The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

CUTTACK: Comeback man Heinrich Klaasen followed Rassie Van der Dussen's suit in turning out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 81 as South Africa once again outwitted India by four wickets on a tricky pitch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series here on Sunday.

South Africa made two changes to their side while Indian team remain unchanged.

Here are the rugby stories making the headlines on Sunday June 12

CUTTACK: Just as Rishabh Pant-led Team India entered the Barabati Stadium turf late on Saturday afternoon for their practice session ahead of the second T20I, the setting sun sneaked through the overcast conditions. Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series after losing the first game in charge despite a record score…

CUTTACK: Ahead of the second T20 international match here between India and South Africa on Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) at Bhubaneswar did not rule out the possibility of a spell or two of rain during the evening but will not affect the game.

CUTTACK: Majority of South Africa's star players were part of the two-month long IPL that preceded the ongoing T20 series against India and Proteas seamer Wayne Parnell said it will be a challenge to keep them "mentally ready" over the course of the five games.

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CUTTACK: India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Saturday said the bowlers let stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant down in the high-scoring first T20 International against South Africa.

Dan McFarland's side is in South Africa for a massive United Rugby Championship semi-final - kick-off is 2pm UK time