Corbin Bosch produced a gutsy maiden ODI fifty to keep South Africa’s hopes alive, even as India pushed hard for the final breakthrough in the closing stages of the chase. With wickets tumbling at the other end, Bosch stood tall and counter-attacked superbly to drag the game deep.
Coming in under immense pressure, Bosch reached his landmark with a fierce boundary off Harshit Rana in the 48th over. He followed it up with a brilliant six over long-on, showcasing his reach and clean hitting despite India’s attempts to bowl wide outside off.
At 323/9, with only Ottneil Baartman for company, South Africa continue to fight with the final wicket in hand. Bosch’s unbeaten 58* off 43 balls has given the visitors a late surge, refusing to let the contest slip away.
With the match heading into a tense finish and India still one wicket away, Bosch’s maiden fifty has ensured that South Africa remain in the hunt for an incredible comeback win.
