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India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Heinrich Klaasen shines as South Africa beat India by 4 wickets to take 2-0 lead

Heinrich Klaasen followed Rassie Van der Dussen's suit in turning out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 81 as South Africa once again outwitted India by four wickets on a tricky pitch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series here on Sunday. On a two-paced track where most of the batters struggled, Klaasen made it look ridiculously easy as he smashed seven fours and five towering sixes in his 46-ball knock to hep his team knock off a target of 149 with 10 balls to spare.

South Africa dominate India again to win second T20 in Cuttack

South Africa maintained their remarkable record against India in 2022 with Heinrich Klaasen playing a clinical knock on a challenging surface in the second T20 on Sunday.

Rugby evening headlines as new Wales kid learns harsh lessons and scrum-half tipped for shock call

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Hockey: Chris Duncan's verdict after Scotland's women raise game to overcome Great Britain development squad

The Tartan Hearts were held to a 2-2 draw by the same opponents on Saturday, going ahead twice only to be pegged back by late goals in each half.

Joe Root Smashes His Fastest Ton, Also Equals Virat Kohli And Steve Smith For This Massive Test Record

Joe Root swaggered to a ton yet again to continue his rich vein on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Ollie Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England will expect to get close to New Zealand's total in a match that could be destined for a high-scoring draw. Pope's second Test century (145 off 239 balls), and his first on English soil, came after he was handed a surprise promotion to number three by England captain Ben Stokes at the start of the series. It was Pope's first Test ton since scoring 135 not out in South Africa in January 2020.

India vs SA: Kagiso Rabada Reaches Massive Landmark During Third T20I

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has now taken 50 wickets in T20 internationals. Rabada reached the landmark during the second T20I of the five-match series against India at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. After South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl, the fifth delivery of the first over was driven loosely by the opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and was caught at the point by Keshav Maharaj, earning Rabada his 50th scalp in the shortest format of the game. Gaikwad was back to the pavilion for just 1 of 4 balls.

South Africa 'licking their lips' ahead of worrying Wales tour amid calls for perspective and Pivac to be cut some slack

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India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bowl vs India

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Live Updates: India have been put in to bat by South Africa in the second T20 International (T20I) of their five-match series in Cuttack on Sunday. Quinton de Kock misses out with an injury, with Heinrich Klassen replacing him. Reeza Hendricks has come in for Tristan Stubbs. India remain unchanged. South Africa pulled off a stunning chase of 212 in the series opener in New Delhi and the hosts will be looking to level matters at the Barabati Stadium. Cuttack is brimming with excitement for the match, with the stands full even for India's training session on the eve of the match. Rishabh Pant is captaining the hosts, with designated skipper KL Rahul ruled out with a groin injury on the eve of the first T20I. South Africa, meanwhile, will be full of confident after stunning knocks from David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen powered them to a 7-wicket win that gave them a 1-0 lead in the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Heinrich Klaasen shines as South Africa beat India by 4 wickets to take 2-0 lead

South Africa dominate India again to win second T20 in Cuttack

Rugby evening headlines as new Wales kid learns harsh lessons and scrum-half tipped for shock call

Hockey: Chris Duncan's verdict after Scotland's women raise game to overcome Great Britain development squad

Joe Root Smashes His Fastest Ton, Also Equals Virat Kohli And Steve Smith For This Massive Test Record

India vs SA: Kagiso Rabada Reaches Massive Landmark During Third T20I

South Africa 'licking their lips' ahead of worrying Wales tour amid calls for perspective and Pivac to be cut some slack

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bowl vs India