Sun Nov 10 20:34:53 UTC 2024: ## South Africa Level Series with Thrilling 3-Wicket Win Over India

**Gqeberha, South Africa** – Tristan Stubbs played a crucial knock of 47 runs, guiding South Africa to a thrilling 3-wicket victory over India in the second T20I, leveling the series at 1-1. The match went down to the wire, with South Africa needing 13 runs from the final over. Stubbs smashed 16 runs off the final six balls, including four boundaries, to seal the win.

Earlier, India struggled to set a competitive target, posting 124/6 after a shaky start. Hardik Pandya top-scored with a gritty 39, but India lost six wickets before reaching the 100-run mark.

Varun Chakaravarthy was the standout bowler for India, taking a remarkable 5-wicket haul, including dismissing dangerous hitters Heinrich Klaasen (2) and David Miller (0) for ducks in quick succession.

South Africa’s chase started poorly, losing wickets regularly. However, Stubbs and Reeza Hendricks (24) put on a crucial partnership before Hendricks was dismissed by Chakaravarthy.

With the required run-rate increasing, Stubbs held his nerve and finished off the chase in style. This victory will boost South Africa’s confidence ahead of their upcoming series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

**Key Highlights:**

* Tristan Stubbs starred with a match-winning 47 runs for South Africa.
* Varun Chakaravarthy took a career-best 5-wicket haul for India.
* Hardik Pandya top-scored with 39 runs for India.
* South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first.

**The series now moves to Centurion for the third T20I on [Date] before concluding in Johannesburg on [Date].**

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