The primary ODI of the three-match ODI collection between Shikhar Dhawan-led India Nationwide Cricket Workforce and Temba Bavuma-led South Africa Nationwide Cricket Workforce, which is a part of the continuing South Africa tour of India 2022, was performed on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Thursday, October 6.
South Africa Nationwide Cricket Workforce gained by 9 runs in opposition to India Nationwide Cricket Workforce within the ODI collection opener to take a 1-0 lead and bag essential ICC World Cup Tremendous League factors.
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Earlier, there was a delay within the graduation of the play as a result of rain within the metropolis and it turned a 40-overs-per-side contest. India Nationwide Cricket Workforce gained the toss and opted to bowl first within the match.
Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi made their ODI debuts for India. However, Heinrich Klaasen, Janneman Malan and Tabraiz Shamsi have been again in South Africa enjoying XI for the ODI sport.
Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan opened the innings for the Proteas and batted cautiously. They regarded respectable out within the center and had a 49-run stand in 73 balls earlier than tempo bowler Shardul Thakur cleaned up Janneman Malan for 22 within the thirteenth over.
Quickly, Shardul additionally castled skipper Temba Bavuma for 8 within the fifteenth over with an absolute jaffa. Within the very subsequent over, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav castled Aiden Markram for a 5-ball duck with a fully unimaginable supply.
In the meantime, wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock fell simply 2 runs in need of a half-century as he acquired out LBW on the rating of 48. His Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) teammate within the Indian Premier League (IPL), leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, was the one to bag his wicket.
Then, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen displayed a batting masterclass. Each the batters regarded in good contact in opposition to Indian bowlers they usually batted with a great strike fee. They’d an unbeaten 138-run partnership in 103 balls.
Heinrich Klaasen smashed 74 runs off 64 balls and David Miller scored 75 runs off 63 balls. Ultimately, the Proteas posted 246 for 4.
In the course of the run-chase, Indian openers – Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan – acquired out after scoring simply 3 and 4 runs respectively.
Debutant Ruturaj Gaikwad batted awfully and scored 42-ball 19 whereas Ishan Kishan scored poor 20 runs off 37 balls.
In the meantime, the 27-year-old Shreyas Iyer performed considered one of his finest knocks in worldwide cricket. He smashed unbelievable 50 runs off 37 balls, together with 8 fours.
Then, Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur had an excellent 93-run partnership in 66 balls, earlier than the latter was cleaned up by Lungi Ngidi for 33.
Ultimately, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson performed an impressive knock and smashed 4 boundaries within the final over when India wanted 30 runs off 6 balls to win. Nonetheless, his efforts weren’t sufficient and India confronted defeat within the match. The star wicketkeeper-batter smashed 86 runs off 63 balls, together with 9 fours and three sixes.
Right here’s How Twitter Reacted To The ODI Collection Opener Between India and South Africa:
High stuff @IamSanjuSamson virtually pulled it in direction of us .. Good luck going ahead group India .. nicely performed @ProteasMenCSA #INDvsSA
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 6, 2022
What a gritty participant he’s, an innings to recollect. Sadly couldn’t take India residence however the intent @IamSanjuSamson confirmed was simply superb to see. #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/KEWha7sWno
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) October 6, 2022
That was a valiant effort from Sanju Samson. Powerful luck however a really top quality innings.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 6, 2022
Properly performed Sanju Samson. Laborious luck for now profitable the sport
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 6, 2022
High class from sanju Samson, very aggressive, very spectacular, you deserve the applause!! @IamSanjuSamson
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 6, 2022
Not the specified end result for his group. However Blissful for Sanju Samson – 86 not out. Highest ODI rating will give him nice perception and confidence going ahead.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 6, 2022
India may have gained it. There was no want for Avesh Khan to slog blindly, simply give the strike to Samson. Anyway…#INDvSA
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) October 6, 2022
Sanju Samson you magnificence.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 6, 2022
What a knock by Sanju Samson – 86* in simply 63 balls with 9 fours and three sixes. Nearly took India over the road, an innings value one million appreciation!
