Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy made history on Sunday, claiming 5/17 against South Africa in the second T20I. This equals the best figures by an Indian spinner in T20Is, a record he now shares with Kuldeep Yadav.

But the win could offer a fleeting respite, as the hosts rallied back from 86 for seven to knock off 42 runs off 20 balls to inflict a series-levelling win, chasing 125, putting to waste a supreme exhibition of white-ball spin bowling by Varun Chakravarthy (5/17).

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I on Sunday.

An electric affair in Gqeberha on Sunday evening met a thrilling end as South Africa pipped India despite an avalanche of wickets toppling in the center. Winning the toss on Sunday, South Africa decided to bowl on a difficult pitch and the Indian batters had their fair shares of challenges to start with.

South Africa collected a thrilling three-wicket win in Gqeberha on Sunday to level the T20I series against India 1-1 with two games to go. The victory however, would have come a lot easier for the Pro

India's batting woes continue as they fall to South Africa in the second T20I. Series now tied at 1-1 after a challenging match in Gqeberha.

GQEBERHA: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy's magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I here on Sunday.