With just three losses after 19 T20 internationals in 2025, one would imagine that the Indian team is sorted for the T20 World Cup 2026. They have been ruthless under Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, winning series after series and an Asia Cup in between.
But right after their heavy win over South Africa by 101 runs in Cuttack, the glaring holes in the side prevailed. The Proteas have roared back in the series to hammer India by 51 runs, their biggest T20I defeat at home. Horrible forms of Suryakumar and Shubman Gill are frustrating India at the moment.
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South Africa didn’t just bat well in Mullanpur; they bulldozed their way to 213. They were helped by dew, a flat surface and an India attack that completely lost its discipline. But even with the conditions in their favour, this was a statement innings from Aiden Markram’s side, built around a blistering 90 off 46 balls from Quinton de Kock. He was hitting on a different plane, clearing the field at will and striking at nearly 200. He gave a perfect audition for the IPL 2026 auction that is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16.
De Kock found able support through the middle. Markram and David Miller kept the tempo high before Donovan Ferreira’s clean 30 not out off 16 balls ensured South Africa finished with a punishing last phase. Their innings picked up pace in the middle phase as they scored 53 in the powerplay, 103 in overs 7 to 15, and 57 at the death. The 15 sixes they smashed are the joint-most by any team against India in T20Is.
Poor pace bowling ft. Arshdeep Singh
India’s bowling completely unravelled. Arshdeep Singh delivered a record 13-ball over and finished with 4-0-54. Jasprit Bumrah leaked 45, while Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel also travelled. Only Varun Chakaravarthy (2 for 29) looked like he had any control on a dewy, unforgiving night.
South Africa also benefited from India’s sloppiness, collecting 22 extras. Jasprit Bumrah didn’t find success as well, with him 28 runs in his last two.
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