New Delhi: In the second match of the three-match ODI series played in Ranchi, Team India defeated South Africa by 7 wickets. With this, the Indian team avenged the defeat in Lucknow and equalized the series 1-1. Now the series decider will be played in Delhi on October 11.
South Africa scored 278 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs after playing first. In response, Team India easily chased down the target by losing just three wickets in the 46th over. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were the heroes of India’s victory.
Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 113 off 111 balls with the help of 15 fours. At the same time, Ishan Kishan played an explosive innings of 93 runs in just 84 balls. On his home ground, Ishan hit 4 fours and 7 sixes.
Captain Shikhar Dhawan flopped again
Chasing a target of 279 runs from South Africa, Team India did not have a good start. Captain Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed for 13 runs on the total score of 28. After this, Shubman Gill also returned to the pavilion on the total score of 48. He was sent to the pavilion by Kagiso Rabada.
After this, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer did wonders. Ishan Kishan played an explosive innings of 93 runs in just 84 balls. On his home ground, Ishan hit 4 fours and 7 sixes.
After Ishan’s dismissal, Shreyas Iyer took an aggressive stance. Sanju Samson also supported him well. Iyer scored an unbeaten 113 off 111 balls with the help of 15 fours. This is his second century in ODI cricket. At the same time, Samson returned unbeaten on 30 runs in 36 balls. He hit a four and a six.
Earlier, South Africa scored 278 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs thanks to the excellent innings of Aiden Markram 79 and Reeza Hendricks 74. Mohammed Siraj performed strongly for India in bowling. He took three important wickets in the match.