IND vs SA Highlight: The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa commenced on Sunday (December 17). Winning the toss at Johannesburg’s New Wanderers Stadium, South Africa’s captain, Aiden Markram, chose to bat first, but the team struggled, managing only 116 runs.
In response, Team India chased down the target of 117 runs in 16.4 overs, securing the match in their favor. India has also taken a 1-0 lead in the series with this victory.
IND vs SA Highlight: India defeated South Africa by 8 wickets
IND vs SA Highlight: Indian team started the ODI series against South Africa with a win and all the players performed brilliantly. This marks India’s 26th ODI victory this year, tying with Australia’s record set in 1999 with 26 wins.
However, the Australian team has already secured 30 wins in 2023. India’s crucial win against the African team has given them a 1-0 lead in the series. The second match of the series will be played on December 19 in Cape Town.
It’s been five years since India won an ODI in South Africa. Team India last secured a victory in 2018 at Centurion. Following that, they faced consecutive losses in three matches in 2022.
IND vs SA Highlight: Sai Sudharsan brilliant innings in debut match
IND vs SA Highlight: In Johannesburg’s New Wanderers Stadium, South Africa’s captain, Aiden Markram, won the toss and opted to bat. His team managed to score only 116 runs. In response, Team India chased down the target of 117 runs in 16.4 overs to claim the match. Sai Sudarshan, making his debut for India, scored an unbeaten 55 runs off 43 balls, hitting nine boundaries.
Shreyas Iyer contributed 52 runs off 45 balls, including six boundaries and a six. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored five runs before getting out, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on one run. For South Africa, Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo took one wicket each.
Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan bowled brilliantly
Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan performed brilliantly for India. Together, they took nine wickets. Arshdeep claimed five, while Avesh secured four wickets. In the second over of the innings, Arshdeep swiftly took two wickets in consecutive deliveries.
On the fourth ball of that over, Arshdeep bowled out Rassie van der Dussen, the ball catching the outside edge of his bat and sending him to the pavilion without opening his account. Following that, on the very next delivery, Arshdeep dismissed Rassie van der Dussen, who also couldn’t get off the mark. Arshdeep narrowly missed a hat-trick opportunity.
Tony Di Georgi seemed in good touch, but Arshdeep sent him back too, caught by wicketkeeper Rahul after scoring 28 runs off 22 balls. Then, on the last ball of the 10th over, Arshdeep bowled Henrik Klaasen for 6 runs.”
After Arshdeep Singh outstanding performance, Avesh Khan also showcased excellent bowling. Avesh khan missed a hat-trick in the 11th over of South Africa innings. He sent Eden Markram and Wiaan Mulder to the pavilion on the first two deliveries. Then, Avesh caught David Miller, and Miller managed to score two runs before departing.
Following that, he dismissed Keshav Maharaj for 4 runs. Arshdeep claimed his fifth success in the 26th over, bowling out Andile Phehlukwayo. Phehlukwayo scored 33 runs off 49 balls before getting out. Meanwhile, Kuldeep took the final wicket. Avesh couldn’t secure five wickets.
