The second match of the ongoing 5-match T20 series between India and South Africa was played at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. South Africa was successful in winning this match by 51 runs. After winning the toss, the Indian team, which came on the field to bowl first, performed disappointingly. At the same time, in the second match, an unwanted record has been registered in the name of Team India’s young fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, which no bowler in the world would want to break. Here we will tell you about that unwanted record which Arshdeep has made in his name.

Arshdeep Singh made an unwanted record

In the second match against South Africa, Arshdeep Singh bowled 13 balls in one over. With this, Arshdeep equaled the unwanted record of Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq in terms of bowling the most number of balls in an over during a T20 International (Full Members) match.

In this match, Arshdeep, who came to bowl the 11th over in the first innings, bowled a total of 13 balls, in which 18 runs were scored. Before Arshdeep Singh, Afghanistan’s Naveen Ul Haq had bowled 13 balls in a single over against Zimbabwe at Harare ground in the year 2024. At the same time, in the year 2021, against Pakistan in Johannesburg, South African bowler Sisanda Megala had bowled a total of 12 balls in one over.

Team India suffered a crushing defeat

South Africa defeated Team India by 51 runs in the second match. With this, the 5-match T20 series is tied at 1-1. After losing the toss, the South African team came to bat first and gave India a huge target of 214 runs. In reply, Team India could not even play the full 20 overs and was all out for 162 runs in 19.1 overs. Experienced wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock played an important role in South Africa’s victory. In this match, De Kock played a brilliant inning of 90 runs in 46 balls with the help of 5 fours and 7 sixes, for which he was given the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

India Vs South Africa T20I Series 2025: The second match of the ongoing 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played today i.e. on December 3, 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. After this series, there will be a 5-match T20 series between the two countries from December 9. After the second ODI match to be played in Raipur today, it is believed that Team India’s squad for the T20 series will be announced. The return of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the five-match series is considered certain. Riyan Parag can also be included in the squad of the Indian team for this series.

Report of Ryan’s entry in Team India

According to the report of ESPNcricinfo, the selectors are considering the entry of Assam captain Riyan Parag in Team India in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. No reason has been revealed yet for Ryan’s inclusion in the team, but it is believed that he can be included in the 15-member squad for depth in batting.

How has been Ryan’s recent performance in T20?

Riyan Parag’s recent performance in T20 format has not been anything special. Currently, Parag is playing the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Riyan Parag is captaining Assam in the tournament this season, so far he has scored only 34 runs in 4 matches. Whereas Ryan had returned to the pavilion without opening his account in the match against Mumbai. Ryan’s best score so far in this tournament is 15 runs, which he made against Chhattisgarh.

When did Ryan play his last match for Team India?

It has been more than a year since Riyan Parag last played a match for Team India. Ryan played his last match against Bangladesh in October 2024, in which he played an innings of 34 runs. Ryan has played 1 ODI and 9 T20 matches for Team India so far.