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Corbin Bosch's fight in vain as India clinch 17-run win in high-scoring first ODI against South Africa
India secured a thrilling 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday in Ranchi, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 350, South Africa’s innings got off to a disastrous start, with the top order crumbling under India's devastating bowling attack. Aiden Markram managed only 7 runs, while Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock departed for ducks, putting South Africa in deep trouble.
However, South Africa mounted an incredible fightback, with Matthew Breetzke (72) and Marco Jansen (70) stitching together a vital partnership, stabilising the innings and keeping the Proteas alive in the game. Later, Corbin Bosch ignited further hope with a scintillating 67-run knock, but Indian bowlers held their nerve in the closing stages, bowling South Africa out for 332 in 49.2 overs.
Earlier, asked to bat, India posted a massive 349/8 in 50 overs, following a magnificent 135-run knock from Virat Kohli. The star batter pummelled South African bowlers all over the park to raise his 52nd ODI hundred. Rohit Sharma (57) provided a fluent start at the top, while skipper KL Rahul (60) added crucial runs in the middle order to take India to a big total.
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Nahida Akter named Bangladesh’s new T20I captain
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IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd T20I: India eye improved show against hopeful Zimbabwe
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“There is no pressure on Babar”: Shaheen Afridi backs Babar Azam
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Shamar Springer added to West Indies squad for Bangladesh Tests
West Indies have named Shamar Springer as Keemo Paul’s replacement for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Paul is set to head home due to personal and family reasons, according to CWI. Springer, who has featured for West Indies in three ODIs and 12 T20Is, is yet to make his debut in Test cricket.
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“I just keep telling him, you will get your opportunities”: Shreyas Iyer urges patience for young blaster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has clearly stated that young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance, with the team management continuing to back the experienced pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson at the top of the order. Coming off a successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sooryavanshi has been unable to find a consisten...
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