Fittingly, the centurion Tony de Zorzi hit the winning runs for South Africa as the Proteas levelled the series. De Zorzi remained unbeaten on 119 off just 122 balls as the Proteas chased down 212 runs in 42.3 overs and hence have levelled the series.
Rinku Singh thought that with so many bowlers getting big bucks at the IPL 2024 auction, why not try hand at bowling? Not only did he bowl, Rinku got the big wicket of Rassie van der Dussen who edged it to the wicketkeeper Sanju Samson off his gentle off-spin.
26-year-old Tony de Zorzi slammed his maiden ODI century for South Africa in just his fourth match. De Zorzi was single-handedly responsible for South Africa dominating in the run-chase against India.
Reeza Hendricks immediately after completing his half-century, pulled an Arshdeep Singh delivery straight into the hands of the deep backward square leg fielder.
Reeza Hendricks brought up his half-century as the South African openers brought up a century stand. South Africa are on their way to a big win in Gqeberha.
Tony de Zorzi slammed a 55-ball half-century as South Africa are on course of a 10-wicket win. Indian bowling is looking toothless as they didn't have any clue against the Proteas openers.
South African openers Reeza Hendricks and Tony de Zorzi gave their side a cautious yet unscathed start as the duo brought up a fifty-run stand in the 13th over.
Avesh Khan was run out after hitting a six as India have been all out for 211.
Beuran Hendricks got his second wicket in the form of Arshdeep Singh, who did well to help India cross the 200-run mark.
India's innings is on the freewheeling downward slide with Keshav Maharaj getting his second wicket in the form of Kuldeep Yadav.
Rinku Singh began his ODI career well with a couple of boundaries and a six before being completely deceived by Keshav Maharaj.
Nandre Burger got his third wicket with skipper KL Rahul throwing his wicket away. Rahul slashed away a length delivery straight to backward point as India continue to lose the plot.
It wasn't a great comeback for Sanju Samson to the ODI side as he scored just 12 runs before chopping on to the stumps off the bowling of Beuran Hendricks. India have now lost four wickets for 136.
India lost their third wicket in the form of set Sai Sudharsan as he was caught behind off Lizaad Williams. Sudharsan smashed 62 off 83 before getting out. Sanju Samson has arrived to the crease.
Sai Sudharsan has made a good start to his ODI career even better as he slammed his second consecutive half-century against South Africa. With two wickets already gone, Sudharsan has kept Indian innings afloat.
Tilak Varma's struggle ends as Nandre Burger gets his second. Varma never looked settled and top-edged a Bruger bouncer to fine-leg.
Ruturaj Gaikwad started off the innings with a boundary but was trapped in front by Nandre Burger as India lost an early wicket. Gaikwad checked with the third umpire but it was all three red and India lost a wicket as well as a review.
Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul(w/c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Playing XI: Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks
South Africa captain Aiden Markram decided to bowl first saying that it was a fresh wicket and will hope to get early wickets.
A huge sum of money is at play in the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai, however, the Indian team is currently involved in the second ODI against South Africa 12,000 kilometres away.
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