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Irfan Pathan welcomes Tristan Stubbs after South Africa’s win.

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South African young sensation Tristan Stubbs displayed his incredible talent in the second T20I against India at St George’s Park. His composed performance helped South Africa to a thrilling win, leveling the series after a difficult start. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Stubbs for his vital role in the match, highlighting his potential as a dangerous player.

Irfan Pathan praises Tristan Stubbs.

In a low-scoring encounter, South Africa trailed India by a total of 124 runs with just one point to spare. Initially it looked bleak as the Proteas struggled to 86/7, but Stubbs, along with Gerald Coetzee, showed excellent composure under pressure. Their partnership was crucial in leading South Africa to victory.

After the match, Irfan Pathan went to the X to praise both Stubbs and Coetzee. “India has scored only 9 runs in the last 2 overs when batting,” he pointed out. I thought that if the result had been better the game might have gone away from South Africa. Tristan Stubbs is a very dangerous player. He has incredible reach. In the end, Gerald Coetzee’s powerful batting was crucial for SA.”

Stubbs played a pivotal role in the chase and was not out, scoring 47 runs off 41 balls. His partnership with Coetzee proved crucial as they navigated the pressure and guided South Africa home with one point remaining.

Varun Chakravarthy’s mesmerizing 5-wicket haul leaves South Africa reeling during the second T20I.

Turning Point: Chakaravarthy’s Five-Wicket Haul

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy emerged as the star of the bowling attack. He took five wickets for just 17 runs to demolish South Africa’s top order. Chakaravarthy’s performance included crucial dismissals of key players such as Markram and Miller, both of whom fell victim to his deceptive googling.

Despite this strong bowling performance, South Africa struggled to 7 for 86 in their chase. It was at this crucial juncture that Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee stepped up to lead their team to victory.

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