South Africa's Young Stars Shine in Thrilling T20I Win Over India

In a nail-biting second T20I, South Africa's young talents Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee led their team to a three-wicket victory over India, leveling the series 1-1. Varun Chakaravarthy's 5/17 troubled South Africa but a late surge by Coetzee and Stubbs secured the win in Gqeberha.

In a thrilling encounter at Gqeberha, South Africa leveled the T20I series 1-1 against India, clinching a hard-fought three-wicket victory. Rising stars Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee played pivotal roles, overcoming a collapse exacerbated by Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's impressive 5/17 figures.

South Africa's chase of a modest 125-run target turned unexpectedly challenging after a bright start from openers Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks. The middle order stumbled, with key players like David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen falling cheaply to Chakaravarthy's clever spin.

With the team in peril at 88/7, Coetzee and Stubbs rose to the occasion. Coetzee's explosive 103m six reignited the innings, and the pair managed to wrap up the chase with an over to spare, casting aside earlier troubles and securing a vital win for their team.

(With inputs from agencies.)