Markram ton trumps Kohli, Gaikwad centuries for nervy win
India's total of 358 didn't turn out to be a dew-proof one, with SA going past the target with four balls remaining
03/12Result
2nd ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of India at Raipur, Dec 3 2025
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![India]( "India")
358/5 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
362/6 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
03/12Result
2nd ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of India at Raipur, Dec 3 2025
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![India]( "India")
358/5 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
362/6 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
When South Africa and India went off the scale
A remarkable ODI played out in Raipur when conditions, injuries and two teams who did not want to give up went head-to-head
Stats - Kohli with back-to-back tons again; SA ace record chase
Stats highlights from Raipur, where India racked up 358 for 5 against South Africa
Rahul: Toss plays a 'huge part' and 'making a huge difference' with dew
India captain also said they wanted to get another 20-25 runs to give the bowlers cushion when bowling with the wet ball
Nandre Burger and de Zorzi pick up injuries during Raipur ODI
Burger walked off the field in the first innings after bowling 6.1 overs and de Zorzi pulled up in the dying moments of the chase to retire hurt for 17
Ruturaj Gaikwad: 'I was pretty much confident' of batting at No. 4
"It's a privilege to have that kind of confidence from the management towards an opener," the batter says after his maiden ODI hundred
Belief surges for South Africa as Markram makes amends in style
South Africa's centurion felt responsible for shortcoming in Ranchi as he set the stage for the big hitters
Shadowing the king: When Gaikwad matched Kohli shot for shot
Both Kohli and Gaikwad accessed similar areas in the field to help India score risk-free runs in the middle overs
Harshit Rana: Rohit and Kohli are 'always motivated'
India fast bowler also spoke about how the new rule of ball change in ODIs has been "very helpful"
'I'm easy wherever I fit in' - Bavuma not fussed about batting spot ahead of must-win ODI
"Every game we play now is a big lead up opportunity. It's about filling in the gaps with guys who have left."
Preview
South Africa hope to cross the line in Raipur after Ranchi thriller
India will eye a series win and may not want to tinker much with their XI after a close match
