Saturday, May 09
Yashasvi Jaiswal struck his maiden ODI century, an unbeaten 116, as India comfortably chased 271 to defeat South Africa by nine wickets and clinch the series 2-1. Rohit Sharma also contributed 75, while Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna took four wickets each to restrict the visitors. This victory follows India's Test series win.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden ODI century, an unbeaten 116, powered India to a series-clinching victory over South Africa in the third ODI. Supported by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India comfortably chased down 271 with over 10 overs to spare. Jaiswal also became the sixth Indian to score centuries in all three international formats.
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This was India’s 10th century opening stand against South Africa in ODIs, and the first since Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan put on 127 in the Champions Trophy 2013 match in Cardiff.
India's ODI fortunes turned with a left-handed coin flip, opting to bowl first in Vizag. Despite a strong start from South Africa, disciplined bowling, led by Prasidh Krishna's comeback and Kuldeep Yadav's masterful spin, restricted the visitors. A viral slow-dance celebration between Kohli and Kuldeep captured the team's resurgence and joy after a crucial win.
