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India vs South Africa Highlights: Bavuma, vd Dussen shine in 31-run win in 1st ODI; SA take 1-0 lead in 3-match series
India vs South Africa Highlights: Courtesy of fabulous centuries by Temba Bavuma (110), Rassie vd Dussen (129*) and disciplined bowling performance, SA beat IND by 31 runs to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series Follow IND vs SA Score and Updates from Boland Park in Paarl.
India vs South Africa Highlights: India have been beaten by 31 runs in the first ODI. The KL Rahul-led side were set a target of 297 in 50 overs. In response, Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul took India past 50 inside 9 overs before Markram dismissed the latter on 9. In the 14th over, Dhawan raced to a 51-ball half-century. Keshav Maharaj dismissed Dhawanon 79 and soon after Kohli brought up his 63rd ODI fifty. but the joy was short-lived as he was dismissed on 51 by Tabraiz Shamsi. Pant and Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship with a 29-run stand but SA dented their hopes with three quick wickets to leave India 6 down. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ashwin didn't last long either as the hosts inched closer to victory. Eventually, Shardul Thakur's unbeaten 50, his first in ODIs, went in vain as India fell way short of the target and finished at 265/8 in 50 overs. In the first innings, India drew first blood as vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Janneman Malan in the 5th over to get India an early breakthrough. 10 overs and 39 runs later, R Ashwin broke the crucial stand between Bavuma and de Kock by castling the latter on 27 and soon after, Aiden Markram was run out by Venkatesh Iyer on 4. Rassie vd Dussen and Temba Bavuma brought up a quick-fire 50-run stand just before Bavuma got to a gritty 50. Then, Rassie vd Dussen got to his fifty and then brought up a century stand with vd Dussen. In the 42nd over, the duo's stand crossed 150. Bavuma, in the 45th over, then got to his second ODI century. 2 overs later, vd Dussen also notched up his 100. Eventually, Bumrah dismissed Bavuma on 110 and vd Dussen ended with his highest score of 129* as SA posted 296/4 in 50 overs.
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IND vs SA: Another poor performance
Well, the storyline of this match mirrors that of the Test series. Indian bowlers perform well and courtesy of a couple of South African batters performing well, the hosts get to a decent total. Then, apart from 1-2 Indian batters, the rest of the line-up fails resulting in SA's win.
India vs South Africa: SA win
South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the 1st ODI in Paarl to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Shardul Thakur's maiden ODI fifty (50*) goes in vain.
India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Score: One over to go
IND are 259/8 after 49 overs. India need 38 runs from 6 balls
India need 43 runs from 12 balls
FOUR! SHORT AND WIDE form Ngidi and Thakur slaps the ball through extra-cover for 4.
FOUR! A wild leg-side hoick but the ball races to the third man fence off the outside edge
SIX! Some late fireworks here from Thakur. Tonks the ball over deep square leg for 6. Thakur clearly hasn't given up.
IND are 254/8 after 48 overs
IND vs SA Live Updates: India need 60 runs from 18 balls
IND are 237/8 after 47 overs. Thakur has moved to 28
India need 67 runs from 24 balls
FOUR! Jansen comes around the wicket and digs it short straightaway. Bumrah goes for a one-handed pull but top-edges to fine leg for 4
IND are 230/8 after 46 overs.
India vs South Africa ODI Match Today: IND need from 73 runs from 30 balls
6 runs from Shami's 8th over.
IND are 224/8 after 45 overs.
India need from 79 runs from 36 balls
IND are 218/8 after 44 overs
IND vs SA Live Cricket Score: India lose 8th wicket
OUT! Dropped in the last over but is caught this time. Bhuvi is sent packing by Shamsi
IND are 214/8 after 42.2 overs, need 83 runs from 46 balls
Jasprit Bumrah is the new man in
IND need 83 runs from 48 balls
DROPS AN ABSOLUTE DOLLY! David Miller, 9/10 times, would have taken that sort of a catch with his eyes closed. But today, we've seen that 1/10 chance with eyes open. Bhuvneshwar Kumar chips it straight to the cover fielder and he spills it.
IND are 214/7 after 42 overs.
India vs South Africa: India need 86 from 54 balls
FOUR! Phehlukwayo strays down leg and Thakur flicks it fine down fine leg for 4
FOUR! A MUCH-BETTER LOOKING SHOT THIS! Pitched outside off and Thakur creams the half-volley through extra-cover for 4.
IND are 211/7 after 41 overs.
40 overs gone, IND need 974from 60 balls
We are down to the last 10 overs. IND need 94 runs to win from 60 balls.
Currently, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul Thakur are out in the middle.
IND are 203/7
IND vs SA: Ashwin also bites the dust
OUT! BOWLED HIM! R Ashwin is cleaned by Andile Phehlukwayo for 7. Chops it on while trying to cut the ball that wasn't wide and short enough
IND are 199/7 after 38.3 overs, need 98 runs more to win
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in
Can Shardul Thakur, R Ashwin get the team home?
IND 191/6 after 37 overs, need 106 more to win
Venkatesh Iyer also dismissed
OUT! Ngidi strikes again with short ball, dismissing debutant Venkatesh Iyer. He pulls and holes out to the deep mid-wicket fielder.
IND are 188/6 after 36 overs, need 112 runs more to win
3 runs and a wicket from the over
IND are 185/5 after 35 overs, need 112 more to win from 90 balls
India vs South Africa Live Score: PANT IS ALSO DISMISSED
HOW'S THAT? UMPIRE SENDS IT UPSTAIRS
HE'S OUT! Pant had already started to walk. What a piece of keeping from de Kock. Andile drags down leg and Pant looked to flick the ball. He didn't get any bat on it but in the process, he momentarily stepped out of the crease and de Kock, almost like MS Dhoni, gloved the ball in no time and dislodged the bails.
IND are 182/5 after 34 overs, need 115 runs more to win
R Ashwin is the new batter in
Debutant Venkatesh Iyer out to bat
Debutant Venkatesh Iyer has walked out to bat
IND vs SA Live Cricket Score: Iyer dismissed, Ngidi strikes
Pant and Iyer, in very quick time, have managed to get going. Their stand is now worth 29 off 32 balls. They have done well to shrug off that lean phase.
OUT! Jinxed it! Oh Lord! Just as I was typing it, Iyer is dismissed by Ngidi. Short ball from Ngidi. Iyer looked to pull but the ball grazed the gloves and was pouched by de Kock
IND are 181/4 after 33.5 overs, need 117 runs more to win
ANDILE TO IYER- FOUR
FOUR! Too straight from Andile and Iyer flicks the ball off his thigh pads well wide of short fine leg for 4 through long leg.
IND are 177/3 after 33 overs, need 120 more to win
Change in the attack
Andile Phehlukwayo is introduced
Jansen to Pant - FOUR
FOUR! Overpitched and Pant obliges, presents full face of the bat and drives the ball down the ground for 4. BEAUTIFUL SHOT!
IND are 168/3 after 32 overs, need 129 more to win
Bavuma drops Pant
DROPPED! An early lifeline for Pant as Bavuma drops a tough chance at short cover.
IND are 160/3 after 31 overs, need 137 more to win
India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Score: 30 overs gone
IND are 156/3 after 30 overs, need 141 runs more to win
