Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: Battle for the Series Decider Heats Up

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🏏 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: India Restrict South Africa to 270 in Vizag ODI

In a dramatic turnaround, India’s bowlers staged a brilliant comeback in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, bowling out the Proteas for 270 in 47.5 overs. India now need 271 runs to win the match and clinch the three-match ODI series, which is currently tied at 1-1.

🇿🇦 South Africa’s Innings: De Kock’s Century Followed by a Collapse

The day started well for India as they finally won the toss and captain KL Rahul elected to field first. While South Africa lost an early wicket, a magnificent partnership between Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma set a strong foundation.

• Quinton de Kock was the star for the visitors, playing a sublime innings to score his 23rd ODI century, and a remarkable seventh against India, reaching 106 runs off 89 balls (8 fours, 6 sixes).
• Captain Temba Bavuma contributed a steady 48 before being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja.
• At one stage, the Proteas looked set for a massive total, comfortably cruising past the 200-run mark with De Kock looking dominant.

However, the Indian bowlers, led by the pace-spin combination of Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav, engineered a stunning collapse that saw South Africa lose their last eight wickets cheaply.

🇮🇳 India’s Bowling Heroics: Krishna and Kuldeep Shine

The late surge by the Indian attack restricted a total that once looked destined for well over 300 runs.

• Prasidh Krishna was instrumental in breaking the middle order, picking up key wickets, including the prized scalp of the centurion, Quinton de Kock, who was bowled off a full delivery. Krishna finished with outstanding figures of 4 wickets for 66 runs.
• Kuldeep Yadav then ran through the lower middle order and tail, displaying his classical wrist-spin to claim 4 wickets for just 41 runs. His triple-strike in the lower order completely derailed South Africa’s momentum.
• Ravindra Jadeja also played his part, providing a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Bavuma.

The stage is now set for a thrilling chase. On a pitch that is generally known to be batting-friendly and with the threat of dew in the evening, India will be confident of chasing down the target of 271 to secure a crucial home series victory. The focus will now shift to India’s top order, particularly star batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who will be key in anchoring the chase.

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Here is the full scorecard breakdown of the South African innings, which set India a target of 271 for victory.

🇿🇦 South Africa Innings Scorecard (All Out – 270)

South Africa’s innings was a tale of two halves: a brilliant century by Quinton de Kock and a steady stand by Temba Bavuma, followed by a dramatic collapse orchestrated by India’s spinners and seamers.

🇮🇳 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: India’s Bowling Performance

The combination of Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist-spin and Prasidh Krishna’s pace was the key to India’s fightback, sharing 8 wickets between them.

🎯 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: Key Turning Point

South Africa was comfortably placed at 168/2 in the 28th over, with De Kock and Breetzke at the crease. However, a sensational second spell from Prasidh Krishna saw the dismissals of Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, and the centurion Quinton de Kock himself, triggering a collapse that saw the last 8 wickets fall for just 102 runs.

🔴 LIVE UPDATE: India Begin Series-Deciding Chase in Vizag!

The chase is underway in Visakhapatnam, where India needs 271 runs to win the match and clinch the ODI series 2-1.

🇮🇳 India’s Run Chase (Target: 271)

India has started their chase cautiously but steadily, aiming to build a solid foundation against the South African pace attack.

• Current Score: IND 29/0 (6 Overs)
• Required Run Rate: Approx 5.51 RPO
• Batting: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are at the crease, providing a steady start.
• Key Moment: Yashasvi Jaiswal showed aggression in the 6th over, smashing a six off Lungi Ngidi.

🎯 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: Key Observations

• Batting Watch: Captain Rohit Sharma, needing just 27 runs today, is also on the verge of reaching a massive career milestone of 20,000 international runs.
• Pitch Conditions: While the South African pacers, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi, have managed to extract some movement and bounce early on, the pitch is expected to ease out, and the potential for dew later in the evening favors the chasing side.
• South Africa’s Challenge: The visitors will need early wickets to put pressure on India’s strong middle order, featuring the likes of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

The match is delicately poised for a thrilling finish!

⚡ LIVE UPDATE: Rohit’s Milestone and India’s Solid Start in Series Decider!

India’s chase for 271 runs to win the 3rd ODI and the series is progressing smoothly, thanks to a solid opening partnership that has finally managed to see off the initial threat of the new ball.

🇮🇳 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: India’s Run Chase (Target: 271)

The openers have built a strong platform, keeping the South African bowlers at bay and slowly bringing the required run rate down.

• Current Score (Approx.): IND 85/0 (17 Overs)
• Required Run Rate (Approx.): approx 5.40 RPO
• Target: India needs 186 runs more to win.

