Samson, Arshdeep star as India clinch ODI series against South Africa with 78-run win

India started their innings in aggressive style as debutant Rajat Patidar (22 off 16) struck three fours and a six early. He was, nevertheless, bowled by Nandre Burger. Sai Sudharsan was then trapped leg earlier than by Beuran Hendricks for 10.

Samson and captain KL Rahul (21 off 35) lifted India with a third-wicket stand of 52. The previous then added 116 with Tilak Varma (52 off 77). Whereas Samson struck six fours and three sixes in his innings, Varma hit 5 fours and a most, overcoming a really sluggish begin. Rinku Singh but once more starred within the dying overs. He clubbed 38 off 27 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. For the Proteas, Beuran Hendricks claimed 3/63.

Within the chase, the Proteas openers added 59 in a bit of over eight overs. Arshdeep broke via by having Reeza Hendricks (19) caught behind with jaffa. Axar Patel then ended Rassie van der Dussen’s (2 off 17) distress, knocking him over with an arm ball.

Opener Tony de Zorzi top-scored for South Africa but once more, smashing 81 off 87 balls, a knock which included six fours and three sixes. Captain Aiden Markram (36) and Heinrich Klaasen (21) seemed good, however didn’t convert begins. David Miller (10) and Wiaan Mulder (1) additionally fell cheaply as Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar additionally chipped in with two wickets every.

Talking after being named Participant of the Match for his glorious hundred, Samson stated, “Happy with it, particularly contemplating the consequence as properly. Have been working exhausting, not only for the previous couple of months so it’s good. This format offers you some further time to know the wicket and the bowler’s mindset. Batting on the high of the order offers you these 10-20 further deliveries.”

India will now face South Africa in two Checks, the primary of which might be performed SuperSport Park in Centurion beginning Boxing Day (December 26).

–By A Cricket Correspondent