In the live broadcast of the 2nd ODI clash between India and South Africa, KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to a total of 211 runs, with Nandre Burger taking three wickets. South Africa is poised for a significant victory. Captain Rahul displayed his leadership prowess, achieving his 18th ODI half-century, while opener Sai Sudharsan accomplished a rare feat in the series decider at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.

Despite Team India’s modest score on the IPL 2024 auction day, Nandre Burger’s three-wicket performance marked a commendable comeback for the hosts in the 2nd ODI, restricting India to 211 runs in 46.2 overs.

Tony de Zorzi notched his career-best score, and Nandre Burger earned a place in the IPL. Following their impressive victory in the opener, Team India, led by wicketkeeper Rahul, is aiming to secure an insurmountable lead in the three-match series decider.

Despite the IPL 2024 mini-auction in Dubai, rising star Rinku Singh secured a spot in the starting XI over Rajat Patidar in Gqeberha. Opting to bat first, Team India, under Rahul’s captaincy, faced an early setback with the loss of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad in the 1st over.

Making history, the young Sudharsan became the second Indian batsman, following in the footsteps of Navjot Singh Sidhu, to register two half-centuries in the first two ODIs for India. With middle-order batsman Iyer set to join the Test squad for the Boxing Day clash against the Proteas,

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Leading India from the front, skipper Rahul slammed his 18th One Day International (ODI) half-century while opener Sai Sudharsan achieved a rare feat in the series decider against South Africa on Tuesday at the St George's Park. pic.twitter.com/wUOvEl7zf9
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India had the flexibility to include Rinku in its playing XI. Despite being a standout performer for the visitors in T20Is, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) youngster Rinku could only manage to score 17 runs on his debut. Earlier, India handed a debut cap to the Gujarat Titans (GT) youngster B. Sai Sudarshan, who delivered a resilient half-century in India’s convincing eight-wicket victory over the Proteas.

Sudharsan assumed the opening role for the Men In Blue, displaying an impressive innings by smashing nine boundaries in his 55-run knock off 43 balls. Assisted by prolific batter Shreyas Iyer, who played a crucial innings of 52 off 45 balls, India successfully chased down the meager target of 117 in just 16.4 overs.

The series opener became a one-sided affair, thanks to the exceptional fast-bowling performance by Arshdeep Singh, who secured his first-ever five-wicket haul in the 50-over format. Arshdeep was rightly named the Player of the Match for his outstanding figures of five for 37 in 10 overs.

Highlights from India vs South Africa 2nd ODI:

Reeza Hendricks reached his 8th half-century in 71 balls.
Tony de Zorzi notched his first half-century in 55 balls.
Nandre Burger secured an IPL contract with RR following an outstanding bowling performance against India.
Team India posted a total of 211 runs in 46.2 overs at St George’s Park.
Burger stood out as the top bowler for South Africa, taking three wickets.
KL Rahul achieved his 18th ODI half-century in 60 balls.
Sai Sudharsan accomplished his 2nd half-century in 65 balls.
Rinku Singh made his ODI debut in the series decider.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl.
India released Shreyas Iyer ahead of the 2nd ODI.
Pacer Deepak Chahar had been ruled out of the South Africa ODIs earlier.