Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan demolish South Africa
The pair took nine wickets between them to restrict South Africa to their lowest ODI total at home
17/12Result
1st ODI, India tour of South Africa at Johannesburg, Dec 17 2023
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![India]( "India")
117/2 (16.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
17/12Result
1st ODI, India tour of South Africa at Johannesburg, Dec 17 2023
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![India]( "India")
117/2 (16.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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