In the intense India vs South Africa 3rd ODI, spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a stunning spell, taking four wickets and breaking the backbone of the Proteas’ batting.
He dismissed Dewald Brevis and Marco Jansen within three balls, creating panic in the South African dressing room. His sharp turn and control left the visitors struggling to build any momentum.
The India vs South Africa clash also witnessed a brilliant comeback from pacer Prasidh Krishna, who repaid KL Rahul and Gautam Gambhir’s faith with a fiery second spell. Prasidh picked up key breakthroughs and ended with four wickets, shaking the South African middle order. His improved rhythm and accuracy made a big difference in the match situation.
South Africa, who once looked steady, collapsed rapidly and were eventually bowled out for 270. Their only major resistance came from Quinton de Kock, who played a superb knock of 106, trying to keep the scoreboard moving. But with wickets falling at the other end, the pressure kept rising.
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By the final overs of this India vs South Africa encounter, only Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi remained at the crease, and they struggled to push the total further as India’s bowlers maintained full control.
The momentum heavily swung in India’s favour, setting up a gripping chase in this crucial ODI battle.
Kuldeep and Prasidh changed the whole match with their tight bowling. South Africa could not build long partnerships even after de Kock’s century. India’s bowlers looked confident and kept good pressure. The match now seems to be moving strongly in India’s favour.
