In a disappointing performance, the Indian women's cricket team suffered an eight-wicket defeat against South Africa in the second T20I match held in Durban. After being put to bat first, India managed to score 147 runs, with Shafali Verma being the only notable contributor, scoring 57 runs off 38 balls. The team's batting collapsed dramatically, losing eight wickets for just 48 runs after a promising start at 99/2. South Africa's bowlers, particularly Chloe Tryon and Tumi Sekhukhune, dominated the Indian batting lineup, each taking three wickets. In response, South Africa chased down the target comfortably, led by half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus, who scored 54 and 57 runs respectively. With this win, South Africa has taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, putting India in a must-win situation for the next game in Johannesburg as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.