Team India delivered a strong bowling performance as South Africa collapsed for 270 in 47.5 overs. Every batter walked back to the pavilion after a tough outing. Conditions were expected to favour batters, but the bowlers took full control from start to finish.
Prasidh Krishna Turns the Game Around
Prasidh Krishna had a rough start and leaked 29 runs in his first two overs. However, skipper KL Rahul stepped in with calm advice. The change worked instantly. Prasidh struck twice in his next spell and flipped the momentum in India’s favour.
Kuldeep Yadav Delivers With The Ball
Kuldeep Yadav matched Prasidh with four wickets of his own. He bowled tightly and kept the scoring in check with an economy rate of 4.10. South Africa struggled to pick him as he mixed pace and spin smartly through his spell.
DRS Becomes A Comic Moment
Kuldeep repeatedly urged Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to go for DRS calls. Each appeal ended with smiles instead of reviews. Later, Kuldeep admitted poor judgement with reviews and said having Rahul behind the stumps helps read the ball better.
South Africa Never Recovered
The Proteas never settled after the early blow. Wickets fell at regular intervals. What was meant to be a batting-friendly track turned into a nightmare. India’s bowlers ensured no big partnerships and wrapped the innings well before the full 50 overs.