Take a bow, Sanju! pic.twitter.com/ygD2s72XWM
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 6, 2022
I reside life on easy phrases. I see Sanju slander, I block it.
— Sonali (@samtanisonali1) October 6, 2022
Samson has performed simply 2 of the final 9 deliveries. Piss poor from the lower-order. May have simply given him the strike.
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) October 6, 2022
If Sanju Samson may have confronted at the very least 2 or 3 balls within the thirty ninth over, sport may have modified however nonetheless what a fightback lead by Samson, Shreyas and Thakur with out the massive boys.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 6, 2022
However, nicely tried Samson. The standard was there to see and like @crickashish217 stated, hardly a shot in anger.
Hopefully extra such knocks to come back from him. https://t.co/EWRrFnj5Aj
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) October 6, 2022
Respect, Sanju V Samson.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 6, 2022
How can he not be even within the standbys for the T20 World Cup? However so glad to lastly see him getting to do that in Indian colours. There was by no means any doubt about his expertise. Not since folks noticed him as a teen for @rajasthanroyals a decade in the past. #SanjuSamson #IndvSA
— TheRandomCricketPhotosGuy (@RandomCricketP1) October 6, 2022
Simply good @IamSanjuSamson
what an innings
— Ishan Yadav Mahal (@BeingIshanCric) October 6, 2022
Sanju Samson, ice cool beneath strain, a wry smile and a few brutal, calculated hitting #INDvSA
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) October 6, 2022
If solely the tail gave Samson just a few extra balls. Three. Even two.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) October 6, 2022
In a perfect world, Sanju Samson would have been one of many first names in India's T20 World Cup squad. However right here he’s! Attempting to show his value, regardless of proving it quite a few occasions earlier than. #INDvSA
— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) October 6, 2022
Rabada wasn't hit for a single boundary, until he got here throughout Lord Thakur. Who flat batted him for two boundaries over his head after which scooped him over superb leg!
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) October 6, 2022
Shardul Thakur on this ODI match in opposition to South Africa:
•8-1-35-2 with the ball.
•33(31) with the bat.A terrific All-round efficiency by Shardul. pic.twitter.com/8Jz5R2Acu1
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 6, 2022
"Who's your prime bowler?"
"Carry him in entrance of Shardul Thakur."
— Foolish Level (@FarziCricketer) October 6, 2022
Shardul Thakur na match ek tarfa haarne deta hai, na jeetne.
— Foolish Level (@FarziCricketer) October 6, 2022
Highest ODI profession batting averages for India
min 7 inns
65.50 – Sanju Samson
62.75 – Shubman Gill
57.68 – Virat Kohli
50.23 – MS Dhoni#IndvSA #IndvsSA— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 6, 2022
Not the specified end result for his group. However Blissful for Sanju Samson – 86 not out. Highest ODI rating will give him nice perception and confidence going ahead.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 6, 2022
Properly fought #SanjuSamson
@IamSanjuSamson #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/AeLTi6JPd6
— ROHIT Period
(@TheRohitEra) October 6, 2022
What a inning #SanjuSamson nicely performed champ..#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/Z6lLK87tAg
— Mukesh Kumar (@_Alex_Chaudhary) October 6, 2022
One of many biggest innings in 2022
— raushan (@Gulshan59526580) October 6, 2022
Virat Kohli is actually ruining the profession of our deserving center order batsmen like Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda .#ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/EjylZnWYn0
— (@Captain45_) October 6, 2022
Properly performed 86(63)*#SanjuSamson
U have gained thousands and thousands of coronary heart at this time.
Lone warrior#INDvsSA
#INDvSA#SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/dgJbPkEcXY— DILIP KUMAR (किसान पुत्र)
(@JakharDILIP_2) October 6, 2022
Properly Performed Sanju Samson
2nd Highest ODI Rating by Indian WK in opposition to SA
— (@Shebas_10dulkar) October 6, 2022
Simply an appreciation tweet for Sanju Samson….
Properly fought champ..
Chetta#INDvsSA #INDvSAODI #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/f0EBTsJoqh
— Navneet MSDian (@MSDian067) October 6, 2022
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