In a dazzling display of aggressive batting, Reeza Hendricks took the Indian bowlers to task from the very first ball of South Africa’s run chase in the second T20I. The talented batsman’s onslaught saw him amass an impressive 49 runs off just 27 balls, boasting a striking strike rate of 181.48. Reeza’s innings, highlighted by 8 fours and 1 six, kept India on the backfoot throughout.
Legendary bowler Dale Steyn couldn’t help but praise Reeza’s performance, likening him to none other than Virat Kohli, especially in terms of the cover drive. Speaking on Star Sports, Steyn expressed disappointment over Reeza’s absence from the ODI squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup in India. However, he remains optimistic about Reeza securing a spot in the IPL 2024 auction, stating, “He has a chance of getting success in the Indian Premier League. Reeza played a good knock for Sunrisers in one of the semi-finals of a T20 tournament.”
Reeza has set his base price at 50 lakh for the upcoming IPL auction, and given his recent stellar performance, he is likely to attract significant attention from franchises.
In the thrilling encounter, South Africa emerged victorious by 5 wickets while chasing a revised target of 152 in 15 overs due to rain interruptions. Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh also made notable contributions with their fifties for the Men in Blue.
The rain temporarily halted play with India at 180/7 in 19.3 overs, leading to a revised target for South Africa. Undeterred, the Proteas batters showcased their prowess, completing the task with ease in 13.5 overs.
Reeza Hendricks’ stellar innings and South Africa’s convincing win have set the stage for an exciting series ahead.
