India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI highlights: Zorzi's maiden ton seals big win for SA; Burger bags IPL deal on auction day

India vs South Africa ODI series Live updates: After recording a defeat in Gqeberha, KL Rahul and Co. will travel to Paarl for the third and final ODI of the bilateral series. India will play the Proteas in the ODI series decider at Boland Park on Thursday. India will also play a two-Test series after the three ODIs.

IND vs SA ODI series Live updates: Did you know? Tony Zorzi's brilliant knock of 119 is higher than what South Africa posted in its last three ODIs against India. The Proteas registered 116 in Johannesburg, 83 in Kolkata, and 99 in Delhi. There were no surprises for the Player of the Match award as Zorzi collected the top prize for his batting heroics. "JP spoke to me about what they kind of expected from me at the top of the order. At the Wanderers would have been nice to extend it," Zorzi said after the match.

India vs South Africa ODI series Live updates: India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Skipper Rahul opined that Team India could have got 50-60 extra runs and the defeat is a learning that his side will take from Gqeberha. Rahul admitted that India lost wickets at regular intervals which paved the way for South Africa to stage a comeback. "We leave what happens on the ground and try and focus on the next one," Rahul added.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: SIX! Tony de Zorzi smoked one last maximum of the night to close the contest. Zorzi is unbeaten on 119 off 122 balls as his match-winning knock has guided South Africa to a comfortable 8-wicket win at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Late drama? Nope. Van der Dussen has been outsmarted by Rinku Singh, who has bagged his first wicket in his ODI debut. Skipper Aiden Markram is the next batter in and the Proteas now need 5 more runs to clinch the 2nd ODI.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Two hits will be game set and match. Tony de Zorzi is batting on 112 off 117 balls. He is backed by Rassie van der Dussen, who is 36 not out off 49 balls. RSA 205/1 after 41 overs.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Rassie van der Dussen might fancy his chances as he is a few hits away from a quick-fire 50. SIX! Tony de Zorzi has other plans. The Proteas opener spent the most minutes at the crease. He wants to wrap up the contest now. RSA 202/1 after 39 overs. South Africa need 10 runs in 66 balls.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Why Tilak Varma? Rahul wants MI star to roll his arms. SIX! What an introduction by Tony de Zorzi as he smashes a maximum on the first ball. He takes a single on the next ball and gets back the strike from Rassie van der Dussen. A misfield and single is taken! Well done, Tony! A brilliant century against India in the series decider. Also his first in ODI cricket. Take a bow lad, it’s a knock to remember!

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Tony de Zorzi has slowed down? He is watchful as he deals with spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the 35th over. He only needs 9 more runs for the landmark century. Can he get in this over? Kuldeep is giving the batter a fight. Interesting duel between the two! RSA 176/1 after 36 overs. South Africa need 36 runs in 84 balls.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Just 10 more runs is what Tony de Zorzi needs to slam his maiden century in the 50-over contest. He takes a single to give back the strike to Rassie van der Dussen. A tidy one by Kuldeep Yadav but it's too late. RSA 168-1 after 34 overs. South Africa need 44 runs to win the 2nd ODI.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Changing ends but no wickets so far for Kuldeep Yadav. A day to forget for the Indian bowlers in Gqeberha. Since the departure of Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen and Tony de Zorzi have added 31 runs in 26 balls. South Africa need 51 runs to beat India in the 2nd ODI. RSA 161/1 after 32 overs.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Opener Tony de Zorzi slammed his career-best score while star bowler Nandre Burger bagged an Indian Premier League gig with Rajasthan Royals for the 2024 season during the 2nd ODI between India and South Africa. Fans have been treated to a light show at the venue. South Africa need 52 runs to win the 2nd ODI. The hosts are in the driving seat. Proteas on their way!

