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South Africa vs India, 6th ODI Match Summary

SA vs IND, 2018 - ODI Summary

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6th ODI, SuperSport Park, Centurion , Feb 16, 2018
South Africa South Africa
204 (46.5/50)
India India
206/2 (32.1/50)
India beat South Africa by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Virat Kohli
  • Player of the Series
    Virat Kohli
SA 204/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Khaya Zondo
Khaya Zondo
54 (74)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 72.97SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64636-andile-lucky-phehlukwayo-playerprofile>Andile Phehlukwayo</a>
Andile Phehlukwayo
34 (42)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 80.95SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shardul Thakur
ECON 5.88
8.5
OVERS
52/4
R/W
Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
ECON 3
8
OVERS
24/2
R/W
IND 206/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/967-virat-kohli-playerprofile>Virat Kohli</a>
Virat Kohli
129 (96)
  • 19x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 134.37SR
<a href=/cricket/players/965-ajinkya-rahane-playerprofile>Ajinkya Rahane</a>
Ajinkya Rahane
34 (50)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 68SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
ECON 6.75
8
OVERS
54/2
R/W
Bowler
Andile Phehlukwayo
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/0
R/W
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Okay then! South Africa take the Test series while India dominate the ODIs. As Kohli said in the interview, the battle doesn't end here. These two will now lock horns in a 3-match T20I series starting from Sunday, February 18th in Johannesburg. As a cricket fan, let's hope that the shortest format turns out to be a nail-biter. Do join us at 1430 local (1230 GMT) to catch all the action. Have a great weekend, folks. Cheers!
After a big fat interview with the Indian skipper, he has been handed the series trophy. He has a big smile on his face as he gets his hand on the silverware. Now the rest of his teammates join him and pose for some snapshots. Happy faces all-around. Thoroughly deserved it! Well played, India!
Man of the Match and Series, Virat Kohli is really elated with the win. Starts the interview saying he was feeling great from the word go today. Informs the pitch played better under the lights than in the day. On the short-ball ploy, he calls it as a blessing in disguise which helped him off the blocks quickly. On scoring over 500 runs in the ODI series, he smiles and reckons it has been a rollicking tour for him. Thanks the people who are close to him and appreciates his wife for motivating him always as she was criticized in the past for his failures. Extends his thanks to the Almighty for keeping him healthy and fit and wants to keep going so that he can make his nation proud. Has a word of praise for the spin twins (Kuldeep and Chahal) who he gives a lot of credit for this series win. Further adds the tour isn't done yet and their hunger is not over as they are now looking forward for the T20Is. Ends saying that he's really proud of his team as they haven't taken a step back after the two successive defeats in Tests.
South Africa skipper, Aiden Markram says it's a tough loss for them to gulp down. States they would sit down and think what went wrong. Feels the Indian players cashed in on the opportunity given and that is what matters. Opines he has learnt a lot in this series as a skipper and wants to rectify the mistakes as soon as he can. Hopes for a good show in the T20Is and is confident that his boys will come good. Is happy to have a break from 50-over cricket now.
As mentioned earlier, South Africa were once again outplayed in every facet of the game. Their batting showed no spine while the bowlers didn't have any answer (yet again) to the might of Virat Kohli. Two things which troubled them the most in this series - Wrist spinners and Virat Kohli. Clueless is the word to describe their plight. Lacked skills to deal with Kuldeep and Chahal, while didn't have enough quality to deal with the Indian skipper. Plenty of soul-searching to do.
Hats off to India for putting up yet another professional show. It was an inconsequential contest but they still brought their best game. There was plenty of intensity on the field and they bowled exceedingly well to bundle out South Africa for a paltry total. In reply, they did lose Rohit Sharma early but then the skipper, the chasemaster, combined forces first with Shikhar Dhawan and then with Ajinkya Rahane to see India home. In the process, many records tumbled in front of Virat and the most notable one was him getting 500-plus runs in the series, which is the most by any player in a bilateral ODI series.
Another one-way traffic and the series ended as it was expected, 5-1 in favour of India! A win at the Bullring turned out to be an aberration and if not for the rain that evening, the outcome of this series could have been a clean sweep. Thoroughly outplayed, the Proteas!
