South Africa produced a commanding performance in the second T20I against India, defeating the hosts by 51 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. After being put in to bat, the visitors powered their way to a formidable total before their bowlers dismantled India’s chase with discipline and sustained pressure.
Quinton de Kock leads South Africa to a formidable total
Opting to bowl first, India were immediately put under pressure as Quinton de Kock unleashed a spectacular assault. The left-hander hammered 90 off just 46 balls, striking five fours and seven sixes, and dominated India’s attack with his clean ball-striking, mainly targeting the deep square-leg region. Though India managed early success with Reeza Hendricks falling for 8, de Kock’s fluency kept the innings moving briskly.
Aiden Markram chipped in with a steady 29 off 26, while Dewald Brevis added a quick 14. The finishing touch came from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 30 off 16, and David Miller, who contributed 20 off 12, helping South Africa post an imposing 213/4. Varun Chakaravarthy stood out with the ball, claiming 2/29, while Axar Patel took one wicket. However, India’s pace attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah, proved expensive as they conceded 54 and 45 runs respectively.
India falter in steep chase despite Tilak Varma’s brilliance
Chasing 214, India needed a fast start but were rocked early when Shubman Gill departed for a golden duck. Abhishek Sharma provided a brief spark with 17 off 8, but the middle order struggled to stitch meaningful partnerships. Captain Suryakumar Yadav fell for 5, leaving India reeling in the powerplay.
Tilak Varma was the lone bright spot, crafting an outstanding 62 off 34 deliveries, striking five sixes and giving India hope of reviving the chase. Jitesh Sharma added a brisk 27 off 17, but regular wickets at the other end halted any momentum. Hardik Pandya managed 20, while the lower order crumbled quickly, resulting in India being bundled out for 162 in 19.1 overs.
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Ottniel Baartman’s four wicket burst seals the contest
South Africa’s bowlers executed their plans superbly, with Ottniel Baartman emerging as the star of the innings. The pacer delivered a stunning spell of 4/24, breaking the back of India’s chase. Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi supported him well with two wickets each, while Lutho Sipamla also chipped in with key breakthroughs. Despite a strong crowd and India’s reputation for chasing, the visitors maintained control throughout, denying the hosts any sustained momentum. With this emphatic 51 run win, South Africa bounced back strongly to square the series.
Here’s how fans reacted:
WELL PLAYED, QUINTON DE KOCK. 🔥
– 90 (46) against India in the 2nd T20i, missed out on a very well deserving hundred. pic.twitter.com/e62W5yLfWU
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 11, 2025
𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 with another classy half-century 🔥
[Quinton de Kock | IND vs SA | Play With Fire] pic.twitter.com/zItBwHrm6j
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC) December 11, 2025
Quinton De Kock today he was batting not for his country. Bro is on a mission 💀 pic.twitter.com/EDhD4Uvnch
— Dev (@refocus21) December 11, 2025
This is the Baartman we came to know and love!! We saw his quality tonight, excellent T20 bowler!! Well done Ottas (4-24) 👏🔥
Just a message to the coach & selectors, please dont now mess with his confidence by “rotating” him next game, I beg 🙏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/EiKhbWTrX3
— Lawrence Bailey (@LawrenceBailey0) December 11, 2025
Fantastic work by Ottneil Baartman today, who finishes with figures of 4/24 in his 4 overs.
Economical and incisive ⭐
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) December 11, 2025
India 🇮🇳 vs South Africa 🇿🇦
South Africa beat India by 51 Runs. South Africa levels the series 1-1 . Ottneil Baartman took 4 wickets , Marco Jansen, Lungi Nigidi and Lutho Sipamla took 2 wickets each
— Shivansh rajpal (@RajpalShiv46534) December 11, 2025
Ottneil Baartman hit the jackpot.
3 wickets in a single over.#INDvSA
— Sukumaran BP (@BpSukumaran) December 11, 2025
Ottneil Baartman ne wickets ki jhadi lga di #INDvSA #INDvsSA
— Sharma (@panditrockss) December 11, 2025
Quinton de Kock is the player of the match for his 2 catches n 90 runs .. He just proved his worth for fastest cricket.. IPL Frenchise must have a look
— ¥0 m@n! (@maniwinz) December 11, 2025
South Africa vs India batting today felt like a copy–paste template.
Tilak Varma literally playing the Quinton de Kock role, and baaki sab players bhi dono teams mein almost same pattern follow kar rahe.#INDvSA #TilakVerma #ShubhmamGill #SuryakumarYadav #JaspritBumrah…
— sagar // unserious (@unserioussagar) December 11, 2025
Quinton de Kock batting at 195 SR right before the IPL auction, subtle. Man is basically sending franchises a pre bid remind 😂🙌 #INDvsSA #IPL2026 #IPLAuction #SAvsIND
— Op (@Opr0007) December 11, 2025
Quinton de kock
Is a CLUTCH. !!!! 🐐 #INDvsSA #T20I
— Rohit Jagtap (@iRohit97) December 11, 2025
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