Shubman Gill Helps India To 7-Wicket Win Against South Africa; Win ODI Series By 2-1

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IND vs SA: After Indian bowlers bowled out South Africa for their lowest total in ODIs against India, Shubman Gill scored a classy fifty, taking the home team to a 7-wicket win against the Proteas. India have won the 3-match ODI series against South Africa by 2-1.

Chasing a meagre total of 100 runs, Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed due to lazy running for 8 runs. Ishan Kishan, who scored 93 runs in the 2nd ODI, was also dismissed after scoring 10 runs by Bjorn Fortuin in the 11th over.

However, Shubman Gill held the crease and showed classy shots by taking India to the verge of victory. Shubman scored 49 runs off 57 balls with 8 fours as India chased down the total with 30.5 overs in hand. For South Africa, Bjorn Fortuin and Lungi Ngidi managed 1 wicket each.

In the first innings, Indian bowlers wreaked havoc on the South African batting, bowling them out for mere 99 runs in 27.1 overs in the 3rd ODI.

Mohammad Siraj started the proceedings as he grabbed 2 wickets inside the powerplay - Janneman Malan (15) and Reeza Hendricks (3). Washington Sundar also struck in the powerplay, dismissing Quinton de Kock (6). 

Indian bowlers kept on picking up wickets at regular intervals, not letting any partnership brew for the Proteas. Heinrich Klaasen was the top scorer with 34 runs, while Janneman Malan & Marco Jansen were the only other batters to cross the double-digit mark. 

For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the top wicket-taker with 4 wickets to his name. Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj and Shahbaz Ahmed picked up 2 wickets each as South Africa were bowled out with 22.5 overs remaining in their innings. 

Earlier, India captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss & opted to bowl first against South Africa in the 3rd ODI. This match is being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. 

Brief Score:

• South Africa – 99/10 in 27.1 overs (Klaasen - 34(42), Kuldeep - 4/18)
• India – 105/3 in 19.1 overs (Shubman - 49(57), Fortuin - 1/20)