South Africa's Coetzee and Jansen Shine as India Stumbles in Second T20I

South Africa's pacers Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen restricted India to a modest 124/6 in the second T20I of the four-match series. Chasing a target of 125, South Africa seeks to level the series. Early breakthroughs by Coetzee and Jansen set the tone for India's struggle.

In a thrilling encounter at the second T20I match in Gqeberha, South Africa's pace duo Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen delivered stellar performances, restricting India to 124/6. Their efforts ensured South Africa set up a chase of 125, aiming to level the four-match series 1-1 against a formidable Indian side.

South Africa won the toss and elected to field, immediately putting the pressure on India. Coetzee and Jansen rapidly dismantled India's top order, dismissing aggressive openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Samson's luck took a sharp turn after his recent successes, getting out for a duck, while Sharma followed soon after for just five runs.

Despite several attempts, India's middle order struggled to build substantial partnerships. Captain Suryakumar Yadav's inconsistent form continued, falling leg-before-wicket to Andile Simelane. The innings saw brief resistance from Axar Patel and Tilak Varma, but consistent breakthroughs by South Africa's bowlers kept India under tight control, finishing at a struggling 124/6.

(With inputs from agencies.)