India got off to a brisk start in the second ODI at Raipur after being asked to bat first for the 20th consecutive ODI—a streak that statistically has just a 0.00000095 probability (1 in 1,048,576).
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma walked out confidently, and South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi handed India early momentum with a hat-trick of wides in his very first over. Ngidi struggled with his line, sending three consecutive deliveries past the tramline outside off. Rohit calmly watched them sail by as the bowler conceded 8 runs in the over.
At the other end, Nandre Burger also leaked runs, with Jaiswal cracking a couple of boundaries to keep India’s tempo high.
After 2 overs, India stand at:
IND 22/0 (2 overs), CRR: 11.00
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: 11 (10), 2 fours
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Rohit Sharma: 1 (2)
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Lungi Ngidi: 1-0-8-0
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Nandre Burger: 1-0-14-0
South Africa opted to bowl first as Temba Bavuma returned to lead the side, while India fielded an unchanged XI. India’s opening pair looks settled, cashing in on early wayward bowling and ensuring a confident beginning after losing the toss yet again.
More updates to follow.
