Then in a moment that steals the spotlight Indiadefeat in the second T20I South Africa Mullanpur, WicketKeeper-corpse Jitesh Sharma Seen touching Indian women’s cricket Tell Harleen‘legs. The gesture, which was caught on camera and shared widely on social media, drew admiration from fans who appreciated the 30-year-old’s humility and respect.
Bat to bat after India elected to field first
India entered the contest with confidence after a commanding victory in the opening match of the five-match series. However, the script took off sharply on Tuesday (December 11) as he struggled to find rhythm with both ball and bat. Winning the toss and field, India hoped to capitalize early but their plans fell apart against the South African batting unit.
Star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh He endured day after day of abuse without managing a single speech. An inability to allow South Africa’s top order to settle in comfortably and dictate the flow of innings.
Quinton de Kockin particular, it was unstoppable. The left-hander showcased his hitting of 46 deliveries, five boundaries and seven wickets on his way to 46 deliveries from 90 which bounced seven times. The attack put India under immediate pressure and the momentum only picked up in the death overs.
Proteas, a commanding post on the board
South Africa capitalized on the strong foundation laid by De Kock. In the closing stages of the shots, Donovan Ferreira and David Miller A brutal knock that took the visitors to a mammoth 213/4. The late bloomers left the bugs with a steep chase and little margin for error.
Despite brief moments of promise, India’s response never materialized. The Top Order Partnership could not stop the steep and required Run Rate from climbing. Jitesh put up some resistance with a brisk 27 off 17 balls, but it wasn’t enough to revive the chase. India were all out for 162 in the end, handing South Africa a 51-run all-out win.
Jitesh Sharma’s humble act as a tribute to Harleen Deol has won the Internet
Amidst the disappointment of the loss, Jitesh’s heartfelt gesture became the biggest talking point of the night. After the post-match formalities, Jitesh approached Harleen-now at his venue and touched his leg, acknowledging his contribution to Indian Cricket, while respectfully touching his output. The moment, captured in a viral clip, has won widespread praise for reflecting the respectful culture prevalent in Indian sports.
Here is the video:
Jitesh Sharma touched Harleen Deol 🙏 feet pic.twitter.com/89nxxfhql1
– Vikas (@ vikas662005) December 12, 2025
