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In a cricketing spectacle at the iconic New Wanderers Stadium, the Indian cricket team displayed absolute dominance in the first ODI against South Africa. The contest saw a brilliant showcase of skills from both bat and ball, with Shreyas Iyer and Sai Sud🃏harsan emerging as the stars for India in batting department.
Bowlers’ masterclass: South Africa’s demise
The day started with the toss going in India’s favor, and they elected to field first. The decision proved to be a masterstroke as the Indian bowling attack wreaked havoc on the Proteas’ batting lineup. The Wanderers Stadium witnessed a monumental collapse as South Africa crumbled for a paltry 116 runs.
Notable contributions from Tony de Zorzi and Andile Phehlukwayo briefly ignited hopes, but Arshdeep Singh emerged as the wrecker-in-chief, claiming an impressive 5-wicket haul. Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Yadav lent valuable support, ensuring that South Africa’s innings never gained momentum.
India’s response: Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer’s brilliance
Chasing a modest target of 117, India showcased their dominance with the bat. Debutant Sai Sudharsan played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for the chase. His composed innings of unbeaten 55 runs set the stage for the more aggressive Shreyas Iyer, who played a blistering knock of 52 runs off 45 balls, guiding India to victory in just 16.4 overs. The Indian team reached 117/2, securing a comprehensive eight-wicket win.
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South Africa’s Bowlers Battle, but target proves insufficient
Wiaan Mulder emerged as the standout bowler for South Africa, claiming a crucial wicket. However, the target of 117 proved to be insufficient to challenge the formidable Indian batting lineup. Despite spirited efforts from Nandre Burger and Phehlukwayo, the Indian batters were relentl🐓ess in their pursuit of victory.
Arshdeep Singh clinches Player of the Match
Arshdeep’s exceptional performance with the ball earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. His five-wicket haul not only dismantled the South African batting order but also set the tone for India’s commanding victory.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Huge victory this by team In♔dia. The bowling꧂ was exceptional. Sai Sudarshan made the most of his debut. Looked so comfortable at this level.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
How good Sai Sudarshan looks at the ꦏcrease…not fussed…not rushed. Good start to what should be a very promising career. 👏 👏
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Stepping onto the international stage is an unparalleled feeling. You deserve every bit of it, .
Cherish every🀅 ball, every run, and make it a memorable one! �꧒�🏏🇮🇳— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Another solid victory in Johannesburg! 🇮🇳👊
Now onto Gqeberha to seal the series. 💪
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Sunday special 💙 takes the lead 💪 |
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Congratulations team India and captain KL Rahul
KL Rahul becomes the first Indian captain 🌳to win the Pink ODI match in South A༺frica.
10th consecutive victory for captain KL.
A memorable debut for Sai Sudarshan and excell🌌ent bowl👍ing by Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan.
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08)
INDIA DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA IN PINK ODI WITH 200 BALLS TO SPARE…!!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Sai Sudharsan – 55*(43).
Shreyas Iyer – 52(45).Team India beat South Africa in first ODI match and taken 1-0 lead in this series – What a Dominating victory by India..!!! 🇮🇳
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
1-0, a win with complete dominance for team India under KL Rahul's captaincy. Team India has won the last 10 consecutive matches under his captaincy & he has become the first Indian captain to win a pink ODI match in South Africa.
— Juman Sarma (@cool_rahulfan)
FIFTY FOR SHREYAS IYER…!!!
– Iyer has 18 fifties & 5 hundreds from just 54 innings in ODIs, What a player. 🫡
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
India wಞon their 1st ODI match against South Africa by 8 🔴wickets.
– Team India 🇮🇳…..!!!!!!!
— Jay. (@Jay_Cricket18)
Well played, guys 👏👏🔥
Conꦕgratulations to Debutant Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer on their impressive half-centuries which took India to a comfortable win against South Africa. 🇮🇳💙🫡
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01)
India dominates the Pink ODI, sealing victory against So🥂uth Africa with a whopping 200 balls to spa🌸re!
An emphatic performance by the team.
— NARAYAN (@CricNarayan)
Sudharsan shines i🅰n his India debut, scoring a fifty in South Africa. Way to go! 🇮🇳
— simeon.zk (@AvaSwanson97917)
