South Africa's women's cricket team secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International in Chennai on Saturday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The win was built on a strong bowling performance and a composed chase.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, South Africa restricted India to 130 for 6 in their 20 overs. All-rounder Chloe Tryon and seamer Tumi Sekhukhune were the chief destroyers, each taking three wickets. Sekhukhune's figures of 3 for 20 were particularly impactful in the middle overs.
In reply, South Africa's openers, captain Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus, made light work of the target. They put on a 129-run partnership, both scoring fluent half-centuries. Wolvaardt finished on 58 not out and Luus on 68 not out, guiding their team to 131 for 2 in just 17.4 overs.
The comprehensive victory gives South Africa the series win with one match to play. The third and final T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, at the same venue in Chennai.
