden Markram<\/strong> chipped in with a steady 29 off 26, while Dewald Brevis<\/strong> added a quick 14. The finishing touch came from Donovan Ferreira<\/strong>, who smashed 30 off 16, and David Miller, who contributed 20 off 12, helping South Africa post an imposing 213\/4. Varun Chakaravarthy<\/strong> stood out with the ball, claiming 2\/29, while Axar Patel<\/strong> took one wicket. However, India\u2019s pace attack, led by Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> and Jasprit Bumrah<\/strong>, proved expensive as they conceded 54 and 45 runs respectively.<\/p>\n Chasing 214, India needed a fast start but were rocked early when Shubman Gill<\/strong> departed for a golden duck. Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> provided a brief spark with 17 off 8, but the middle order struggled to stitch meaningful partnerships. Captain Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong> fell for 5, leaving India reeling in the powerplay.<\/p>\n Tilak Varma<\/strong> was the lone bright spot, crafting an outstanding 62 off 34 deliveries, striking five sixes and giving India hope of reviving the chase. Jitesh Sharma added a brisk 27 off 17, but regular wickets at the other end halted any momentum. Hardik Pandya<\/strong><\/a> managed 20, while the lower order crumbled quickly, resulting in India being bundled out for 162 in 19.1 overs.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: Gautam Gambhir gets furious as Arshdeep Singh bowls 7 wides in one over during 2nd T20I \u2013 IND vs SA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n South Africa\u2019s bowlers executed their plans superbly, with Ottniel Baartman<\/strong> emerging as the star of the innings. The pacer delivered a stunning spell of 4\/24, breaking the back of India\u2019s chase. Marco Jansen<\/strong> and Lungi Ngidi<\/strong> supported him well with two wickets each, while Lutho Sipamla<\/strong> also chipped in with key breakthroughs. Despite a strong crowd and India\u2019s reputation for chasing, the visitors maintained control throughout, denying the hosts any sustained momentum. With this emphatic 51 run win, South Africa bounced back strongly to square the series.<\/p>\n WELL PLAYED, QUINTON DE KOCK. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2013 90 (46) against India in the 2nd T20i, missed out on a very well deserving hundred. pic.twitter.com\/e62W5yLfWU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud835\udde9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde4\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb with another classy half-century \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n [Quinton de Kock | IND vs SA | Play With Fire] pic.twitter.com\/zItBwHrm6j<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Quinton De Kock today he was batting not for his country. Bro is on a mission \ud83d\udc80 pic.twitter.com\/EDhD4Uvnch<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dev (@refocus21) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is the Baartman we came to know and love!! We saw his quality tonight, excellent T20 bowler!! Well done Ottas (4-24) \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Just a message to the coach & selectors, please dont now mess with his confidence by “rotating” him next game, I beg \ud83d\ude4f#CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EiKhbWTrX3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lawrence Bailey (@LawrenceBailey0) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fantastic work by Ottneil Baartman today, who finishes with figures of 4\/24 in his 4 overs.<\/p>\n Economical and incisive \u2b50<\/p>\n \u2014 Behram Qazi \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 (@DeafMango) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 vs South Africa \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 \u2014 Shivansh rajpal (@RajpalShiv46534) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Ottneil Baartman hit the jackpot. \u2014 Sukumaran BP (@BpSukumaran) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Ottneil Baartman\u00a0ne wickets ki jhadi lga di #INDvSA<\/a> #INDvsSA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sharma (@panditrockss) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Quinton de Kock is the player of the match for his 2 catches n 90 runs .. He just proved his worth for fastest cricket.. IPL Frenchise must have a look<\/p>\n \u2014 \u00a50 m@n! (@maniwinz) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n South Africa vs India batting today felt like a copy\u2013paste template. \u2014 sagar \/\/ unserious (@unserioussagar) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Quinton de Kock batting at 195 SR right before the IPL auction, subtle. Man is basically sending franchises a pre bid remind \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude4c #INDvsSA<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #IPLAuction<\/a> #SAvsIND<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Op (@Opr0007) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Quinton de kock <\/p>\n Is a CLUTCH. !!!! \ud83d\udc10 #INDvsSA<\/a> #T20I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rohit Jagtap (@iRohit97) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nQuinton de Kock leads South Africa to a formidable total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
India falter in steep chase despite Tilak Varma\u2019s brilliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ottniel Baartman\u2019s four wicket burst seals the contest<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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South Africa beat India by 51 Runs. South Africa levels the series 1-1 . Ottneil Baartman took 4 wickets , Marco Jansen, Lungi Nigidi and Lutho Sipamla took 2 wickets each<\/p>\n\n
3 wickets in a single over.#INDvSA<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Tilak Varma literally playing the Quinton de Kock role, and baaki sab players bhi dono teams mein almost same pattern follow kar rahe.#INDvSA<\/a> #TilakVerma<\/a> #ShubhmamGill<\/a> #SuryakumarYadav<\/a> #JaspritBumrah<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n
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