India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: I'm glad the knock came against India, says SA match-winner Heinrich Klaasen

South Africa to a convincing four-wicket win over India in the second T20I, wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen was pleased with his match-winning knock and hoped that it will help him to prolong his career. A disciplined bowling performance followed by Klaasen's brilliant knock (81 off 46) led South Africa to a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I and helped them take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday. "I am glad the knock came against India. I hope it extends my career longer. I haven't performed well in the last couple of years. I am very happy and confident to be here," said Klassen at the post-match presentation.

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Heinrich Klaasen capitalised on his chance selection to smash 81 off 46 balls as South Africa beat India by four wickets in the second Twenty20 International for a 2-0 series lead in Cuttack on Sunday. Klaasen, selected after Quinton de Kock sat out with a hand injury, smashed five sixes and seven

Asked if wicketkeeping helped him gauge the surface, the batter said, "It always gives an indication but doesn't make it easier." Earlier, during the toss, Proteas' skipper Temba Bavuma said that Quinton de Kock has sustained a hand injury. In De Kock's place, the visiting team roped in Klaasen and the decision paid rich dividends.

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Needing 149 for victory on a hot and humid day in Cuttack, South Africa rode Klaasen's fourth T20 half-century to achieve their target in 18.2 overs and lead the five-match series 2-0.

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