India VS Africa ODI: India Won by 78 Runs; Samson’s Century, Arshdeep Takes 4 Wickets
India VS Africa ODI: India Won by 78 Runs; Samson’s Century, Arshdeep Takes 4 Wickets
India VS Africa ODI: In a thrilling encounter, India emerged victorious against South Africa in the decisive ODI, securing the series 2-1. The Indian team displayed remarkable batting, posting a total of 296 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs after losing the toss at Boland Park Stadium. In response, South Africa stumbled, managing only 218 runs in 45.2 overs. Sanju Samson’s century and Arshdeep Singh’s four-wicket haul played pivotal roles, with Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar contributing two wickets each.
India Sets the Stage: Boland Park Witnesses Intense Clash
Battling at Boland Park Stadium after losing the toss, the Indian team posted a competitive total of 296 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. In reply, South Africa struggled and was bowled out for 218 runs in 45.2 overs. Sanju Samson’s spectacular century and Arshdeep Singh’s four-wicket haul were the highlights, while Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar claimed two wickets each.
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India to Take on South Africa in Test Series Starting December 26
With the ODI series victory secured, Team India is gearing up for the Test series against South Africa scheduled to commence on December 26. The first match will be played at Centurion, where India has not won a Test series so far. The mid-overs saw South Africa losing crucial wickets, with highlights from the middle overs.
South Africa Loses Momentum in Middle Overs: 6 Wickets Tumble
South Africa displayed promising batting in the early overs but lost wickets consistently during the middle overs. In the 15th over, Akshar Patel dismissed Rassie van der Dussen, and later, Washington Sundar broke the partnership in the 26th over. India continued to take wickets regularly, making it challenging for South Africa to recover. By the 30th over, South Africa had lost 6 wickets for 136 runs, making the match difficult for the hosts.
No Rohit,Kohli, Hardik,Bumrah, Siraj, Shami.
• No Key Players
• Weak Batting
• Weak Bowling
• Deepak Chahar Ruled Out
• No Senior Coaching Staff
• No S Iyer For 2nd and 3rd ODIs.Not a problem for Captain KL Rahul. 🙌🏻❤️#INDvsSApic.twitter.com/mEdktZmDuB
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D. Jorji’s Half-Century in the Middle Overs
In the 17th over, opener Tony D. Jorji achieved his maiden ODI half-century. However, in the 25th over, Mukesh Kumar dismissed Jorji, who was batting at 68 runs. The fourth-wicket partnership between Jorji and Aiden Markram contributed 65 runs off 67 balls, with Markram scoring 36 and Jorji adding 28 runs.
Powerplay Impact: Arshdeep Strikes in South Africa’s Impressive Start
South Africa’s openers showed resilience in the powerplay’s initial overs. Reeza Hendricks and D. Jorji formed a crucial partnership, scoring 59 runs in 8.2 overs. However, Arshdeep Singh made a breakthrough in the 9th over, taking Hendricks’ wicket and disrupting their steady start.
India Sets 296/8 with Samson and Tilak’s Partnership
India, having lost the toss, batted first at Boland Park Stadium, posting a challenging total of 296 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs. Sanju Samson played a stellar innings, scoring 108 runs off 114 balls, marking his maiden ODI century. Tilak Varma also made a significant contribution with a half-century, scoring 52 runs. Burden Hendricks took three wickets, while Nandre Burger claimed two wickets. Wian Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Lizaad Williams secured one wicket each.
Rahul and Samson Steady the Ship: Tilak’s Maiden Fifty
After losing two quick wickets in the powerplay, Sanju Samson played a crucial innings, partnering with KL Rahul for 52 runs and later with Tilak Varma for a century partnership. In the middle overs, India lost only one wicket, reaching 144 runs after the 40th over. Samson’s fourth fifty in ODIs and a significant partnership with Tilak Varma steadied India’s innings after KL Rahul’s departure.
Debutant Patidar, Gaikwad Sidelined Due to Injury
Madhya Pradesh’s Rajat Patidar made his debut in this match, receiving his debut cap. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reported that Ruturaj Gaikwad was unavailable due to a finger injury that is still under observation by the medical team. Gaikwad sustained the injury during the second ODI.
Playing XI for Both Teams
India: KL Rahul (Captain), Sai Sudarshan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (Captain), Tony D. Jorji, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wian Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks.
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