🌟 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: Key Developments

1. Rohit Sharma’s Major Milestone

Captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a monumental feat, becoming only the fourth Indian cricketer (after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli) to cross 20,000 international runs across all formats. He reached the mark with a single in the middle overs.

2. First 50+ Opening Stand

This is the first time in this three-match ODI series that India has managed to put together a 50-run opening partnership, highlighting a crucial improvement in their start. The openers have successfully negotiated the new ball from Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi.

3. South Africa’s Tight Spin

South Africa introduced spinner Keshav Maharaj early in the powerplay, and he, along with Ottniel Baartman, has done well to keep a lid on the scoring rate, forcing the Indian openers to rely on singles. However, the lack of a breakthrough is a growing concern for the Proteas.

The game is currently in the middle overs, a phase where India’s spinners did the damage to South Africa. The focus now shifts to the Indian batsmen to continue building on this foundation. Virat Kohli awaits his chance, aiming for a potential third consecutive ODI century.

🚨 SERIES DECIDER UPDATE: India in Command with Double Half-Centuries!

India is cruising in their pursuit of 271, thanks to a remarkable double half-century performance from the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The hosts are firmly on track to clinch the three-match ODI series in Visakhapatnam.

🇮🇳 India’s Run Chase (Target: 271)

The Indian innings has been a display of controlled aggression, neutralizing the South African bowling attack completely.

• Current Score (Approx.): IND 140/0 (24 Overs)
• Required Run Rate (Approx.): Approx 4.88 RPO
• Target: India needs just 131 runs more to win.

💥 Ind vs SA 3rd ODI: Key Highlights and Milestones

1. Hundred-Run Partnership

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have put on a commanding 140-run partnership, their best-ever opening stand and India’s first 100-run opening stand of this series. This partnership has suffocated the South African attack and drastically tilted the match in India’s favour.

2. Rohit’s Masterful Fifty

Captain Rohit Sharma has been typically explosive, scoring a fine half-century marked by powerful drives and trademark pull shots for sixes. He completed his fifty (his second of the series) and, in the process, joined the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli by crossing 20,000 runs in international cricket.

3. Jaiswal’s Maiden ODI Fifty

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has grown into his innings, bringing up his Maiden ODI half-century. He started cautiously but has found his rhythm and is now hitting boundaries with confidence, showing great maturity to anchor one end.

4. South Africa’s Struggle

South Africa’s bowlers have struggled to find a breakthrough, with the pitch easing out and the possibility of dew setting in. The pace attack of Jansen and Ngidi failed to get early wickets, and the spin of Maharaj and Bosch has been negated by the in-form Indian openers.

With wickets in hand and the required run rate well under control, India is now in a dominant position to win the match and the series 2-1.

🏆 INDIA CLINCH THE SERIES! Dominant Nine-Wicket Victory in Vizag!

India sealed a commanding victory in the third and final One-Day International against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, winning by 9 wickets with 11 overs to spare. This comprehensive performance secured the three-match ODI series 2-1 for the hosts.

🌟 Match Summary: India’s Near-Flawless Chase

Chasing a modest, but competitive, target of 271, India’s batting display was almost clinical, built on an explosive foundation and a powerful finish.

Key Performances:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: The young opener played a brilliant, calculated knock to score his Maiden ODI Century (112 runs).
• Rohit Sharma (C): Provided the explosive start with a high-impact 75 runs and crossed the massive milestone of 20,000 International Runs.
• Virat Kohli: Completed the chase with a blistering 57 runs (off 42 balls)*, including a rapid half-century, ensuring a quick finish.
• Kuldeep Yadav & Prasidh Krishna: The bowlers who set up the win by taking 4 wickets each, triggering South Africa’s collapse.

🎯 The Chase: A Masterclass in Dominance

1. Opening Blitz (163-1): Rohit Sharma (75) and Yashasvi Jaiswal put on a spectacular 163-run opening stand, effectively crushing South Africa’s hopes. Rohit’s power-hitting and Jaiswal’s maturity ensured the required run rate was never an issue.
2. Jaiswal’s Maiden Ton: Yashasvi Jaiswal carried on after Rohit’s dismissal, bringing up his first ODI century in just his 4th match, demonstrating the depth of India’s talent pool.
3. Kohli’s Finishing Act: Virat Kohli entered at No. 3 and immediately accelerated, hitting quick boundaries and sixes to reach a brisk fifty. His aggressive approach alongside Jaiswal ensured India chased down the total in less than 39 overs, a truly dominant effort.

🏅 Player of the Match:

The award goes to Yashasvi Jaiswal for his outstanding, match-winning maiden ODI century (112*), which anchored India’s dominant chase from start to finish.

This victory marks a successful series conclusion for India, bouncing back from a loss in the second ODI to comprehensively defeat a strong South African side in the decider.