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IN PICS: ICC World Cup 2019, India vs South Africa, Match 8
Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Jun 06, 2019, 12:27 AM IST
Published On Jun 06, 2019, 12:27 AM IST
Last UpdatedJun 06, 2019, 12:27 AM IST
Rohit Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal starred as India beat South Africa by six wickets to kick off their World Cup 2019 with a win.
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Amla, who missed South Africa’s previous match against Bangladesh, defended a delivery with extra bounce from Bumrah but got an outside edge that was caught at second slip by Rohit Sharma. Bumrah then struck again in his next over, with Quinton de Kock, who made 10, edging to skipper Virat Kohli at third slip as South Africa slipped to 24 for two. The Proteas were 34 for two at the end of 10 overs — the worst start in powerplays by any side in this edition of the 50-over tournament — after electing to bat first. @AFP
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Yuzvendra Chahal bowled Rassie van der Dussen for 22 with the first ball of his second over to end a 54-run third-wicket partnership. @AFP
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Paceman Jasprit Bumrah struck early to dismiss both South African openers as India took control of their opening game of the World Cup. @AFP
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Amla, who missed South Africa’s previous match against Bangladesh, defended a delivery with extra bounce from Bumrah but got an outside edge that was caught at second slip by Rohit Sharma. @AFP
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South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock took a sensational catch to remove India’s Virat Kohli for 18. de Kock was airborne as he flew towards first slip to grab the ball, which flew off Kohli’s edge from a rising delivery by paceman Andile Phehlukwayo. @AFP
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South Africa needed a rebuilding job after Bumrah’s twin strikes and Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen did well to provide the same. While Faf was hit on the gloves and was tested by a couple of short balls, he managed to stay put for a while. @AFP
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In the same over, the Indian leg-spinner bowled du Plessis for 38 to reduce South Africa to 80/4. @AFP
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Chahal’s spin partner Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with the wicket of JP Duminy, trapping the batsman lbw for three as South Africa slipped to 89/5. @AFP
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David Miller and Andile Phehlukwayo then put on 46 runs to slow India’s charge and keep the scoreboard ticking over.But Chahal once again made the breakthrough, dismissing both batsmen. Miller was caught and bowled for 31 while Phehlukwayo was stumped on 34. @AFP
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Chris Morris, batting at number eight, provided late resistance with his fighting 42 during an eighth-wicket partnership of 66 with Kagiso Rabada, who made an unbeaten 31 — his highest one-day international total. @AFP
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South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada struck early with the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan for eight but his team was short on runs to put pressure on the opposition batting. @AFP
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Rohit Sharma kept the chase on course, building partnerships that included an 85-run third-wicket stand with KL Rahul, who made 26. @AFP
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The opener’s well-judged mix of caution and aggression saw him reach his 23rd one-day century with a single off Tabraiz Shamsi, with Sharma hitting 13 fours and two sixes in total. @AFP
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Rohit Sharma kept the chase on course, building partnerships that included an 85-run third-wicket stand with KL Rahul, who made 26. @AFP
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Sharma survived another reprieve on 107 after David Miller dropped a high but routine chance at cover to sum up South Africa’s sorry performance so far before Chris Morris held a consolation caught and bowled chance, despite treading on the stumps at his end, to dismiss MS Dhoni (34). @AFP
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Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten century and Yuzvendra Chahal scalped four wickets as India made a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win over South Africa in Southampton. @AFP
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