Burger, De Zorzi Take South Africa To ODI Victory Over India

Tony de Zorzi (Image Source: Google)

Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a series-levelling eight-wicket win in the second one-day international against India at St George's Park on Tuesday.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Scorecard

Burger, in his second one-day international, took three for 30 as India were bowled out for 211 despite half-centuries by Sai Sudharsan (62) and captain KL Rahul (56).

Dreadlocked left-handed De Zorzi, in his fourth appearance, made 119 not out – his maiden international century - as South Africa achieved victory with 7.3 overs to spare.

The result set up a series decider in Paarl on Thursday after India won the first match by eight wickets in Johannesburg on Sunday.

The strongly-built Burger, 28, took advantage of an unusually well-grassed St George's Park pitch after South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and sent India in to bat.

"It was a tough wicket to bat on," said Rahul. "But a couple of us got set. If one of us could have gone on to make a big hundred and control the innings we could have got 60 runs extra."

Burger generated consistent pace and occasional steep bounce. His fastest delivery was timed at 147km/h.

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