Coach Gautam Gambhir showed visible frustration in his post-match interactions after India's comprehensive defeat, highlighting the team's inconsistent performance and areas needing improvement.

Former players Robin Uthappa and Dale Steyn criticised Gambhir's decision to shuffle the batting order, calling it a major mistake that disrupted India's stability.

Ryan ten Doeschate highlighted signs of improved mentality in Shubman Gill during the Australia tour and expressed confidence in both Gill and Suryakumar Yadav to regain form and deliver for India.

Suryakumar Yadav took the blame of the defeat on his shoulders, and also addressed the concerns surrounding Gill's form in the shortest format.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was unhappy with his bowlers and he let his frustration known from the dugout during the 2nd T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur on Thursday.

India batter Shubman Gill's woeful run in T20I cricket continues. The player was dismissed for a first-ball duck in the second match vs South Africa.

India vice-captain Shubman Gill's disappointing run continued on Thursday after he was dismissed for a golden duck in the 2nd T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur.

Jitesh Sharma affected a lightning-fast run-out to deny South Africa's Quinton de Kock a century in the 2nd T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday.

India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh put up an embarrassing show when he came up to bowl the 11th over during South Africa's innings in the second T20I in Mullanpur.

Before the start of the match, a stand named in Yuvraj Singh's honour was inaugurated at the venue.

New Zealand, Australia and South Africa have each won the WTC once with India finishing runners-up twice.

India have little time left to prepare for T20 World Cup 2026. After playing the ongoing five-match series against South Africa, they will host New Zealand for as many games.

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Highlights: Quinton de Kock slammed 90, guiding South Africa to a 51-run victory over hosts India in the second T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch.

India vs South Africa Free LIVE Telecast, 2nd T20I LIVE Streaming: When And Where To Watch.

Gautam Gambhir barely spoke about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the press conference after the 3rd ODI against South Africa.

After registering a massive 101-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I, India are all set to face them again in the second match on Thursday in Mullanpur.

Sanju Samson was not included in India's XI for the first T20I against South Africa