South Africa Ride On Knocks From Quinton De Kock, Janneman Malan To Beat India By 7 Wickets In 2nd ODI, Clinch Series 2-0

South Africa won the second ODI against India by seven wickets in Paarl on Friday and clinch the series 2-0 with a game to spare. Batting first, fifties from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant helped India notch up 287/6 in 50 overs at Boland Park in Paarl. In reply, Quinton De Kock (78) and Janneman Malan (91) ensured South Africa a strong start stitching 132 runs for the first wicket. Handy contributions from captain Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen in the middle order helped the home side reach the target in 48.1 overs. The third and final ODI is on Sunday in Cape Town.

Updated: 22 Jan 2022 2:32 pm

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI | AP Photo/Halden Krog

South African batsman Aiden Markram thanks members of the Indian cricket team after South Africa won the second ODI match by seven wickets in Paarl, South Africa.

South African batsman Aiden Markram plays a shot during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

South African batsman Rassie van Der Dussen plays a shot while Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant looks on during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

India celebrates the wicket of Temba Bavuma during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

South African batsman Janneman Malan plays a shot while Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant looks on during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

Indian wicketkeeper appeals for a wicket while South Africas Quinton De Kock looks on during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

South African batsman Quinton De Kock in actions during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

South Africa celebrates the wicket of Shreyas Iyer, during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

South Africa celebrate the wicket of Rishabh Pant during the second ODI cricket match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

South African fielder David Miller fields the ball during the second ODI cricket match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

Indian batsman Rishabh Pant plays a shot while South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock looks on during the second ODI cricket match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

Indian batsman Rishabh Pant celebrates his half century. during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

Indian captain Kunnar Rahul plays a shot during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.

Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawanplays a shot while South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock looks on during the second ODI match between South Africa and India in Paarl, South Africa.