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India vs South Africa 2nd T20 Highlights: David Miller slammed an unbeaten 106(47) as South Africa lost by 16 runs. Catch the Highlights of IND vs SA 2nd T20I:
India vs South Africa T20 2022 Highlights Updates: The decision to bowl first backfired for Temba Bavuma as India piled a gigantic 237/3 in 20 overs in the second T20I in Guwahati on Sunday. In response, David Miller slammed an unbeaten 106(47) as South Africa managed 221-3 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock too returned unbeaten, smashing 69 off 48 balls. The Proteas lost Temba Bavuma and Rilee Rossouw early with Arshdeep Singh packing the duo on 0. Aiden Markram showed some resistance but was dismissed on 33(19) by Axar Patel. Earlier in the evening KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma provided India with a solid start, stitching 96 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit scored 43 off 37 balls before he was caught at deep off Keshav Maharaj's bowling. Mahraj then trapped Rahul LBW on 57(27). Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav then continued the show and stitched a 100-plus stand for the third wicket, with Suryakumar smashing an 18-ball half-century. He was run-out on 61(22). Kohli returned unbeaten on 49(28), while Dinesh Karthik smashed a four and a couple of sixes in the final over against Kagiso Rabada. Catch the Highlights of IND vs SA 2nd T20I:
...Read MoreIND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE score: Here we go!
The players have arrived in the middle and KL Rahul kicks off the proceedings against Kagiso Rabada.
The first ball is back of a length and KL punches it square of the wicket for a boundary.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE score: Rohit Sharma at toss
“When I touched the pitch there was some stickiness and we got to be a little cautious at the start. We got solid batting line-up and it will be a challenge upfront.”
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Playing XIs
India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE score updates: South Africa make one change
South Africa make one change. Lungi Ngidi comes in for Tabraiz Shamsi.
India are playing the same team.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE score: South Africa win toss
South Africa win toss, opt to bowl.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Covers are taken off
The ground staffs have taken off the covers.
Toss coming up shortly.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Covers come in
No signs of rain but as a precaution to avoid any unwanted situation, the ground staffs have covered the pitch right now in Guwahati.
In the meantime more covers are coming in.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Rohit Sharma joins others
As per the inputs sent by Aritra Mukherjee, Rohit Sharma has just entered the ground and is now doing light jogging.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Rohit Sharma's participation in doubt
The Indian players have arrived in the middle and are warming up ahead of the contest in Guwahati. However, captain Rohit Sharma is not training with the squad. The captain had also skipped two optional practice sessions in the lead-up to the match.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: How does the weather look at the moment
Latest weather report from Guwahati: There is a cloud cover but doesn't look like it will rain. Or even if it does it won't be that hard to create problems today.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Team India's terrific record
If we look at the performance in bilateral series, India have a terrific record. The unit have won 7 out of 8 T20I series they've played since the T20 World Cup last year.
If they win tonight, the tally rises to 8 off 9.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE updates: Unique record
South Africa are yet to lose a T20I series in India. But a defeat tonight will see an end to this streak.
India vs South Africa 2nd T20: LIVE visual from Guwahati
Since we are talking about rain, this is the LIVE visual from the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The weather looks clear, which is a good sign, and the venue looks packed. We are ready, the fans are ready, lets hope the rain gods to stay away at least for the evening.
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 LIVE: Will rain play spoilsport?
The weather can play a spoilsport in the second T20I but lets hope for a full game. If that is the case then fans might get to watch a truncated contest.
However, a reminder for our readers, the venue is not the best if it rains. A T20I match between India and Sri Lanka back at this venue in early 2020 had to be abandoned due to poor playing conditions.
India vs South Africa LIVE Updates: Will Rohit Sharma play?
Rohit Sharma skipped the practice sessions and was also reported to land in Guwahati on Saturday evening and not with the rest of the team on Thursday. The question remains, will the captain play tonight or will we see Virat Kohli opening the innings with KL Rahul?
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 LIVE: Pace options in Bumrah's absence
Jasprit Bumrah's injury has been the talk of the town as fans are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping the pacer recovers in time for the T20 World Cup.
However, the management will still count on the rest of the group to stand up in the absence of the senior pro, as they did in the 1st T20I on Friday.
Young Arshdeep Singh picked three wickets and found great support from Deepak Chahar, who claimed two wickets on Friday.
Harshal Patel, the third seam option, also accounted for two wickets as India restricted South Africa for a paltry 106/8 in 20 overs.
Can the boys do it again tonight in Guwahati?
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 Live Updates: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the India vs South Africa 2nd T20I, which will be played at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The match will start at 7:00 pm IST and the toss for the same will take place around 6:30 pm. Stay tuned for all the updates related to the match.
