IND vs SA: Indian top order batters wreaked havoc with the bat as India were powered to a mighty total of 237/3against South Africa in the 2nd T20I. Suryakumar Yadav remained the top scorer while KL Rahul & Virat Kohli also smacked fifties. 

After being put in to bat first, India were off to a great start courtesy of a 96-run stand between openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Skipper Rohit was dismissed after scoring 43 runs off 37 balls by Keshav Maharaj in the 10th over. 

KL Rahul smacked 57 runs off 28 balls with 4 fours & 5 sixes, striking at 203.57. The opener was dismissed in the 12th over by Maharaj as well. After that, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav smacked a 102-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Suryakumar smacked 61 runs off 22 balls with 5 fours & 5 sixes before he was unluckily dismissed via run-out in the 19th over. 

Virat Kohli while remained not out after scoring 49 runs in 28 balls with 7 fours & a six. For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj was the sole-wicket taker with two wickets to his name. India now needs to defend 238 runs to build an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series. 

Earlier, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss & opted to bowl first against India in the 2nd T20I. This match is being played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. 

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