India vs South Africa Highlights, 3rd ODI: IND defeated SA by 78 runs to clinch the series 2-1, in Paarl on Thursday. Here are the highlights.
India vs South Africa Highlights, 3rd ODI: India defeated South Africa by 78 runs in the third and final ODI of their three-match series, in Paarl on Thursday. The win helped India clinch the series 2-1. Chasing 297, South Africa were bowled out for 218 in 45.5 overs, despite a knock of 81 runs off 87 balls by Tony de Zorzi. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh took four wickets for the visitors, Washington Sundar and Avesh Khan scalped two dismissals each.
Initially, a ton from Sanju Samson saw India post 296/8 in 50 overs as the Rajasthan Royals captain hammered 108 off 114 balls, packed with six fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma got a crucial half-century for India, slamming 52 off 77 deliveries. For South Africa’s bowling department, Beuran Hendricks took three wickets and Nandre Burger scalped two dismissals.
India vs South Africa: Arshdeep Singh sizzles with the ball
In response, South Africa struggled to chase down the target, managing to score only 218 runs in 45.5 overs. Tony de Zorzi was the top scorer for South Africa, posting 81 runs off 87 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t provide substantial contributions. Arshdeep Singh was the star with the ball for India, claiming 4 wickets for 30 runs in his 9 overs, while Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel also chipped in with wickets.