Thrilling ODI Showdown: South Africa Edges Past India to Level Series

In a gripping second ODI held in Raipur, South Africa emerged victorious against India by four wickets, leveling the series at 1-1. India set a challenging target of 358 runs, bolstered by centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, South Africa's strong batting lineup, led by Aiden Markram's century, successfully chased down the target. This match showcased thrilling performances from both sides, making it a memorable encounter for cricket fans.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 22:31 IST

Match Summary: South Africa vs India

Raipur: In an exhilarating second ODI, South Africa triumphed over India by four wickets, leveling the series at 1-1 on Wednesday.

India, batting first, set a formidable target with a total of 358 runs for five wickets, thanks to Virat Kohli's impressive 102 runs off 93 balls, marking his 53rd ODI century, and Ruturaj Gaikwad's remarkable maiden ODI century of 105 runs from 83 balls.

In response, South Africa successfully chased down the target, scoring 362 runs for six wickets in just 49.2 overs. Aiden Markram led the charge with a century of his own, scoring 110 runs, while Matthew Breetzke contributed 68 runs and Dewald Brevis added 54 runs.

For India, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna each took two wickets, with figures of 2/54 and 2/85, respectively.

Match Scores:

India: 358/5 in 50 overs (Virat Kohli 102, Ruturaj Gaikwad 105, KL Rahul 66 not out; Marco Jansen 2/63)

South Africa: 362/6 in 49.2 overs (Aiden Markram 110, Matthew Breetzke 68, Dewald Brevis 54; Arshdeep Singh 2/36).