The stage is set for a thrilling series decider as India lock horns with South Africa in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. With the series locked at 1-1 after two high-scoring encounters, the final match on Saturday, December 6, promises to be a spectacular contest. India’s batting has been phenomenal, …
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The announcement of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa has triggered widespread debate among fans and analysts, with the most notable talking point being the exclusion of finisher Rinku Singh. Rinku, who recently featured in the T20I tour of Australia, has now been left out of the squad, raising questions about form, balance and selection …
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India‘s cricket grounds have hosted some of the most pulse-pounding ODI run chases, where batters have rewritten records under intense pressure. These encounters highlight bold strokeplay and tactical acumen, captivating audiences across the nation. Among the elite list, South Africa‘s recent heroics in Raipur stand tall alongside historic Indian triumphs and Australia‘s daring efforts. From last-ball finishes to massive partnerships, …
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The second ODI in Raipur turned into a high-scoring thriller, but it was South Africa who walked away with one of their greatest away wins in ODI history. Chasing a stiff target of 359 vs India, the Proteas displayed remarkable composure under lights as dew made India’s task increasingly difficult. Aiden Markram led from the front with a superb century, …
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India’s imposing 358 in Raipur set the stage for another high-intensity ODI battle, backed by centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. South Africa, bruised from the opening defeat, walked out chasing 359 with pressure hanging over every over. India began strongly with quick strikes from Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, but Aiden Markram steadied the visitors with remarkable poise. …
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In the second ODI of South Africa’s tour of India at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on December 3, 2025, India posted a formidable 358/5 after South Africa opted to field first. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with his 84th international century—a masterful 102 off 93 balls featuring seven fours and two sixes—his 53rd ODI ton and second …
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Virat Kohli once again lit up Indian cricket with a remarkable display of consistency and class, scoring back-to-back centuries at the age of 37. His latest hundred in Raipur, a fluent 102 off 90 balls, pushed his tally to 84 international centuries and reaffirmed his status as the greatest modern-day ODI batter. The century followed his match-winning ton in Ranchi, …
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday evening announced a power-packed T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa, signalling a definitive blend of experience and youth. While Suryakumar Yadav was, as anticipated, retained as the captain, the major talking point was the return of star batter Shubman Gill, who has been appointed as …
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India dominated South Africa in the 2nd ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 3, 2025, progressing towards a big total after the Proteas won the toss and elected to field. Virat Kohli smashed his 53rd ODI century—102 off 93 balls with seven fours and two sixes—marking back-to-back hundreds following his 135 in the Ranchi …
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The second ODI between India and South Africa at Raipur turned into a memorable spectacle for Indian fans as Ruturaj Gaikwad produced a batting masterclass to register his maiden ODI century. After a quiet outing in the series opener at Ranchi, the stylish right-hander showcased exceptional timing, composure, and intent to reach three figures in just 77 balls, sending the …
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