India clinched the three-match series in a thrilling final encounter at Boland Park, with a decisive 78-run victory over South Africa. After India won the first ODI by 8 wickets, South Africa leveled the series in the second match with an identical margin. The stage was set for the series decider.
Samson's Century Secures India's Series Victory
India clinched the three-match series in a thrilling final encounter at Boland Park, with a decisive 78-run victory over South Africa. After India won the first ODI by 8 wickets, South Africa leveled the series in the second match with an identical margin. The stage was set for the series decider.
Opting to bat after losing the toss, India posted a formidable total of 296 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Sanju Samson's century and Tilak Verma's half-century were instrumental in India's competitive total. In pursuit of 297, South Africa started well, reaching 59 runs in 8.1 overs. However, Arshdeep Singh's crucial breakthroughs, including Riza Hendricks and Rassie von der Dussen, derailed South Africa's chase.
Despite a solid partnership between Tony De Georgi and captain Aiden Markram, who contributed 65 runs for the third wicket, South Africa faced setbacks. Markram departed after scoring 36 runs off 41 balls, and subsequent partnerships failed to materialize. Arshdeep Singh's pivotal dismissal of De Georgi for 81 runs halted the Proteas' progress. Arshdeep claimed four wickets, conceding 30 runs, ensuring India's victory and securing the series.
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