UPDATE: In an electrifying encounter, South Africa has just defeated India by four wickets, leveling the one-day international series 1-1. The Proteas chased down a daunting target of 359 runs in Raipur, leaving fans in disbelief on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli’s remarkable innings, scoring his second consecutive century of 102 runs, was not enough to secure victory for India. Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed a stellar 105 runs, forged a formidable partnership of 195 runs for the third wicket, providing India with a fighting chance after losing openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the game.
Despite a strong effort from the Indian batting lineup, including a solid contribution from captain KL Rahul, who scored 66 runs, South Africa displayed remarkable resilience. Aiden Markram played a pivotal role with his explosive 110 runs off just 88 balls, marking his fourth ODI century. Markram’s innings, supported by crucial partnerships with Temba Bavuma (46 runs) and Matthew Breetzke (68 runs), kept the chase on track.
As the match progressed, the young talent Dewald Brevis contributed a swift fifty, pushing South Africa closer to their target. The game took a turn when Tony de Zorzi added a quick 17 runs before being forced to retire due to a hamstring injury. However, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj ensured that the Proteas crossed the finish line with just four balls to spare, achieving South Africa’s third-biggest successful ODI run chase.
The decisive third match of the series is set to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, promising to deliver more thrilling action as both teams vie for supremacy. Fans eagerly await whether India can bounce back or if South Africa will continue their momentum.
Stay tuned for more updates on this captivating series!
