Mohali: Skipper Virat Kohli led India to a resounding seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second T20I with an unbeaten 72-run knock as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the short three-match series here yesterday.

Kohli (72 not out off 52 balls), who made a memorable 82 not out in his last T20 on this ground more than three years ago, helped India chased down the modest target with consummate ease, getting the team home in 19 overs.