With just a week until the showpiece event, the Proteas slipped to a series defeat against T20 Cricket World Cup co-hosts West Indies.
On Thursday, South Africa failed to hammer home their target of 176, with the Windies dismissing them for just 147 in Jamaica.
On Saturday night, the Proteas bowled first again, and this time the target was an even higher one.
Roston Chase’s unbeaten 67 off 38 balls along with good cameos from Brandon King (36), Kyle Mayers (32) and Andre Fletcher (29) helped the hosts to 207/7 in their 20 overs.
The Proteas started beautifully with the bat this time, smashing 81 runs for no loss inside the first five overs.
Quinton de Kock (41) and Reeza Hendricks’ (34) dismissals in quick succession before the powerplay slowed them down, though.
Despite Rassie van der Dussen (30) stepping up in the middle, wickets fell at regular intervals as the bowlers pulled things back in style.
Gudakesh Motie took 3/22 in his four overs and the hosts restricted South Africa to 191/7 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Then third and final T20 takes place on Sunday evening. The Proteas behind their World Cup campaign in New York against Sri Lanka a week from Monday.
Pictured above: West Indies vs South Africa
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