India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI
In a thrilling start to the 1st ODI between India and South Africa, Arshdeep Singh showcased his prowess, claiming three early wickets within the first 10 overs. The hosts’ troubles escalated when Avesh Khan swiftly secured two more wickets off consecutive deliveries, leading to South Africa losing their top six batsmen in just over 10 overs. Aiden Markram, winning the toss, chose to bat first at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
India, under the captaincy of KL Rahul, aimed to move on from the World Cup heartbreak during their multi-format tour to South Africa. After a series-levelling win in the shortest format guided by Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul sought to secure India’s first series win in the One Day International (ODI) format against the hosts.
The absence of veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with key pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj, posed challenges for India. Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh shouldered the responsibility of spearheading the fast-bowling attack.
The Indian team also boasted experienced spinners, including Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yuzvendra Chahal. South Africa, having previously clinched series victories against India in ODIs, emerged as formidable opponents. India aimed to bounce back under Rahul’s leadership, looking to overcome the historical dominance of South Africa in the 2013-14 and 2021-22 series.
Live updates during the match illustrated India’s dominance, with Avesh Khan impressively securing four wickets, including the dismissal of Maharaj in the 17th over. The scorecard reflected South Africa struggling at 73/8 in 16.1 overs. Avesh Khan’s back-to-back fours and effective spells from Arshdeep Singh further intensified the challenge for the hosts.
As the match unfolded, the collapse continued, with Miller falling victim to Avesh Khan’s delivery, leaving South Africa at 58/7 in 13 overs. The stunning collapse culminated in a team hat-trick for India, as Wiaan Mulder and Aiden Markram were dismissed in quick succession. The live updates portrayed India’s exceptional bowling performance and highlighted the uphill battle facing South Africa in the opening ODI of the series.
