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In a dazzling display of cricketing prowess, the Indian cricket team delivered a resounding performance in the opening game of the three-match ODI series against South Africa at the legendary New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The Proteas faced a daunting challenge as the Indian𓂃 bowlers orchestrated a batting collapse, resulting in them registering their lowest-ever ODI total at the iconic home venue.
South Africa’s dismal performance with bat
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, the♏ South African innings crumbled for a mere 116 runs, and the ♐Wandཧerers Stadium bore witness to a monumental batting collapse. The fall of wickets was nothing short of dramatic, with key players succumbing to early dismissals, leaving the Proteas in disarray.
Astonishingly, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, and Wiaan Mulder all departed without opening their accounts, compounding the home side’s struggles.
Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan wreak havoc in Proteas camp
The architects of South Africa’s downfall were undeniably the Indian pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan. Arshdeep’s remarkable spell saw him claim five crucial wickets, including two in successive deliveries during his opening over. Avesh Khan complemented the onslaught with four wickets of his own, wreaking havoc on the Proteas’ batting lineup.
Arshdeep’s sensational swing, coupled with Avesh’s ability to consistently hit the right areas, left the Proteas’ batters grappling for answers. The lethal combination of these two bowlers marked a sensational arrival for India in the ODI leg following the drawn T20I series.
Historic low for South Africa at Wanderers Stadium
The dismal total of 116 runs not only handed India a commanding advantage but also etched a new record as the lowest ODI total for South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium. This surpassed the previous low set during a Women’s ODI between Bangladesh and South Africa when the home side bundled out the Tigresses for 142 runs.
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Social Media abuzz with praise
Unsurprisingly, social media platforms erupted with praises for India’s bowling brilliance. Fans and cricketing experts alike lauded the sharp, incisive bowling that dismantled the Proteas’ batting lineup.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Paid for ODI. Got a T20 instead. 🫣🤷♂️
Wassup, SA?— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Brilliant from Arshdeep singh so far. Nice lengths with decent swi🍎ng. Good to see him back in form.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 �𒉰�𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧�🌌� 𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 ��𝐚𝐢 🥱
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
🇮🇳🥳 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙫𝙚 🌟 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙡𝙡.
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
Proteas should ref🤪und fans who bought their expenജsive tickets 😡🤦♂️.
— Lethabo (@CheetahPlains)
Phehlukwayo 💛scored more runs th🧔an the openers and specialist batsmen combined 👏🏾👏🏾
— Pinky Sithole 💗 (@pinkysithole17)
What a Spell. C𝓰areer Best ODI Bowling figures for 5/37 and 4/27 at . ♏
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayS𝄹haan)
Arshdeep Singh is the first Indian pacer to take 5 wickets inꦯ ODIs vs South Afric🍸a
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
116 ALL OUT in 27.3 overs.But caꩲn someone tell me, why we decided to BAT FIRST? Who dosent know how to play Daꦇy ODI at Bullring?
This is just madness.
We need Cricket Rassie!— Fanele Mbuyazi (@FaneleMbuyazi8)
South Africa is all out for 116 runs, and their previou𝐆s lowest total at home was 118, also vs. Indi🦄a in Centurion 2018.
— Team RanjiKerala (@RanjiKerala)
The A in 𝘱𝘢𝘤�� stands f🔴or Arshdeep and Avesh! 🔥
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
arshdeep singh and avesh khan taking wickets agꦐainst South 🐟Africa:
— Vichitra.Duniya 🌏 (@vichitra_duniya)
It's all blue in the Pink ODI 🔵💪
India's pacers are on fire at the Wanderers 🔥🏏
— Nauman Sarfraz (@sarfraz_nauman)
Five wickets for Arshdeep Singh and Four wickets for Avesh Khan.. fantastic pe෴rfor🦩mance by Indian pace bowlers.
— Raj Goswami (@rajrocks07)
South Africa bowled out for 116 at Johanne꧅sburg..!!!
Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh dom🍎inated the South African batting lineup as they took 9 wickets collectively
A great day at the oꦺffice for the Indian Bowl🌄ers
— Knuckle Ball (@Knuckleball_ev)
Jo'burg is more surprising than what happened at Perth. The Perth Test result was inevitable.
— Aviral Rai (@cric_fan23)
Ars𒆙hdeep Singh Took His Career Best 5/37 Against South Africa I🔯n First ODI👏👏👏
— Sachiin Ramdas Suryavanshi (@sachiinv7)
