Team India put up an impressive performance in the second ODI against South Africa, scoring a massive total of 358/5 in the first innings at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. This match comes after India’s victory in the opening ODI in Ranchi, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.
India started strongly after being asked to bat first, reaching 40 in just 4.5 overs before losing Rohit Sharma for 14 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal also departed early, leaving India at 62/2. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli then built a brilliant 195-run partnership for the third wicket, setting a solid foundation for the team. Captain KL Rahul played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 66 to help India reach a formidable total of 358 in their allotted 50 overs. Ravindra Jadeja remained not out on 24 at the end of the innings.
Fans were delighted with the thrilling action in the first innings and shared their reactions through hilarious memes on social media platforms like Twitter. One fan humorously wrote, “Who is Groveling now uncle?”
During the mid-innings break, Ruturaj Gaikwad spoke about his batting performance, expressing his satisfaction with his century. He mentioned that he focused on batting according to the situation and rotating the strike. Gaikwad also praised his partnership with Virat Kohli, describing it as a dream come true and a great learning experience.
Looking ahead to the second innings, Gaikwad acknowledged the presence of dew on the pitch and anticipated a tough chase for South Africa. With a strong total on the board, India’s bowlers would be aiming to defend their score and secure another victory in the series.
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This article was edited by Balakrishna and originally published on Sportskeeda.
