India's batting order raised a number of eyebrows as the experiment backfired in the second T20I against South Africa on Thursday December 11. Continuing their constant reshuffling of the batting order, the Indian team-management decided to change even captain Suryakumar Yadav's position.
While the right-handed batsman usually bats at number three, he was sent out at number four when the team was chasing a huge total of 214 runs. Axar Patel was sent out to bat at number three but the move did not pay off as India suffered a crushing 51-run loss in the match.
Batting first, South Africa posted a big total of 213/4 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock was the pick of the South African batters, scoring 90 runs off just 46 balls. In reply, India were bowled out for just 162 runs. Tilak Varma 62 was the only Indian batter who showed some fight but his efforts were not enough to take the team over the line.
