Rain interrupted India\u2019s innings at 180\/7 in 19.3 overs, with Suryakumar making a 36-ball 56 and Rinku Singh smashing a career-best 68 not out off 39 balls. After an hour\u2019s rain break, South Africa\u2019s revised target became a stiff 152 in 15 overs at St George\u2019s Park Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Led by Reeza Hendricks\u2019 49, South Africa added 54 runs in first five overs and despite India making strikes, it wasn\u2019t enough for the visitors\u2019 to avoid a defeat. India will now aim to equalise with South Africa in the third T20I at Johannesburg on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think it was a par score, but they batted beautifully in the first five-six overs. That's the brand of cricket we were talking about. The message was loud and clear. It was a little tough ([to bowl), but I told my boys were out of our comfort zone.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMood in the camp is always happy, and full of cheer, because I've said whatever happens on the ground, leave it on the ground. Really looking forward to the third T20I,\" said Suryakumar after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa skipper Aiden Markram conceded rain did help his side and was in praise of Hendricks leading the chase from the front. \"Nice start. Great crowd pulled in here. I thought the wicket was initially on the slower side. From the batting point of view, it skid on a bit. The rain helped us a little bit. The bowlers tried hard, and bowled incredibly well. They come up with their own plans.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHendricks has been fantastic. He's adopted a bit of a leadership role in the batting. Ultimately you want to pick form players for the World Cup, so from the selection point of view, there might still be a few places up for grab. That healthy competition means a lot for us.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa\u2019s left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi became the Player of the Match for his economical spell of 1-18 in four overs, becoming a standout performer in a game dominated by the batters. \"It's about putting the balls in the right area... to be able to do it against India under pressure is particularly pleasing. SKY's a wonderful player, and he showed it again.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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