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Rassie van der Dussen batting at a 200 strike rate! He has fired three fours so far in his innings. The premier batter is playing second-fiddle to Tony de Zorzi, who can smash his maiden century against India. The partnership for the second wicket has reached 27 in just 14 balls. RSA 157/1 after 30 overs. South Africa need 55 runs to level the series.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Tony de Zorzi is having a memorable day in Gqeberha. Just hours after the IPL 2024 auction ended in Dubai, Tony de Zorzi announced himself with a brilliant knock against India. Zorzi has moved into the 80s with a boundary off Mukesh in the 28th over. Oh, just hang in there! It’s a no-ball and Mukesh will reload. SIX! “In the slot and out of the park,” the commentator summed it up quite nicely. South Africa need 65 runs to close the successful run chase against India. Should be a cakewalk from here.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: A wicket at last for India! Pacers Mukesh Kumar combined with Arshdeep Singh to take the first wicket for the visitors. Mukesh's sharp catch ends Reeza Hendricks' stay at the crease. Reeza Hendricks c Mukesh Kumar b Arshdeep Singh 52(81). RSA 130-1 after 28 overs. Hendricks and Zorzi created the highest partnership as openers at the venue.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Born on August 28, 1997, Tony de Zorzi is one of the most exciting talents in South African cricket. The left-handed batter also bowls right-arm off-break. He made his Test debut against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in February. The Proteas opener debuted for the rainbow nation in ODIs against the same opposition back in March. Zorzi played 2 Tests and 3 ODIS before India met South Africa in the second encounter. The South African southpaw has registered his career-best score in the 50-over format today.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Reeza Hendricks gets to his half-century in the 25th over. The South African batters have added 129 runs for the 1st wicket - this is the highest partnership at the venue. Hendricks now has 8 fifties in ODI cricket. RSA 129/0 after 26 overs. The hosts need 83 runs to win the 2nd ODI. Pacer Mukesh to bowl the next over.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Avesh Khan and Mukesh Khan are tasked to open India's wicket account in the 2nd ODI. Scoring at a run-rate of above 4, South Africa are cruising and the hosts only need 94 runs off the last 26 overs. FOUR! Cracking strike by Tony de Zorzi as he gets another boundary. South Africa now need 94 runs!

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Bowling four overs and leaking 18 runs, Mukesh Kumar has returned to the attack. In the last five overs, hosts South Africa have plundered 28 runs. The chase is on and South Africa are favourites to beat India at St George's Park. India need to take quick wickets to turn things around in Gqeberha. RSA 105/0 after 23 overs.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: This is South Africa's game to lose now. Tony de Zorzi has boosted the confidence of his partner Reeza Hendricks, who struggled a bit during the initial stages. Hendricks is batting on 36 off 61 balls. Tony, his partner-in-crime, is expected to top score for the Proteas in Gqeberha. This is the third 100-run partnership in the last couple of years. RSA 102/0 after 22 overs.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Opener Tony de Zorzi smoked a massive six off Kuldeep Yadav in the 20th over of the South Africa innings. De Zorzi has been leading the batting charge of the hosts in the low-scoring encounter. He gets into the 60s with the massive hit. Gets a quick single on the final ball and South Africa have posted 100 runs in the first 21 overs. The hosts need 112 runs to win.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: India skipper KL Rahul achieved a special feat in ODI cricket during the ongoing encounter against South Africa. The India wicketkeeper-batter, who is not keeping the wickets in the 2nd ODI, completed 1,000 runs in the 2023 season. For the first time in his career, Rahul has scored 1,000 runs in a calendar year.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Opener Tony de Zorzi has received huge applause from the Proteas supporters at St George's Park as the South Africa batter takes a single to complete the landmark. He goes 50-up in Gqeberha and Proteas now need 135 runs to win the contest. First fifty in ODIs for the Proteas opener. RSA 77/0 after 18 overs.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Tony de Zorzi standing in India's way as the South African opener is closing in on a match-changing half-century. South Africa need 139 runs to win this one. Hendricks and Zorzi have added 74 runs for the opening partnership at Gqeberha. RSA 74/0 after 17 overs. Time for drinks!

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the late arrival of Kuldeep Yadav into the bowling attack. Skipper KL Rahul roped in Kuldeep for the 14th over. "Little surprised that Kuldeep Yadav has come at this stage. Almost 25% of runs (needed) have been already scored," Manjrekar said as before the Indian spinner finished his first over. South Africa need 151 runs to win the 2nd ODI. RSA 61/0 after 14.3 overs.