India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI:
Score Update:
India finishes at 211/10 in 46.2 overs, thanks to KL Rahul’s 60-ball half-century and Sai Sudharsan’s 65-ball fifty. Nandre Burger shines for SA with 3 wickets.
Stat Attack:
Sudharsan joins Navjot Singh Sidhu as the only Indians to score half-centuries in their first two ODIs.
IPL Auction Buzz:
Rinku Singh makes his ODI debut as Shreyas Iyer joins the Test squad, while South Africa’s Nandre Burger celebrates his bowling heroics with an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals.
Key Moments:
Gaikwad drops a sitter early on, giving South Africa hope.
Rahul leads the way with a steady half-century.
Sudharsan continues his impressive form with another fifty.
Burger picks up key wickets to restrict India’s late charge.
What’s next?
South Africa needs 212 runs to win and level the series. Stay tuned for live updates on our blog as the chase unfolds!
South Africa’s chase got off to a cautious start, but opener Tony de Zorzi (119*) took center stage with a magnificent maiden ODI century.
His patient knock, laced with 9 fours and 6 sixes, provided the perfect anchor for the Proteas’ chase.
Reeza Hendricks (52) offered able support at the other end, and the duo stitched a match-winning partnership of 130 runs.
Rassie van der Dussen (36) chipped in with a cameo, and Heinrich Klaasen (21*) finished the job with ease.
The Proteas reached the target in 42.2 overs, losing just 2 wickets, to level the series with a comprehensive victory.
Comfortable Win for South Africa
Bonus:
Check out highlights from the dropped catch and Burger’s impressive spell.
Read our analysis of Sudharsan’s rise and India’s batting woes.
Discuss your predictions for the South African chase in the comments!
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