India tour of South Africa (1st ODI)
India asserted their supremacy in a remarkable fashion, obliterating South Africa by 8 wickets in Johannesburg to seize a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Men in Blue showcased their prowess, dismantling the Proteas’ lineup, restricting them to an abysmal total and effortlessly chasing down the target.
Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan wreaked havoc, dismantling eight out of eleven South African batters within the first 16 overs. Despite a resilient 33 runs from from number 8 batter Andile Phelukwayo, the innings folded at 116 all out by the 27th over.
Debutant opening batsman Sai Sudharsan displayed remarkable composure, guiding India to victory with a composed half-century across 16 overs. Sudharshan found a reliable partner in Shreyas Iyer, who contributed a solid 52 runs at the other end.
Chief Scores :
South Africa – 116 for 10 in 27.3 overs (Andile Phehlukwayo 33, Tony de Zorzi 28, Aiden Markram 12, Arshdeep Singh 5 for 37, Avesh Khan 4 for 27, Kuldeep Yadav 1 for 3)
India – 117 for 2 in 16.4 overs (Sai Sudharsan 55*, Shreyas Iyer 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad 5, Andil Phehlukwayo 1 for 15, Wiaan Mulder 1 for 26, Keshav Maharaj 0 for 19)
