Shastri to Baartman: "Take Control Of The Bar" after 4-wicket heroics

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News18•11-12-2025, 23:42
Shastri to Baartman: "Take Control Of The Bar" after 4-wicket heroics
- •South Africa defeated India by 51 runs in the second T20I, leveling the five-match series 1-1.
- •Pacer Ottneil Baartman led South Africa's bowling attack with four wickets, including three in the penultimate over.
- •Ravi Shastri jovially told Baartman to "Take Control Of The Bar" after his match-winning performance.
- •Quinton de Kock scored 90 off 46 balls, helping South Africa post 213 for 4.
- •India was bowled out for 162, with Tilak Varma scoring 62 in a losing effort.
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