Despite defeat in opposition to South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Proteas’ batting unit and said that the best way hosts superbly batted within the first 5-6 overs of the chase took the sport out of the guests’ grasp. South Africa chased down the revised goal of 152 runs to beat India by 5 wickets in a rain-curtailed match within the second T20I of a three-game collection at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

South Africa registered an unimaginable win to take a 1-0 lead in opposition to India. Reeza Hendricks smashed 49 off 27 balls, and most different South African batters bought off to quick begins because the hosts raced down the mark with out breaking a sweat. The solely time they have been below hassle within the second innings was after they misplaced three wickets in a row, together with Hendricks and Heinrich Klaasen.

“That is the brand of cricket that we wanted to play. The message was loud and clear. Irrespective of what the situation is, you have to go out and enjoy yourself, and we will see what happens,” stated Suryakumar within the post-match presentation ceremony.

“It was tough. I told the boys that we are coming out of the comfort zone, we have to something different. This situation can come in the future as well, so you have to be prepared as well.”

“They batted beautifully in the first 5-6 overs and took the game away from us. It was the brand of cricket we were talking about, just go out and express ourselves. It was tough with the wet ball, but we would face similar situations in the future and it’s a good learning for us,” Suryakumar Yadav stated.

South Africa’s batting order was in management from the primary ball, with India making some inroads within the center order, however Andile Phehlukwayo smashed the profitable six.

Hendricks’ knock of 49 and Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten cameo of 14 runs adopted by Gerald Coetzee’s three-wicket haul powered South Africa to a five-wicket victory over India by way of the DLS technique.

From India within the first inning, Suryakumar and Rinku Singh starred with the bat as they slammed 56 and 68 respectively guiding their crew’s whole to 180/7.

The third and closing T20I between India and South Africa might be performed on the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.