32.1
4
Imran Tahir To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Kohli hits it with authority and INDIA WIN BY 8 WICKETS (with 107 balls left)! Tahir tosses it up in the air and lands it full around off, the Indian skipper muscles it straight back past the bowler for a boundary. A warm hug from de Villiers to Kohli, they share a special bond and have tremendous respect for each other. Two of the very best in the business. Time for the customary handshakes as the players leave the field.
Over 32 : 202/2
7 Runs
  • 1 WD 31.1
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 431.6
A. Rahane
34 (50)
V. Kohli
125 (95)
L. Ngidi
8-1-54-2
31.6
4
Lungi Ngidi To Ajinkya Rahane
FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Rahane latches onto the room and cracks it through covers. There is a sweeper in place but he cannot do much. Just retrieve the ball from the rope. 3 more needed.
31.5
1
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
Back of a length ball on middle, Kohli tickles it in front of square leg for a run.
31.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
Rising delivery, outside off, Kohli tries to hook but misses.
31.3
1
Lungi Ngidi To Ajinkya Rahane
Another short ball around off, it's pulled well this time to deep square leg for a run.
31.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ajinkya Rahane
Short delivery around off, a mistimed shot by Rahane to mid on.
31.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ajinkya Rahane
This one is full and outside off, it's driven towards mid off.
31.1
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Ajinkya Rahane
Wide! Slower delivery going down the leg side, Rahane tries to flick but misses. The keeper fumbles but nothing from it.
Over 31 : 195/2
15 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 230.3
  • 630.4
  • 630.5
  • 030.6
V. Kohli
124 (93)
A. Rahane
29 (46)
I. Tahir
7-0-38-0
30.6
0
Imran Tahir To Virat Kohli
Full floated on off, drilled on the off side but straight to covers.
30.5
6
Imran Tahir To Virat Kohli
SIX! Looking in a hurry now. Skips down the track and sends it sailing all the way over the bowler's head for a biggie. Effortless hitting!
30.4
6
Imran Tahir To Virat Kohli
SIX! Boom! If the last shot was cinderella, this was shriek! A leg spinner landing full around off, Kohli kneels and nails it over mid-wicket for a maximum. The victory is within sight now.
30.3
2
Imran Tahir To Virat Kohli
A delicate shot by Kohli. Just waits for the ball to spin away and then glides it past first slip for a couple.
30.2
1
Imran Tahir To Ajinkya Rahane
A googly landing around off, on the shorter side, Rahane moves back and works it through the gap at covers for a run.
30.1
0
Imran Tahir To Ajinkya Rahane
Flatter and fuller on middle, Rahane hits it down but finds mid on.
Over 30 : 180/2
6 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 429.4
  • 129.5
  • 129.6
A. Rahane
28 (44)
V. Kohli
110 (89)
L. Ngidi
7-1-47-2
29.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Ajinkya Rahane
Back of a length delivery on off, Rahane punches it to sweeper cover and takes a run.
29.5
1
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on middle, forced down to long on for a single.
29.4
4
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
FOUR! A lazy shot from the bat of Kohli and it has gone for a boundary. He tries to pull a shortish ball from outside off but gets a top edge behind. It speeds away to fine leg for a boundary. 27 more needed!
29.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
Fetches a short ball from outside off, tries to pull it across the line but fails to middle his shot properly. Finds mid on.
29.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
Angles in a good length ball on middle, Kohli stays back and pushes it towards mid-wicket.
29.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Virat Kohli
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Lungi Ngidi is back on.
Over 29 : 174/2
4 Runs
  • 128.1
  • 128.2
  • 128.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
A. Rahane
27 (43)
V. Kohli
105 (84)
I. Tahir
6-0-23-0
28.6
0
Imran Tahir To Ajinkya Rahane
Softly plays it on the leg side but finds mid-wicket.
