Mon Nov 11 03:13:59 UTC 2024: ## South Africa Clinches Thrilling Victory Over India in 2nd T20I
**Gqeberha, South Africa:** A remarkable five-wicket haul from India’s leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy went in vain as South Africa secured a thrilling three-wicket victory in the second T20I at St George’s Park on [Date].
Chakaravarthy’s exceptional spell, which yielded figures of 5 for 17, left the Proteas reeling at 86 for 7 in their pursuit of a modest target of 125 runs. However, a crucial unbeaten partnership of 42 runs between Tristan Stubbs (47 off 41) and Gerald Coetzee (19 off 9) steered South Africa home.
Earlier, India’s batting struggled against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Hardik Pandya top-scored with an unbeaten 39, but the visitors could only manage 124 for 6. Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane, Aiden Markram, and Nqabayomzi Peter all chipped in with a wicket each.
The victory leveled the four-match series at 1-1, setting the stage for a tense and exciting encounter in the third T20I.
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