The second T20I between India and South Africa was filled with drama, but perhaps the most talked-about moment wasn’t a boundary or a wicket, but a single, nightmarish over bowled by young Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh. The over saw him concede a staggering seven wides, leading to a visibly furious reaction from Team India’s coach, Gautam Gambhir.
Arshdeep Singh delivers a disastrous over
Consistency is key in T20 cricket, and for a fast bowler, maintaining a tight line and length is non-negotiable. However, in the high-pressure environment of a bilateral series, Arshdeep seemed to completely lose his radar. He ended up delivering 13 balls in the 11th over. Facing Quinton de Kock, the left-arm pacer was struck for a six off the opening delivery, and things only worsened from there. He sent down two wides in succession, missing the off-side guideline, and the control issues continued as he followed up with five more wides. The extended over included seven wides and cost India 18 runs. With this, Arshdeep matched Naveen-ul-Haq‘s unwanted T20I record for most deliveries bowled in a single over.
Gautam Gambhir loses his cool
While players on the field tried to offer encouragement, the camera repeatedly panned to the Indian dugout, capturing the palpable tension. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, a man known for his intense passion and zero-tolerance for lack of commitment, was seen in an absolute state of fury. He was captured grimacing, shaking his head vehemently, and expressing his frustration in a manner that was uncharacteristically public for a coach.
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Quinton de Kock’s explosive knock propels South Africa to big total and adds intrigue ahead of the IPL 2026 auction
Notably, De Kock produced a stunning 90 off just 46 deliveries, propelling South Africa to an imposing total of 213/4 in the second T20I against India. At his fluent best, De Kock is one of the most eye-catching stroke-makers in world cricket, and he showcased that elegance on a pitch that offered true bounce. He dominated the middle overs with his power-hitting, sending seven balls over the ropes, most of them soaring towards deep square leg.
Having recently taken back his ODI retirement and still weighing his T20 plans after last year’s World Cup, De Kock appears revitalized and in prime touch. A knock of this quality—coming less than a week before the mini-auction—is sure to draw attention from IPL franchises and could spark intense interest in the versatile wicketkeeper-batter.
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