Here’s why Quinton de Kock is missing from 2nd T20I vs India; South Africa captain Temba Bavuma confirms

The coin has fallen in favour of South Africa in Cuttack and they will be bowling first. However, there is a major shocking news from the center as captain Temba Bavuma confirmed that opening batsman Quinton de Kock is missing for the hand.

After recording, what turned out to be a easy win for the South African team in Delhi, South Africa have arrived in Cuttack with the aim of making 2-0 in the series.

Team India suffered a defeat even after scoring 211 runs in the first inning in the first T20I in Delhi. The 2nd match is to be played tonight as India would look to equal the tally.

Advertisement

While the news from the center is not what the fans may have had hoped for, South Africa have won the toss and has opted to bowl first.

But, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma had a bad news to share for the South Africa fans. Opening batsman Quinton de Kock will be missing from the match due to injury. Bavuma stated during the toss that Quinton has suffered a hand injury, and Reeza Hendricks is replacing. Missing the match is also Tristian Stubbs, whose place is taken by Heinrich Klaasen in the team.

Advertisement
Tasirul Momin: