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HomeCricketSeries south africa tour of india 2015

India vs South Africa, Live Score, 3rd ODI Match, South Africa in India, 2015

Date: Oct 18, 2015

Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

Summary
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South Africa
VS
India
270/7 (50.0)
252/6 (50.0)
South Africa beat India by 18 runs
Man of the Match: Morne Morkel

Last 4 OVERS

47
1 1 0 0 4 0
48
0 1 1 2 1 2
49
1 1 1lb 2 1 0
50
2 1 1 2 1 6

COMMENTARY

FILTER :All | Sixes | Fours | Wickets | Half Century

South Africa beat India by 18 runs | India Vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd ODI Match

    More...
    over|runs
    50 13
    49 6
    48 7
    47 6
    46 4
    45 6
    44 9
    43 8
    42 6
    41 2
    40 7
    39 5
    38 2
    37 6
    36 3
    35 3
    34 3
    33 1
    32 1
    31 6
    30 6
    29 3
    28 2
    27 6
    26 7
    25 7
    24 4
    23 9
    22 5
    21 8
    20 3
    19 4
    18 3
    17 6
    16 8
    15 3
    14 7
    13 10
    12 5
    11 2
    10 5
    9 0
    8 4
    7 5
    6 8
    5 3
    4 4
    3 6
    2 1
    1 4

    So that's it from us. Hope you enjoyed this match. Do join us back for the 4th ODI which will be played in Chennai on 24th October at the same time. See you then. Cheers!

    Man of the Match - Morne Morkel! He is happy with the way he bowled. He was mixing up with his pace and he's glad it clicked for him. He says he is a rhythm bowler and he's happy with the way things have gone for him. Mentions India's top order is a quality pair. He just wanted to mix a few things up and adds the wicket was on the slower side. He feels it was his one of the best bowling performances. He feels special that this spell came against a strong ODI side.

    AB de Villiers mentions it was a special batting performance. Credits de Kock and du Plessis. He is unfortunate as they lost the plot towards the end. He says they don't know what Miller is capable of in such conditions. He feels 250 is a par score and he doesn't want to take anything away from his bowlers. Credits Morkel for his superb spell.

    MS Dhoni says 270 was a par score and they thought wicket will remain the same. He thought the wicket will get slower but it didn't. He felt the wicket got two paced under lights. He says it's important because he feels there should be someone experienced at 5,6,7 and he is interested as who catches up that spot. He mentions Virat was promoted because he wasn't scoring runs, adds he was getting run out as can't say he didn't get chance. He adds there is Axar at number 7 but it's tough for players to hit big towards the end. The Indian captain wants his tailenders to contribute with the bat as well. Mentions the ball was not coming on to the bat. He felt losing the toss didn't work out. Adds even South Africa slowed down towards the end.

    Morne Morkel was the star for the Proteas the tall pacer grabbed 4/39, his best ODI figures against India. His three wickets off four balls probably did it for his side. Imran Tahir was quite good towards the death as well as India just couldn't cross the finishing line. With this win, SOUTH AFRICA LEAD THE 5-MATCH ODI SERIES BY 2-1.

    It looked like Kohli and Dhoni, India's two best ODI players will guide their team home but the South African bowlers came up with something special to keep their opposition on the back foot. They bowled smartly to India in the death overs as their strategy clicked once again.

    What a remarkable win for the visitors. India will be shocked with this defeat as at one stage they were literally cruising to chase down this total. The Kohli-Rohit partnership was going good but the opener departed after his fifty. Then Kohli had to share a stand with Dhoni. Things were going okay for India but towards the end they failed to get going. Somehow their run-flow was blocked, singles and doubles were hard to take and boundaries dried down.

    End of over 50 ( 13 Runs )

    IND 252/6

    Axar Patel* 14(11)

    Harbhajan Singh 20(17)

    49.6

    Dale Steyn to Axar Patel

    6

    SIX, SIX! Patel finishes it off with a six but that won't help India! On middle, in the slot, Patel comes down the track and chips it over the bowler's head. The ball goes all the way over the rope for a biggie. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 18 RUNS!

    49.5

    Dale Steyn to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Harbhajan drives it through mid off and takes a single.

    49.4

    Dale Steyn to Harbhajan Singh

    2

    2 runs, On middle, Bhajji lofts it over the mid-wicket region for a couple.

    49.3

    Dale Steyn to Axar Patel

    1

    1 run, Landed outside off, Patel punches it to mid off and sets off. Miller dives to his right and stops the ball. He then goes for the direct hit but misses his shy. Single taken.

    49.2

    Dale Steyn to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, Short ball on middle and leg, Bhajji pulls it to fine leg for a single.

    49.1

    Dale Steyn to Harbhajan Singh

    2

    2 runs, CHANCE MISSED! Short of a length ball outside off, Harbhajan slashes at it but gets a top edge. Morkel fielding near short third man misjudges it completely and spills out an easy chance. The batsmen pick up a couple. He should have taken that one.

    32 runs needed off the final over!

    End of over 49 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 239/6

    Axar Patel* 7(9)

    Harbhajan Singh 14(13)

    48.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Axar Patel

    0

    no run, Full ball on middle, Patel drives it back to the bowler. Rabada throws it back to the keeper but the throw was really wide.

    48.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, Full on middle, drilled to long on for a single.

    48.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Harbhajan Singh

    2

    2 runs, On the pads, Harbhajan looks to play it across but gets an inside edge to fine leg. Single taken.

    48.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Axar Patel

    1lb

    1 run, On the pads, Patel fails to connect his bat on the ball and gets hit on the thigh pad. The batsmen quickly take a leg bye. Rabada tried to run the batsman out by using his football skills but failed. It's a run actually.

    48.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, Shortish around off, Bhajji gets into an awkward position and eventually plays it to mid-wicket. Just a single.

    48.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Axar Patel

    1

    1 run, Shortish on middle, Patel pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

    Rabada is back on to bowl the penultimate over.

    End of over 48 ( 7 Runs )

    IND 233/6

    Harbhajan Singh* 10(10)

    Axar Patel 6(6)

    47.6

    Dale Steyn to Harbhajan Singh

    2

    2 runs, Short of a length ball outside off, Harbhajan slashes it over cover-point. Amla stops the ball in the deep and another couple taken.

    47.5

    Dale Steyn to Axar Patel

    1

    1 run, Full ball outside off, Patel pushes it through covers for a run.

    47.4

    Dale Steyn to Axar Patel

    2

    2 runs, Short of a length ball on middle, Patel pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Amla fumbles once again in the deep and the batsmen take two.

    47.3

    Dale Steyn to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Harbhajan looks to hit it to the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The batsmen quickly take a single.

    47.2

    Dale Steyn to Axar Patel

    1

    1 run, Full outside off, Patel pushes it through covers for a single.

    47.1

    Dale Steyn to Axar Patel

    0

    no run, Shortish outside off, Patel goes after it but gets a bottom edge back to the bowler.

    End of over 47 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 226/6

    Harbhajan Singh* 7(8)

    Axar Patel 2(2)

    46.6

    Imran Tahir to Harbhajan Singh

    0

    no run, Harbhajan survives a stumping call! On middle and leg, Harbhajan looks to heave it across but misses. de Kock whips off the bails and appeals for a stumping. Third umpire confirms Harbhajan was inside the crease and it's not out.

    46.5

    Imran Tahir to Harbhajan Singh

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That's a smart shot! Full toss on the pads, Harbhajan sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary, a crucial one for India as this should keep them in the hunt.

    46.4

    Imran Tahir to Harbhajan Singh

    0

    no run, Beaten! In the corridor outside off, turning away, Harbhajan gets beaten.

    46.3

    Imran Tahir to Harbhajan Singh

    0

    no run, Full outside off, Harbhajan drives it hard but doesn't clear the mid off fielder.

    46.2

    Imran Tahir to Axar Patel

    1

    1 run, Full on the pads, Patel clips it through mid-wicket for a single. Patel wanted the second but the senior player sent him back.

    46.1

    Imran Tahir to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Harbhajan drives it through mid off for a single.

    End of over 46 ( 4 Runs )

    IND 220/6

    Harbhajan Singh* 2(3)

    Axar Patel 1(1)

    45.6

    Morne Morkel to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Harbhajan pulls it through mid on for a run. Superb over for South Africa. Morkel is now the leading wicket-taker in this series as well.

    45.5

    Morne Morkel to Axar Patel

    1

    1 run, On the pads, Patel works it through the on side for a run.

    45.4

    Morne Morkel to Harbhajan Singh

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball on middle and leg, Harbhajan pulls it through square leg for a single.

    45.3

    Morne Morkel to Harbhajan Singh

    0

    no run, On middle and off, Harbhajan stays back in his crease and plays it to the on side.

    45.3

    Morne Morkel to Harbhajan Singh

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Fires it down the leg side, Harbhajan tries to flick but misses. The umpire calls a wide.

    Harbhajan Singh walks out to bat. India need 55 runs from 28 balls.

    45.2

    Morne Morkel to Ajinkya Rahane

    W

    out, OUT! Two in two! Rahane finds the man as well! Short of a length ball on middle and off, Rahane comes down the track and goes for the pull shot. Even he finds Miller at deep mid-wicket. What a turnaround this is. First Kohli and now Rahane. The last recognized batsman is out and India in deep, deep trouble here. Three wickets for Morkel off four balls!

    Axar Patel to bat next.

    45.1

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    W

    out, OUT! Kohli holes out! Great stuff here by Morne Morkel as he gets the big fish! Bangs it in short and Kohli goes onto his back foot to pull this one. He doesn't clear enough distance as the ball goes straight into the hands of Miller at deep mid-wicket. The tall bowler picks up his third wicket of the match. Kohli walks back. To be honest he wasn't really batting well towards the end. The pressure did it for him?

    3 wickets for Morne Morkel. Morne Morkel is on a roll.

    5 wickets down for IND. Out batsman is Virat Kohli

    India need 55 runs from the last 5 overs...

    End of over 45 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 216/4

    Ajinkya Rahane* 4(6)

    Virat Kohli 77(98)

    44.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane

    0

    no run, Short of a length ball on middle and leg, Rahane looks to play it across but gets hit on the pads. A dot ball to end the over.

    44.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1b

    byes, 1 run, Full and fired in on the pads, Kohli fails to connect his bat on the ball. de Kock fails to stop it behind as well and the batsmen sneak through a bye.

    44.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Shortish and angling down the leg side, Kohli looks to smash it to fine leg but misses. The umpire calls a wide.

    44.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Rahane heaves it through mid-wicket for a single.

    44.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane

    2

    2 runs, Back of a length ball on off, Rahane comes down the track to play. The ball goes off the bottom half of the bat to long on and the batsmen take two runs. This is good running.

    44.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane

    0

    no run, Short of a length ball on off, Rahane pulls it straight to the mid-wicket fielder. Dot ball.

    44.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane

    0

    no run, Play and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Rahane looks to steer it to third man but fails to connect his bat on the ball.

    44.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Ajinkya Rahane

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Down the leg side, Rahane tries to play it across but misses. The umpire signals a wide.

    Rabada back on.

    End of over 44 ( 9 Runs )

    IND 210/4

    Virat Kohli* 77(97)

    Ajinkya Rahane 1(1)

    43.6

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    2

    2 runs, On middle, Kohli nicely adjusts his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket and comes back for the second. Good running between the wickets.

    43.5

    Imran Tahir to Ajinkya Rahane

    1

    1 run, Landed outside off, Rahane guides it to third man and takes a single.

    43.4

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Kohli flicks it through the leg side for a single.

    Ajinkya Rahane is the next man in. India need 65 runs from 39 balls.

    43.3

    Imran Tahir to Suresh Raina

    W

    out, OUT! Raina throws it away once again! Loopy ball outside off, it's the wrong 'un, Raina looks to hit it down the ground but fails to connect it nicely. The ball goes towards long off where Miller runs to his left and takes the catch. Tahir picks up a wicket at a crucial juncture once again. Raina was dismissed in the first ODI towards the end off Tahir as well and now repeats the same mistake. Sunil Gavaskar on air says it was a needless shot by Raina.

    43.2

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on middle and leg, Kohli smacks it down the ground. The ball ricochets off the Raina's bat and goes through mid on. Single taken.

    43.1

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That is a fine shot, a risky one as well! On middle and leg, Kohli gets into the position and plays the reverse sweep through the point region for a boundary.

    Tahir is back. This over could be decisive. He changed the course of the match in the first ODI when he bowled the 47th over and got wickets of two set batsmen.

    End of over 43 ( 8 Runs )

    IND 201/3

    Virat Kohli* 69(93)

    Suresh Raina 0(1)

    42.6

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Kohli works it through the leg side for a single.

    200 runs for IND

    42.6

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Steyn slips it down the leg side as he feels some pressure. The umpire signals a wide.

    200 runs for IND

    42.5

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Short of a length ball on middle, Kohli pulls it straight to square leg.

    42.4

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Hammered! Shortish outside off, Kohli comes down the track and smashes it over the extra cover region. The ball goes past the fence in a flash. The crowd is cheering hard for him.

    42.3

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    2

    2 runs, NOT OUT! On the pads, Kohli tucks it through the square leg region and sets off. He wants the second run as well and rushes back at the striker's end. He puts in a dive as there is a throw by Tahir. de Kock whips off the bails and there is an appeal for a run out. The third umpire takes his time and signals not out as when Kohli dragged his bat inside the line, the bails weren't off the groove. Risky couple.

    Appeal for a run out referred upstairs...

    42.2

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Short of a length ball on middle, Kohli looks to play but gets an inside edge to the keeper. The ball almost went back to his stumps.

    42.1

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball on middle and leg, Kohli looks to hit it across but misses and gets hit on the pads.

    End of over 42 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 193/3

    Suresh Raina* 0(1)

    Virat Kohli 62(87)

    41.6

    Morne Morkel to Suresh Raina

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Raina flicks it to the leg side. Successful over for South Africa.

    Suresh Raina walks in next. India need 78 runs from 49 balls.

    41.5

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    W

    out, OUT! Morkel strikes! Short of a length ball, at 129.3 kph, Dhoni is cramped in for some room and looks to loft it to the third man region. The ball goes straight to Steyn who takes an easy catch at short third man. The skipper departs and India are into a bit of trouble as the game is slipping away slowly. The 80-run stand is broken as well.

    3 wickets down for IND. Out batsman is Ms Dhoni

    41.4

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Almost a chance! On middle and off, Dhoni clobbers it to wide long on. Behardien goes to his right and tries to get under the ball but it falls just short of him. He could have done better. India get a boundary as well.

    41.3

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball, Kohli pulls it to deep mid-wicket. There is some protection as the batsmen take a single.

    41.2

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Dhoni adjusts his shot and drills it through mid on for a single.

    41.1

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Back of a length ball on off, Dhoni punches it hard but straight to the mid off fielder. Another dot ball.

    Morkel back on.

    End of over 41 ( 2 Runs )

    IND 187/2

    Virat Kohli* 61(86)

    Ms Dhoni 42(57)

    40.6

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Full and swinging in, Kohli looks to hit it across but gets an inside edge onto his pads again. Good over by Steyn.

    40.5

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Good length ball on off, Dhoni pushes it to the cover region for a single.

    40.4

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Dhoni now gives himself some room to play but Steyn follows him up. Dhoni only manages to play it to the mid-wicket region. Dot ball.

    40.3

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On the pads, Kohli nudges it to the fine leg region for a single.

    40.2

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Kohli gives himself a bit of room and Steyn bowls it on the pads. Kohli fails to connect his bat on the ball.

    40.1

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Kohli looks to play it across but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his pads.

    Powerplay 3. Five fielders are allowed outside the circle now. Steyn is back and Duminy goes off the field.

    End of over 40 ( 7 Runs )

    IND 185/2

    Ms Dhoni* 41(55)

    Virat Kohli 60(82)

    39.6

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Ouch! That is firmly struck! Full outside off, Dhoni uses his feet and hits it back to the bowler. Duminy gets hit on his fingers once again. In fact he got hit on his right thumb. He is looking in some pain.

    39.5

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Shortish outside off, Dhoni rocks back and punches it hard through the cover region. The fielder is a bit square and can't reach near it to stop. Dhoni gets a boundary. And a boundary after 8 overs for India.

    39.4

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Full on off, Dhoni comes down the track and only manages to hit it back to the bowler.

    39.4

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Wide outside off, Dhoni leaves it alone.

    39.3

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Stumping missed! Full outside off, Dhoni comes down the track to attack Duminy but misses as the ball goes off the inside edge. He misses his bat as well as it comes out off his hand and goes to the leg side. The keeper misses the stumping chance as well. So many misses here.

    39.2

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Flighted outside off, Kohli comes down the track and hammers it through mid on, just beats Dhoni at the non-striker's end first. Remember, Dhoni is batting with a helmet.

    Replay show Duminy got hurt on his finger when he tried to stop the ball. The taping he had on his finger got removed when the ball struck on his hand. He is getting some treatment at the moment. He looks fine now and will continue the over...

    39.1

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Shortish on off, Dhoni punches it hard back to the bowler. Duminy does well to stop the ball with his hand and parries it to mid on.

    Dhoni wants a new helmet, actually he doesn't want it. He is batting without his helmet as he's facing a spinner. Meanwhile Steyn went off the field earlier and now he's back.

    End of over 39 ( 5 Runs )

    IND 178/2

    Ms Dhoni* 36(50)

    Virat Kohli 59(81)

    38.6

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Around off, Dhoni comes down the track and hits it down the ground. Doesn't time it well enough and gets just a single.

    38.5

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    2

    2 runs, Short of a length ball on middle, Dhoni pulls it hard to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

    38.4

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Fullish around off, Dhoni drives it towards mid on but finds the fielder.

    38.3

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball, Kohli pulls it through square leg for a single.

    38.2

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball, Dhoni punches it through the cover region for a single.

    38.1

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Dhoni tries to push but gets an inside edge onto his pads and then the ball rolls back to the bowler who tries to stop it with his foot.

    End of over 38 ( 2 Runs )

    IND 173/2

    Virat Kohli* 58(80)

    Ms Dhoni 32(45)

    37.6

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, On the pads, Kohli goes for the sweep but misses it completely and gets hit on the pads.

    37.5

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Around off, Kohli looks to play it across but gets a leading edge to the off side.

    37.4

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Googly on middle, Kohli flicks it to the mid-wicket region.

    37.3

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Shortish on off, Dhoni punches it to long on for a run.

    37.2

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Fullish outside off, Dhoni drives it to mid off.

    37.1

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball outside off, Kohli cuts it through point for a single.

    End of over 37 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 171/2

    Virat Kohli* 57(76)

    Ms Dhoni 31(43)

    36.6

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball, Kohli goes onto his back foot and pulls it through square leg for a single. Virat Kohli has 6666 ODI runs at the moment.

    36.5

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Kohli blocks it off his front foot.

    36.4

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    2

    2 runs, On middle and off, Kohli works it to the square leg region for a single.

    36.3

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Length ball on off, Kohli flicks it to the leg side.

    36.2

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    2

    2 runs, On the pads, Kohli works it through square leg for a single.

    36.1

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Landed outside off, Dhoni charges down the track and punches it through covers for a single.

    Morkel back on.

    End of over 36 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 165/2

    Virat Kohli* 52(71)

    Ms Dhoni 30(42)

    35.6

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Kohli defends it off his back foot.

    35.5

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Landed around off, Dhoni adjusts his shot selection and pushes it to long on for a single.

    30 runs for Ms Dhoni

    35.4

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Loopy around off, driven through mid on for a run.

    35.3

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Kohli sweeps it to square leg.

    50-run stand up between Dhoni and Kohli!

    35.2

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, On middle, Dhoni comes forward and drills it to long on for a run.

    35.1

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Fires down the leg side, Dhoni tries to play but gets hit on the pads.

    End of over 35 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 162/2

    Ms Dhoni* 28(39)

    Virat Kohli 51(68)

    34.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Shortish outside off, Dhoni punches it uppishly to point. Single taken.

    34.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Down the leg side, Dhoni leaves it alone. The umpire signals a wide.

    34.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Back of a length ball on off, Dhoni taps it off his back foot. The required run rate has gone over 7 here.

    34.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on middle and leg, Kohli drives it through mid on for a run.

    34.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Kohli drives it back to the bowler.

    34.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball outside off, Kohli plays it to the point region.

    34.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Short of a length ball angling down the leg side, Kohli looks to play it across but misses. The umpire thinks the ball went off his body and doesn't signal a wide and Kohli says it didn't touch him at all.

    Drinks break!

    End of over 34 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 159/2

    Ms Dhoni* 27(37)

    Virat Kohli 50(64)

    33.6

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, The batsman fails to put bat on ball.

    34th ODI fifty for Virat Kohli!

    33.5

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Loopy ball outside off, Kohli drives it through covers and takes a single. That will bring up his fifty as well. A fifty after 12 innings for him.

    50 runs for Virat Kohli

    33.4

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, On middle, Kohli goes onto his back foot and defends.

    33.3

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Full on middle, Kohli pushes it back to the bowler.

    33.2

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, On middle, Dhoni comes forward and drives it to long on for a single.

    33.1

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Loopy on middle, driven to long on for a single.

    End of over 33 ( 1 Runs )

    IND 156/2

    Ms Dhoni* 26(35)

    Virat Kohli 48(60)

    32.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.

    32.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Fullish outside off, Dhoni drives it to covers.

    32.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.

    32.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Dhoni flicks it to mid-wicket.

    32.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Dhoni taps it to the point region and sets off. Kohli sends him back as there was no run.

    32.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Length ball on off, Kohli flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

    Rabada back on.

    End of over 32 ( 1 Runs )

    IND 155/2

    Ms Dhoni* 26(30)

    Virat Kohli 47(59)

    31.6

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, That is a beauty! Classic leg-spinner on off, turning away, Dhoni gets beaten completely.

    31.5

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Fullish outside off, Dhoni strides forward and drives it to mid off.

    31.4

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, The batsman dances down the track.

    31.3

    Imran Tahir to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Dhoni comes down the track and defends.

    31.2

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Kohli drives it through mid on and takes a run.

    31.1

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Loopy around off, Kohli blocks it solidly.

    Imran Tahir back on.

    End of over 31 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 154/2

    Ms Dhoni* 26(26)

    Virat Kohli 46(57)

    30.6

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Dhoni defends it with soft hands.

    30.5

    Farhaan Behardien to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On middle, Kohli flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

    30.4

    Farhaan Behardien to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Kohli blocks it off his front foot.

    30.3

    Farhaan Behardien to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Kohli plays it to point.

    30.2

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Touch fullish on off, Dhoni drives it through mid on for a single.

    30.1

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Smartly played! On the pads, Dhoni tickles it fine at the last moment and the ball goes off the bat to the fine leg region for a boundary. 150 up for India!

    150 runs for IND

    End of over 30 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 148/2

    Virat Kohli* 45(54)

    Ms Dhoni 21(23)

    29.6

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Length ball on middle and off, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.

    de Kock is back on the field and will do the keeping job...

    29.5

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Timing! Fuller length ball outside off, Kohli drives it through the mid off region. AB is fielding at wide mid off and doesn't put in a dive. The ball goes through and crosses the fence.

    29.4

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, On middle and off, Kohli blocks it off his front foot.

    29.3

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Length ball outside off, Dhoni punches it through the extra cover region for a single.

    29.2

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On the pads, Kohli works it through the leg side for a single.

    29.1

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball on middle and off, Kohli blocks it to the off side.

    End of over 29 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 142/2

    Ms Dhoni* 20(22)

    Virat Kohli 40(49)

    28.6

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Dhoni taps it back to the bowler where Behardien stops the ball and throws it back at the striker's end.

    28.5

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Full outside off, Dhoni drives it to mid off where the fielder stops the ball. Slight hesitation and the batsmen decide not to take a run.

    28.4

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Dhoni blocks it into the ground.

    28.3

    Farhaan Behardien to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Over-pitched outside off, Kohli drives it through covers for a run.

    28.2

    Farhaan Behardien to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Landed outside off, Dhoni drives it through the mid off region for a single.

    28.1

    Farhaan Behardien to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Fuller length ball on off, Kohli drives it through mid on for a single.

    Farhaan Behardien into the attack. India need 132 from 132.

    End of over 28 ( 2 Runs )

    IND 139/2

    Ms Dhoni* 19(18)

    Virat Kohli 38(47)

    27.6

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, angles in after landing, Dhoni allows it through.

    27.5

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Good length delivery outside off, angling in, Dhoni drives it to mid off.

    27.4

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Good length ball outside off, Dhoni pushes it to point and says "nooo."

    27.3

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On the pads, Kohli works it to the fine leg region for a run.

    27.2

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Length ball on off, Kohli flicks it to the leg side.

    27.1

    Morne Morkel to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Chance of a run out! Good length ball outside off, Dhoni taps it to point and asks Kohli to run. Miller collects the ball and throws it at the non-striker's end but misses his shy. Had there been a direct hit, Dhoni would have been a goner. Dhoni says sorry to Kohli as it was his call for that risky run.

    Morne Morkel back on.

    End of over 27 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 137/2

    Virat Kohli* 37(45)

    Ms Dhoni 18(14)

    26.6

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Kohli covers the line and defends.

    26.5

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Good length ball outside off, Dhoni taps it to point for a single.

    26.4

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That's nicely played! On the pads, Dhoni works it gently to the fine leg region. Rabada tries hard near the fence but fails to stop the ball.

    26.3

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Length ball on off, Kohli flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

    26.2

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Landed just outside off, Kohli gets onto his front foot and defends.

    26.1

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Fuller length ball on off, Kohli drives it to mid off.

    End of over 26 ( 7 Runs )

    IND 131/2

    Ms Dhoni* 13(12)

    Virat Kohli 36(41)

    25.6

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    2

    2 runs, Flatter one outside off, Dhoni plays it past point for a couple.

    25.5

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, The batsman works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.

    25.4

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    3

    3 runs, Touch shortish outside off, Dhoni cuts it through point for three runs.

    25.3

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Shortish outside off, Dhoni punches it through point for a single as the fielder fumbles.

    25.2

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Dhoni pushes it to the cover region.

    25.1

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Fullish outside off, Kohli drives it through covers for a single.

    End of over 25 ( 7 Runs )

    IND 124/2

    Ms Dhoni* 8(8)

    Virat Kohli 34(39)

    24.6

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Good length ball outside off, Dhoni taps it to the point region.

    24.5

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Timing! Length ball outside off, Dhoni pushes it through the point region and beats the fielder. The outfield is quick and Dhoni will get a boundary.

    24.4

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Fullish around off, tucked away through the leg side for a single.

    24.3

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Pitched up outside off, Dhoni pushes it to covers and takes a quick single. The fielder throws the ball at the non-striker's end but misses his shy.

    24.2

    Dale Steyn to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Fuller length ball on off, Dhoni drives it to mid off.

    24.1

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Landed around off, Kohli flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

    Steyn back on.

    End of over 24 ( 4 Runs )

    IND 117/2

    Ms Dhoni* 3(4)

    Virat Kohli 32(37)

    23.6

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Dhoni works it to the leg side.

    23.5

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Flighted on middle, Kohli drives it through mid on for a run.

    23.4

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Dhoni drives it through mid on for a single.

    23.3

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    2

    2 runs, Shortish and wide outside off, Dhoni punches it through covers and takes a couple to get off the mark.

    23.2

    Jp Duminy to Ms Dhoni

    0

    no run, Shortish outside off, Dhoni rocks back and punches it back to the bowler. Duminy checks whether Kohli is out of his crease at the non-striker's end.

    Huge cheer as MS DHONI walks out to bat.

    23.1

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    W

    out, OUT! Rohit chips it back to the bowler! Flatter through the air around off, Rohit strides forward and looks to push it through the cover region but mistimes. The ball goes off the inside half of the bat and back to the bowler who takes the catch. Rohit looks unhappy and South Africa break the partnership. Rohit departs after a fine knock. India need 158 runs from 161 balls.

    Duminy back on...

    End of over 23 ( 9 Runs )

    IND 113/1

    Virat Kohli* 31(36)

    Rohit Sharma 65(73)

    22.6

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Fullish around off, Kohli flicks it towards the on side.

    22.5

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Shortish on off, it's the wrong 'un, Rohit punches it through mid off for a single.

    22.4

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    3

    3 runs, On middle and off, Kohli flicks it through square leg and runs hard for the second but Amla in the deep misfields and the batsmen complete three runs.

    30 runs for Virat Kohli

    22.3

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Flatter on off, goes straight on, Kohli goes onto his back foot to play. Almost missed it and would have been LBW.

    22.2

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, On middle and off, Rohit drives it through mid on for a single.

    22.1

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Full toss on middle, Rohit gets down on his knee and sweeps it over square leg. Amla runs to his right from deep mid-wicket and puts in a dive but he's just not quick enough. He only manages to parry it on to the rope.

    End of over 22 ( 5 Runs )

    IND 104/1

    Virat Kohli* 28(33)

    Rohit Sharma 59(70)

    21.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball landed just outside off, Kohli taps it away off his back foot.

    21.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Around off, Kohli blocks it off his front foot.

    21.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    3

    3 runs, Full toss on middle, Rohit drives it down the ground. Rabada makes a half-stop with his foot in his followthrough but still the ball goes to long on. Three runs taken.

    21.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Kohli tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball goes to fine leg and the batsmen take a run.

    21.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Outside off, Rohit guides it to the third man region for a single. 100 up for India!

    100 runs for IND

    21.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Rohit covers the line and defends.

    End of over 21 ( 8 Runs )

    IND 99/1

    Rohit Sharma* 55(67)

    Virat Kohli 27(30)

    20.6

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Driven through mid off for a single to end the over.

    20.5

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.

    27th ODI fifty for Rohit Sharma!

    20.4

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    6

    SIX, SIX! Take that! Full on off, Rohit steps down the track and tonks it down the ground. The ball goes over the long off region for a biggie. His head was so still throughout that shot. Kohli comes and congratulates his partner as that will be fifty up for Rohit Sharma. He is in some form here!

    50 runs for Rohit Sharma

    20.3

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Appeal for an LBW! Fullish outside off, Rohit looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The umpire says not out as the impact was outside off.

    20.2

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.

    20.1

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Kohli tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

    End of over 20 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 91/1

    Rohit Sharma* 48(63)

    Virat Kohli 26(28)

    19.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Fullish around off, Rohit drives it to the mid on region.

    19.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Rohit pushes it to point.

    50-run stand up between Rohit and Kohli!

    19.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Good length ball outside off, Kohli guides it to third man for a single.

    19.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Fullish on off, Rohit works it through mid-wicket for a single.

    19.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Length ball on off, Rohit flicks it to mid-wicket.

    19.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball outside off, Kohli looks to guide it to third man but doesn't time it that well. Single taken.

    End of over 19 ( 4 Runs )

    IND 88/1

    Rohit Sharma* 47(59)

    Virat Kohli 24(26)

    18.6

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Fullish around off, Rohit covers the line and defends.

    18.5

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Tossed up outside off, Kohli drills it through mid off for a run.

    18.4

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Rohit drives it through mid on for a run.

    18.3

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On middle and off, Kohli works it through the leg side for a run.

    18.2

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Fullish outside off, Rohit drives it hard to mid off for a run.

    18.1

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Loopy on off, Rohit lunges forward and blocks it to the bowler.

    The chase seems to have picked up momentum after Kohli's arrival. Rohit has been in good touch already and the pair are looking very comfortable at the moment. If the Proteas do not strike in the next 10 overs, this match will be over quickly.

    End of over 18 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 84/1

    Virat Kohli* 22(24)

    Rohit Sharma 45(55)

    17.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Length ball on off, Kohli defends it to the leg side.

    17.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball on off, Rohit pulls it through square leg and takes a single.

    17.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Kohli works it through the on side for a run.

    17.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Beaten! Landed just outside off, Kohli tries to steer it to third man but fails to connect his bat on the ball.

    17.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball outside off, Rohit plays the upper cut to third man for a run.

    17.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Length ball on off, Rohit stays back in his crease and defends.

    Rabada back on.

    Drinks break!

    End of over 17 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 81/1

    Rohit Sharma* 43(52)

    Virat Kohli 21(21)

    16.6

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Loopy around off, Rohit drives it through mid on for a single.

    16.5

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Full on off, watchfully defended by Rohit.

    16.4

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Full toss on middle, Rohit says thank you and hammers it over the mid-wicket region. One bounce and the ball crosses the fence.

    16.3

    Imran Tahir to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Rohit blocks it into the ground.

    16.2

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on off, driven through mid off for a single.

    16.1

    Imran Tahir to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Loopy outside off, Kohli drives it to covers.

    IMRAN TAHIR into the attack now.

    End of over 16 ( 8 Runs )

    IND 75/1

    Virat Kohli* 20(19)

    Rohit Sharma 38(48)

    15.6

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    3

    3 runs, On the pads again, Kohli works it to the fine leg region. The Giraffe aka Morkel runs behind the ball like a cheetah and stops it in front of the fence to save a run for his side.

    15.5

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Full on the pads, Kohli mistimes it back to the bowler.

    15.4

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That's a good shot! Full on middle and leg, Kohli gets down on his knee and sweeps it to the fine leg region. The ball wins the race and goes past the rope.

    15.4

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Fires in down the leg side, Kohli gets across and leaves it alone.

    15.3

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, On middle and off, Kohli flicks it to the mid-wicket region.

    15.2

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Flighted outside off, Kohli goes onto his back foot and defends.

    15.1

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Fullish outside off, goes straight on, Kohli strides forward and plays for the turn but gets beaten.

    End of over 15 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 67/1

    Rohit Sharma* 38(48)

    Virat Kohli 13(13)

    14.6

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Play and a miss! Full and wide outside off, Rohit tries to drive but misses.

    14.5

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Rohit drives it superbly but finds the cover-point fielder.

    14.4

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, On middle, Kohli tucks it through mid-wicket and runs across for a single.

    14.3

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Fullish around off, Kohli drives it towards mid on where Amla fumbles a bit but no damage done.

    14.2

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    2

    2 runs, Fuller length ball outside off, Kohli looks to push with hard hands but gets an outside edge towards third man. The fielder in the deep does well to stop the ball. Two runs taken.

    14.1

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Kohli blocks it to the off side.

    End of over 14 ( 7 Runs )

    IND 64/1

    Virat Kohli* 10(9)

    Rohit Sharma 38(46)

    13.6

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1lb

    leg byes, 1 run, Flighted ball outside off, turning in, Kohli looks to push but gets beaten. The ball goes off the pads and goes to the third man region. de Villiers appeals for an LBW but the umpire says not out as impact was outside off. The batsmen take a leg bye.

    13.6

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1wd

    wide, 1 run, WIDE! Down the leg side, Kohli tries to flick but misses. The umpire stretches his arms and calls a wide.

    13.5

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Flighted on off, Kohli goes back and across and tucks it to square leg. They ponder a single but Rohit says no. Much better calling between these two.

    13.4

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Glorious! Full outside off, Kohli strides forward and drives it superbly through the extra cover region. Rabada gives up the chase as the ball goes past the fence in no time.

    13.3

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Flighted outside off, Rohit looks to play it across but gets a leading edge towards point. Single taken.

    13.2

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, On middle and leg, Rohit flicks it towards the mid-wicket region.

    13.1

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Flighted on off, Rohit works it to the leg side.

    End of over 13 ( 10 Runs )

    IND 57/1

    Rohit Sharma* 37(43)

    Virat Kohli 6(6)

    12.6

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Length ball outside off, Rohit steers it to third man for a single.

    12.5

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    6

    SIX, SIX! What a shot! Landed just outside off, Rohit comes down the track and treats Steyn as some spinner, takes on and hammers it hard over the long off region for a biggie all the way. This is amazing batting!

    12.4

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Back of a length ball on off, Rohit taps it to the off side.

    12.3

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Back of a length ball outside off, Rohit pushes it to the cover region where he finds the fielder.

    12.2

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Kohli drives it through mid on for a run. FIFTY UP FOR INDIA!

    50 runs for IND

    12.1

    Dale Steyn to Virat Kohli

    2

    2 runs, Good length ball on middle, Kohli flicks it easily through mid-wicket and takes a couple. Good running between the wickets.

    Dale Steyn returns.

    End of over 12 ( 5 Runs )

    IND 47/1

    Rohit Sharma* 30(39)

    Virat Kohli 3(4)

    11.6

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    2

    2 runs, Shortish outside off, Rohit waits for it and cuts it through the point region. Steyn runs behind the ball from short third man but gives up as he sees there is a fielder in the deep. Two runs taken.

    30 runs for Rohit Sharma

    11.5

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Flatter outside off, Kohli steers it through point and crosses across for a run.

    11.4

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, On middle, Rohit whips it through mid-wicket and beats Miller there. Single taken.

    11.3

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, Rohit stays back in his crease and defends.

    11.2

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Full on off, Kohli drives it through mid on for a single.

    11.1

    Jp Duminy to Virat Kohli

    0

    no run, Flighted outside off, Kohli gets across and flicks it to mid-wicket.

    End of over 11 ( 2 Runs )

    IND 42/1

    Rohit Sharma* 27(36)

    Virat Kohli 1(1)

    10.6

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Full on off, Rohit drives it to mid off.

    10.5

    Morne Morkel to Virat Kohli

    1

    1 run, Around off, Kohli flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a single to get going.

    VIRAT KOHLI walks in to bat at no.3.

    10.4

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    W

    out, OUT! Got him! Good length ball around off at 144.5 kph, Dhawan comes forward to play this one through the off side with hard hands but gets an outside edge this time to the keeper behind. de Villiers, the stand-in keeper does really well to move to his left to take the catch. Morne Morkel picks up the wicket of Dhawan once again. The Indian opener never looked comfortable today. South Africa draw first blood. Dhawan's struggle continues.

    10.3

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Play and a miss! Good length ball on off, shapes away after landing. Dhawan tries to push it through the off side but gets beaten. de Villiers starts appealing for a caught behind but the bowler isn't interested, neither the umpire.

    10.2

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Short of a length ball on off, Rohit pulls it through backward square leg. Rabada from fine leg runs to his left and stops the ball near the rope. Just a single taken.

    10.1

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Rohit covers the line and defends.

    Powerplay 2 time. India have done well not to lose a wicket so far. Rather it's been poor stuff by South Africa as they failed to grab the chances they got.

    End of over 10 ( 5 Runs )

    IND 40/0

    Rohit Sharma* 26(33)

    Shikhar Dhawan 13(27)

    9.6

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, On middle and leg, Rohit works it through the leg side and takes a single to end the over.

    9.5

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Flighted ball landed outside off, Rohit gets onto his front foot and defends.

    9.4

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, On middle and off, Rohit punches it uppishly to mid off.

    9.3

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Shortish on off, Rohit defends it off his back foot.

    9.2

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That's a cracking shot! On middle and leg, Rohit gets down on his knee and sweeps it through the backward square leg region. The outfield is pretty quick now, maybe because of the dew as the ball raced away to the fence in a flash.

    9.1

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, PLAY AND A MISS! Fullish outside off, skids on after landing, Rohit tries to defend it from within his crease but misses.

    End of over 9 ( 0 Runs )

    IND 35/0

    Shikhar Dhawan* 13(27)

    Rohit Sharma 21(27)

    8.6

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Length ball landed just outside off, Dhawan drives it to mid off. MAIDEN OVER!

    maiden over bowled by Morne Morkel

    8.5

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Outside off, Dhawan pushes it straight to the point fielder this time.

    8.4

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Back of a length ball on off, Dhawan punches it to the cover region. Can't find the gap!

    8.3

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Beaten! Good length ball outside off, Dhawan tries to push through the off side but fails to connect his bat on the ball.

    8.2

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Fuller length ball on off, Dhawan drives it to mid off.

    8.1

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Dhawan prods it into the ground.

    End of over 8 ( 4 Runs )

    IND 35/0

    Shikhar Dhawan* 13(21)

    Rohit Sharma 21(27)

    7.6

    Jp Duminy to Shikhar Dhawan

    1

    1 run, Full on off, driven through mid on for a single.

    7.5

    Jp Duminy to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, DROPPED AGAIN! Flighted around off, Dhawan tries to defend but gets an outside edge. The ball goes off de Villiers' gloves first and then brushes off his pads towards the first slip fielder. It was a tough chance but you expect modern day keepers to pull out such stunners.

    7.4

    Jp Duminy to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Fullish on off, Dhawan flicks it to the leg side.

    7.3

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Shortish on off, Rohit punches it away off his back foot and takes a single.

    7.2

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    2

    2 runs, DROPPED! It's Morne Morkel the culprit! Duminy pitches it short once again and Rohit goes for the pull shot. The ball goes towards Morkel at backward square leg who tries to take the catch but the ball bursts through his hand. The batsmen take a couple and South Africa miss another chance. If your tall guys won't take these catches then I'm not sure who will take it.

    7.1

    Jp Duminy to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Shortish on the pads, Rohit pulls it square leg.

    Time for spin! JP DUMINY into the attack. There is a leg slip in place for him.

    End of over 7 ( 5 Runs )

    IND 31/0

    Shikhar Dhawan* 12(18)

    Rohit Sharma 18(24)

    6.6

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Good length ball outside off, Dhawan pushes it straight to the point region where Behardien stops the ball.

    6.5

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Touch fullish outside off, Dhawan tries to push it through the cover region but gets a bottom edge to the keeper behind.

    6.4

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball outside off, Rohit steers it nicely to the third man region for a single.

    6.3

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed just outside off, Rohit gets onto his front foot and blocks it into the ground.

    6.2

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, RUN OUT CHANCE MISSED! Fuller length ball on off, Rohit drives it beautifully down the ground. Steyn from mid on goes to his left and stops the ball. There is a mix-up between Dhawan and Rohit as Dhawan is ball watching. Luckily for India, Steyn misses his shy at the non-striker's end and a run out is avoided.

    6.1

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Short of a length ball on off, Rohit pulls it away but doesn't completes his bat's followthrough. The ball goes over the mid-wicket fielder and eventually goes past the fence.

    End of over 6 ( 8 Runs )

    IND 26/0

    Shikhar Dhawan* 12(16)

    Rohit Sharma 13(20)

    5.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Length ball on off, Dhawan punches it to the mid off region. Good over for India!

    The crowd is getting noisy here. They're cheering nonstop...

    5.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, On middle and off, Dhawan defends it off his back foot.

    5.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Dhawan oozing confidence! Rabada bowls a fuller length ball just outside off, Dhawan drives it down the ground. The outfield is quick enough and Dhawan gets back-to-back boundaries.

    5.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Full and outside off, Dhawan crunches it through the cover region and finds the gap this time. First boundary for Dhawan.

    5.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Now bowls a fuller length ball outside off, Dhawan finds the cover fielder.

    5.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Short ball angling away, Dhawan sways away. Rabada is mixing up his length once again.

    End of over 5 ( 3 Runs )

    IND 18/0

    Shikhar Dhawan* 4(10)

    Rohit Sharma 13(20)

    4.6

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    1

    1 run, Fullish around off, Dhawan taps it to the off side and sets off for a quick run. du Plessis gets near the ball and looks to throw it at the non-striker's end but fails to do so as he slips. Risky run taken there.

    4.5

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Dhawan pushes it to the mid off region.

    4.4

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, On middle and off, Morkel is not offering enough room to Dhawan. The Indian opener defends it once again.

    4.3

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Dhawan taps it to the mid off region.

    4.2

    Morne Morkel to Rohit Sharma

    1

    1 run, Shortish outside off, Rohit steers it to the third man region and takes a single this time. Lovely timing again with that shot.

    4.1

    Morne Morkel to Shikhar Dhawan

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball on middle and leg, Dhawan pulls it to mid-wicket. Doesn't time it that well though. Just a single taken.

    MORNE MORKEL into the attack.

    End of over 4 ( 4 Runs )

    IND 15/0

    Rohit Sharma* 12(19)

    Shikhar Dhawan 2(5)

    3.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Touch fullish around off, Rohit drives it to mid on.

    3.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Length delivery outside off, Rohit leaves it alone.

    3.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Good length ball outside off, Rohit gets onto his front foot and defends.

    3.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Touch shortish outside off, Rohit cuts it straight to the point region.

    3.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! Wonderful shot! On middle and leg, Rohit clips it through the mid-wicket region. Beats the fielder and gets another boundary. Rohit Sharma looking really good here. If he gets going then it will be pretty dangerous for South Africa.

    3.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Fuller length ball on middle, Rohit flicks it to mid-wicket. That's a good ball and nicely played as well.

    End of over 3 ( 6 Runs )

    IND 11/0

    Shikhar Dhawan* 2(5)

    Rohit Sharma 8(13)

    2.6

    Dale Steyn to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Dhawan flicks it to the mid-wicket region.

    2.5

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    1b

    byes, 1 run, Length ball outside off, Rohit allows it through. The ball bounces awkwardly in front of de Villiers who concedes a bye.

    2.4

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That's sheer timing! Fuller length ball outside off, angling away, Rohit leans onto it and drives it through the cover region for a glorious boundary.

    2.3

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, In the corridor outside off, Rohit stays back in his crease and blocks.

    2.2

    Dale Steyn to Shikhar Dhawan

    1

    1 run, On middle and off, Dhawan taps it to mid off and sets off. du Plessis does well to stop the ball. Just a single.

    2.1

    Dale Steyn to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Good length ball around off, Dhawan stays onto his back foot and defends.

    End of over 2 ( 1 Runs )

    IND 5/0

    Rohit Sharma* 4(10)

    Shikhar Dhawan 1(2)

    1.6

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Rohit looks to pull it through the on side but mistimes it. Looked like his feet were tied when he played that shot.

    1.5

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Good length ball landed just outside off, Rohit blocks it to the off side off his front foot.

    1.4

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Fuller length ball outside off, angling away a touch, Rohit drives it straight to the cover fielder.

    1.3

    Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Length ball outside off, Rohit shoulders his arms.

    1.2

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    1

    1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Dhawan punches it to mid off for a run to get off the mark.

    1.1

    Kagiso Rabada to Shikhar Dhawan

    0

    no run, Good length ball on off, Dhawan goes onto his back foot and defends.

    KAGISO RABADA to bowl from the other end.

    End of over 1 ( 4 Runs )

    IND 4/0

    Rohit Sharma* 4(6)

    Shikhar Dhawan 0(0)

    0.6

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed outside off, shaping away, Rohit doesn't play at it.

    0.5

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    4

    FOUR, FOUR! That's a lovely shot! Fuller length ball wide outside off, Rohit drives it through the cover-point region. Beats the fielder and gets a boundary to get going. India are underway!

    0.4

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Landed around off, Rohit gets onto his front foot and blocks.

    0.3

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Good length ball outside off, Rohit allows it through.

    0.2

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, In the corridor outside off, angling away, Rohit leaves it alone.

    AB de Villiers is keeping wickets...

    0.1

    Dale Steyn to Rohit Sharma

    0

    no run, Starts off with a fuller length ball outside off, Rohit pushes it straight to the point region.

    We are back for the run chase! There is a South African team huddle where AB de Villiers is giving some tips to his lads. ROHIT SHARMA and SHIKHAR DHAWAN are the Indian openers. DALE STEYN has the ball in his hands. Here we go!

    Match details

    Toss: Toss won by South Africa

    Umpires: Aleem Dar (PAK) and Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND)

    TV umpire: CK N

    Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG)

    PLAYING XI

    India
    Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C) (W), Axar Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Amit Mishra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohit Sharma
    South Africa
    Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (W), Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (C), David Miller, JP Duminy, Farhaan Behardien, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel
    India and South Africa will play the third One-Day International (ODI) of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on October 18. The first match at the new Rajkot stadium was played in 2012 between India and England. Only two ODIs have been played at the venue since it got status to host international matches.

    A T20 International match has also been played at the venue when Australia had toured India. The only T20I of the tour was played at this venue.

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