India, Dec. 12 -- India had a total batting collapse in the 2nd T20I against South Africa, losing by 51 runs in Mullanpur on Thursday. Chasing 214 runs, the visitors failed to put up a challenge, getting bowled out for 162 in 19.1 overs. Opener Abhishek Sharma had an off day, departing for 17 off eight balls in the 2nd over. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi for a golden duck in the opening over of the run-chase.

Suryakumar Yadav also failed to get going and was removed by Marco Jansen for five off four balls. Speaking after the match, India captain Suryakumar conceded that his side's top-order batters, including him, had disappointed, and they could not always rely on Abhishek for his brilliance.

"We learned how they...