David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen were hailed by Indian cricket fans for guiding South Africa to a record chase against India in the first T20I.
Bangladesh defeated South Africa by 38 runs in the first ODI to register their first-ever win in the format on South African soil.
Chasing a challenging target of 297 runs, the hosts restricted the visitors to 265/8 in the stipulated 50 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen smashed centuries and shared a partnership of 204 against India in Paarl.
South African skipper Dean Elgar led the charge with an unbeaten 96 and he was extremely well supported by the rest of the batting order.
England are through to the semi-finals and South Africa are out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, despite the Proteas winning a run-fest in Sharjah.
Rassie van der Dussen was the star of the show for South Africa, clobbering an unbeaten 94 off just 60 balls with Aiden Markram’s rapid 52* off 25 supremely impressive as well.
Aiden Markram was the aggressor in a brilliant partnership with Rassie van der Dussen, scoring 51 runs off just 26 deliveries.
Australia take on South Africa in the Super 12, Group 1 opener of the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals will not be signing South Africa all-rounder Rassie van der Dussen for the remainder of the IPL 2021.