Nandre Burger Faces Hamstring Injury During ODI Against India

Nandre Burger, the South African fast bowler, has suffered a hamstring injury during the second ODI against India, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming matches. This injury adds to the team's existing pace woes, as they are already missing key players like Kagiso Rabada. Meanwhile, India showcased a strong performance, scoring 358 runs, with Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad both hitting centuries. The situation is critical for the Proteas as they prepare for the next match in the series.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 18:56 IST

Nandre Burger Suffers Hamstring Injury

Nandre Burger, the left-arm fast bowler from South Africa, has sustained a hamstring injury while bowling in the second ODI of the three-match series against India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

The injury occurred during his seventh over when he struggled with his run-up and seemed to have difficulty landing on his right leg. After being attended to by the South African physiotherapist, Burger opted to leave the field. Aiden Markram stepped in to complete the over. Initial evaluations suggest that Burger has injured his right hamstring.

Proteas' Pace Woes Deepen

This injury raises concerns about Burger's availability for the upcoming third ODI against India on Saturday. He is not included in the five-match T20I series against India, where Anrich Nortje is set to return. Reports indicate that Nortje may join the squad sooner if South Africa requires additional pace for the third ODI. The team is already missing Kagiso Rabada due to a rib issue and Gerald Coetzee, who was not selected for this tour.

Burger's Injury-Plagued Career

Burger has faced numerous injuries throughout his career, including a significant lower back stress fracture that sidelined him from October 2024 until September of this year.

India Piles on Runs

In the Raipur ODI, India amassed a total of 358/5 against South Africa. Virat Kohli achieved his second consecutive and record-extending 53rd ODI century. Ruturaj Gaikwad also made a remarkable debut ODI century, contributing significantly to India's impressive score.

Ruturaj scored 105 runs off 83 balls, hitting 12 fours and two sixes, while Virat added 102 runs from 93 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. They formed a formidable partnership of 195 runs for the third wicket. KL Rahul also played a crucial role, scoring 66 not out off 43 balls, with six fours and two sixes, alongside Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed 24 runs. Brief Scores: India: 358/5 (Ruturaj Gaikwad 105, Virat Kohli 102, Marco Jansen 2/63) vs South Africa.