South Africa suffered a second 100-run-plus shellacking in a T20 International this year, but Tuesdays defeat to India in Cuttack was more concerning than the beatdown in Manchester in September.
Then it was a 146-run hammering at the hands of Englands destructive Phil Salt, but the 101-run loss to India was more comprehensive in the sense that South Africas batting and bowling failed them.
By restricting India to a total under 180, the Proteas thought theyd done a reasonable job with the ball, but Indias bowlers showed far greater discipline and consistency by targeting the stumps relentlessly to overwhelm Aiden Markrams team.
