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Between the second T20I India and South Africa Plenty of drama, but perhaps the most talked-about moment wasn’t a boundary or a wicket, but a nightmarish over-ball bowled by a young Indian pacer Ardeep Singh. He conceded a staggering seven wide balls in the match, leading to a visibly angry reaction from India’s coach. Gautam Gambhir.
Arshdeep Singh’s performance was disastrous
Consistency is key in T20 cricket and maintaining tight lines and length is non-negotiable for fast bowlers. However, in the high-pressure environment of the bilateral series, Ashdeep seemed to have completely lost his radar. He ended up throwing 13 pitches in the 11th inning. For Quinton de Kockthe left-arm pacer was hit for six just after the opening delivery and things got worse from then on. He missed the offside rule with two consecutive wides, and control issues continued when he subsequently sent five more wides. The extra over included 7 overs and cost India 18 runs. With this, Arshdeep matches Navin HaqA T20I record was set for most overs bowled in a single over.
Gautam Gambhir lost his cool
The camera kept panning to the Indian dugout, capturing the palpable tension as players on the field tried to offer encouragement. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his intense passion and zero tolerance for lack of commitment, looked in an absolute state of rage. He was filmed grimacing, shaking his head violently and expressing his frustration in an unusually public way for a coach.
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Quinton de Kock’s explosive knock propels South Africa to huge total and adds intrigue to IPL 2026 auction
Notably, de Kock scored a stunning 90 off just 46 deliveries, helping South Africa post a staggering total of 213/4 in the second T20I against India. At his fluent best, de Kock is one of the most striking hit-makers in world cricket, and he displays that grace on a pitch that offers real bounce. He dominated the middle order with his power-hitting, sending seven balls over the ropes, most of which went to deep square leg.
De Kock, who recently revoked his ODI retirement and is still considering T20 plans after last year’s World Cup, seems rejuvenated and in excellent form. With the mini-auction less than a week away, a knock of this quality is sure to catch the attention of IPL franchises and could spark strong interest in the versatile wicketkeeper-batsman.
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