28.5
0
Imran Tahir To Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Full Commentary
32 OV
7 Runs
L. Ngidi to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 1 WD 31.1
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 431.6
31 OV
15 Runs
I. Tahir to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 230.3
  • 630.4
  • 630.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
6 Runs
L. Ngidi to V. Kohli A. Rahane
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 429.4
  • 129.5
  • 129.6
29 OV
4 Runs
I. Tahir to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 128.1
  • 128.2
  • 128.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
5 Runs
C. Morris to A. Rahane
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 427.5
  • 127.6
27 OV
5 Runs
I. Tahir to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 426.6
26 OV
6 Runs
C. Morris to V. Kohli
  • 025.1
  • 425.2
  • 025.3
  • 225.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
5 Runs
I. Tahir to V. Kohli A. Rahane
  • 024.1
  • 424.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 124.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
9 Runs
A. Phehlukwayo to V. Kohli
  • 023.1
  • 223.2
  • 023.3
  • 423.4
  • 223.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
3 Runs
I. Tahir to V. Kohli A. Rahane
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 122.4
  • 122.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
3 Runs
A. Phehlukwayo to V. Kohli A. Rahane
  • 221.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 121.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
4 Runs
I. Tahir to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 120.1
  • 120.2
  • 020.3
  • 120.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
10 Runs
A. Phehlukwayo to V. Kohli A. Rahane
  • 419.1
  • 419.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
2 Runs
I. Tahir to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
5 Runs
A. Phehlukwayo to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 417.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
3 Runs
M. Morkel to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
9 Runs
C. Morris to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
7 Runs
M. Morkel to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
C. Morris to A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 313.6
13 OV
9 Runs
L. Ngidi to S. Dhawan A. Rahane V. Kohli
  • 412.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • W 12.4
  • 112.5
  • 412.6
12 OV
3 Runs
C. Morris to S. Dhawan V. Kohli
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
10 Runs
L. Ngidi to V. Kohli S. Dhawan
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 410.3
  • 210.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
4 Runs
C. Morris to S. Dhawan V. Kohli
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 39.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
6 Runs
M. Morkel to V. Kohli S. Dhawan
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 1 LB 8.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
11 Runs
L. Ngidi to V. Kohli S. Dhawan
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
9 Runs
M. Morkel to V. Kohli S. Dhawan
  • 46.1
  • 46.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
11 Runs
L. Ngidi to S. Dhawan V. Kohli
  • 15.1
  • 1 WD 5.2
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 4 B 5.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
M. Morkel to S. Dhawan V. Kohli
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
4 Runs
L. Ngidi to S. Dhawan R. Sharma V. Kohli
  • 13.1
  • 23.2
  • 03.3
  • W 3.4
  • 03.5
  • 1 WD 3.6
  • 03.6
3 OV
7 Runs
M. Morkel to R. Sharma S. Dhawan
  • 12.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
0 Runs
L. Ngidi to S. Dhawan
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
9 Runs
M. Morkel to S. Dhawan R. Sharma
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue SuperSport Park, Centurion
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat South Africa by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Virat Kohli
  • Player of the Series Virat Kohli
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Shaun George (SA) and Ian Gould (ENG)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • South Africa 204/9 in 46.3 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): South Africa 162/7 (118 runs, 5 wickets)
  • Referral 2 (39.0 ovs): M Morkel against IND (LBW) Successful (IND: 1, SA: 1)
  • South Africa 151/6 in 36.4 overs
  • A Phehlukwayo dropped on 2 by K Yadav in 35.4 overs
  • K Zondo Maiden fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: South Africa 139/5 in 33.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/2 in 18.6 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 52 balls between de Villiers (21) and K Zondo (30)
  • Referral 1 (18.2 ovs): K Zondo against IND (LBW) Successful (IND: 1, SA: 1)
  • Drinks: South Africa 88/2 in 18.0 overs
  • De Villiers dropped on 20 by MS Dhoni in 17.5 overs
  • South Africa 50/2 in 12.1 overs
  • Powerplay (1-10): South Africa 44/2
  • India 202/2 in 32.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 104 balls between V Kohli (72) and A Rahane (28)
  • V Kohli dropped on 103 by A Phehlukwayo in 28.2 overs
  • V Kohli 35th ODI hundred: 103 runs in 82 balls (17x4) (0x6)
  • V Kohli dropped on 88 by I Tahir in 24.2 overs
  • India 153/2 in 24.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 42 balls between V Kohli (34) and A Rahane (16)
  • Drinks: India 110/2 in 16.0 overs
  • V Kohli ODI fifty: 52 runs in 36 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • India 100/2 in 14.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 44 balls between S Dhawan (8) and V Kohli (34)
  • Powerplay (1-10): India 63/1
  • India 52/1 in 7.5 overs
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